The black box of da underground hip hop/culture of da -A- streets. 

As an 11 year old , Mista Sinista’s first influence was the sound of his father (a DJ) spinning old breaks in his house. Naturally interested in the art form, the Hip-Hop sounds of Mr. Magic and Kool DJ Red Alert (on New York’s WBLS and KISS FM), soon captivated the Queens, NY youngster. In February of 1986, Mista Sinista finally saved up enough to get a set of his own Technics turntables, and spent the next few years practicing religiously. Mastering the aspects of scratching and mixing was an obsession, as the young deejay honed his skills. In the summer of 1991, Sinista met Dr. Butcher, a legendary Hip-Hop deejay, who was also from Queens.

Asking Mista Sinista about the importance of this relationship, he replied, “Dr. Butcher had skills that were far in advance of anybody I knew at the time”. His new-found mentor took Sinista under his wing and taught him the art of turntablism. With Dr. Butcher’s teaching, Mista Sinista’s skills started to greatly evolve.

In July 1992, when Rob Swift (another student of Dr. Butcher) entered the Northeast DMC Finals, Sinista was on stage aiding him. Rob placed first and Sinista was able to witness first hand what a battle routine was all about. Inspired, Mista Sinista who was by now a member of The X-men, started competing the following year. Coming in as runner up in the 1993 New Music Seminar Battle, and also in the Northeast DMC Finals, Sinista attracted a lot of industry attention. Sinista’s controversial DMC performance (which included the classic “Method Man” routine) soon led to gigs cutting for and touring the world with Common and The Beatnuts. 

Throughout the next couple of years, he gained a reputation for being one of the best tour and scratch deejays in the world (check Common’s “Resurrection” LP for some of the best cuts ever recorded on a Hip-Hop album). His work was also highlighted on
Fat Joe’s sophomore release, “Jealous One’s Envy.”

In 1996, Mista Sinista returned to the DMC and took the DMC East Coast title. He also continued his studio work, recording with Al' Tariq of the Beatnuts and his good friend Kukoo. The following year, Sinista rejoined forces with Common for a few tracks on his new album, “One Day It'll All Make Sense". With touring and studio projects in abundance already, Mista Sinista began to partake in the recording of the X-ecutioner’s debut album “X-Pressions” on Asphodel Records. Around the time of this release, some of the X-Men working on X-Pressions, including Sinista, renamed themselves the X-ecutioners. (Historical note: Not all of the X-ecutioners were originally X-Men and many of the X-Men did not become X-ecutioners).

With the critical success of this album, as well as the growing buzz of the crew, the X-ecutioners secured a recording deal on Loud/Sony. “Built For Scratch” was finally released in February 2002, and was viewed as a groundbreaking album for turntablism. Soon after, Mista Sinista left the group to pursue several ventures, including his own solo debut album.

The Mista Sinista’s debut album, “Heartfelt” is scheduled to be released in 2006. This LP will showcase Mista Sinista’s creativity and ability to experiment, successfully, with several genres of music. According to Mista Sinista, “There will be something on it for everyone, and the project itself will be heartfelt”. The album will feature joint efforts with some of Hip-Hop’s best emcees and DJs, as well as several cross-genre music collaborations. Look for this seminal release to further raise the bar and to push turntablism toward new heights of creativity.

Sinista will be touring the U.S. and abroad throughout the summer and fall of 2005, including judging and showcasing at several U.S. DMC battles. He will soon be starring in the Cable TV series “ESPIA” in which he was cast in a lead role as a club DJ. Most recently, Mista Sinista just returned from touring with Lauren Hill in Europe, he has also collaborated on various projects with artist such as Jean Grae and Porchelina. Look forward to continued success and more amazing tracks from this talented DJ/Producer….

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DJ Element of Zion's Gate Sound is a well rounded, versatile DJ based in Seattle,  Washington.  Element plays Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Afrobeats, Amapiano, party classics and more.

BIO:
After experimenting with various musical instruments in his formative years, Zion's Gate Sound owner Selecta Element started rapping as MC Element in 1993, at the age of 13. Music was central to the rhythms and flows of the family during the Maryland years, as a teenage boy Element was rapping, writing lyrics and making mixtapes with cassette tapes. It wasn't until 1997 that Element started spinning records in Seattle. This is when he discovered that DJing was a true calling and committed to crafting his style and developing his art.

 Zion's Gate Sound was formed in 1998 and since then, Selecta Element has been playing shows, bars and clubs regularly all over the NW. 

