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Name:

"The Untouchable" DJ Drastic

Location:

Brooklyn NY

Hobbies:

Shopping for Throwbacks & Jordans, The almighty dollar bill,

Message to fans:

Support Real Hip Hop Music!

Favorite Night Clubs:

Limelight, NYC

Booking Info:

The Coalition Network @ 718.415.3328

Info:

Loyalty has been a lost commodity amongst the music industry. In a
world of ever changing trends and business partners, DJ Drastic has
always stayed a cut above the rest. The saying that loyalty is the key
to any man's success remains true in the heart of New York City's
Heat. Always staying ardent to his passion, his love for Hip Hop music
has taken him to great heights. It has been six years since that
significant feeling instilled within his soul at the Limelight venue
in NYC. "The bass took over my body and I never felt anything like
that. I knew this was what I needed to do with my life," says the
self-proclaimed Untouchable one. On that warm summer night he received
his first opportunity to show the world what they were missing.
Although young and inexperienced, Drastic motivated the crowd to the
fullest of his potential.

Born Daniel Johnson, Drastic was raised in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in
a single parent home. At the age of 18, he came across a baby picture
of himself sitting on turntables. He realized that the father who
didn't play any significant role in his life was a DJ. "I think that's
where the love came from. It was something about those spinning things
that influenced me as an infant I guess," says Drastic as he laughs
intermittently. The dream of being a DJ first started surfacing in
early '96. Drastic would write lyrics for hours on end, way before his
peers even acknowledged the thought of rap music carrying them through
their adult lives. He was originally talented as an emcee and would
battle local emcees but quickly realized that this was a trend
catching on way too quickly. The years of dedication towards his music
detoured as Hip Hop music started taking its commercial turn in '97.
Drastic knew there was something out there that could satisfy him
while still being true to the music that he loved. In the years
following the transition towards his music passion, Drastic would
frequently visit music stores buying every cassette available. It was
his priority to support the industry. He started making cassettes for
friends with the newest music on them and specialized in making 120
minute tapes. The cassettes were a huge hit amongst his peers and he
immediately started saving the profit to invest into his first set of
DJ equipment.

No one ever thought that what started as a personal dream would turn
into a full fledged career. DJ Drastic originally hit the nightclub
scene back in 2000 as part of an elite promotion team. Unfortunately,
he realized that the world was not ready for The Coalition to invade.
He took a year off while struggling to find his place within night
life. Abandoned by the team he once called was his own; he made a
promise to return to the game stronger than ever before. Soon after,
every local hot spot was paying DJ Drastic to rock their parties. The
local club scene was only a morsel of what Drastic was striving
towards. In 2003, Emilio Sparks contacted DJ Drastic and challenged
his urban stomping grounds. He started getting into Drastic's head to
see what the hype was surrounding the man. Emilio Sparks at the time
was the host of the highly popular "Dego Show" which broadcasted on
88.9FM in select areas of NYC and nationwide via the internet. Once
Emilio got the chance to experience "NYC's Heat," he knew the fire had
been brought full circle. Emilio invited Drastic to join the broadcast
on a weekly basis. Drastic would eventually bring his own flavor to
the show and provide his musical versatility to a wider variety of
audiences. Emilio Sparks & DJ Drastic brought "The Dego Show" to the
top and recorded the highest number of internet hits in 2003 & 2004.
"The Grind Session," was formed as DJ Drastic's outlet to the
listener. A set created by Drastic specializing in exclusive heat and
all the songs you wish you heard more often. "The Dego Show" featuring
"The Grind Session" can be heard every week on 88.9FM in NYC. Check
your local listings for scheduled times.

In recent years, DJ Drastic has become a commodity to the music
industry. He deals with multiple record labels on a daily basis and is
respected amongst the Hip Hop community. Drastic has done many shows
for some of today's biggest Hip Hop acts and also tours with
independent artist MIMS. He can be spotted across the U.S. and in the
U.K. from time to time. He is the M.V.P. of nightclub DJ's and has
appeared at every major nightclub within the Tri-State area including
Avalon (Limelight), Deep, IKON (Exit), Sound Factory, Speeed, and
Spirit to name a few. In the streets, Drastic has made a name for
himself by competing in numerous DJ competitions along with the highly
praised DMC battles. He recently hit the mix tape market and is no
stranger to the game. In 2004, Drastic released a compilation disc and
independently pushed thousands of units within the first week. The
forthcoming "DJ Drastic for Mayor: Version 1.1" compilation disc is
set for a Summer 2005 release after recent bootlegging pushed back the
initial date. It will feature classic material along with exclusives
and the hottest club bangers around. The disc will be distributed
independently through the streets that gave him the credibility to
excel in his craft.

The Coalition Network was formulated to help carry DJ Drastic to the
next level. He felt that he wouldn't be able to progress to the top of
his field without the help of dedicated individuals who all played
their roles efficiently. After incorporating a strong promotion team
and dedicated studio affiliates, Drastic once again positioned himself
and his newly acquired team to rise to the top of the industry. DJ
Drastic is a versatile individual who can function in a studio
atmosphere as well as being renowned for rocking nightclub after
nightclub. He is the man that is guaranteed to have the newest joint
on the streets for the demanding urban crowds and will also hit you
with classics for the laid back industry events. He is the musical
necessity to any function and is appropriately nicknamed "NYC's Heat."
Always prepared and always on point, Drastic's fierce rotation skills
and precise record selection give him the distinct ability to move any
crowd instantly. He is the "next thing," in music and has no limit on
the plateaus that he is destined to reach due to his talent and
determination to excel in his craft.

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