Moodymann
Short History & Biography
Kenny Dixon Jr., known as Moodymann, was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is a DJ and producer celebrated for his fusion of Detroit techno, deep house, funk, soul, and jazz. Known for his mysterious persona and masked appearances, Moodymann has been a central figure in Detroit’s underground music culture since the 1990s. (source: Wikipedia)
Top 5 Tracks
- I Can’t Kick This Feeling When It Hits
- Shades of Jae
- It’s Too Late 4 U and Me
- Mahogany Brown
- Freeki MF
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Performed at Dekmantel Festival 2025 in Amsterdam.
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Short History & Biography
Jeffrey Allen Townes, known as DJ Jazzy Jeff, was born on January 22, 1965, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He rose to fame as one half of the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince with Will Smith, winning multiple Grammy Awards. He is renowned for his turntablism skills and has had a successful solo career producing and DJing globally. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
djjazzyjeff.com
Top 5 Tracks
- Summertime (with The Fresh Prince)
- Girls Ain’t Nothing But Trouble
- Brand New Funk
- The Magnificent
- Rock the House
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Headlined The Do-Over 2025 in Los Angeles.
Grandmaster Flash
Short History & Biography
Joseph Saddler, known as Grandmaster Flash, was born on January 1, 1958, in Bridgetown, Barbados, and raised in the Bronx, New York. He is a hip-hop pioneer credited with developing DJ techniques such as cutting, scratching, and backspinning. As leader of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
grandmasterflash.com
Top 5 Tracks
- The Message (with The Furious Five)
- White Lines (Don’t Do It)
- Scorpio
- Freedom
- Superrappin’
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Performed at Hip Hop 50 Live Tour 2025 across multiple US cities.
DJ Premier
Short History & Biography
Christopher Edward Martin, known as DJ Premier, was born on March 21, 1966, in Houston, Texas, USA. He is a legendary hip-hop DJ and producer, best known as one half of Gang Starr with the late Guru. His production style is characterized by soulful samples, scratching, and intricate drum programming. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
djpremier.com
Top 5 Tracks
- Mass Appeal (with Gang Starr)
- Full Clip (with Gang Starr)
- N.Y. State of Mind (Nas)
- Above the Clouds (with Gang Starr)
- Unbelievable (The Notorious B.I.G.)
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Performed at Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2025.
DJ Shadow
Short History & Biography
Joshua Paul Davis, known as DJ Shadow, was born on June 29, 1972, in San Jose, California, USA. He is widely regarded as a pioneer of instrumental hip-hop and turntablism. His debut album Endtroducing….. (1996) was the first to be made entirely from samples and is considered a landmark in electronic music. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
djshadow.com
Top 5 Tracks
- Midnight in a Perfect World
- Building Steam with a Grain of Salt
- Organ Donor
- Nobody Speak (with Run the Jewels)
- Six Days
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Headlined Sonar Festival 2025 in Barcelona.
Summary Table
| Artist | Highlights | Official Website | Key Event (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moodymann | Detroit deep house/techno-soul fusion innovator | (none) | Dekmantel Festival 2025 |
| DJ Jazzy Jeff | Grammy-winning hip-hop DJ; turntablism icon | djjazzyjeff.com | The Do-Over 2025 |
| Grandmaster Flash | Hip-hop pioneer; invented modern DJ techniques | grandmasterflash.com | Hip Hop 50 Live Tour 2025 |
| DJ Premier | Legendary hip-hop producer/DJ; Gang Starr member | djpremier.com | Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2025 |
| DJ Shadow | Instrumental hip-hop and sampling innovator | djshadow.com | Sonar Festival 2025 |