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| origin = [[Palm Beach Gardens]], [[Florida]] |
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| genre = [[Electro (music)|Electro]], [[miami bass]], [[breakbeat]] |
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| years_active = 1985–present |
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| genre = [[Electro (music)|Electro]], [[miami bass]], [[breakbeat]] |
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| label = Dynamix II Music |
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| label = Dynamix II Music |
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| website = http://www.dynamixii.com |
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| current_members = David Noller, Todd Walker |
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| website = http://www.dynamixii.com |
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| past_members = Scott Weiser, Claudio Barrella, Lon Alonzo |
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| current_members = David Noller |
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'''Dynamix II''' is an American [[DJ]] act and [[record label]] specializing in [[Electro (music)|electro]], [[Florida breaks]], and [[Miami bass]]. Their 1986 single "Just Give The DJ A Break", reached gold status. Over 600,000+ units of the record were sold and the song reached No. 50 in the United Kingdom in 1987. The (Sun City, 1987) record, was considered to be a "formative and influential" in the Miami-bass genre.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.globaldarkness.com/articles/history%20of%20electro%20funk.htm|title=Rap meets Techno, with a short history of Electro|website=www.globaldarkness.com|access-date=2019-09-26|archive-date=2020-06-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602135004/http://www.globaldarkness.com/articles/history%20of%20electro%20funk.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The track was one of first Miami Bass records to use a [[Roland TR-808|Roland TR 808]] bass drum. |
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Dynamix II is an American electro-bass act. They had one UK No. 50 hit, "Just Give The DJ A Break", in 1987. The record went gold selling over 600,000+ units to date. It was the first Miami Bass record with a TR 808 bass drum used as the hook. |
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Dynamix II was one of the first "ghetto-bass" acts to gain international recognition. Their music included heavy [[Sampling (music)|sampling]] and has itself been widely sampled including by such acts as the [[Chemical Brothers]].<ref name="Gentile 2014"> |
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Dynamix II was founded in 1985 by David Noller hailing from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. David Noller got his start spinning in skating rinks and night clubs. After graduating high school, he attended the Full Sail School for the Recording Arts in Orlando, Florida where he earned his degree in recording arts. In 1986 David signed to Bass Station Records in Miami and founded Dynamix II. Noller teamed up with Lon Alonzo and released "Just Give the DJ a Break"/"Straight from the Jungle"" 12" vinyl on Bass Station Records out of Miami, Florida. The song went gold, selling well over 600,000 copies in to date. The track peaked at #50 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987. Noller and Alonzo released only one further 12" vinyl single "Feel The Bass with MC Kid Money & Techno Bass" before dissolving their partnership. Noller retained the Dynamix II title, and then briefly partnered with Claudio Barrella to release the 12" vinyl "Bass Generator/Ignition" & "Dont Touch That Dial". Noller released one album solo available on vinyl and CD as "Dynamix II The Album" which included a remix of Just Give the DJ a break with Breezy Beat MC / The Arrival of Bass/Purple Beats with Alex J. Noller then teamed up with Scott Weiser to release the full length CD Album "You Hear it You Fear it" which included "Just Give The DJ A Break (Ultimate Remix)"/"Techno Bass (Remix)", "Feel the Groove", "Machine Language EP", Bass Planet album, Electro Bass Compilation and Color Beats Collection vol 1 on the Dynamix II Music label. Dynamix II then signed to Joey Boy Records to release: Atomic Age/DJ's go Berzerk 12", "The Electro Megamix Non Stop Mix CD", "We are your Future/Memory Loss" 12" Single & "The 12" vinyl of "The Plastic Men"/"The Two that Return". Dynamix II then signed to Monotone USA to release the 12" single of Pledge Your Allegiance to Electro Funk/Sedona. Dynamix II then released the 12" vinyl of "Ignition Remix/A5 Style" on Freakin USA. |
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| title =Florida Breaks in the 1990s: Beats Get Sleazy in the Weirdo Armpit of America |
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| first =Jessica |
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| date =November 4, 2014 |
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| website =Vice.com |
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| access-date =September 26, 2019 |
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==History== |
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Dynamix II was founded in 1985 by David Noller hailing from [[Palm Beach Gardens, Florida]]. David Noller got his start [[Turntablism|spinning]] in [[Roller skating|skating rinks]] and night clubs. After graduating high school, he attended the [[Full Sail University|Full Sail School for the Recording Arts]] in [[Winter Park, Florida]] where he earned his degree in recording arts. In 1986 David signed to Bass Station Records in [[Miami|Miami, Florida]] and founded Dynamix II.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.globaldarkness.com/articles/dynamix_ii_bio.htm|title=Dynamix II - Just give the DJ a Break|website=www.globaldarkness.com|access-date=2019-09-26}}</ref> |
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Noller teamed up with Lon Alonzo and released "Just Give the DJ a Break"/"Straight from the Jungle"" 12" vinyl on Bass Station Records in Miami.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/wmc-week-two-6341457|title=WMC Week Two|date=2005-03-24|website=Miami New Times|access-date=2019-09-26}}</ref> The song went gold, selling well over 600,000 copies in to date. The track peaked at #50 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.<ref name="Gentile 2014" /> |
