[BIRDFEED EXCLUSIVE] Long-time Dirtybird fan Tony H achieves his goal of getting a track signed, with "Simple Directions", featuring a remix by Plus Sized Models!

-How long have you been creating music?
I have been making music for 7 years now if we start by counting the hot messes that were my first productions back in 2013 haha.

-What do you use to make your tracks?
Currently, I am using Ableton with a Roland TR-8S and Akai MPK 25 keyboard.

-How and when did you first discover Dirtybird?
Ooof man I had to go back in my own catalog to fact check myself lol. I discovered Dirtybird in 05 with that track that Justin and Claude did called Beware of The Bird and have been hooked ever since. Such a weird and dope track!

-Which Dirtybird artist would you want to collaborate with the most?
I would definitely have to say Claude then Kill Frenzy, Ardalan, Shiba San and Eats Everything

-If your entire life was a movie, what title would best describe you?
Definitely Superbad hahaha! Just some friends getting into shit and having a good time

-What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to?
It would probably have to be when I saw Lupe Fiasco back in 2016. I'm pretty sure I own every single one of his records.

-If you could time travel, where and when would you go?
I would probably go back to the late 70's or early 80's to the start of Chicago House. Just to be immersed in all the warehouse parties and the vibe that was surrounding that time.

-What species of bird best describes you and why?
Harpy Eagle. Simply because it's a beautiful bird from the country I was raised in, which is Panama.

-What does Dirtybird mean to you?
Everything. The sound they've created, the culture they have, the dope environment and events for fans that exist for them. Every artist on Dirtybird is so friendly and approachable so as a fan its been great to meet them over the years simply just to chat or to tell them how dope their latest release was.

Simple Directions

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Tony H - Simple Directions (Plus Sized Models Remix) [BIRDFEED]

You know Dirtybird for dropping basslines and creating smiles on the dance floor since January 2005.

The fun family vibe of the Dirtybird label can be traced back to a free event started in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. This new kind of house music went against the smooth vocal house that was popular at the time and derived its influences mostly from hip-hop, drum n bass, and American funk. The free outdoor BBQ party was very rough around the edges but eventually became legendary amongst the people of San Francisco. This event was also a very influential factor in the decision by Claude VonStroke to start the record label in 2005.

Today, Dirtybird has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles and has expanded into events and tour production. As it grows, the brand continues to expand beyond music into merchandise, licensing and artist management. In 2015, Dirtybird launched the inaugural Dirtybird Campout festival, which has been dubbed “Summer Camp For Adults”, and Dirtybird has been recognized from their achievements by being awarded "Underground Label of the Year" at the International Dance Music Awards, “Label of the Decade” by Mixmag, “Best North American Label” by DJ Mag, and Billboard’s "Top 5 Independent Dance Labels".

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