DJs
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After the first track released by B.R.E.E.D landed directly in the Top Ten Beatport Dubstep Charts in 2010, the road was thereby soundly paved for this matured identity. B.R.E.E.D’s colorfully-raw avenues have become the foundations for his evolving production and musical promenade with his upcoming releases featuring heavily-layered basslines and exquisitely original intonations.
Shortly after the Top Ten Dubstep success, B.R.E.E.D released an EP on High Chai Recordings called “Sound Killer,” of which both tracks appeared in the Beatport dubstep charts yet again! But this notable activity was induced by layers of exploration and intellectual evolution. Previously, under his initial name, DJ Nasha, this self-manufactured artist claimed the World DMC Championship (India) in 1999 and 2000, of which he appeared for the finals of in New York and London. He then capitalized on this energetic snowball of creation and consequently changed the musical horizon in his homeland of India. Recently labeled on MistaJam’s BBC Radio One Program as the “dubstep ambassador of India,” B.R.E.E.D has evolved his musical disposition from an exclusively self-trained DJ and producer from Bombay India, to an artist who has now played alongside internationally-recognized personalities like Cold Cut, Freq Nasty, Caspa, and Howie B. Without the support and infrastructure of professional musical institutes to aid his progress, this DJ and producer has sculpted a powerful magnetism among the world of experimental aficionados with his own determined hands.
Shortly after the Top Ten Dubstep success, B.R.E.E.D released an EP on High Chai Recordings called “Sound Killer,” of which both tracks appeared in the Beatport dubstep charts yet again! But this notable activity was induced by layers of exploration and intellectual evolution. Previously, under his initial name, DJ Nasha, this self-manufactured artist claimed the World DMC Championship (India) in 1999 and 2000, of which he appeared for the finals of in New York and London. He then capitalized on this energetic snowball of creation and consequently changed the musical horizon in his homeland of India. Recently labeled on MistaJam’s BBC Radio One Program as the “dubstep ambassador of India,” B.R.E.E.D has evolved his musical disposition from an exclusively self-trained DJ and producer from Bombay India, to an artist who has now played alongside internationally-recognized personalities like Cold Cut, Freq Nasty, Caspa, and Howie B. Without the support and infrastructure of professional musical institutes to aid his progress, this DJ and producer has sculpted a powerful magnetism among the world of experimental aficionados with his own determined hands.
Nikhil Chinapa
His love affair with house music began in the early 90’s, in Bangalore. His style of playing crowd-friendly funky house, with percussive tribal overtones, ensured a steady stream of gigs. His sets are a combination of fresh tunes from dance floors across the world, and the occasional crowd-pleasing floor puller. One of the founder members of Submerge, Nikhil now plays at major clubs all over the country, and is a resident DJ of the ‘Smirnoff Experience’.
Pearl
Pearl is a constant globe-trotter in constant search of new tunes and clubbing experiences. Her love affair with dance music began almost a decade ago, and she has parties at the best clubbing locations across the globe. She is also the better half of Nikhil Chinnappa, and co-founder of Submerge.
Arjun Vagale
Arjun Vagale is undoubtedly the most hardworking and prolific DJ in the Indian EDM scene. Having spent over a decade in an ongoing love affair with house music, he tirelessly promotes the genre in all ways possible, shuffling between a hectic DJ schedule, a super-successful live act, long studio sessions, running a promising record label, and moonlighting as a promoter.
In 2004, Arjun partnered with two close friends to form what would rapidly and unexpectedly become India’s hottest live act – Jalebee Cartel. With its genre-bending sets the band has generated the biggest buzz ever, being featured in DJ Mag, MixMag, Rolling Stone, and Elle Magazine’s list of 100 Rising Stars.
There’s good reason that Arjun Vagale’s name has become synonymous with high quality in the Indian EDM culture. Whether packing in the dance floor or producing yet another monster tune, Arjun’s absolute dedication to house music is apparent in everything he does.
In 2004, Arjun partnered with two close friends to form what would rapidly and unexpectedly become India’s hottest live act – Jalebee Cartel. With its genre-bending sets the band has generated the biggest buzz ever, being featured in DJ Mag, MixMag, Rolling Stone, and Elle Magazine’s list of 100 Rising Stars.
There’s good reason that Arjun Vagale’s name has become synonymous with high quality in the Indian EDM culture. Whether packing in the dance floor or producing yet another monster tune, Arjun’s absolute dedication to house music is apparent in everything he does.
