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MC/Producer/DJ Dustin Teague best known for his work in The Difference Machine and Clan Destined.

Nuclear mystical trash alchemy and creative mastermind wizardry at The Difference Machine.
Founder of Psych Army Intergalactic Records.
Founder of Lee Harvey Oswald.

Alongside DJ Jamad (Afromentals/The Aphilliates), Locsmif entered the mixtape scene in 2004 with the highly acclaimed Outskirts: The Unofficial Lost OutKast Remixes, an OutKast remix CD, consequently expanding Locsmif’s fan base and laying the foundation for his widely received Divine Dezignz series. In early 2005, Locsmif’s Divine Dezignz 1: Discovery, a collection of his original soul and hip-hop instrumentals, made its debut at iTunes and was featured on three consecutive iTunes Street Official Mixtapes. Adding upon the success of Discovery, Locsmif secured a national distribution deal with Fontana through High Wire Music to release Divine Dezignz 1.2: Re-Discovered. Guests on the record include Lil Sci (from Scienz Of Life and Sol Uprising), Stahhr (from MF Doom / King Geedorah’s “Take Me To Your Leader” LP), and others.

Whether it’s jazzy soul or overground ruggedness, Locsmif’s clientele includes Atlanta’s own Cee Lo Green, 50 Cent for which the Locsmif produced Maybe We Crazyfrom 50’s video game Bulletproof soundtrack that snagged Best Original Song in a Video Game at Spike TVs 2006 Video Game Awards. His work on O.C.’s Starchildalbum earned critical acclaim.

Locsmif’s versatility in the music marketplace has landed him spots on various mixtapes and compilations such as Shaman Work Recordings’ 2005 Beatology Vol. 2,^[1] a commission to produce the soundtrack to Coca-Cola/Nestea‘s national Ice campaign, which promoted the launch of NesteaIce.com in May 2005.^[2]

Additionally, Locsmif hosted a weekly Hip-Hop mix show segment called INTHELOOP on Sirius Satellite Radio ^[3] and has been a featured guest DJ on Shade45’s Rep Your Set show.

Floyd The Locsmif has also set up his own entertainment company called “In The Loop Entertainment”. He is now being represented by the independent record label Tasteful Licks.

Atlanta producer, beat-maker, truth seeker

DJ Rock Most is a musically diverse entertainer specializing in high energy, interactive sets. Clients and guest alike can expect a roller coaster ride from a variety of eras and genres making for a unique party experience, or a very calculated, themed mix of their favorite hits. The Ohio native has over 20 years of Wedding, Corporate, Nightlife & Private events under his belt having performed for crowds off all ages from coast to coast and as far away as Costa Rica. Based in Atlanta, he can be found among some of the city’s finest DJs performing at such hot spots as The Living Room @ The W Atlanta (Midtown) hotel, Edgewood Speakeasy (The Music Room), The Glenwood (EAV), MJQ and more. Also, DJ Rock Most has been one of several rotating DJs on Georgia Techs WREK radio station since 2007.

Yamin Semali is a well-rounded Hiphop artist from East Point, GA. Born in Raleigh, NC, he has produced for and/or featured lyricism with the likes of Count Bass D, Kurupt of the Dogg Pound, Binkis Recs, Cunninlyguists, D.R.U.G.S. Beats, Boog Brown, Ken Starr, Headkrak, Arablak, Stacy Epps, Eddie Meeks, Broady Champs, Cannibal Ox, Chyle MC, Ozy Reigns, Sum Majere, Malkovich, Kam Moye (Supastition), J-Live, Joe D (God’silla) and more.

Imp (they/them) is an MC and producer who posits themself at an intersection between eclectic metaphors, socially progressive content, and a cornucopia of comic book references. Imp is very atypical of most rap music coming out of Atlanta, eschewing triplet flows on trap music for densely compacted rhymes on beats more akin to boom-bap and jazz. “Idle Hands” is the 4th solo album from Imp, depicting the grieving process over a series of months.

John Robinson Debuted w/ his crew Scienz Of Life in 1996 and since has released more than 20 albums and countless collabs worldwide. The South Bronx born, Far Rock Queens & NJ raised MC’s extensive catalog still resonates worldwide. As J.R. evolves he continues to enterprise his music career & grow as a creative entrepreneur in the intersection of Music, Culture, Education & Tech.

Welcome2DLoLife is a creative producer and Hip-Hop apprentice who reigns from Suffolk, VA. His devotion to Hip-Hop distinguishes him from the pack, and his approach to unearthing Soul and Gospel B-side records makes him unparalleled in his craft and work ethic.

Welcome2DLoLife exited the womb with Hip-Hop’s golden era as his soundtrack. His early years were spent engrossed in the sonics of artists and collectives from the likes of Wu-Tang, Chubb Rock, Roc-a-Fella, Ruff Ryders to Dave Hollister and The Eagles. With cassettes, vinyl records, and CDs at his fingertips, DLo was baptized by his folks’ adoration for Hip-Hop, R&B, and Soul. It was apparent that a young DLo would quickly catch heed to the gospel of Hip-Hop with his pops as a practitioner of the artform in his own right. As his OG bumped LL Cool J’s “Rock the Bells,” in preparation for a DJ gig, Welcome2DLoLife became spellbound by the way the vibration of bass sent a jolt of energy throughout the entire crib, only the way those called to the craft are.

DLo answered the call and took a stab at producing beats back in ‘04 on downloaded computer software before transitioning to his weapon of choice: the MPC. DLo’s relationship with his MPC blossomed as he mastered the art of chopping and sampling records day in and day out. Influenced by top tier production from the likes of Bink!, RZA, J. Dilla, Just Blaze, Swizz Beats, Timberland, and Pharrell, DLo would continue to develop his own signature dense production style and vintage soul chops.

DLo has secured placements with some of Hip-Hop’s finest, such as Westside Gunn, Jim Jones, Stove God Cooks, Ché Noir, and Ransom, but is a fresh and flourishing act amongst Hip-Hop’s underground producers, performing beat sets around the United States with a focus on solidifying himself as a touring producer act. DLo has become a crowd favorite due to his soul and passion-infused sets. With nostalgia and childhood memories as his spark, DLo is interested in curating a timeless catalog of beats. His latest EP, Commonwealth, is the embodiment of this approach. With a new LP, The Purple Beat Tape, on the way, DLo is prepared to reveal exactly why he’s here to stay.

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The Purple Beat Tape:

The Purple Beat Tape comes off the heels of Welcome2DLoLife’s Commonwealth EP with a sort of vengeance. With his MPC in tow and sentimentality for 90’s Hip-Hop, DLo composes a tight-knit auditory experience made with Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… as his muse. The Purple Beat Tape is imbued with the kind of soul and grit that is often compromised. It’s a sample heavy, nostalgic love letter to The Chef’s own The Purple Tape. As a head-knocking devotion to the beloved Hip-Hop classic, the LP flaunts DLo’s ear for doo-wop crooning vocals and tight acumen for arrangement. The Purple Beat Tape is a soul-stirring composition of beats that attests to hardcore Hip-Hop fans that the human feel to Hip-Hop didn’t die with the great, J. Dilla.

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