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Noller and Alonzo released only one further 12" vinyl single "Feel The Bass with MC Kid Money & Techno Bass" before dissolving their partnership. Noller retained the Dynamix II title, and then briefly partnered with Claudio Barrella to release the 12" vinyl "Bass Generator/Ignition" & "Dont Touch That Dial". Claudio Barella left the band in 1990. |
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Noller released one album solo available on vinyl and CD as "Dynamix II The Album" which included a remix of Just Give the DJ a break with Breezy Beat MC / The Arrival of Bass/Purple Beats with Alex J. Noller. |
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In 1990, Scott Weiser auditioned and signed on with the band and they released the full length CD Album "You Hear it You Fear it" which included "Just Give The DJ A Break (Ultimate Remix)"/"Techno Bass (Remix)", "Feel the Groove", "Machine Language EP", Bass Planet album, Electro Bass Compilation and Color Beats Collection vol 1 on the Dynamix II Music label. |
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Dynamix II then signed to Joey Boy Records to release: Atomic Age/DJ's go Berzerk 12", "The Electro Megamix Non Stop Mix CD", "We are your Future/Memory Loss" 12" Single & "The 12" vinyl of "The Plastic Men"/"The Two that Return". Dynamix II then signed to Monotone USA to release the 12" single of Pledge Your Allegiance to Electro Funk/Sedona. Dynamix II then released the 12" vinyl of "Ignition Remix/A5 Style" on Freakin USA. |
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In 1998 the group gained exposure when Richard James' ([[Aphex Twin]]) Rephlex label reissued the ''Electro Megamix: 1985-Present'' collection.<ref name="Cooper">Cooper, Sean "[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dynamix-ii-mn0000124705/biography Dynamix II Biography]", [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved August 22, 2016</ref><ref>Bush, John "[http://www.allmusic.com/album/electro-megamix-mw0000601675 ''Electro Megamix'' Review]", [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved August 22, 2016</ref> |
In 1998 the group gained exposure when Richard James' ([[Aphex Twin]]) Rephlex label reissued the ''Electro Megamix: 1985-Present'' collection.<ref name="Cooper">Cooper, Sean "[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dynamix-ii-mn0000124705/biography Dynamix II Biography]", [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved August 22, 2016</ref><ref>Bush, John "[http://www.allmusic.com/album/electro-megamix-mw0000601675 ''Electro Megamix'' Review]", [[Allmusic]]. Retrieved August 22, 2016</ref> |
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In 2014 Scott Weiser left the group to pursue his other music project, (Jackal and Hyde). |
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In 2019, Todd Walker joined the group and collaborated on the single 'Got That Booty' on Ravesta Records. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Albums=== |
===Albums=== |
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*''Dynamix II: The Album'' (1990), Dynamix II |
*''Dynamix II: The Album'' (1990), Dynamix II |
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*''Machine Language'' (1992), Dynamix II |
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*''You Hear It! You Fear It!'' (1992), Dynamix II |
*''You Hear It! You Fear It!'' (1992), Dynamix II |
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*''Machine Language'' (1992), Dynamix II |
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*''Bass Planet'' (1993), Dynamix II |
*''Bass Planet'' (1993), Dynamix II |
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*''Color Beats'' (1994), Dynamix II |
*''Color Beats'' (1994), Dynamix II |
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| origin = [[Palm Beach Gardens]], [[Florida]] |
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| genre = [[electro (music)|Electro]], [[Electro Bass]] [[Breakbeat]] |
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| years_active = 1985–present |
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| label = Dynamix II Music |
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| website = http://www.dynamixii.com |
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| current_members =David Noller |
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| past_members = Scott Weiser<br/>Lon "Ace in the Place" Alonzo |
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Miami's legendary Dynamix II is responsible for pioneering the genera of music known as Electro-Bass. Dynamix II was founded in 1985 by David Noller hailing from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. David Noller got his start spinning in skating rinks and night clubs. After graduating high school, he attended the Full Sail School for the Recording Arts in Orlando, Florida where he earned his degree in recording arts. In 1986 David signed to Bass Station Records in Miami and founded Dynamix II. Noller teamed up with Lon Alonzo and released "Just Give the DJ a Break"/"Straight from the Jungle"" 12" vinyl on Bass Station Records out of Miami, Florida. The song went gold, selling well over 600,000 copies in to date. The track peaked at #50 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987. Noller and Alonzo released only one further 12" vinyl single "Feel The Bass with MC Kid Money & Techno Bass" before dissolving their partnership. Noller retained the Dynamix II title, and then briefly partnered with Claudio Barrella to release the 12" vinyl "Bass Generator/Ignition" & "Dont Touch That Dial". Noller released one album solo available on vinyl and CD as "Dynamix II The Album" which included a remix of Just Give the DJ a break with Breezy Beat MC / The Arrival of Bass/Purple Beats with Alex J. Noller then teamed up with Scott Weiser to release the full length CD Album "You Hear it You Fear it" which included "Just Give The DJ A Break (Ultimate Remix)"/"Techno Bass (Remix)", "Feel the Groove", "Machine Language EP", Bass Planet album, Electro Bass Compilation and Color Beats Collection vol 1 on the Dynamix II Music label. Dynamix II then signed to Joey Boy Records to release: Atomic Age/DJ's go Berzerk 12", "The Electro Megamix Non Stop Mix CD", "We are your Future/Memory Loss" 12" Single & "The 12" vinyl of "The Plastic Men"/"The Two that Return". Dynamix II then signed to Monotone USA to release the 12" single of Pledge Your Allegiance to Electro Funk/Sedona. Dynamix II then released the 12" vinyl of "Ignition Remix/A5 Style" on Freakin USA. |
