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Since launching the Datsik brand, Troy Beetles continues to evolve as a solo artist all the while pushing his beloved bass music world to new lengths, both on a personal artistry level and as a genre as a whole. From bedroom producer to chart-topping artist, internationally touring act, and owner and founder of the enterprising Firepower Records, Datsik is poised to make bass music the sound of the future with his recent Down 4 My Ninjas EP (Nov. 2014 / Firepower Records) and upcoming release Smoke Bomb ft. Snoop Dogg (Nov. 2015 / Ultra Records). 

Datsik took his initial steps into global dominance in 2009 with his first official release, the Nuke ‘Em EP, which set the new precedence of the future of dubstep and bass music. Immediately following that was the Boom EP featuring Excision and the legendary Flux Pavilion as collaborators. In that same year, Datsik claimed 10 Beatport #1 releases. Additionally, he has also released massive remixes for dance music icons Skrillex, Diplo, Kaskade, and Zedd, as well as two collaborations with Bassnectar and two more with Diplo on his Express Yourself EP. He has also remixed artists from the mainstream pop world and hip-hop spheres such as Coldplay, Lil Wayne, MGMT, Linkin Park, Wu-Tang Clan, one of the biggest influences on his sound, and, most recently, Lana Del Rey.

Nonetheless, Vitamin D, his debut artist album released on Dim Mak Records in 2012, remains his gleaming trophy of work. Rightfully so, as Vitamin D was the first project to illustrate the full spectrum of Datsik’s production cannon and to give glimpses of the artist’s potential as a producer and songwriter. Vitamin D was the first major milestone of many to come in the Datsik storyline. The next chapter came in 2013 in the form of a two-part release, the Cold Blooded EP and the corresponding Let It Burn full-length album, both released on Firepower. While shorter in length, Cold Blooded packs as much a punch as big brother Let It Burn. Hand in hand, Cold Blooded and Let It Burn comprise the knockout one-two punch in Datsik’s artillery.

Datsik stands at a point of transition with his recent EP Down 4 My Ninjas. It exemplifies a more mature Datsik, both in sound and in vision, as it sees the producer taking vast steps outside of dubstep and deeper into his ever-burning fondness for hip-hop. In essence, it is his love letter to the hip-hop and bass music genres and sees a full circle for Datsik as it combines the best of both worlds. Featuring collaborations with DJ Paul of renowned Southern rap group Three 6 Mafia and the legendary KRS-One, Down 4 My Ninjas sees Datsik keeping one foot in bass and one foot in hip-hop and, for the first time ever, sees the artist pairing his original productions with bona fide, universally celebrated members of the rap world. 

With Down 4 My Ninjas in tow and a hefty supporting tour scheduled for 2015, expectations are higher than they’ve ever been for Datsik. Beetles welcomes the challenge, though. It’s what’s kept him developing since those bedroom producer days, and it’s what verifies Datsik as one of the leading figures in the bass music scene of today and tomorrow.

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Valentino Khan’s talents exhibit limitless creativity and versatility.  From performing at some of the world’s largest festival stages to producing for some of the most prominent figures in the music industry he is the quintessential example of what it means to be an incredible DJ + producer.

In addition to performing at world renowned events such as EDC and Lollapalooza, Valentino has taken his electrifying ‘High Power’ live shows into sold out venues, determined to leave the audience with a spectacular core memory from every performance.  While specializing in house & techno, Khan’s musical knowledge runs beyond any single genre.  His adaptability as a DJ has afforded him the ability to play in every kind of environment and connect with any crowd.

As a producer, Khan has also crafted widely successful tracks like ‘Welcome to the Party’ with Diplo, French Montana and Lil Pump; which went RIAA Platinum in the US. Khan also secured gold plaques as a producer for ‘Oops’ by Yung Gravy & Lil Wayne and ‘Bubble Butt’ from Major Lazer, Tyga & 2 Chainz.

He is also no stranger to creating dance floor hits.  Valentino’s record ‘Deep Down Low’ propelled him into an entirely new stratosphere. The record was statistically the most played song in live DJ sets for 2 years in a row and was coupled with an award-winning, mind-bending music video.  Valentino’s versatility has also allowed him to collaborate with a wide range of dance music artists such as Skrillex, Diplo, Alison Wonderland, Dillon Francis and Deorro. 

Whether it’s house, techno or everything in between, Khan’s tracks and DJ sets always carry his signature touch.  Valentino Khan has placed no ceilings on his world.  The sky is truly the limit.

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