DJ Scene
Encyclopedia
DJ Scene is a producer
and nightclub DJ who has surfaced as one of the most consistent traveling DJs in the United States. Scene has performed with a wide variety of different artists, some of which include 50 Cent
, Ludacris
, Nas
, Busta Rhymes
, Jurassic 5
, The Roots
, De La Soul
, DJ Premier
, DJ AM, Common (entertainer), Public Enemy (band), Sir Mix-A-Lot
, and Method Man
.
native. He moved to Yakima, Washington
at sixteen, where he purchased his first turntables. However, his initial plan was not DJing in clubs- he was a drummer in a small band and thought the addition of scratching would bring a unique sound to the band.
at age eighteen, where his career started to take off. His first weekly radio show was with DJ B-Mello on KEXP-FM 90.3. Then after opening for 50 Cent
in 2002, Scene was asked by KUBE (FM) to come try out as an on-air mixer. DJing had always been secondary prior to this point, but it began to take priority. He began mixing daily on the "Mixtape at 8" and soon started doing the "5 o'clock Traffic Jam" on Fridays. It wasn't long before XM Satellite Radio
67 ‘The City' approached Scene and began broadcasting his pre-recorded mixes nationally 5 days a week.
Before clubs and radio became primary, Scene made a name for himself in the DJ battle circuit, becoming the 2002 Northwest DMC Champion, a competition held in New York City by DMC World and hosted by Jam Master Jay several weeks prior to his death. Around the same time, he helped lay the foundation for one of Seattle’s most legendary nights, ‘Yo Son!’ at Chop Suey, which Rolling Stone
named ‘one of the country’s top parties’.
and Light Nightclub inside the Bellagio
(now 'The Bank'). He met his wife when he was djing her name is unkown at this momment
In 2008 Scene started his first Vegas pool residency, playing every Sunday and Monday at Wet Republic at the MGM Grand Las Vegas
. During the same year, he began a new weekly Tuesday residency at Studio 54 (Las Vegas)
inside the MGM Grand Las Vegas
where he still currently plays.
The following year, 2009, DJ Scene began working with N9NE Group
and was regularly at Moon Nightclub at the top of The Palms and 'Ditch Fridays' at The Palms pool. Then in 2010 DJ Scene moved again, this time to the new CityCenter to play every Thursday at Liquid pool inside Aria Resort & Casino
. This was also the year Scene was named Las Vegas Weekly
's "Best Pool DJ".
, live remixing and blending classic party anthems, spans every genre from AC/DC
to Jay-Z
and 80s
to pop. DJ Scene also established the brand ’2080s’ and released 2080s parts 1 and 2 on CD which remixes, blends and scratches 80s
classics. The brand was inspired by the desire to produce something his parents could relate to and get a look into the type of work he does.
Scene's latest mix "Epic Shine" is a first hand glance into the Vegas pool daylife. The idea formulated from his 2010 residency at Liquid Pool at Aria Resort & Casino
.
. Scene also has an iTunes
podcast
that he updates frequently, reaching the ears of 200,000+ subscribers and averaging 3,000-4,000 daily downloads.
, radio shows, and live performances, DJ Scene gets music to his fans through his official website, SoundCloud
, and Beezo (located in the external links section).
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and nightclub DJ who has surfaced as one of the most consistent traveling DJs in the United States. Scene has performed with a wide variety of different artists, some of which include 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
, Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
, Nas
Nas
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, who performs under the name Nas , formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop and one of the most skilled and influential rappers of all-time...
, Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
, Jurassic 5
Jurassic 5
Jurassic 5 was an American alternative hip hop group formed in 1993 from members of two previous groups, Rebels of Rhythm and Unity Committee by rappers Charles Stewart , Dante Givens , Courtenay Henderson , Marc Stuart , and disc jockeys Mark Potsic and Lucas Macfadden...
, The Roots
The Roots
The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals...
, De La Soul
De La Soul
De La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres...
, DJ Premier
DJ Premier
Christopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru...
