08.THE ONLY THING

From the UK to Asia funking up the world!!!!!

A British local now residing in Kunming - China,  DSK was introduced to Hip-hop and electro music in the early eighties and immediately began B-boying, Graffiti and DJing but soon thereafter focused on the musical aspect, turned to the tables, and set to work perfecting his scratch and battle style techniques.  After making a name for himself as a DJ he began to produce Hip-hop tracks which soon led to vinyl releases and a series of Hip-hop, Funk and Electro mix CDs. After DJing and producing songs in the UK he left the UK shores for a greater challenge and established himself in Asia and eventually settled in China, achieving fluency in Mandarin Chinese.

As a performer DSK started out in the UK but has since become well known throughout China and Asia for his mixing and scratching skills, across various musical genres.  DSK can be found mixing Hip-Hop, R&B, Funk and Reggae, whilst his specialty is Old Funk/Soul and B-Boy Breaks. During the last few years DSK has toured extensively in such countries as India, Wales, Germany, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, Hong Kong, India and, of course, his home country - England.  Working on the club/festival circuit as a performer and organizer, he has put together numerous well received “special shows”that incorporate live music with Hip-Hop elements.  These have included DJ shows mixed with Latin/African percussion, funky saxophone, the best MCs and singers and also Hip-Hop dancers and Graffiti, always emphasizing the importance of “pushing boundaries and keeping things fresh, exciting and original”.  
 
DSK’s turntable and production skills soon got noticed in Asia and he was approached by Numark / Akai and Alesis to act as their representative DJ to showcase new DJ and production equipment for a period of several years throughout China and Asia.  He has been selected for some of the most high profile international Hip-Hop dance competitions (B-boy / Popping ) across the world.  These include Freestyle Session, Battle Of The Year, Circle Kingz, Redbull Street Battle, UK B-Boy Champs etc.  His music productions have been released on his own label Unity and also STN records, Elecrolab UK  and even used by the BBC on documentaries. In 2009 he became the first DJ to perform live on Chinese national CCTV5 for their B-Boy Battle which also featured a solo turntable showcase. DSK has organized shows and performed for clients as diverse as the German president and Embassy, Shanghai World Expo, Major alcohol companies and clothing brands. He has also worked extensively teaching DJ and production techniques both in the UK for Croydon council,  in several Chinese schools, and  during workshops across Asia, also appearing as a judge for the DMC competitions.

DSK continues to be involved, as an organizer and performer, in shows at clubs, festivals and various promotional events.   He also runs a record label Unity Recordings recording and remixing artists and bands.   Please contact him for any events information.


J I M D U N L O O P ... "the key wizard" has been playing his piano for the last 36 years. He began with a classical education , and by the time he was 14 years old was analyzing the compositions of Gershwin and Brubeck, leading to a keen interest in jazz music. He quickly developed his knowledge of the creative works of many great jazz/funk pianists such as Herbie Hancock , Bob James, Chick Corea and Adam Makowicz. Infected with the funk rhythm, Jim Dunloop became interested in Rap music in the early nineties. In Dusseldorf in 1991 he became a member of the legendary "Fresh Familee" crew. In 1993, together with Fresh Familee drummer Splinta, he formed the group "KONSTRUKTIVE KRITIK". Over the next few years the group appeared on many compilations and in 1995 they released their debut album "Kuehl" on iGadgets Label Köln Massive. In 2001 Jim Dunloop moved from Dusseldorf to Germany's art and music capital Berlin. He quickly began a collaboration with world renowned DJ and turntablist Marc Hype. Their vinyl releases "The Antique Anthem", "Bombay Raw", "Finale 74", "Point Blank " and the album "Stamp out Reality" were very successful in the worldwide DJ-circuit. Their cover version of Babe Ruth's "The Mexican" in 2006 was dubbed by UK's Jazzman Gerald as "the" version to have. On the remix tip they build a strong reputation with works for artists like All Good Funk Alliance, Deela or Kid Gusto Their past tour schedule proved their ability to rock internationally with stops allover Europe as in Hong Kong, Russia, Israel, Australia, China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore & India. The live performance of Marc Hype & Jim Dunloop is best defined as a mix of DJing , turntablism and the highest of piano art. Apart from all this Jim performs together with Mr.Krime, Daniel Drumz, Pat Patent and Admiral DMC, all highly respected DJs from Poland, under the name of "Mako Boko". Together with drummer Guiseppe Coppola (Gentleman/Brothers Keepers) Dunloop has founded the Duo called "Mathematics". Jim's piano lines were used several times by Suff Daddy and FlowinImmo. Recently his focus is on the co-operation with S.Squair Blaq, Devon Parker, Sherry Trotter, Mr.Krime, Soulrock, Maxime Vaugon, Grizzly Adams, Natalie Oliveri, Rita J, Aquil and Pugs Atomz, fellow friends and musicians from the global network.The first part of these collaborations is summarized on the longplayer OPUS 76 BPM.
 
Hype / Dunloop Discography : 

"Stamp out Reality" ( MPM )
"Point Blank / Wah Wah Wah" ( MPM ) 
"Antique Anthem" ( Milk Crate ) 
"Finale 74" feat. Nat Ill ( Milk Crate ) 
"Bombay Raw" ( Milk Crate ) 
"Kraut Invasion" ( ShirKhan ) 
"Mexican" limited Edition ( Milk Crate ) 
"Mexican"feat.Sara de Borgeouis ( MPM ) 
"BOTY 2006 soundtrack" ( Boty ) 
"Supastars" 7Inch ( Milk Crate ) 
"It..s a Spring Affair" Mix - CD ( HHV ) 
"Nippon Conection" ( Spex ) 
"More MPM Sounds" ( MPM ) 
"Danube remix" ( Switchstance Rec. ) 
"Opus daily" Mix - CD ( MPM ) 
"Urban Arena EM 2008" ( MUVE ) 
"Weakness of a trade rmx" ( Funk                     Weapons ) 
"Mini Joop rmx"Kid Gusto( TrueGrooves ) 

other Releases : 

"Falsche Politik" Fresh Familee ( Mercury ) 
"Düsseldorf lebt"  ( Grasshoppa ) 
"Kühl" Konstruktive Kritik ( Köln Massive ) 
"Die zweite Reimattacke"( Lowdown rec. ) 
"Schützt die Rille" ( Köln Massive ) 
"Oral Pleasure" ( Köln Massive ) 
"Land in Sicht" DDS ( Köln Massive ) 
"Krikl Krakl 2" JimBob ( Krikl Krakl ) 
"Grenzenlose Freiheit" ( Immonopol ) 
"Ubuntu Project" ( E.o.t.o ) 
"Kill Bill" Suff Daddy ( MPM ) 
"Fonkyy Monkyy RMX" PigBalls ( PigBalls ) 
"Electric Relaxation Vol.2" Daniel Drumz  
"Disco Ballerina"Dunloop/Grzly Adams/Don Abi


08.THE ONLY THING

JIM DUNLOOP