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Who are the most under-rated local Toronto DJs/Producers right now? (pg. 3)
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| jon jon |
| quote: | Originally posted by SuperJimbo
I asked this question to a well known local DJ a week or two ago, and he replied with a straight face: "I am." He was dead serious, too. F*cking clown. lol |
lol at least give us a clue |
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| MissK |
Although some may have impeccable taste in music as well as a solid base knowledge, I don't necessarily believe being a DJ is the ultimate example of passion for the music.
I know people who are extremely educated about music and all that encompasses it but have absolutely no desire to start DJing.
And for the record, Jason Myles is definitely under-rated. |
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| ~C~ |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ni-Cd
The few times I've heard Lee Osborne @ Footwork he's definitely impressed...I think he's opening for Green Velvet on the 20th though, so perhaps he doesn't qualify as underrated.
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i agree. Lee Osborne is wikked.
I'd also like to add Alicia Hush....her minimal/tech sets are unique to her. I recommend checking her out on Wednesday nights at Toi Bar! no cover, and cheap drinks before 11pm i think.
i think both Lee and Alicia are both pretty recognizable Dj's now...but def. deserve a mention! |
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| MissK |
| quote: | Originally posted by ~C~
I'd also like to add Alicia Hush |
Hush is fantastic. Her music is a perfect combination of twisted and grimy laced with rediculous baselines. I absolutely adore her taste in music. |
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| SuperJimbo |
| quote: | Originally posted by jon jon
Jeff opens for an international headliner at least once a month and Carlo is arguably the biggest DJ in the city... I wouldn't consider either underrated lol |
Point taken, but seeing as "underrated" is a relative term, I guess it depends on where you set the bar. lol
With regard to Carlo, I guess I was thinking about his production skills, rather than his DJ performances, and I was thinking about international acclaim, not just Toronto. For whatever reason, Nathan always seems to get a bit more recognition for his DJ sets than Carlo, and I'm not really sure why that is. Nathan's smooth bobble-head like movements while he plays may have something to do with it. lol Personally they have both always impressed me live. Furthermore, I think that Carlo's production work is improving, and his status internationally (not in Toronto) may be trending upward . But what do I know? You are probably more qualified to weigh in on that one.
Regarding Button, I was simply trying to share a piece of information regarding his breadth of music taste and knowledge (Hip-Hop and Rap) that most people probably didn't know about. He is definitely one of the most under-rated hip-hop DJs in the city, seeing as I am probably the only one who has ever heard him play live. lol I also added his name in there, knowing you would have something to say about it. ;) TA is the home of the JonJon vs. Button Wars, is it not? lol |
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| Dave Akermanis |
| quote: | Originally posted by El K Dee
i guess we really did need another thread to claim Andrew Mcdonnel is underrated even tho everyone over here seems to rate him pretty high in their books which would make the statement invalid. |
as usual... same goes for a lot of the other people mentioned within. I motion that Endgame move to the top of this list. |
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| Ni-Cd |
| The mention about Alicia Hush tipped me to think of Aleksandra. She blew me away on the last boat cruise I heard her on...and when she opened for Steve Porter, was it me, or did she come out of nowhere? Great set!! (steve porter/aleksandra review link: http://www.scenestermag.com/review_sport-fw.html) |
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| MissK |
| quote: | Originally posted by SuperJimbo
For whatever reason, Nathan always seems to get a bit more recognition for his DJ sets than Carlo, and I'm not really sure why that is. |
Personally, I think Nathan's Mixing is flawless. His choice in tracks is perfect and he plays the crowd amazingly. Hense why he gets more recognition for his DJ sets.
I think Carlo's productions are top notch, and prefer his remixes to many others. His strength is his productions. IMO.
I was actually surprised to read your opinion. I believe the above is the general concensus. or atleast the people I have discussed this topic with, feel the same. |
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| jon jon |
| quote: | Originally posted by SuperJimbo
international acclaim |
| quote: | Originally posted by SuperJimbo
Nathan's smooth bobble-head like movements |
| quote: | Originally posted by SuperJimbo
Regarding Button, I was simply trying to share a piece of information regarding his breadth of music taste and knowledge (Hip-Hop and Rap) |
| quote: | Originally posted by SuperJimbo
TA is the home of the JonJon vs. Button Wars, is it not? |
you're all over the map, how many coffees have you had today? lol |
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| Vivid Boy |
its deffinately jon jon. this man delivers.
I was once striking out all night with some fat slut. and then this guy dropped a massive tune on my last attempt and got her on the dance floor with me. grinding up my penis like black pepper on salad.
thank you Jon Jon |
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| jon jon |
| quote: | Originally posted by Vivid Boy
grinding up my penis like black pepper on salad.
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BAHAHHA |
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| Vivid Boy |
| quote: | Originally posted by jon jon
BAHAHHA |
it was either you or EL K DEE. But I'm prettyy sure it was you, I can't afford El K Dee's ticket prices. lol |
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