"Laugha while you can monkeyboy."

OG underground club and party promoter. Known for regularly lugging a portable Denon DAT recorder to clubs and raves "back in the day", recording events large and small from the End Up, Funky Tekno Tribe/Organic, Wicked Full Moon, and Spundae, The Rage, Oogä Boogä and Plush.

I was Introduced to House? Techno? by my CSUS roomate James Presley, a founding member of Sound Mob in Sac. I remember getting a flat on my beloved '85 Rx-7 parking under the causeway at one of their "raves".  James happened to be mentoring under DJ Jenö of Wicked in'91.  I ended up loving it all, first for the community, but ultimately for the music which always was a driving force in my life.

Driving home from a Wicked Full Moon at Bonnie Doon Beach in Santa Cruz, listening to the DAT I was allowed to record of that night's DJ sets with my ears still ringing and my body buzzing was an inspiration.  Later as a promoter I would consciously book DJs based on what I wanted to listen to in my car next week.  Heady stuff.  Also pretty fucking privileged, right?

Summer of '92.  The very first party...  I threw.  Images of future friends dancing hard on the bronzed Great Seal of California, embedded in the concrete at the foot of the Capitol steps, seared into many's memory.   Hollywood Dog's lasers blasting on the Capitol's freshly restored white face while Jan Cooley, Jellybear, Jenö, Ramon Ramon, and John Williams amongst others made us shake our butts for the local tv news crews covering us.  Called L.A.D.S., it stood for Legalize Afterhours Dancing in Sacramento. It was a public protest party.

I was a recent CSUS graduate, having  interned with Assemblyman Bob Campbell, D. 11th district, Contra Costa County.  I learned then that to use the Capitol or its grounds for any reason, all that was required was a "Member" to sponsor you, an Assemblyman or Senator.   Bob kindly did.  Approved for all-night music, at the last minute Capitol Security got cold feet and someone pulled my after-hours permission. Our gear was allowed to remain allowing us to continue the next morning.  

To fill the gap, some of the originally scheduled DJs now without a time-slot got to perform at a nearby renegade warehouse party.  Organized through the effort of many, especially my soon-to-be friends and partners Frank Gomez and DJ Chris Burkes.  Within months the three of us would form the core of Pretty Phatt Productions, which next year dropped Oogä Boogä Frydaze into the basement of the Capital Plaza Towers, an art-deco downtown skyscraper with a spring-loaded dance floor and doorways to mysterious tunnels that allowed you to wander underground amongst original 19th century street-level building entrances - if you knew.  All of Sacramento's downtown was raised a whole floor to avoid flooding long ago.  Epic shit.  

Years later as Half-Phatt Productions, I started club Plush in the Paddlewheel Saloon on the Delta King in Old Sac.  Eventually booted from that barely floating hotel for literally "rocking the boat" too hard every Thursday night, Plush moved to the most premier Sacramento nightclub, Harlow's, for almost a decade.  Thank you Peter and Danny Torza!   

I eventually left my large adopted family of friends in Sacramento moving to Oakland in the early 2000's to start a new "grow" store, East Bay Hydrogarden, on 57th and Telegraph Ave.   While still successful I sold it after my dad's first stroke in order to move back home, Santa Rosa, to care for both of my ailing parents until they eventually passed.

Living in Sonoma County and still keeping on keeping on.

I still love music.  

And pot. 

 A lot.

"Call It Techno" was the blueprint track which was written on June 4, 1989.  It was at the forefront of European Rave Culture and became a well known track in the U.K. & Germany.  The documentary "We Call It Techno" explains it right from the beginning and from that came the second & third Love Parade themes being named "The Future Is Ours" off the XL/Citibeat LP by Musto & Bones.  And "My House Is Your House" from the Break Boys which was Frankie Bones aka on Fourth Floor Records in 1990.

Frankie became the American Pioneer of Rave Culture on both coasts in 1990, playing Techno as a movement.  The Peace, Love, Unity Movement which in 1993 became PLUR after a fight broke out at an event in The Bronx which had Richie Hawtin as it's headliner.

And the rest is history.  If words can paint the picture here, the first 5 Soundcloud links will describe a DJ who has a journey of a lifetime & still is active in 2024.  The music that comes from the heart & soul of the Brooklyn Underground.

Swifty first gained notoriety for being one of the pioneering forces behind the overwhelmingly received underground SmooveGroove events circa the mid-90s out of NYC and the tristate area. SmooveGroove Productions are responsible for throwing over 25 mid-to-large scale memorable electronic music events with top tier DJ & Producer talent; along with, countless weekly events throughout New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey. Prior to joining forces with SmooveGroove Jimmy was also a key member of Vibe Tribe & House of God productions.

From the time of his commencement out of the shadows and onto the stages of the underground, between 1997 until now, DJ Jimmy Swift has played at over 350 EDM, club, and rave themed events, has held many residencies, and still marches forward to the beat of the future; without ever forgetting one moment of the past. His forward vision as a DJ and ability to please crowds, has left an indelible influence on the techno and rave scene as he continues to challenge the parameters of what is possible with electronic sound.

Known for crushing dance floors, Jimmy Swift continues to redefine the possibilities of the DJ experience with remarkable pattern building ability, harmonic track-selection, and precision focused mixing. His deep knowledge of electronic music, massive track collection, and 18 years of experience behind the decks allow him to sculpt signature and memorable sound experiences across a wide range of EDM sounds and genres. 

