https://soundcloud.com/bossrossdj
In 12 years as a DJ, Associate built his reputation on versatility. In his early days, he played Detroit House to get opening gigs all the while collecting his beloved techno and playing it for several people in the basement of the 9:30 club. Those heads noticed and in short order, he joined Vague Output in Baltimore and Sequence in DC. With Sequence, he fully realized the stresses and satisfaction that come with immersion in all night parties at warehouses in a major US city. He heard adulation from his sets for DVS1, Erika, BMG, and DJ Stingray as often as he heard the brusque instruction of a policeman or fire marshall. Through it all he clings to this underground music and passion for his latest adventure, Midwest Plenty. Under this name, he invites fellow midwest DJs who march under the radar and keep the underground alive. 

Midwest Plenty aside, Associate holds a monthly at Eaton Radio where he invites local electronic music artists of all genres. Again, his versatility is on full display from month to month while he plays warmup for his talented guests. Over the last few years, he seeks to leave his own mark, creating mindbending mixes, like this installment for R&D, along with his own productions he started early in March 2020. In keeping his midwest politeness, Associate appreciates listens and feedback and of course thanks the R&D crew and Furtive for inviting him.

RND 054 - Associate

Longtime nyc record store lurker. DJ. Vinyl. Sharing my labor with y'all :)

The reunion of 3 passionate Djs, Goldblum/Flag/Sexy Fresh, spinning in the DC area:

https://soundcloud.com/cxxviii
https://soundcloud.com/flagbeats
https://soundcloud.com/dj-sexy-fresh

http://www.mixcrate.com/blackbeansblogue/dj_mixes for more.

community service 2010-2023

Thanks to everyone for listening.

Based in Chicago, R&D is a music event/mix series focused on nurturing new sounds, experiences and atmospheres while exploring the music and culture it was born or mutated from. Techno, electro, EBM, bass, breaks, club and beyond.
Current personnel
Jeremy Alvarez - JS Alvarez
Eric Fernandez - Makeen
Shanti Chu - Shanti
Dan Hood - Dan B Hood
Kona Mazariegos - Zona Cinco

RND 054 - Associate

Research & Development Mix Series