AK1200
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Birth name | Dave Minner |
Origin | Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
Genres | Drum and bass |
Occupation(s) | DJ, record producer |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Breakbeat Science Recordings Moving Shadow Run |
Formerly of | Planet of the Drums |
Website | www |
AK1200 is the stage name of Florida-based musician Dave Minner[1] working in the jungle and drum and bass genres.'[2]
Career
Minner's first production effort was a 1993 remix of a Suburban Base Records track Somebody by Flex and Fats.[verification needed] AK1200 was the first American DJ to play on U.K. pirate radio alongside Swift and on Format FM alongside DJ Zinc.[verification needed]
His debut album, SHOOTTOKILL, was co-produced with Rob Playford of Moving Shadow. In the US, AK1200 has been credited with helping to increase the popularity of jungle and D&B due to his live performances and remixes as well as for playing for free.[citation needed]
In 2000, he joined forces with Dieselboy and DJ Dara to create the annual Planet of the Drums tour.[3]
Selective discography
- 1998 Fully Automatic
- 1996 Sub Base Classics
- 1999 Lock & Roll – A Drum & Bass DJ Mix
- 2000 Prepare for Assault
- 2001 Mixed Live – Moonshine Overamerica, San Francisco
- 2002 Shoot to Kill
- 2003 At Close Range
- 2007 Weapons of Tomorrow
- 2008 Autopsy (with Gridlok)
- 2018 The Light (with Liquid)
References
- ^ "AK1200". vh1.com. Archived from the original on July 9, 2004. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ^ "AK1200 - Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ "DJ AK1200 is the man behind the beats". hiphop-elements.com. 25 May 2008. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
External links
- Official website
- AK1200 discography at Discogs
- AK1200 at Rolldabeats
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- American electronic musicians
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