UPTOWN SELECT SERIES 6: DJ PUMP took place on Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
at Bar None
in VANCOUVER BC. More details on the event are below.
Featuring DJ PUMP (Eh! Team, Calgary)
www.myspace.com/djpump
with residents Hedspin (Eh!Team) and P.Luv (Boyscouts)
About DJ PUMP:
In a world full of run of the mill DJs, Pump stands out as being extremely talented and unique in delivery. Pumps abilities are surpassed by a few, while his diversity stretches the boundaries of Turntablism and what it means to be a real party DJ. When mixing, scratching, creating beat juggles or blending beats from hip-hop to funk, soul, disco, rock, reggae & everything in between, Pump focuses on the overall musical composition and the sound of the end result. His no gimmick style of skilled accuracy coupled with a distinct ear for all things funky and soulful makes him one of the nations most versatile party DJs around. His performances have earned him the respect amongst his peers as one of Canadas best kept secret.
Pump is one of the few Calgary bred DJs to receive global recognition with notable awards and accolades including both DMC & ITF Canadian Champion. This Calgarian is also part of Team Canada's DJ crew/management agency: The Eh! Team Djs, alongside Jr Flo (Toronto), Illo (Ottawa) and Hedspin (Vancouver). http://www.ehteamdjs.com
Throughout his career Pump headlined some of the most exciting club nights around the globe and showcased alongside a myriad of shows and DJs such as N.E.R.D, Common, The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Afrika Bambataa, Chromeo, A-Trak, Jazzy Jeff, DJ Premier, Sharon Jones, Grand Master Flash, Questlove, Peanut Butter Wolf, Public Enemy and Snoop Dogg just to name a few. Since then, hes crafted his credentials to include his highly sought-after mixtapes. This is a testament to Pumps keen ear for music, credibility and branding. One look at his resume and its no wonder why his loyal fan base continues to grow.