, DJ AM, Common (entertainer), Public Enemy (band), Sir Mix-A-Lot
Sir Mix-a-Lot
Anthony Ray , better known by his stage name Sir Mix-a-Lot, is an emcee and producer based in Seattle, Washington. The founder of the Nastymix record label, he debuted in 1988 with Swass...
, and Method Man
Method Man
Clifford Smith , better known by his stage name Method Man is an American hip hop artist, record producer, actor and member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He took his stage name from the 1979 film The Fearless Young Boxer, also known as Method Man. He is one half of the rap duo Method Man...
.
Early Years
DJ Scene, born Brian Alex, is an Everett, WashingtonEverett, Washington
Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Named for Everett Colby, son of founder Charles L. Colby, it lies north of Seattle. The city had a total population of 103,019 at the 2010 census, making it the 6th largest in the state and...
native. He moved to Yakima, Washington
Yakima, Washington
Yakima is an American city southeast of Mount Rainier National Park and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, United States, and the eighth largest city by population in the state itself. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,196 and a metropolitan population of...
at sixteen, where he purchased his first turntables. However, his initial plan was not DJing in clubs- he was a drummer in a small band and thought the addition of scratching would bring a unique sound to the band.
Notoriety
DJ Scene moved to Seattle, WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
at age eighteen, where his career started to take off. His first weekly radio show was with DJ B-Mello on KEXP-FM 90.3. Then after opening for 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
in 2002, Scene was asked by KUBE (FM) to come try out as an on-air mixer. DJing had always been secondary prior to this point, but it began to take priority. He began mixing daily on the "Mixtape at 8" and soon started doing the "5 o'clock Traffic Jam" on Fridays. It wasn't long before XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is one of two satellite radio services in the United States and Canada, operated by Sirius XM Radio. It provides pay-for-service radio, analogous to cable television. Its service includes 73 different music channels, 39 news, sports, talk and entertainment channels, 21 regional...
67 ‘The City' approached Scene and began broadcasting his pre-recorded mixes nationally 5 days a week.
Before clubs and radio became primary, Scene made a name for himself in the DJ battle circuit, becoming the 2002 Northwest DMC Champion, a competition held in New York City by DMC World and hosted by Jam Master Jay several weeks prior to his death. Around the same time, he helped lay the foundation for one of Seattle’s most legendary nights, ‘Yo Son!’ at Chop Suey, which Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
named ‘one of the country’s top parties’.
Las Vegas
DJ Scene started playing Las Vegas in 2005, where he was first booked to play New Year's Eve at Club Ice. He went on to sign his first Vegas residency with Light Group and played weekly at Jet Nightclub inside The MirageThe Mirage
The Mirage is a 3,044 room hotel and casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States.The Mirage is connected by a free tram to Treasure Island. The marquee in front of the Mirage is the largest free standing marquee in the world.-History:The Mirage was built by...
and Light Nightclub inside the Bellagio
Bellagio
Bellagio is a comune in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located on Lake Como. It has long been famous for its setting at the intersection of the three branches of the Y-shaped lake, which is also known as Lario....
(now 'The Bank'). He met his wife when he was djing her name is unkown at this momment
In 2008 Scene started his first Vegas pool residency, playing every Sunday and Monday at Wet Republic at the MGM Grand Las Vegas
MGM Grand Las Vegas
The MGM Grand Las Vegas is a hotel casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The MGM Grand is the third largest hotel in the world and largest hotel resort complex in the United States in front of The Venetian. The MGM Grand was the largest hotel in the world when it opened in...
. During the same year, he began a new weekly Tuesday residency at Studio 54 (Las Vegas)
Studio 54 (Las Vegas)
Studio 54 opened in Las Vegas in December 1997 at the MGM Grand. Designed to be a replica of the original club, it has most of the original elements and equipment, including the "Man in the Moon" and the spoon - however the two are never displayed together....
inside the MGM Grand Las Vegas
MGM Grand Las Vegas
The MGM Grand Las Vegas is a hotel casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The MGM Grand is the third largest hotel in the world and largest hotel resort complex in the United States in front of The Venetian. The MGM Grand was the largest hotel in the world when it opened in...
where he still currently plays.
