TEKNOBABY:

Teknobaby's Bio:

One of the staples of the Midwest underground for the past decade, Teknobaby is well known for promoting underground events and turning it out on the tables. Being active in the EDM scene since 1994, he has certainly seen his share of the spotlight. Spinning alongside artists such as Heather Heart, Dave Hollands, Terry Mullan, Josh Wink, Adam Beyer, Cari Lekebusch, DJ Sneak, Robert Armani, DJ Dan and Claude Young, Teknobaby has the skills and talent to make his mark on any event.

Growing up on hip hop as a teen, Teknobaby collected records such as the Sugar Hill Gang, Fat Boys, Run DMC, and the Beastie Boys. Attending teen clubs every weekend, Teknobaby teamed up with a breakin' crew and performed at several clubs around the city. Teknobaby's favorite artists were Slick Rick and Doug E Fresh, later followed by electronic artists such as DEE-Lite, Technotronic, Snap, and many others.

Teknobaby's love of electronic music began in 1989 when he discovered CD's such as Rave Til Dawn and 140 BPM. In 1990, Teknobaby purchased his first house record by Lil Louis' called French Kiss. A few months later, Teknobaby attending his first rave and fell in love with the music and a new form of dance. Teknobaby spent a few years traveling the U.S., dancing til the sun came up, while studying all variations of house, techno, jungle, and trance in the underground scene.

In 1994, after producing several underground events and trying his hand on the 1200's, Teknobaby traveled to the Underground Record Store in Orlando and began ordering records from Chris Fortier, DJ Icey and Kimball Collins. From there, Teknobaby also began a collection of acid tracks, ordering from DJ Sneak at Gramophone Records in Chicago. This included hits like Robert Armani's "Circus Bells", a few by Hyperactive, and many others.

From 1995 to 1996, Teknobaby began touring as a DJ, spinning at underground events, while holding a residency at Sparks, a local night club in Louisville, KY. In early 1996, Teknobaby's love for techno directed him to Heather Heart at Sonic Groove Records in New York where he finally discovered his true style.

From 1996 to 1999, Teknobaby toured the South and Midwest, bringing the techno flavor to all who would endure it, while throwing some reputable underground events in several cities in the Midwest.

In 2000, Teknobaby relocated to Northeast Ohio and extended Project 7 into a new realm. With a DJ crew of seven, Teknobaby led the organization by offering DJ bookings, streaming radio shows, promoting events, and organizing a DJ tour of the Midwest. Project 7 has gone through many changes throughout the years but still holds true to its founding ideals. Today Project 7 includes many old school DJ's and artists including Teknobaby, Cleveland's #1 ranked DJ by The DJ List.

DJ Teknobaby has released 6 mixed tapes and 4 CD's. Some of Teknobaby's favorite artists and performers are Richie Hawtin, ESP Woody McBride, Oliver Ho, Dave Ralph, Thomas Krome, Joel Mull, Laurent Garnier, Jeff Mills, Donald Glaude, and Heather Heart.

From touring the country checking out new DJ's, producing underground events, and turning it out on the tables, Teknobaby packs old-school feelings and true raver examples.

Teknobaby Pages:

Teknobaby.com
BangTech12
Nocturnal Union
House Music Channel
Myspace
Facebook
Twitter
You Tube
Resident Advisor
The DJ List
Talentse
The Demonstration
Deejay-Mixes
DF Jams

Discography:

Teknobaby - Vinyl Meltdown

Release Date: 2009 - Label: Project 7 - Length: 1:12

Listen to Vinyl Meltdown:

Quotes & Reviews:

"Hey Steve-o, Vinyl Meltdown has melted my brain! Great mix." Tirade - Lowdown

"I am enjoying your new CD.  It's really nice. I had it on the other morning for breakfast and the paper. Easier listening and trance-like without being annoying and I like the cyber-tech "build ups" that don't crescendo on a simple overbearing backbeat. Very good stuff!!" - Mark Blue

"Your CD is a 10! Thanks for everything. I have played it about 4 times over in my car. I love the scorpion track - what a masterpiece." - Matt L.

"This is the best techno CD in my collection. I need more copies to give to my friends." - Chris Lash

Synopsis:

Fresh for 2009 - DJ Teknobaby's long-awaited mixed CD is now available! Make a small donation of $10.00 to Project 7 and we will send you Teknobaby's latest limited edition demo CD "Vinyl Meltdown".

This CD is over an hour long and is presented in full retail packaging shrink-wrapped. Vinyl Meltdown featured the latest import releases from top tech-house artists from around the globe. Teknobaby's continuous all vinyl mix will leave you speechless and mesmerized.

Project 7 and Nocturnal Union have heard nothing but positive feedback about Vinyl Meltdown. It has been said that this CD sums up Teknobaby's 15 years on the decks and elevates him to a whole new level.

Click here for pics of Teknobaby in the studio recording Vinyl Meltdown. 

Teknobaby - Journey To Andromeda

Release Date: 2002 - Label: Project 7 - Length: 1:02

Teknobaby - Electronic

Release Date: 1998 - Label: Project 7 - Length: 1:12

Teknobaby - Brain Tweak

Release Date: 1995 - Label: Project 7 - Length: 1:03

Teknobaby's shout outs and admiration:

To all the promoters, DJ's, and friends who have been a part of Project 7 throughout the years - thank you for supporting me and the cause. I miss all you guys.

To all the ravers, friends, and DJ's who supported my 94/95 parties in KY.

To my long lost breakin crew for your dedication and teaching me the art of dance.

To my first tag team buddy MUTT for the many years of good times. Check out Mutt's musical artistry at http://www.myspace.com/therefinerysound

To my long time friend James for the laughs, hugs, tears, and many years of traveling the country with me and staying awake at all those after parties.

To Heather Heart for all the DJ booth invites while you rocked the crowd and sending me the finest tracks available.

To Oliver Ho for the unbelievable Blueprint records.

To Robert Armani who made my feet hurt the next day.

To Kimyon and Justus who's parties rocked a small Ohio town like any big city.

To Donald Glaude who taught 1000's of ravers how to put their hands in the air.

To David Alter of Superstars of Love for throwing the best parties in the country.

To Park Rave in 1998 New York and Digital Domain in 1997 New York for New Year's Eve parties I will never forget.

To BAM, Chip B, and Chris Lee for turning Nashville, a country town, into house nation. Thank you for Andromeda in 1994 Knoxville. That was the event that changed my life.

To Richie Hawtin and Woody McBride, my favorote DJ's, who keep it new and fresh at every show.

To Sense, RIPE, Vibe Alive, CORE, Illuminator, Drop Bass, and Terry Martin for introducing me to the Chicago scene.

To Local 13 for the Whistle parties in Philadelphia.

To Ron D Core for bringing hardcore to California.

To JJ Haws for Interstellar Outback and 1200 melted donuts.

To Justray for all the years we kept it real in your basement when the scene was dead.

To all my new promoter and DJ friends who are trying their best to keep the scene alive.