DJ Friction (UK)
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DJ Friction is a Drum and Bass
DJ from Brighton
, England.
In 1998 Friction released his debut single Critical Mass under the name 'Kinnetix', attracting the attention of major labels. Soon he was releasing tracks on renowned labels such as Valve, Tru Playaz, Trouble On Vinyl, 31 Records, Hospital, Charge and Renegade Hardware alongside his own Shogun Audio imprint.
DJ Friction is regarded as one of the biggest DJs in the drum and bass scene, with an extremely fast rise to success in the last 5 years. Highly regarded for his various mix CDs and releases on labels like Hospital, Tru Playaz and Renegade Hardware. One of his biggest tracks was the "Back To Your Roots Remix" on Shogun Audio in 2007.
He is label manager of Shogun Audio, and was a regular DJ on the BBC 1Xtra D&B M1X Show. DJ Friction is not to be confused with the Asian DJ Fricktion who specialises in Hip Hop, or Bobby Friction of the BBC Asian Network.
Best Newcomer in the Drum & Bass Arena
Awards (2002).
Best Breakthrough DJ at Knowledge Awards (2003).
Best Newcomer at Accelerated Culture Awards.
Best DJ at MTV Romania Awards (2007).
Runner Up Best DJ at Drum & Bass Awards 2009.
Runner Up Best DJ at Drum & Bass Awards 2011.
Drum and bass
Drum and bass is a type of electronic music which emerged in the late 1980s. The genre is characterized by fast breakbeats , with heavy bass and sub-bass lines...
DJ from Brighton
Brighton
Brighton is the major part of the city of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England on the south coast of Great Britain...
, England.
Biography
Brighton-raised Friction is one of only a handful of drum and bass DJs to utilise three decks to mash up his mixes, creating a unique sound. As a teenager Friction was busy playing and promoting events in Brighton when he began collaborating with local producers Stakka & K-Tee who were heavily involved in Andy C's Ram Records label.In 1998 Friction released his debut single Critical Mass under the name 'Kinnetix', attracting the attention of major labels. Soon he was releasing tracks on renowned labels such as Valve, Tru Playaz, Trouble On Vinyl, 31 Records, Hospital, Charge and Renegade Hardware alongside his own Shogun Audio imprint.
DJ Friction is regarded as one of the biggest DJs in the drum and bass scene, with an extremely fast rise to success in the last 5 years. Highly regarded for his various mix CDs and releases on labels like Hospital, Tru Playaz and Renegade Hardware. One of his biggest tracks was the "Back To Your Roots Remix" on Shogun Audio in 2007.
He is label manager of Shogun Audio, and was a regular DJ on the BBC 1Xtra D&B M1X Show. DJ Friction is not to be confused with the Asian DJ Fricktion who specialises in Hip Hop, or Bobby Friction of the BBC Asian Network.
Accolades
Friction has won numerous accolades such as:Best Newcomer in the Drum & Bass Arena
Drum and Bass Arena
Drum and Bass Arena is a drum & bass music website and brand, established in 1996. It offers up to date information on the worldwide drum and bass scene, and has an online shop, forum and digital download section...
Awards (2002).
Best Breakthrough DJ at Knowledge Awards (2003).
Best Newcomer at Accelerated Culture Awards.
Best DJ at MTV Romania Awards (2007).
Runner Up Best DJ at Drum & Bass Awards 2009.
Runner Up Best DJ at Drum & Bass Awards 2011.