Sanjay Dutta
In what began as a keen interest in dance music in his early teens, eventually turned into a career choice, and the un-official tag of Kolkata’s premier dance music DJ and dance shaman. Sanjay Dutta started his DJ’ing career in the 1990’s and has been at the helm of the city’s dance and party scene. His power-driven sets are regularly featured at top clubs, spanning the length and breadth of the country. The music he plays is carefully selected, and his high energy sets have won him accolades around the globe.
Vachan Chinnappa
A small-town boy from South India, I’d already shocked the family and opted out of the mainstream when I picked being in a hard rock band called Z Axis over a conventional career. For five years, I sang covers of 1980’s heavy metal bands at small gigs, and had a great time doing it till, like most other garage bands, the financial crunch did us in. I hung up my (salvaged and home made!) leather bands but not my love for music, which is what kept me looking for other ways through which I could explore sound, and led me to DJ’ing.
In the 13 years that I have been spinning records, I’ve held court at some of the country’s best clubs, and happily provided aural memories to lots of celebrations.
In the 13 years that I have been spinning records, I’ve held court at some of the country’s best clubs, and happily provided aural memories to lots of celebrations.
Official Storm DJ - Swing
DJ Swing, also the official Storm Festival DJ, is a mix master of sorts, with several achievements and credits under his belt. He graduated from the prestigious Point Blank DJ school in London, where he was trained by none other than Carl Cox, one of the best DJs in the world. He also hold a Guinness Record for playing 55 hours non-stop at an event in Delhi. He is also the first Indian DJ to be featured on international radio stations and podcasts. Swing runs a professional DJ school in Bangalore named 'Scratch DJ School.'
Tuhin a.k.a Brute Force
His adventurous tryst with music began almost 14 years ago, when he got a pair of regular CD players and a small 2-channel mixer, hooked them up to his home stereo, and tried to play tracks in a continuous loop. Tuhin’s sounds have infused to form a hard-hitting, bass line loaded, synth laced, in-your-face attitude, charged with the pure energy of a thousand clubbers. He plays regularly at top clubs around the country, and has a dedicated fan following wherever he goes.
Wayne
Being no rookie to the club scene, Wayne’s career spans more than a decade. Crossing vast musical backgrounds over his years as a DJ, he continues to acquire a keen ear and passion for dance music. There is just so much to share with dance music.
You can tell when Wayne is on the decks. The music emanating from the man is the perfect club mix of driving percussion and soaring musicality, bursting out of the speakers, soaking everyone into melody, drenching them in sound. On the floor, where it really matters, his crowd experiences all the peaks and troughs that make his music so unique. Wayne, a music obsessive who grew up on rock and pop was, like so many DJ’s turned onto the power of house music in the late 90’s. Living in Chennai, he’s been playing tunes for a few years before running his own nights at EC41, on the coast based on the outskirts of the city with some friends. The clubbers loved it and immediately took to his sound.
Wayne is probably the only Indian DJ to have played for Gatecrasher when they were on tour in India.
You can tell when Wayne is on the decks. The music emanating from the man is the perfect club mix of driving percussion and soaring musicality, bursting out of the speakers, soaking everyone into melody, drenching them in sound. On the floor, where it really matters, his crowd experiences all the peaks and troughs that make his music so unique. Wayne, a music obsessive who grew up on rock and pop was, like so many DJ’s turned onto the power of house music in the late 90’s. Living in Chennai, he’s been playing tunes for a few years before running his own nights at EC41, on the coast based on the outskirts of the city with some friends. The clubbers loved it and immediately took to his sound.
Wayne is probably the only Indian DJ to have played for Gatecrasher when they were on tour in India.
Anoop Absolute
DJ Anoop’s styles include Ambient, Minimal Techno, Progressive House, Electronica, Breaks, Dubstep, Drum N Bass, Psychedelic Trance and Bollywood/ Bhangra. He has been creating and performing music, both as a DJ and a Musician, for about 20 years.
Anoop’s productions and remixes are featured regularly on various international radio stations including BBC Radio One and Asian Network.
Anoop’s productions and remixes are featured regularly on various international radio stations including BBC Radio One and Asian Network.