The following year, 2009, DJ Scene began working with N9NE Group
N9NE Group
The N9NE Group is a partnership that owns and operates restaurants and nightclubs in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, Chicago and Dallas.The N9NE Group was founded by Michael Morton and Scott DeGraff. The two have been friends since age nine, which is the source of the company's name...
and was regularly at Moon Nightclub at the top of The Palms and 'Ditch Fridays' at The Palms pool. Then in 2010 DJ Scene moved again, this time to the new CityCenter to play every Thursday at Liquid pool inside Aria Resort & Casino
ARIA Resort & Casino
Aria Resort & Casino is a luxury resort and casino located within the CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip. Aria consists of two curved glass and steel highrise towers adjoined at the center. It opened on December 16, 2009 as a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Infinity World...
. This was also the year Scene was named Las Vegas Weekly
Las Vegas Weekly
Las Vegas Weekly is a free alternative weekly newspaper based in Henderson, Nevada, covering Las Vegas arts, entertainment, culture and news. Las Vegas Weekly is published by Greenspun Media Group. The paper was founded in 1992 by James Reza as a free monthly publication called Scope covering...
's "Best Pool DJ".
Style
Scene is known for incorporating various styles of music into his work. His distinct style of scratchingScratching
Scratching is a DJ or turntablist technique used to produce distinctive sounds by moving a vinyl record back and forth on a turntable while optionally manipulating the crossfader on a DJ mixer. While scratching is most commonly associated with hip hop music, since the late 1980s, it has been used...
, live remixing and blending classic party anthems, spans every genre from AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
to Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
and 80s
80s
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to pop. DJ Scene also established the brand ’2080s’ and released 2080s parts 1 and 2 on CD which remixes, blends and scratches 80s
80s
-Significant people:* Titus Flavius VespasianusRoman Emperor * Titus Flavius Domitianus, Roman Emperor...
classics. The brand was inspired by the desire to produce something his parents could relate to and get a look into the type of work he does.
Scene's latest mix "Epic Shine" is a first hand glance into the Vegas pool daylife. The idea formulated from his 2010 residency at Liquid Pool at Aria Resort & Casino
ARIA Resort & Casino
Aria Resort & Casino is a luxury resort and casino located within the CityCenter complex on the Las Vegas Strip. Aria consists of two curved glass and steel highrise towers adjoined at the center. It opened on December 16, 2009 as a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Infinity World...
.
Reaching the Fans
Aside from the constant traveling, collaborations, and performances, Scene currently has a weekly mixshow every Saturday on Wild 94.9 FM in San Francisco, CaliforniaSan Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
. Scene also has an iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
podcast
Podcast
A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication...
that he updates frequently, reaching the ears of 200,000+ subscribers and averaging 3,000-4,000 daily downloads.
The Music
In addition to his podcastPodcast
A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication...
, radio shows, and live performances, DJ Scene gets music to his fans through his official website, SoundCloud
SoundCloud
SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform which allows collaboration, promotion and distribution of audio recordings.-History:SoundCloud was originally started in Stockholm, Sweden, but was established in Berlin, Germany in August, 2007 by sound designer Alex Ljung and artist Eric Wahlforss...
, and Beezo (located in the external links section).
| Title | Cover |
|---|---|
| 2080s Part 1 | ] |
| 2080s Part 2 | ] |
| Epic Shine | ] |
External links
- DJ Scene on YoutubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
- DJ Scene Downloads on SoundCloudSoundCloudSoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform which allows collaboration, promotion and distribution of audio recordings.-History:SoundCloud was originally started in Stockholm, Sweden, but was established in Berlin, Germany in August, 2007 by sound designer Alex Ljung and artist Eric Wahlforss...
- DJ Scene Downloads on Beezo