ZGS has opened for Reggae stars including: Buju Banton, Sizzla, I-Octane, Capleton, Damian Marley, Barrington Levy, Beres Hammond, Chronixx, Spice, J Boog, Kranium, Gentleman, Richie Spice, Inner Circle, Kymani Marley, Collie Buddz, Morgan Heritage, Luciano, Bugle, Serani, Ding Dong, Protoje, Jah9, Jesse Royal, Perfect, Kabaka Pyramid, Turbulence, Elephant Man, Culture, The Abyssinians, Anthony B, Alborosie, Freddie Mcgregor, Jr. Reid, Everton Blendor, Prezident Brown, Ras Shiloh, Jah Mason, Lutan Fyah, Mikey Dread, Pablo Moses, Daweh Congo, Twinkle Brothers, The Congos, Eek-A-Mouse, Stephen Marley, Clinton Fearon, Alpha Blondy, Maxi Priest, SOJA, Sugar Minott, Assasin, Yellowman, Sly & Robbie, Chezidek, Mykal Roze, Randy Valentine, Gappy Ranks, and many more.

ZGS has played along International Sound Systems and DJS like Stone Love, King Addies, Bass Odyssey, Mighty Crown, Fire Links, Renaissance, Supersonic, Black Chiney, DJ Polish, Warrior Sound, Jugglerz, Innocent Sound, Federation, Kingshine, Code Red Sound, Champion Squad, Supa Sound, Kozmik, Dynamq,  Dutty Dex, Chromatic, Eccentrix Sound, Ricky Platinum, Jah Warrior Shelter, Y2K Sound, Yaadcore, Ma Gash Sound, City Lock Sound & many more!

ZGS has performed locally in Seattle at venues like Showbox, Baltic Room, Havana, Chop Suey, Nectar, Larry's, Trinity, Oseao, Neumos, 95 Slide, War Room, HG Lodge, Last Supper Club, Corbu Lounge, Triple Door, Waid's Haitian Bar & Lounge, Monkey Loft, Lo Fi, Tommy's, Club Contour and many more!  Element started MONDAY NIGHT JAM JAM in Seattle in 2006 at Baltic Room, Monkey Loft and Havana.  JAM JAM lasted 15 Years and hopefully will return again.

Zion's Gate Sound entered the Clash business in 2006, and has since been in 5 sound clash events resulting in two First Place trophies, two runner up, and one 3rd place finish so far!  DJ Element has also been crucial in helping to build the West Coast's number one online radio station for Reggae music and culture called Nice Up Radio since its inception in 2016.  www.niceupradio.com

See Zion's Gate Records, the store at 1100 East Pike St. Seattle, WA.

Big Up and Bless...

Ricky Palmer, known to many as RICKY PLATINUM was born in Brooklyn, New York, but at a tender age, his Jamaican parents moved to Prince George’s County, Maryland. Ricky is the older of his two sisters. His father, Simeon Palmer, introduced Ricky to the art of music at the age of 4. 

Upon graduating high school, Ricky attended Prince George’s Community College, Music has been Ricky’s passion since his early childhood and he values it as his freedom of expression as well as a healthy escape, to the hard-inner city life that existed right outside his door.
Ricky began his musical career at the age of 17, when he was featured on his uncle’s Blacka Platinum Sound System, known as “Platinum Sound”. Ricky quickly proved himself as one of the sounds best-reviewed selectors. Shortly thereafter, the young selector adopted the stage name “Ricky Platinum.” 

In 2009, Ricky created a weekly event named, “Tipsy Wednesdays” (which has been newly named ALL STAR WEDNESDAYS) which created a buzz within the city and is now ranked as the DMV’s #1 weekly event. This themed- weekly event encourages and attracts audience participation by promoting creativity. Various international artists, DJ’s, local artist and dance groups are able to showcase their talents during this Wednesday night festivity.

Ricky’s extensive music library consists of Soul, Disco, Ska, Culture, Reggae/Dancehall, Soca, Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B, Go-Go and many more, has captured the attention of numerous promoters throughout the world. He specializes in ALL genres of music, which allows him to be classified as one of the most versatile selectors in the business, one that can be heard Every Friday on Ragashanti’s Tambourine Radio. 

He has entertained crowds at some of the most well-known clubs in the DMV such as: Fur Nightclub, Ibiza, Aqua, Lux Lounge, Ultra Bar, Bliss, Eden, Muse Lounge, Tattoo Bar, Layla Lounge, Crystal Lounge, Club Timheri’s and Crossroads Nightclub.

Ricky is now listed as one of the youngest most talented DJ’s in the D.C, Maryland & Virginia area. He has received the “Selector of The Year” Award in the DMV in 2010, 2011 and 2012. 

He was recently featured on FOX5DC for their #DJFridays Weekly Showcase, Baltimore’s Annual Jerk Fest, The Best of The Best Concert in Miami, Florida & British Link-Up in Florida, which features the most elite selectors in the Dancehall Community from the United Kingdom, the United States and Jamaica. 

His talents have granted him the opportunity of becoming an International DJ, receiving bookings throughout the United States, The United Kingdom & various Caribbean islands such as Jamaica, British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas.

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i make beats , write songs & sing them 
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