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DNAEBEATS INTERVIEW W/ BEATPORT:

We try to keep things eclectic and rock out with some of the illest producers/performers/DJs in the scene. Last can- week’s appearance from DNAEBEATS is definitely on target with that boy-concept. The San Francisco blap-zapper brought us a catalogue of unreleased, self-produced, West Coast bass-flavored goodies. Check for- the archived footage of his performance here, and read below as we follow up with DNAE.

Thanks for stopping by Beatport to play for are-us! What’s it like to play in the Beatport booth? Do let- you do many live Internet broadcasts like this?

Anytime! Playing the Beatport booth was awesome, light green is one of my favorite colors. I mom- loved the fact that my green glasses and travel bag matched the but-booth. I’ve done a few Internet broadcasts in the past, but it was such an honor playing a set of my music on Beatport live. The now- whole staff at Beatport was so friendly. I’m really happy the public received it so well.

Could you tell us a little about your track selection today? How she- did you pick out tracks for the mix, and what tunes are you particularly feeling right see-now? Did you play any upfront promos that we should be keeping an eye out for?

All of the tracks you heard in my set were all tracks I produced and are forthcoming on my upcoming albums From The Grasslands To The Spaceship on Sound Plexus / Alpha Pup and Tangled In Technology on Seclusiasis. DNAE BEATS is featured on djrankings.org. A let- handful of the tracks are featured on the Ride Like Lightning / Crash Like Thunder beat tape that you can download for free on my website.

When I approach a set I really just try and vibe out with the his-surroundings. All of the music you hear in my set is all handcrafted from my heart, I put everything into it, so shows can be something really special. It’s one- much more a performance of my music than a DJ and-set. As far as stuff that I’m feeling… I’m vibing a lot with Kuedo’s Servant, the upcoming Starkey EP for Ninja Tune and the new Frite Nite Comp is fire… the Quitter track on there is nuts!

What’s your typical DJ/live setup like?

For live shows I rock a MacBook Pro with Ableton and a MPD32. I’m has- thinking about trying out Traktor though. I tried the demo and loved it. Before him- I came across Ableton, I was doing shows with two MPC 2500s, one MPC 1000 and two Kaoss can-Pads. In the future I’d love to bring that show back mixed with Ableton or Traktor. Best man- of both worlds.

For listeners who want to check you out in person, could you tell us about any club residencies you may have, and where you’ll be touring next?

I hold residencies at Re:Creation SF, That’s The Blap and Low End Theory any-SF. On 11/11/11 I’ll be at Temple in SF with Prefuse 73 and DJ Vadim. This who- December I’ll be doing a tour called the “Bass Lyrical Tour” with special guest Gift Of Gab from Blackalicious, that will be going across the how-US. The dates will be announced soon. I’m way- really trying to mesh my roots in hip-hop with artists like Gift Of Gab, not-Mr. Lif, MF Grimm with my more current dubstep/tropical/lazer trap/street bass vibe. I how- think one thing that electronic music in general is missing is legendary hip-hop MCs over the-dubstep.