Role

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Performer

Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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1977 in London, England

 

DJ Yoda, born Duncan Beiny on April 14, 1977, is a British DJ and producer known for his innovative approach to mixing and scratching. He grew up in London and was exposed to a wide range of music from an early age, including hip-hop, funk, and soul. He began DJing in his teens and quickly developed a reputation for his technical skills and eclectic taste in music. In the late 1990s, DJ Yoda began to gain wider recognition for his DJ sets, which incorporated a wide range of samples and genres. He released his first mixtape, "How to Cut and Paste Mix Tape Vol. 1," in 2001, which showcased his unique style of mixing and scratching. The mixtape was well-received and helped to establish DJ Yoda as a rising star in the UK music scene. Over the next few years, DJ Yoda continued to release mixtapes and perform at clubs and festivals around the world. He also began to collaborate with other artists, including Dan Greenpeace and MC Paul Barman. In 2006, he released his debut album, "The Amazing Adventures of DJ Yoda," which featured a mix of original tracks and remixes of classic songs. "The Amazing Adventures of DJ Yoda" was a critical and commercial success, earning DJ Yoda a nomination for the Mercury Prize and a spot on the BBC's Sound of 2006 list. The album showcased DJ Yoda's ability to blend different genres and styles of music, from hip-hop and funk to rock and pop. It also featured guest appearances from a number of artists, including Biz Markie, Jungle Brothers, and Princess Superstar. Following the success of his debut album, DJ Yoda continued to tour and release new music. He released his second album, "FabricLive.39," in 2008, which was a mix of original tracks and remixes of songs by other artists. The album was well-received and helped to cement DJ Yoda's reputation as one of the most innovative DJs in the UK. In 2010, DJ Yoda released his third album, "Chop Suey," which was a collaboration with the Cuban Brothers. The album featured a mix of hip-hop, funk, and Latin music, and showcased DJ Yoda's ability to blend different genres and styles. The album was well-received and helped to further establish DJ Yoda as a leading figure in the UK music scene. In addition to his work as a DJ and producer, DJ Yoda has also worked on a number of other projects. He has created music for films and TV shows, including "The Inbetweeners Movie" and "Top Gear." He has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including Dr. Dre, Mark Ronson, and Roots Manuva. Throughout his career, DJ Yoda has won a number of awards and accolades. In 2006, he was nominated for the Mercury Prize for "The Amazing Adventures of DJ Yoda." He has also won several DJ awards, including the DMC DJ of the Year award in 2001 and the Scratch DJ of the Year award in 2002. Today, DJ Yoda continues to tour and release new music. He remains one of the most innovative and influential DJs in the UK, known for his unique style of mixing and scratching and his ability to blend different genres and styles of music. With a career spanning over two decades, DJ Yoda has established himself as a true pioneer of the UK music scene.

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