DJ Yoda

DJ Yoda real name Duncan Beiny (born in London, United Kingdom) is a hip-hop turntablist who utilises obscure samples to create his unique style.

Biography

Between 1995 and 1998 he studied English and American Literature at the University of Warwick. During this period he began performing at Mojo, a popular Warwick hip-hop and soul night until he graduated. After he left university he began releasing underground mix-tapes to small music shops. Through the popularity of these tapes, Antidote Records asked him to create an official mixtape, from which 'How to Cut & Paste Mix Tape Vol.1' was released.

During his career he has won DMC Scratch DJ of the year (2001),and was one of 6 nominees for best UK hip-hop DJ in UK Hip-Hop Awards. He has also been nominated by Q magazine as one of the 'Ten DJs To See Before You Die', as well as releasing a series of mix-tapes and touring the globe with the likes of Goldie and the Scratch Perverts.

He is currently the hip-hop correspondent for Sleaze Nation, The Face, and IDJ Magazines; and also writes the DJ page for Hip Hop Connection.

Yoda is currently a resident DJ at london club nights Spread Love, Step Up Front and The XFM All City Night.

He has been one of the judges at the last 3 years DMC DJ World Finals.

Performed scratches on Dangermouse & Jemini 's Ghetto Pop Life

Discography

Mix CD's

• How to Cut and Paste Mix Tape Vol.1 Antidote Records (2001)
• How to Cut and Paste Mix Tape Vol.2 Antidote Records (2002)
• DJ Yoda's How to Cut & Paste: The 80's Edition Antidote Records (2003)
• Dan Greenpeace & DJ Yoda - Unthugged Antidote Records (2003)

Radio Broadcast

• DJ Yoda and Greenpeace - Essential Mix BBC Radio 1 (Sunday 22nd June, 2003)

Compositions

• Quid Control [12" VINYL] Antidote Records (2002)

Links

• Antidote Records