Dj Spider
Born and raised in Los Angeles, DJ Spider has worked tirelessly at developing his craft since he bought his first set of turntables in 1996.
Spider immediately gained recognition through a variety of avenues: Whether it was the development of his online radio show, TheBassment.com, or his role as producer and DJ of the hip-hop group, Move.Meant, the accolades came early and often. As his approach to music grew in popularity, Spider became increasingly exposed to unique opportunities.
More recently, Spider has made appearances on L.A. radio station giant, POWER 106, at the E! Entertainment Golden Globes Party in Hollywood with DJ AM, countless Sundance Film Festival parties, the Miramax Oscar Party, and several events surrounding the Super Bowl in Miami.
He has also licensed songs and compositions to major movies such as Oscar award winning CRASH, and network TV shows such as MTV’s The Real World.
DJ Spider’s introduction into the mainstream, however, came when he won the Next on the Decks contest presented by BPM Magazine in June of 2006. Although Spider had already cemented his reputation throughout the L.A. club scene, the contest propelled him to national notoriety.
As the winner of the contest, Spider was given the opportunity to tour with Mark Ronson, and perform with DJ AM at Mansion in Miami. Spider was also chosen to be the official tour DJ for Myspace parties throughout the country and consistently viewed on the main page as a featured DJ.
The more partygoers are exposed to Spiders diverse sound, the more he is embraced. His popularity has increased to the point where he is now one of the most desired DJ’s in the country for all types of events. Current residencies include some of the most highly acclaimed venues in the country, such as Pure in Las Vegas, Club Reserve in Chicago, and Stingaree in San Diego to name a few. Though he frequently travels the globe, you can still catch him in his hometown at Hollywood hotspots such as Winstons, Area, and Les Deux.
Dj Konsept
If DJ Konsept is one thing, it’s something to think about. In this city but a year, Chicago’s hottest transplant has been making an impression as an innovative artist that is quickly becoming indelible. Hailing from a town known for its music culture, Konsept was entrenched in Lawrence, Kansas’ spinning scene for close to a decade before heading this way. It’s a history that allows him to bring something new to the turntable – and with residencies at Sub 51, evilOlive, Juicy Wine Co., The Burlington and even Crunch Fitness, thousands are given the chance weekly to hear it.
His style varies, from Hip-Hop and House to Techno, Electro and the requisite Top 40. He’s also been known to rock Doo Wop, dub-step, funk, soul and Baltimore Club, as well as work of his own; he produces both original music and remixes. Comfortable fusing genres or playing it straight, Konsept is an unstoppable force behind the decks. And he makes people move. Every time. Period.
As the official And 1 Mixtape Tour DJ, Konsept’s work has taken him throughout Europe and the U.S., with a few Japan detours along the way. And every few weeks, he heads back to Kansas to head up NEON Dance Party, a Lawrence mainstay eight years in the running that has seen the likes of Flosstradamus, Ssion and LCD Soundsystem, among myriad others.
His spinning and promoting prowess (he’s been doing the latter for the last decade, too) have earned him numerous accolades, including three nominations by Pitch Weekly for DJ of the Year. And in 2002, Konsept was named Promoter of the Year by the Kansas City publication.
With years of experience under his belt and gigs the world over, Konsept can assess and address the needs of any crowd. He isn’t there to create background buzz; he enhances, morphs, revitalizes. And he could do the same for you. What a concept.