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==Studio Albums & EPs== |
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|align="center" |1990 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II: The Album |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II Music<ref name="allmusic-discography">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p12843|pure_url=yes}} |title=Dynamix II Discography |publisher=allmusic |accessdate=2010-02-25}}</ref> |
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|align="center" |1991 |
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|align="left"|You Hear It! You Fear It! |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II Music<ref name="allmusic-discography" /> |
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|align="center" |1992 |
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|align="left"|Machine Language |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II Music<ref name="allmusic-discography" /> |
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|align="center" |1993 |
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|align="left"|Bass Planet |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II Music<ref name="allmusic-discography" /> |
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|align="center" |1994 |
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|align="left"|Electro Bass Compilation, Vol. 1 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II Music<ref name="allmusic-discography" /> |
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|align="center" |1994 |
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|align="left"|Color Beats Collection, Vol. 1 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II Music<ref name="allmusic-discography" /> |
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|align="center" |1998 |
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|align="left"|Electro Megamix |
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|align="left"|Joey Boy Records<ref name="allmusic-discography" /> |
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==Single Releases== |
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|align="center" |1986 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|Just Give the DJ a Break/Straight From The Jungle |
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|align="left"|Bass Station |
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|align="center" |1988 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|Feel the Bass (feat MC Kid Money) /Techno Bass |
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|align="left"|Chaos |
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|align="center" |1990 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|Arrival of Bass / Purple Beats |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II Music |
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|align="center" |1990 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|Bass Generator / Ignition |
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|align="left"|Debonaire Records |
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|align="center" |1990 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|Don't Touch That Dial |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II Music |
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|align="center" |1991 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|Just Give The DJ A Break (The Ultimate Remix) / Techno Bass (The Ultimate Remix) |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II Music |
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|align="center" |1994 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|Feel The Groove |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II Music |
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|align="center" |1997 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|Atomic Age / DJ's Go Berzerk |
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|align="left"|Joey Boy Records |
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|align="center" |1998 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|We Are Your Future / Memory Loss |
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|align="left"|Joey Boy Records |
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|align="center" |1999 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|The Plastic Men / The Two That Return |
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|align="left"|Joey Boy Records |
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|1999 |
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|James Wolfe & David Noller |
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|Electric Charge / Enter The Game |
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|Frajile Records |
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|align="center" |2002 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|Pledge Your Allegiance To Electro Funk / Sedona |
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|align="left"|Monotone |
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|align="center" |2007 |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II |
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|align="left"|Ignition 2K7 Remix / A5 Style |
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|align="left"|Monotone |
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==Remixes== |
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|1987 |
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|The Third Degree |
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|Say it Loud (Dynamix II Remix) |
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|Pandisc |
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|1989 |
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|Ozone Layer |
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|Planetary Deterioration (Dynamix II Remix) |
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|Area Code Records |