Swifty has an impeccable ear for good tracks and primarily plays in the realms of: Techno; Hard Techno; Hard-Trance; Classic Trance; Progressive Trance; Early Hard Style; Hard Dance & Hardcore; EDM; Electro; Breaks; Progressive House; and House Music.

Jimmy has had the privilege of being a member of legendary American dance music entities: SmooveGroove Productions, Vibe Tribe, House of God, and Hard To Swallow Records & Film Works alongside scene legends: Frankie Bones, Circuit Breaker, Hectic, and Decibel Flekx.

Through the fruits of hard work, talent, dedication, and commitment to the scene, Jimmy earned the privilege to perform for some of the most famous and esteemed US dance music promoters, such as: Park Rave Madness 194, Sympty Productions, Uptown Underground, Hardmind, WMC in Miami, New Era Events, Skys the Limit, True Productions, Live Free and Dance, and was a resident performer for the SmooveGroove collective's events.

Jimmy Swift has held the honor of playing back to back with electronic music legends such as: Sasha and Digweed, Frankie Bones, Chris Liberator, Woody Mcbride aka DJ ESP, Lenny Dee, X-Dream, Micro, Keoki, Commander Tom, Bad Boy Bill, Rob Gee, D.A.V.E. The Drummer, Phantom 45, Mark EG, Space Girl, DJ Premier, Jam Master Jay, Heather Heart, DJ Dan, Donald Glaude, Dara, Reid Speed, Robbi Tronco, Nostrum, ODI, Omar Santana, Venom, Neil Landstrumm, Bam Bam, Agent Orange, Robbie Hardkiss, and so so many more.

Highlighted venues Jimmy Swift has performed at include: The Tunnel (NYC), The original Club Exit (NYC), Twilo (NYC), The Limelight (NYC), Shampoo (Philly, PA), Asbury Park Convention center (NJ), Vinyl/The Sullivan Room, The Paladium (NY), The Octagon (NYC), The Skate Key (Bronx) Luxe (Long Island), The Flying Point, The Wave, Amazura, Webster Hall, The Rebel, Speed, The Cheetah Club, The Star Room, and every small to mid-sized venue in between. Moreover, Jimmy's mixing skills have been show-cased in Canada & most of the Eastern United States.

*** last, but not least ... I LOVE TECHNO ***

** Thank you for visiting my SoundCloud Page **

* Thank for your support over the last 18 years *

Famous American electronic dance music performer DJ Keoki is from New York. Keoki has been a pioneer in the electronic music field with a career spanning four decades, fusing various genres to produce a sound that is genuine yet distinctively all his. Keoki's contributions at the onset of the electronic music subculture can be heard in numerous places.       Driving beats, ethereal melodies, and hypnotic rhythms are some of what define Keoki's music. It is well-known for vigor and passion, making it perfect to be heard frequently at clubs and festivals all around the world. Keoki's fans are loyally captivated by the sheer untamed strength combined with a raw intensity. That may be because it speaks to the primordial nature in our myriad of human emotion.      Keoki is renowned for high-intensity performances, laced with explosive beats and contagious melodies. His performances are perennial highlights of the electronic music calendar, and he has performed at some of the greatest festivals as well as events in the world. DJ Keoki is a true legend thanks to extraordinary talent, inexhaustible enthusiasm, and unshakable dedication.
  Keoki is well renowned for being lively and upbeat, making him ideal for dance events and clubs alike. Some of the most well-known clubs in the world, including Limelight and Tunnel in New York City, have played his music. Keoki's music is distinguished by quick beats, vigor, and distinctive sound.
    Keoki is one of the most in-demand DJs worldwide due to his vibrantly energizing musical palette.
    Keoki has been making waves for years. The album entitled "Talking to Yourself" published in 2010, features addictive grooves, frantic beats and catchy lyrics that many recognize as having become a sonic trademark. 
     "Disco Apolocolypto," released in 2021, displays his importance to the rapidly evolving culture. Throbbing beats coupled with strong bass-lines are certain to get any dance floor moving. "ONO It's The End Of The World (Brothers Of Funk VIP Mix)" and "Solar," illustrate an aptitude for fusing genres into a dynamically unified sound.
    In the course of Keoki's musical career, he continues to deliver noteworthy performances and has appeared at several festivals. He has performed all over the United States. From NY's very own Webster, to the Fillmore in San Francisco, Electric Daisy Carnival in 2011, was one of Keoki's more memorable performances. He curated a set that kept the crowd moving all night long. Other noteworthy events like Miami Winter Music Conference, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza and Moonshine Over America Tours add to the plethora of artistic examples. 
     Keoki's skill as a musician should not go unnoticed. This can be seen via numerous nominations and awards received such as his nomination for Best Techno DJ of the year in 2000. That is in addition to winning the International Dance Music Award for Best Breakthrough DJ in 1999. Keoki's amazing body of work includes numerous performances like Boiler Room and Southern Decadance. His skill as a Remixer and Recording Artist brought him fame and his music continues to enthrall fans.

     Rabbit In The Moon, GettoBlaster, Decoding Jesus, Evan Gamble Lewis, Daniel Ash, DJ Dan and Grammy winner Dave Audé are just a few collaborations Keoki boasts. Many works end up fan favorites due to captivating melodies, throbbing tempos as well as Keoki's ability to take a track and push it to the next level. Be it high-energy sounds, fast paced rhythms, pulsing vocals or his distinctive approach, Keoki's remixes provide undeniable evidence of his capacity to inspire others. Keoki's talent and commitment to his craft via the ability to work with alongside other notable musicians to produce timeless compositions that seem ahead of their time, each and every time is something that never fades.

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