Last week, we decided to take a few minutes and spotlight some of our favorite local resident DJs from around the country. And the response from the DJ community and URB readers was so overwhelming that we decided to make it a new weekly feature. So keep leaving your suggestions for face local DJ in the comment section (please include links, residencies, styles) and we’ll keep checking them out and profile the jocks we like the best.
Here’s the new DJs for this week…
Got a favorite local DJ? Tell us in the comments section and maybe we’ll add them to the list.
DJ OPTIMUS PRIME (Buffalo)
Originally from the Bronx, DJ Optimus Prime is a staple in Buffalo hip-hop. Growing up wanting to be a member of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Prime developed an uncanny skill in turntablism, a skillset he’s always looking to pass down to anyone interested. Always opening doors to young kids yearning to learn, Prime has become a big mentor to many notable DJ’s that have come out of Buffalo, NY including DJ Cutler and DJ Anubus. He currently still holds sessions in his basement for young cats, while also holding down the wheels of steel of many Buffalo hip-hop events and is the DJ to the local hip hop group, Fresh Guac.
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Got a favorite local DJ? Tell us in the comments section and maybe we’ll add them to the list.
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SKYLER MENDOZA!!! he’s a really good dj, ilove his mixes and style of music.
Heck out boyhollow, knows how to keep the crowd moving non-stop. I would love to see this guy get the national attention that he deserves, as long as he’s back for Lipgloss on Friday.
Boyhollow from Denver is awesome. Started one of the longest running nights around, Lipgloss, ten years ago. Any night or party he puts on is a good time – never been to one where the entire crowd was not dancing all night.
chck boyhollow from denver! http://www.denver3.com …best party denver has had for the past 10 years straight!
I was really surprised not to see dj boyhollow (www.boyhollow.com) on this list – he started Lipgloss (http://www.denver3.com/) in Denver, which won Westword’s best Club-Night in Denver 8 times, 8 times!!! He’s one of the most accomplished and respected dj’s in the country, and has opened for many international acts performing in Denver. Please make sure you add him to your list, that was one BIG miss!
BOYHOLLOW from Denver is an amazing DJ. Puts on an amazing show every Friday at one of Denver’s longest running weekly events, Lipgloss, as well as puts on great shows at other venues and parties around town.He supports a lot of other local music and is a very down to earth guy. Has time to talk to and get to know everyone. I’ve never been disappointed in his presence.
boyhollow (www.boyhollow.com & facebook.com/boyhollow). Started Lipgloss (www.denver3.com or facebook.com/lipglossdenver) in Denver, an indie/electro/dubstep party that has been going for 10 years this June. Has played with everyone I can think of: Bloody Beetroots, Mstrkrft, Phoenix, La Roux, Girl Talk, Miike Snow, LCD Soundsystem, etc. Seems like Denver gets screwed on all of these lists.
DJ Cosi is NY-based, awesome and has gained a super-loyal following and has perfected the art of DJing! He manages the flow of a party and anticipates dancers’ needs. Check djcosi.com. People can’t get enough!!!
Rob Wonder from Atlanta needs to be on this list!!!! check out robwonder.com
Skitsnygg! NYC DJ Doing it different than everyone else.
I would highly recommend Dj Jadestone – Denver, Colorado … Amazing mixing, Hip-hop to electro clash.
I gotta say that my dj crew is one of the best in So Cal. We are pretty well recognized in the underground. Check out our mixes at hushradio.com and hustlealliance.com.
Everything from downtempo, dub, and nufunk, to house, breaks, DnB, hiphop, electrojazz, dubstep, drumstep, and even some 80s.
We are the Hush Crew: jaymystic, scotty james, J-life, and Funguy.
Skitsnygg from Brooklyn. He’s so good. I always love seeing him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiNFS8_86Bk
check this guy!
Junior Vasquez for being the grand queen of house and totally turning it out all summer long at Love (NYC) on Sundays.
Long live the Queen!!!
This is great but where is STARFOXXX from Chicago?????? They have some of the craziest coolest mixes! Get them on here!
Check out these guys http://www.soundcloud.com/big-dyl-1
SKITSNYGG.
So So So So good.