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|1998 |
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|Rabbit in the Moon |
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|FLooRi.D.A. (Dynamix II's Non Stop Electro-Bass) |
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|Hallucination |
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|1999 |
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|Expansion Union |
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|World Wide Funk (Dynamix II Remix) |
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|Wax Trax / TVT |
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|2003 |
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|Jackal & Hyde |
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|Get Down To My Technique (Dynamix II's Old School Bastards Mix) |
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|Hallucination |
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|2007 |
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|Chris Lake |
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|Changes (Scratch-D & B-Minus Remix) |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|2008 |
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|DJ Voodoo |
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|The Beat Don't Stop (Dynamix II Electro Bass Remix) |
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|Black Magic Records |
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|2009 |
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|Public Enemy |
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|Peace (Dynamix II Remix) |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|2009 |
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|Malcom McLarren |
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|Buffalo Girls (Dynamix II Electro Bass Remix) |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|2011 |
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|Rusko |
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|Hold On (Scratch-D of Dynamix II Remix) |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|align="center" |2013 |
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|align="left"|Inhuman Designed |
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|align="left"|The Conversion (Scratch-D of Dynamix II & James Wolfe Remix) |
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|align="left"|Dynamix II Music |
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|2013 |
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|Morphogenetic |
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|Techno Bass Is Back (Dynamix II Remix) |
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|Zero One Music |
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|align="center" |2014 |
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|align="left"|Scratch-D of Dynamix II & James Wolfe |
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|align="left"|Planet E Remix |
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|align="left"|Frajile |
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|2015 |
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|Bambaataa & Red Lyte |
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|Whatcha Want From Me (Dynamix II - She's Going Crazy Remix) |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|2015 |
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|Section 25 |
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|Looking From A Hilltop (Dynamix II Remix) |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1988 |
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|Various - August 87 - Previews (LP, Comp, P/Mixed, Promo, Club) |
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|Just Give The D.J. A Break |
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|DMC |
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|1988 |
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|Various - Blastmaster Radio (Keep The Frequency Clear) |
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|Just Give The D.J. A Break |
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|BMC |
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|1988 |
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|Various - The Best Of Suntown |
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|Just Give The D.J. A Break |
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|Suntown |
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|1990 |
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|Various - Funkymix 5 (3x12", Comp, Promo) |
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|Don't Touch That Dial |
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|Ultimix |
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|1993 |
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|Bass Generator |
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|Various - Rap: Bass Assault |
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|K-Tel International (USA), Inc. |
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|1994 |
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|Various - The Dynamix II Electro Bass Compilation Volume 1 |
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|Just Give The DJ A Break |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1994 |
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|Various - The Dynamix II Electro Bass Compilation Volume 1 |
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|Techno Bass |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1994 |
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|Various - The Dynamix II Electro Bass Compilation Volume 1 |
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|Feel The Groove |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1994 |
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|Various - The Dynamix II Electro Bass Compilation Volume 1 |
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|II Evolve |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1994 |
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|Various - Ultimate Bass-N-Boom Volume 1 (CD, Comp) |
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|Intro |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1994 |
