When did you form/start performing?
I have been a part of the Denver scene for quite some time -- buggin' out when I was younger, rhymin' about food and making people laugh. Around 1995, I started gettin' a rep up.
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Releases/discography:
I have an EP on wax, Platinum in the Shower, which is out now on Basementalism Records. And I also help put together a Colorado comp with my boy Sol called Low Budget Soul. Both projects are in stores now! Go support!
Who or what do you think you sound like?
Man, I dunno who I sound like. I sound like me, I guess. Some people say I have a very unique voice, and you know when I'm on the mike. I study music, so I'm inspired from many different styles and forms.
What are some of your noteworthy recent feats?
Some notable battle rap stats: Rockafella; Roc the Mic Denver Champ 2003; And1 Unsigned Hype Emcee Finalist; DMC Colorado M.C. Champ 1998-2002; True to the Game M.C. Champ 2003 (San Francisco); and my music has played on The Inferno II, episode 13, and an MTV Cribs episode. I do a lot of event coordination for the Colorado Hip-Hop Coaltion, LoDo Music Festival, and I throw an annual hip-hop comp called Who's Shinin.
What albums have had the biggest impact on you?
There are so many, but I'd have to say Illmatic (Nas); WordLife (OC); Resurrection(Common); Step Into the Arena(Gangstar); Critical Beatdown (Ultramagnetic MCs); Paid in Full (Eric B. & Rakim).
What artists have had the biggest impact on you?
As far as hip-hop artists go, I always wanted to be like Big Daddy Kane when I was growin' up -- and the Native Tongues, they brought a lot of style to the game.
How do you pay the bills? What is your day job?
I got a lot on my plate, so I work two jobs, plus help organize events. That's how I keep things movin'.
Finish this sentence: If I didn't have to worry about money, I'd...
Be at the record store, diggin.
Finish this sentence: I'd rather be...
A dope MC than a broke O.G.
Who would play you in the screen adaptation of your life?
If that ever happened, I would ask to play the part. I don't think anyone could be me. That, or I would ask Vincent Gallo, from Buffalo '66.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Still on the grind. Still makin' dope music, and, hopefully by then, me and my crew will have some dough in our pockets from this music.
What's the biggest misconception about you or your band?
I couldn't tell you. I give and get respect from a lot of people, but I'm a little too creative for the average person. I try to bring good vibes all the time...and have fun.
Give us a random factoid about yourself or your band:
I'm a big record fanatic. I go diggin every chance I get -- keep wax alive!!!
Elliott Smith or Jack Johnson?
I gotta give it a toss-up; they're both dope.
Weezer or Winger?
Lets say Winger: I'm with some '80s rock!
Jay-Z or Z-Trip?
Gotta go with Jay-Z...sorry, Z-Trip.
Football or foosball?
Football.
Parting shot?
Remember: "Without a Goal, It's Hard to Score!"
DJ BEDZ
NOMINATED IN DJ: DANCE -- CLUB/HIP-HOP
8 P.M., SERENGETI UPSTAIRS
Website: www.djbedz.com and www.radiobums.net .
Native or transplant?
Grew up in Boulder, went to college in Los Angeles, and now I'm happily settled back in Denver.
What's in a name?
Most people think my DJ name is a sexual innuendo, but it's just an abbreviation of my last name. I was "Bedz" to a lot of my friends long before I tried my hand at deejaying.
When did you form/start performing?
I got my first turntable back in 1995, and I was doing small house parties and Greek events soon thereafter.
Please list your releases:
White Shadow Mix CDs #1-#21; Sumthin' 2 Phuck 2; The Radio Bums Monthly Mix CD; White Men Can't DJ, Volume 1, and The Summer Jam 2005 Mix CD -- 45 Total Mix CDs, and they are all legitimate mixes (i.e., blends, scratching, production). They are all highly produced and took significant time and effort. I'm very proud of my mix-CD body of work.
Who or what do you think you sound like?
I guess you could think of me as the poor man's DJ Spinbad. I don't have nearly the technical skill he has, but in certain, areas there are similarities. He's the guy I aspire to sound like, so, at the end of the day, I would at least hope that my sound would have a vague resemblance to his.
What are some of your noteworthy recent feats?
Back in February, I had the chance to be featured on an episode of Rap City on BET. That was an amazing experience. The same month, the NBA employed me to work the Club NBA stage at the Jam Session for the NBA's All-Star game, during which time I was also able to spin the Celebrity Game on ESPN. This year, I'm coming up on my third season as DJ of the Denver Nuggets, as well as my third full year spinning for KS107.5. Lastly, I recently passed the 100,000 units mark as far as the number of mix CDs that are circulating around the state of Colorado.
