In 2002 Dieselboy founded Human Imprint, North America’s most prolific, dynamic and innovative drum and bass label, and is co-founder of SubHuman (dubstep, electro, trap), under the umbrella of Planet Human. He’s been featured on magazine covers, interviewed for documentaries, TV and radio, heard on MTV, ESPN and action/adventure video games, and sponsored by DC Shoes and Pioneer Pro DJ. He has collaborated on an artisan beer and a gourmet hot dog, and has a cocktail published in Robert Simonson’s (New York Times cocktail writer) new book “The Old-Fashioned.”ĭieselboy was the first drum and bass artist to chart a single on Billboard’s dance chart with “Invid” in 2000, and was the first American voted into the UK-based Drum & Bass Arena Top 10 DJs online poll in 2004. He has written about and been interviewed about his obsession with food, and since 2014 his cooking skills have been displayed in professional kitchens around the world including pop-up hamburger events at restaurants in the Netherlands. Dieselboy – one of the world’s finest technical DJs – has, in fact, elevated the themed DJ mix to the realm of fine art.įor over two decades one of the world’s most influential ambassadors of drum and bass, Dieselboy (Damian Higgins) is America’s most iconic underground bass music curator and pioneer.ĭieselboy is also a passionate connoisseur of books, film and food. In the history of electronic dance music, no one comes even close to matching his legacy of epic dramatic mixes, each a timeless star in his signature constellation. Arguably no other DJ mixes live – on four decks – with more precision, imagination, intensity, energy and finesse. His complex, high voltage, take-no-prisoners sets have created legions of loyal die-hard fans around the world. With this in mind, one thing will always remain constant – a pure unadulterated heavy listening experience…Īt a time when headline “DJs” shamelessly play pre-programmed – even pre-recorded – sets and the masses mindlessly embrace the charade, Dieselboy – The Destroyer – stands out as a rare virtuoso of the art and craft of live DJing. Downlink is not one to be pigeon-holed and is constantly on a quest to evolve and refine his sound. This will be a place where he will showcase his own music as well as a wide variety of other high grade material. Also in 2013, Downlink launched his brand new record label, Uplink Audio. You really have to see it live to fully grasp the scope and intensity of the show. ![]() Along with homies Excision and KJ Sawka, he gave rise to bass music supergroup Destroid, a whole different kind of live experience altogether. All tempos are fair game as long as its underground vibes and dirty bass. Expect lightning fast mixing on a journey through a wide variety of bass music. His 4 deck live mixing and infectious stage energy light up venues turning crowds on their heads time after time. To see him live is to witness one of the tightest technical DJ’s in the game. He has toured the planet far and wide, leaving a wake of awe-struck audiences in his path. ![]() ![]() He has helped mix an album for the legendary nu-metal band Korn. He has had numerous #1 hits on Beatport and has released music with major labels like Rottun, OWSLA and Mau5trap. He is respected the world over as a producer of the highest quality dance floor bangers. DOWNLINK – A name firmly cemented in the hearts and minds of the bass music community.
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