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|Various - Ultimate Bass-N-Boom Volume 1 (CD, Comp) |
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|Bass Generator |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1994 |
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|Various - Ultimate Bass-N-Boom Volume 1 (CD, Comp) |
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|Technology |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1994 |
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|Various - Ultimate Bass-N-Boom Volume 1 (CD, Comp) |
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|II Evolve The Future |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1994 |
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|Various - Ultimate Bass-N-Boom Volume 1 (CD, Comp) |
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|Feel The Groove |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1994 |
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|Various - Ultimate Bass-N-Boom Volume 1 (CD, Comp) |
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|Just Give The DJ A Break |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1994 |
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|Various - Ultimate Bass-N-Boom Volume 1 (CD, Comp) |
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|Techno Bass |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1994 |
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|Various - Ultimate Bass-N-Boom Volume 1 (CD, Comp) |
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|Platnum Beats |
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|Dynamix II Music |
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|1997 |
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|Various - Sunshine State Of Mind |
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|Look To The Future |
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|FFRR |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|Just Give the DJ A Break (Remix) |
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|Rephlex |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|Atomic Age |
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|Rephlex |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|II Evolve |
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|Rephlex |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|Feel The Bass |
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|Rephlex |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|Techno Bass |
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|Rephlex |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|1 Million Mhz |
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|Rephlex |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|Bass Generator |
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|Rephlex |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|Ignition |
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|Rephlex |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|Technology |
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|Rephlex |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|DJ's Go Berzerk |
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|Rephlex |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|Don't Touch That Dial |
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|Rephlex |
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|1998 |
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|From 1985 To Present |
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|Atomic Energy |
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|Rephlex |
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| align="center" |2000 |
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| align="left" |Florida Electro Artists EP Vol.1 Limited Edition |
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| align="left" |The Plastic Men |
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| align="left" |Frajile Music |
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|2001 |
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|Exzakt - Electro Breakz (Volume 6 - The Return) CD |
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|FlooRi.D.A (Dynamix II's Non-Stop Electro Bass Mix) |
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|Street Beat Records |
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|2006 |
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|Various - Electro Classique V.1 (12", Unofficial) |
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|World Wide Funk (Dynamix II Remix) |
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|Not On Label |
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|2008 |
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|Cal Alex - Miami Bassics (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) |
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|World Wide Funk (Dynamix II Remix) |
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|Alcyone |
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|2009 |
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|Autonomous Bass Heads - Shock The Planet (CD, Mixed) |
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|The Beat Don't Stop (Dynamix II Electro Bass Remix) |
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|Not On Label |
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*''Electro Megamix: 1985-Present'' (1997), Joey Boy |
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Dynamix II | |
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Origin | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
Genres | Electro, miami bass, breakbeat |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels | Dynamix II Music |
Members | David Noller, Todd Walker |
Past members | Scott Weiser, Claudio Barrella, Lon Alonzo |
Website | http://www.dynamixii.com |
Dynamix II is an American DJ act and record label specializing in electro, Florida breaks, and Miami bass. Their 1986 single "Just Give The DJ A Break", reached gold status. Over 600,000+ units of the record were sold and the song reached No. 50 in the United Kingdom in 1987. The (Sun City, 1987) record, was considered to be a "formative and influential" in the Miami-bass genre.[1] The track was one of first Miami Bass records to use a Roland TR 808 bass drum.
