DJ
Bis is searching for the perfect beat. It's his drive
toward aims like these that most find impossible that
makes him easily one of the most important disc jockeys
on the East coast. Born in Costa Rica and later making
residence in the United States, the energy that defines
him was an early development, borne of a home and early
musical experiences that were diverse, but always inspired
movement. Like many DJs of the current era, interests
in the heavy metal music popular in the late 80s and
early 90s, as well as a love of dancehall, Latin sounds,
reggae and house and rave culture propelled him forward
into becoming the top notch selector he is today.
Following a series of unexpected life changes at an
early age Bis arrived to the United States in the mid
1990s, and became a supporter of the reigning sound
of hip hop music, the post house and New Jack Swing
era mixed in with the heavy party friendly sampling
making the DJ a fan of the sound. Mixing this together
with his rave, Latin, dancehall and rock influences
began to really create the steaming cauldron of dynamic
sounds that Bis has become.
With 10+ years as a professional DJ, the humble spinner
is unique in that with English being a second language,
his developing love of music and his eclectic style
was developed from a true love of rhythms, instead of
getting tied into the lyrics. Furthermore, not having
an initial awareness in some cases of the historical
background of some sounds, Bis' ability to create masterful
sets comes moreso from a place of true appreciation
of stellar music. Not only is this unique, but it certifies
and guarantees quality sets that while featuring the
popular hits of any or all genres, will also include
some truly spectacular classics and underrated b-sides
guaranteed to move any crowd. With influences as diverse
as Robbie Tronco’s House music style to the late
DJ AM’s mastery and incorporation of all styles
seamlessly, Bis is a true turntablist.
Bis' humility also comes into play with a truly professional
work ethic as well. As a professional, Bis moves crowds.
He’s spun to a room of industry giants like Moby,
Armin van Buuren, Chromeo, Wilco and Lupe Fiasco in
the 2008 Virgin Festival Artists' Lounge. He’s
also notably played in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. With
great regularity there is still diversity from high
rollers at Cuba Libre in Atlantic City's Tropicana Hotel,
300 sweat drenched hipsters packed in a room the size
of a shoebox at DC's dusty watering hole the Wonderland
Ballroom, or at weekly parties like his vaunted dance
party REMIX DISCO[tech] in Delaware, Rehoboth and Dewey
Beach. The unifying theme being, no matter what the
room, he always succeeds. He's the quintessential "your
favorite DJ's favorite DJ" as well counting mixmasters
Dave Nada, Tittsworth and a slew of other respected
industry names as not just fellow artists, but major
supporters.
Ever growing and evolving, Bis plans to use part of
2010 to nurture a musical fusion project with percussionist
Martin West as well as releasing more mixtapes and producing
his own high energy dance sound as well. He is vested
in other entrepreneurial (and some not so entrepreneurial)
business models that revolve around developing accesories/solutions
for DJ's and producers on the move at SHORT-KUTS.com.
Do
check the master promoter and marketer's slew of websites
for information, namely http://www.djbis.com, and note
his availability on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and all
major social networking outlets. |