Chubby
If music be the food of life, bring on DJ Chubby. This Vinyl-holic came about entering the rapidly changing DJing scene 8 years back, making his quest in pleasing Chennaites with a new sound called house. His unknown talent was first explored when Chubby was found messing around at Windsor Park with a pair of regular CD players and a studio mixer, where he managed to take over the crowd in minutes. He then hit greater heights, becoming resident DJ at Chennai’s biggest beach club EC 41, where he got to show off his new born skills alongside some of the country’s top DJs. Chubby’s style of music has energetic tech house and techno vibes that flow through the crowd, picking them up and taking them on a journey.
DJ Vishnu
Dj Vishnu has been in the industry for the last 12 years, rockin the pubs, lounges & clubs in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Cochin, and Mangalore and Mysore.
His sounds are mainly Hip Hop/ RnB, House [Funky / Latin / Proggy/ Electro]
Started of his career in Cochin but moved to Mumbai and worked with, renowned Dj Suketu for a year. He then struck it on his own at Clubs like J49 [Juhu], Scottish Arms [Mahim], Onyx [Pali Hill], Rasna Bar [Church Gate] and also a whole lot of corporate & Bollywood parties.
After rocking Mumbai city for 5 full years he moved to Bangalore city and played in some of the hot spots in Bangalore like Latitude, Opium, Club X, Sparks, Cosmo Village. He finally settled down at Taika as the resident DJ and still rocks the place even after 4 strong years there!
His sounds are mainly Hip Hop/ RnB, House [Funky / Latin / Proggy/ Electro]
Started of his career in Cochin but moved to Mumbai and worked with, renowned Dj Suketu for a year. He then struck it on his own at Clubs like J49 [Juhu], Scottish Arms [Mahim], Onyx [Pali Hill], Rasna Bar [Church Gate] and also a whole lot of corporate & Bollywood parties.
After rocking Mumbai city for 5 full years he moved to Bangalore city and played in some of the hot spots in Bangalore like Latitude, Opium, Club X, Sparks, Cosmo Village. He finally settled down at Taika as the resident DJ and still rocks the place even after 4 strong years there!
DJ Kay Mikado
An internationally acclaimed producer, popular DJ, owner of three night-clubs, and a successful label owner encouraging musical talent for the world audience, Kay Mikado has carved a niche for himself in the international scene of music over the past decade of his professional music career. “Music is universal. It has neither language nor barriers. Whatever sounds good to my ears is good music,” says Kay Mikado. His live gigs are always fun to watch as he combines his DJ sets with acts on MIDI’s, keyboards and an external effects box.
Sekhar
DJ Sekhar is one of the promising DJ from South India, based out of Cochin. Since the age of 17, DJ’ing has been his passion and profession. He holds a good track record for keeping the clubbers vibe to tunes more than just commercial dance music.
His latest project has been the best-selling remix for the Indian Rock band “Avial” of their OST for the movie “Salt n Pepper”.
His understanding of music has been shaped by a passion for investigation. His unique style of re-inventing himself, every time he is behind the deck, roots from selecting the best of old and new soul, funk, reggae, disco, Latino, hip hop & house and all manner of surprises in between.
Sekhar’s plans are to establish himself as a serious artist- selling records, enhancing his DJ career and taking his talents on the road with live shows.
DJ Kalypso
DJ Kalypso a.k.a Machimanda Muthanna started his career as a performing DJ in 2008. After having played in a few local clubs and several private events for a year, he grew out of the mixing routine and started focusing on the bigger picture. "Electronic Music Production" was the answer. He started making beats in 2009 and began with experimenting digitally produced samples and moved onto designing new sounds using virtual sequencers & beat machines. He believes in high quality music, he constantly works towards presenting big room sounds to the listener without compromising on the dynamics it can offer. It’s this passion for quality that has made him a unique producer. He is a self thought music producer hence he has no rules to break and no institution to disconnect from. His productions have been highly appreciated and accepted nationally and internationally. His sets normally consist of Tech House, Progressive, some tribal house grooves and a bit of surprise.
Vilas
Vilas was born on the 18th of July 1989, in Bangalore. He was addicted to electronic music, but his introduction to music came quite late at the age of 15, which meant that he had a lot of catching up to do. From then on, he has gone on a single minded one man mission to make his mark on the music scene. He then became a resident DJ for Blue Bar (Taj Westend Hotel) for more than 3 years. Thanks to this club, he let people know his music. He then moved to Skye (UB city) for 6 months. Currently he is a resident DJ for F-bar & Kitchen, Bangalore. Vilas’ plans are to establish himself as a serious artist, producing music, enhancing his DJ career and taking his talents on the road to all music festivals and club events around the world.
