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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = AK1200
| image = Me & AK1200.jpg
| name = AK1200
| caption = AK1200 at a rave in Massachusetts
| image = Me & AK1200.jpg
| caption = AK1200 at a rave in Massachusetts
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_name = Dave Minner
| birth_name = Dave Minner
| alias =
| alias =
| birth_date =
| birth_date =
| birth_place =
| birth_place =
| origin = [[Orlando, Florida]], [[United States]]
| origin = [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Florida]], U.S.
| genre = [[Drum and bass]]
| genre = [[Drum and bass]]
| occupation = [[DJ]], [[Record producer]]
| occupation = [[DJ]], [[record producer]]
| years_active = 1989–present
| years_active = 1989–present
| label = [[Breakbeat Science Recordings]]<br />[[Moving Shadow]]<br />Run
| label = [[Breakbeat Science Recordings]]<br />[[Moving Shadow]]<br />Run
| associated_acts = Hydrophonix<br />[[Planet of the Drums]]
| past_member_of = [[Planet of the Drums]]
| website = {{URL|www.ak1200official.com}}
| website = {{URL|www.ak1200official.com}}
| current_members =
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}}
}}


'''AK1200''' is the [[stage name]] of [[Florida]]-based musician '''Dave Minner'''<ref name="vh1">{{cite web |url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/ak1200/artist.jhtml |title=AK1200 |publisher=vh1.com |accessdate=9 October 2012}}</ref> working in the [[Oldschool jungle|jungle]] and [[drum and bass]] [[musical genre|genres]].' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ak1200-mn0000576973|title=AK1200 - Biography, Albums, Streaming Links|website=AllMusic|accessdate=15 February 2019}}</ref>
'''AK1200''' is the [[stage name]] of [[Florida]]-based musician '''Dave Minner''', who works in the [[Oldschool jungle|jungle]] and [[drum and bass]] genres.<ref>{{cite web |title=AK1200 - Biography, Albums, Streaming Links |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ak1200-mn0000576973 |access-date=15 February 2019 |website=AllMusic}}</ref>

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==Career==
He started DJing in 1989 playing mainly [[Electro (music)|electro music]], and in 1990 he opened a record store in [[Orlando, Florida]] called The Hottie Shop. He worked with [[record label]]s such as [[Suburban Base]] and [[Moving Shadow]]. He joined with DJ Jeffee to publish the [[United States|U.S.]] jungle [[fanzine]] ''Junglized''.<ref name="vh1" />


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== Career ==
His first production effort was a 1993 [[remix]] of a Suburban Base Records track by [[DJ Flex|Flex and Fats]] called ''Somebody'' and, as this was released on ''Suburban Base'', he became the first U.S. Jungle [[record producer|producer]] to release a track in the [[United Kingdom|U.K.]] (the country of origin of Jungle/Drum and Bass).{{verification needed|date=May 2014}} AK1200 was also the first U.S. DJ to play on U.K. [[pirate radio]], alongside Swift and [[DJ Zinc]] on Format FM.{{verification needed|date=May 2014}}
Minner produced his first record in 1993, when he did a [[remix]] of a Suburban Base Records track ''Somebody'' by Flex and Fats.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jango.com/music/AK1200/_full_bio |title=AK1200 |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=jango.com}}</ref>


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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 through his live performances and [[Remix|remixes]], as well as for playing for free.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Synergy Station Lineup Breakdown - Das Energi |url=https://dasenergifestival.com/the-synergy-station-lineup-breakdown/ |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Das Energi Festival}}</ref>
Throughout the 1990s, he tried many variations on the high speed [[breakbeat]] musical idiom and has collaborated with many jungle and drum and bass artists including [[Aphrodite (artist)|Aphrodite]], [[DJ Dara]], [[Danny Breaks]], [[Dieselboy]], and MC Navigator, as well as with [[hip hop music|hip hop]] artists such as [[A Tribe Called Quest]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/2005-02-10/music/the-deep-end/ |title=The Deep End |date=10 February 2005 |publisher=[[New Times Broward-Palm Beach]] |accessdate=9 October 2012}}</ref>


