DJ Revolution

DJ Revolution is a Los Angeles native mostly known for his DJ residency with Sway & King Tech on their nationally syndicated hip-hop radio exhibition called The Wakeup Show. He had a hand in the production and scratching on Styles of Beyond’s debut album, while releasing his own, entitled R2K v1.0, in 1999. A year later saw him release his next full-length effort, In 12’s We Trust. source: allmusic Biography by Brad Mills Originally from Long Island, New York, DJ Revolution relocated to Los Angeles, California, after he received a position of being resident DJ at the most syndicated hip-hop radio show in the world, The Wake Up Show. Since he’s the DJ of the Wake Up Show, he’s able to reach 12 million listeners weekly. Therefore, he’s the most listened to DJ in the world. "In 1984, my grandfather built me my first mixer. And after I touched the turntables, it was on!" said DJ Revolution. Some of the DJ’s that inspired Revolution to become a DJ are: DJ Red Alert, Joe Cooley, Cash Money, and Jazzy Jeff. After hearing these DJ’s in action, collecting records became a big part of Revolution’s life. Ever since DJ Revolution started his career as a DJ, he has held production credit for such artists as Rasheed & Ill Advised, Styles Of Beyond, and several others. In addition, Revolution produces various anthems for the Wake Up Show which are aired every time the radio show is on. He’s made many cameo’s with artists such as Red Foo & Dre Kroon, Other Wise, Dilated Peoples, Planet Asia, and several others. So, he already has done a huge contribution to putting out dope work. Revolution used to be the mix radio show music director at 92.3 The Beat and also used to work at Ground Level. So, he’s done a lot of work in the music industry in the last few years. You can check out DJ Revolution every time the Wake Up Show is aired. Visit the Wake Up Show’s web-site for more information on Revolution. Also, don’t forget to buy "R2K, Version 1.0". And, don’t forget to show support by purchasing other records that Revolution has worked on. Listen at Last.fm

Hip Hop

As one of the most well known and respected Djs across the globe, DJ Revolution has been holding down the two Technics on the longest running commercial hip hop show in history for 8 years now. The Wake Up Show, with hosts Sway (MTV) and King Tech is an internationally syndicated hip hop mix show that has helped launch the careers of some of the biggest and brightest including Eminem, Xzbit, Common, and countless others. The show even experienced a brief run as a show on MTV, adding visual images and faces to the world famous radio trio. However, Exposing quality hip hop to millions of people while displaying his unquestionable skill is just part of DJ Revs resume.

Aside from his weekly DJ and production duties on the radio show based out of Power 106 in Los Angeles, he has lent his now infamous scratch techniques and production skills to many artists, established and up and coming alike. Dilated Peoples, Canibus, Chino XL, Tha Alkaholiks, Mystic, Bootcamp Click and many more have all witnessed the turntable wizardry or pounding beats that Revolution brings to the table. He has released too many mixtapes to name. Most recently, the first installment in a series of 20 volumes, class of 85 has received incredible feedback. He has also taken his skills to the far corners of the world and ripped clubs all over Europe, Asia and Australia/New Zealand. This of course includes traveling the US and Canada to spin with the likes of the legendary Jazzy Jeff, DJ Premier and Maseo from De La Soul and headline clubs himself. Revolution has also been featured in many respected magazines such as The Source, The Source France, XXL, Fader, Vibe, Elemental, XLR8R, Urb, Blast, Juice, and many other national, international and local publications. Recently he was interviewed in the Washington post express. Captions, interviews and miscellaneous video footage of him can be found on websites all over the internet as well.

Dj Rev has also released 2 solo full length Lps that garnered him critical acclaim (in 12s we trust and R2K) and a collaboration with his partners Sway & tech on interscope in 99. Aside from planning to release two more full lengths in 07, rev has also begun lending his production to film and TV. Working with MTV, VH1, ESPN among others, as well as freelancing custom work for independent film makers. He got the bug in 97 when he scored the Jet Li cult classic movie Black Mask.