Dynamix II was one of the first "ghetto-bass" acts to gain international recognition. Their music included heavy sampling and has itself been widely sampled including by such acts as the Chemical Brothers.[2]
History
[edit]Dynamix II was founded in 1985 by David Noller hailing from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. David Noller got his start spinning in skating rinks and night clubs. After graduating high school, he attended the Full Sail School for the Recording Arts in Winter Park, Florida where he earned his degree in recording arts. In 1986 David signed to Bass Station Records in Miami, Florida and founded Dynamix II.[3]
Noller teamed up with Lon Alonzo and released "Just Give the DJ a Break"/"Straight from the Jungle"" 12" vinyl on Bass Station Records in Miami.[4] The song went gold, selling well over 600,000 copies in to date. The track peaked at #50 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.[2]
Noller and Alonzo released only one further 12" vinyl single "Feel The Bass with MC Kid Money & Techno Bass" before dissolving their partnership. Noller retained the Dynamix II title, and then briefly partnered with Claudio Barrella to release the 12" vinyl "Bass Generator/Ignition" & "Dont Touch That Dial". Claudio Barella left the band in 1990.
Noller released one album solo available on vinyl and CD as "Dynamix II The Album" which included a remix of Just Give the DJ a break with Breezy Beat MC / The Arrival of Bass/Purple Beats with Alex J. Noller.
In 1990, Scott Weiser auditioned and signed on with the band and they released the full length CD Album "You Hear it You Fear it" which included "Just Give The DJ A Break (Ultimate Remix)"/"Techno Bass (Remix)", "Feel the Groove", "Machine Language EP", Bass Planet album, Electro Bass Compilation and Color Beats Collection vol 1 on the Dynamix II Music label.
Dynamix II then signed to Joey Boy Records to release: Atomic Age/DJ's go Berzerk 12", "The Electro Megamix Non Stop Mix CD", "We are your Future/Memory Loss" 12" Single & "The 12" vinyl of "The Plastic Men"/"The Two that Return". Dynamix II then signed to Monotone USA to release the 12" single of Pledge Your Allegiance to Electro Funk/Sedona. Dynamix II then released the 12" vinyl of "Ignition Remix/A5 Style" on Freakin USA.
In 1998 the group gained exposure when Richard James' (Aphex Twin) Rephlex label reissued the Electro Megamix: 1985-Present collection.[5][6]
In 2014 Scott Weiser left the group to pursue his other music project, (Jackal and Hyde).
In 2019, Todd Walker joined the group and collaborated on the single 'Got That Booty' on Ravesta Records.
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Dynamix II: The Album (1990), Dynamix II
- You Hear It! You Fear It! (1992), Dynamix II
- Machine Language (1992), Dynamix II
- Bass Planet (1993), Dynamix II
- Color Beats (1994), Dynamix II
- Compilations
- Electro Megamix: 1985-Present (1997), Joey Boy
References
[edit]- ^ "Rap meets Techno, with a short history of Electro". www.globaldarkness.com. Archived from the original on 2020-06-02. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
- ^ a b Gentile, Jessica (November 4, 2014). "Florida Breaks in the 1990s: Beats Get Sleazy in the Weirdo Armpit of America". Vice.com. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
- ^ "Dynamix II - Just give the DJ a Break". www.globaldarkness.com. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
- ^ "WMC Week Two". Miami New Times. 2005-03-24. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
- ^ Cooper, Sean "Dynamix II Biography", Allmusic. Retrieved August 22, 2016
- ^ Bush, John "Electro Megamix Review", Allmusic. Retrieved August 22, 2016
External links
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