I'm a hip-hop and R&B DJ from Seattle, and I've been mixing for a few years now. I started by doing college and house parties, and have done a few club nights since. I also DJ'd for a dope underground hip-hop group in Los Angeles, Inverse, be on the lookout for them. While down in L.A. for school (Pomona-Pitzer, I see you), I was the hip-hop director for my college station, KSPC, and hosted a few shows each year I was there ("Beats, Rhymes, and Life" was my solo show, and I co-hosted "The Downlow" w/Kevin Sakoda...one of the longest running radio shows in Cali).
Nowadays, I'm up in Seattle where I work for the big hip-hop and R&B radio station, KUBE 93.3 FM, put out mixtapes, and DJ some clubs every now and then. I host a show on KUBE, "Sunday Night Sound Session" with J. Moore, every Sunday night at 10:45 PM (PST). We play breaking music from artists who aren't getting spins elsewhere, both local and nationally...nothing but DOPE music you probably haven't heard yet. It's the only outlet for underground hip-hop on KUBE.
You can listen to a live stream of KUBE anytime by clicking on the following link. Be sure to listen to me and J. Moore hosting "Sound Session," every Sunday night at 10:45 PM (Pacific Time).
If you're curious what we play, here's the latest Sound Session playlist and the download link(s):
Show 170 (8-31-08):
Fonzworth Bentley ft. Andre 3000, Kanye West, & Sa-Ra - "Everybody (Don't Stop)"
88 Keys ft. Kanye West - "Stay Up (Viagra)"
Parker Brothaz ft. Big Pooh (of Little Brother), Talib Kweli, & Naledge (of Kidz In The Hall) - "Text Me (Tha Bizness All-Star Remix)" (Local Artist)
Jazmine Sullivan ft. CL Smooth - "Need U Bad (Remix)"
Archived playlists and show links are available here.
And all our interviews from June '06 on can be downloaded in our Podcast Section.
Every show, playlist, and interview has been archived, so if you're looking for something in particular, just message me and I'll get it to you. Enjoy!
As for my mixtapes, hard copies are available in local record stores around Seattle and I also sell them online all over the world. However, since it's officially the digital age, you can also download them all for FREE right below. If you really enjoy them, you can buy hard copies of each tape through the PayPal links below the covers. Either way, don't sleep. These tapes are dope.
Just click on the cover of the mixtape you want to download!
(Larger front and back covers are available in my photo album)
DJ Hyphen Presents - Beats, Rhymes, and Life Vol. 1: College Graduate (June, 2004)
Or buy a hard copy of "College Graduate" for just $7 (includes shipping):
DJ Hyphen Presents - Beats, Rhymes, and Life Vol. 2: Daaamn Homey!!! (October, 2004)
SOLD OUT, DOWNLOAD ONLY. JUST CLICK THE COVER!
DJ Hyphen Presents - Beats, Rhymes, and Life Vol. 3: I Will Not Lose (February, 2005)
SOLD OUT, DOWNLOAD ONLY. JUST CLICK THE COVER!
DJ Hyphen Presents - Beats, Rhymes, and Life Vol. 4: This Ain't No F*ckin' Game! (July, 2005)
Or buy a hard copy of "This Ain't No F*ckin' Game!" for just $7 (includes shipping):
DJ Hyphen Presents - Beats, Rhymes, and Life Vol. 5: Reloaded (February, 2006)
Or buy a hard copy of "Reloaded" for just $7 (includes shipping):
DJ Hyphen Presents - Beats, Rhymes, and Life Vol. 6: From The Soul (December, 2006)
Or buy a hard copy of "From The Soul" for just $7 (includes shipping):
DJ Hyphen & J. Moore Present - Hip-Hop 101: The Mixtape (August, 2005)
SOLD OUT, DOWNLOAD ONLY. JUST CLICK THE COVER!
DJ Hyphen Presents - Amen: Legend Killer (July, 2006)
SOLD OUT, DOWNLOAD ONLY. JUST CLICK THE COVER!
By all means, download any mixtape you might be interested in. At the same time, any support y'all can give is greatly appreciated. I'm not trying to make money off these joints (it's more to get the good music out to people), but I do want to cover the cost of printing them up. So if you really enjoy one of the tapes, grab a hard copy for just $7 ($5, plus $2 for shipping). Get at me if you have any questions!
If you'd like to submit music for mixtapes or radio, you can send the material to DJHyphen@gmail.com or
DJ Hyphen
KUBE 93.3 FM
351 Elliott Ave W, Ste. 300
Seattle, WA 98119
I can't promise any mixtape slots or radio spins, but I will listen to all the music that is submitted. If it's for radio, include clean radio edits, a biography, and contact information. If it's something I feel I can play, I'll contact you. Don't catch feelings if I decide not to play your music on the air or on a mixtape. Stay on your hustle and keep grinding. Thanks y'all...peace.
