Bio

Delay started producing hip hop in 1994 using a belt drive turntable, gemini sampler, and four-track. Throughout his formative years, he kept that microstudio in what was formerly his sock drawer. He moved to Richmond, VA in 1996, where he really started amassing a quality record collection. He spent almost every penny he had, buying old music to sample. His beats were churned out at the feverish pace of at least one a day. Delay never really had any aspirations to be a dj, but as he aquired better equipment, he learned to scratch and mix through his productions. These skills eventually landed him a fortunate dj and co-host spot on 90.1 FM WDCE in Richmond, VA. The Friday evening rush hour was his audience. Still ambitious as the day he began, he only missed 2 shows in the 3 years he took over the boards. The radio personality position allowed him to meet dozens of artists and industry heads, as well as giving him the opportunity to open up for traveling acts. Sadly, the radio station came under new management, and Delay lost his 5-7pm slot.

After taking a hiatus from DJing, Delay continued with production and eventually released 2 record's on a friend’s blossoming record label, Funk Weapons. These records were well-recieved and paved the way for Funkweapons to a P&D with Groove Distribution, Chicago. The international success of these releases gave this DC native the opportunity to take up DJing once again, and tour in Germany, Switzerland and Canada.

Now residing in Brooklyn, NY, the ever-aspiring Delay is still scouring his terrain for audible americana to share with his audience. Delay's only goal as a dj is to move the crowd without having to specialize in one particular genre. The decade plus years of rabid record buying have really paid off. The man's knowledge of music, and ability to play to any audience are top-notch. Look for many more solid releases from this talented beat miner, and don't miss him on the turntables if he ever comes to your part of the world.

Venues / Events:
Area 51 (Richmond, VA): Opened for Hieroglyphics, The Juggaknotz, and Mr. Len
Area 51 (Richmond, VA): Opened for Black Sheep. EngineNo9.com Launch Party
Mixed Media (Richmond, VA): Showcase w/ The General Krooks
Lemur Lounge (DC): Funkweapons Record Release Parties
Table 50 (Manhattan): K-Os Record Release Party w/ JS-1
Show (Manhattan): Guest
The Knitting Factory (Manhattan): Resident
Pianos (Manhattan): Guest
Triple Crown (Brooklyn): Resident
Kinzo (Berlin): Guest
Kampnagel (Hamburg): Guest
Coffy (Dusseldorf): Guest

Palo Palo (Hanover): Guest
Scenic (Manhattan): Resident
Monofaktur
(Munich): Afterparty For Large Professor Show
Drive In Studios (Manhattan): Kid Robot Munny Auction Party
Bohannon (Berlin): Guest @ "Soulboat"


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