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In 2000, he collaborated with [[Dieselboy|Diesel Boy]] and [[DJ Dara]] to create the annual [[Planet of the Drums]] tour. <ref>{{cite web |date=25 May 2008 |title=DJ AK1200 is the man behind the beats |url=http://www.hiphop-elements.com/article/read/4/25456/1/ |access-date=9 October 2012 |publisher=hiphop-elements.com}}</ref>
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His debut album, ''SHOOTTOKILL'' was co-produced with [[Rob Playford]], of ''Moving Shadow'' fame. In the US jungle scene, AK1200 has been credited for helping to increase the popularity of jungle and D&B due to his live performances and prolific [[remix]]es, as well as for playing for free to help promote the spread of the style.


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== Selected discography ==
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In 2000, he joined forces with fellow U.S. DJs [[Dieselboy]] and [[DJ Dara]] to create the annual [[Planet of the Drums]] tour.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hiphop-elements.com/article/read/4/25456/1/ |title=DJ AK1200 is the man behind the beats |date=25 May 2008 |publisher=hiphop-elements.com |accessdate=9 October 2012}}</ref>


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* 1996 ''Subbase Classics''
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==Selective discography==
* 1998 Fully Automatic
* 1998 ''Fully Automatic''
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* 1999 ''Lock & Roll: A Drum & Bass DJ Mix''
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* 1996 Sub Base Classics
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* 2000: ''Prepare for Assault''
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* 1999 Lock & Roll – A Drum & Bass DJ Mix
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* 2001 ''Mixed Live: Moonshine Over America, San Francisco''
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* 2000 Prepare for Assault
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* 2002 ''Shoot to Kill''
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* 2001 Mixed Live – Moonshine Overamerica, San Francisco
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* 2003 ''At Close Range''
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* 2002 Shoot to Kill
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* 2007 ''Weapons of Tomorrow''
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* 2003 At Close Range
* 2008 ''Autopsy'' (with Gridlok)
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* 2007 Weapons of Tomorrow
* 2008 Autopsy (with Gridlok)
* 2018 ''The Light'' (with Liquid)
* 2018 The Light (with Liquid)


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 05:40, 2 December 2024

AK1200
AK1200 at a rave in Massachusetts
AK1200 at a rave in Massachusetts
Background information
Birth nameDave Minner
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.
GenresDrum and bass
Occupation(s)DJ, record producer
Years active1989–present
LabelsBreakbeat Science Recordings
Moving Shadow
Run
Formerly ofPlanet of the Drums
Websitewww.ak1200official.com

AK1200 is the stage name of Florida-based musician Dave Minner, who works in the jungle and drum and bass genres.[1]

Career

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Minner produced his first record in 1993, when he did a remix of a Suburban Base Records track Somebody by Flex and Fats.[2]

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 through his live performances and remixes, as well as for playing for free.[3]

In 2000, he collaborated with Diesel Boy and DJ Dara to create the annual Planet of the Drums tour. [4]

Selected discography

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  • 1996 Subbase Classics
  • 1998 Fully Automatic
  • 1999 Lock & Roll: A Drum & Bass DJ Mix
  • 2000: Prepare for Assault
  • 2001 Mixed Live: Moonshine Over America, San Francisco
  • 2002 Shoot to Kill
  • 2003 At Close Range
  • 2007 Weapons of Tomorrow
  • 2008 Autopsy (with Gridlok)
  • 2018 The Light (with Liquid)

References

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  1. ^ "AK1200 - Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  2. ^ "AK1200". jango.com. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  3. ^ "The Synergy Station Lineup Breakdown - Das Energi". Das Energi Festival. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  4. ^ "DJ AK1200 is the man behind the beats". hiphop-elements.com. 25 May 2008. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
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