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Ronald K. Keys Jr. aka DJ Swamp is an American
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DJ,
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, producer and
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. He was born in
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, United States. He currently resides in
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, United States. In 1996, he won the title of US DMC Champion, his first year entering the tournament. Swamp toured with
Beck Beck David Hansen (born Bek David Campbell; July 8, 1970), known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his Experimental music, experimental and Lo-fi mus ...
for four years and later broke away into a solo career with his release "Never is Now" in 2001.
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gave "Never is Now" an 8/10 rating. His follow-up, a drum 'n' bass EP, ''Instruments of Torture'', was recorded with
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of
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. ''Vinyl Disciple'' produced several music videos, including four 3D music videos. The music video for "The Leaders will Follow" is the first music video to incorporate 3D video scratching. His music video for "Rock Rollin'" features Dave England of '' Jackass'' fame. DJ Swamp has produced several DJ tools that are considered standards, including "skip-proof" records, which have the same sample repeated over and over so that if the needle is bumped it will land in the same sample. DJ Swamp's scratch at the beginning of
The Crystal Method The Crystal Method is an American electronic music act formed in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in 1993. They were pioneers of the big beat genre and their music has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, v ...
track " Name of the Game" is one of his most recognizable scratches. The song is featured in several films, including ''
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''. DJ Swamp released a new single in 202
"Wearin' My Mask"


1996 US DMC tournament

In 1996, as a first time entry, he won the DMC US DJ Championship. He ended his set using pitch manipulation to play
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", followed by him smashing his records.


Career with Beck

After winning the 1996 US DMC Championships, Swamp found himself still driving a
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for a living in
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. He was making calls looking for gigs and a chance to break into the music scene full-time when he heard
Beck Beck David Hansen (born Bek David Campbell; July 8, 1970), known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his Experimental music, experimental and Lo-fi mus ...
was going to be in town. He formulated a plan to pose as a reporter and slip in a demo of him mixing and
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's tracks. He waited for Beck all day but never got to meet him. He did, however, give his
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to Beck's
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. A few weeks later Beck called Swamp and he joined the tour as Beck's DJ. The two toured together for four years.


Career with Ministry

From 2016–2018 DJ Swamp toured as a member of the band Ministry.


Solo career

After years of touring with
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, DJ Swamp released his first album, "Never is Now", which was supported by the successful single "Worship the Robots." The song featured Simple Text voice Fred as the rapper. The text application vocals were chopped up and manipulated to make it more like rap than just spoken text. Also on the album was "Disintegrator" which was featured in the movie "
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" and appeared on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. As a solo artist DJ Swamp has opened for artists such as
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The Crystal Method The Crystal Method is an American electronic music act formed in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in 1993. They were pioneers of the big beat genre and their music has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, v ...
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and Redman. Swamp has built a loyal following around the world appearing in festivals, rock shows, hip-hop shows and even raves. His stage performance consists of him Mixing, Scratching, Magic Tricks and even Emceeing. Crowds are often overwhelmed by his stage presence, heavy bass sound, crowd interaction and give-a-ways. DJ Swamp's scratching can be heard throughout the movie ''
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'' which won an Academy Award and was the first movie for director
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'' fame. He was featured in the DJ documentary '' Scratch'' and the motion picture ''
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''. In 1996 DJ Swamp formed Decadent Records, which allowed him to distribute his scratch tools vinyl and digital releases. Under this label he invented several DJ tools that are considered standards, including his infamous "skip-proof scratch tool" records which have the same sample repeated over and over in a straight line so that if the needle is bumped it will land on the same sample. A technique that has been copied by most battle breaks and scratch records and are a staple in many turntablist sets.


Professional appearances

DJ Swamp has become the go to man for studio scratching in Los Angeles and has appeared on songs by
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. In 2017, the band Ministry announced him as a new member of the band.


Television appearances

ABC In Concert,
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Featured in print

He has been featured in ''
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Discography

As a professional DJ he has been featured in songs for major artists.


Releases

* Swamp Breaks Decadent Records 1996 * Waxcraft Decadent Records 1997 * The Skip-Proof Scratch Tool Volume 1 Decadent Records 1997 * The Neverending Breakbeats Decadent Records 1997 * The Skip-Proof Scratch Tool Volume 2 Decadent Records 1998 * The Neverending Breakbeats Volume 2 Decadent Records 1998 * The Skip-Proof Scratch Tool Volume 3 Decadent Records 2000 * The Neverending Breakbeats Volume 3 Decadent Records 2000 * The Skip-Proof Scratch Tool Volume 4 Decadent Records 2001 * Never Is Now Lakeshore Records 2001 * Feed The Hands That Bite You/Challenger Incident Universal Mastering Studios 2002 * Infinite House Loops Vol. 1 Decadent Records 2002 * Never Ending Drum & Bass Loops Decadent Records 2003 * The Neverending Breakbeats Volume IV Decadent Records 2003 * Skip-Proof Scratch Tool Volume 5 Decadent Records 2005 * Never Ending Drum & Bass Loops Vol. 2 Decadent Records 2006 * Instruments of Torture Decadent Records 2006 * Scratch Tools On CD Decadent Records 2006 * Tons Of Tones Decadent Records 2007 * Sublevel Breaks Decadent Records 2008 * Vinyl Disciple (LP) Decadent Records 2011 * For Medicinal Use Only (7") Ruined Vibes 2015


Remixes

* Shoulder Holster (Maxi)
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(3 versions) Shoulder Holster (DJ S ... China Records ... 1997 * You Must Learn All Nig ... Fantastic Plastic Machine Emperor Norton 1999 * Mighty Mouse (7", Promo, Ltd, Tra) Mighty Mouse Remix Warner Bros. Records 1999 * For You (12")
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For You (Swamp Remix) ,... 75 Ark 2000 * Because Dj Me and Dj You (DJ Swamp Remix) Tricatel 2000 * Mope (The Swamp Remix)
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Geffen Records, Republic Records, Jimmy * Franks Recording Company 2000 * Feel Me 4lynn (DJ Swamp Remix ... Motor Music 2001 * Work It
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(DJ Swamp Remix) Universal Records 2002 * Storm The Studio
Meat Beat Manifesto Meat Beat Manifesto, often shortened as Meat Beat, Manifesto or MBM, is an electronic music group originally consisting of Jack Dangers and Jonny Stephens that was formed in 1987 in Swindon, United Kingdom. The band, fronted by Dangers (the only ...
Tino Corp. 2003 * Yellow Car
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(DJ Swamp Remix Lewis Recordings 2004 * SwampDweller (CD, Dig) Circular Data (DJ Swamp Remix) Swampdweller 2007


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Get Higher Rollo And ... Radioactive 1997 * "Roving Gangster"
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1998 * "Big Calm"
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(CD, Album) Big Calm Indochina 1998 * "
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(CD, Album) Universal Records 1998 * "Disintegrator" Dj Swamp featured on Orgazmo (Motion Picture Soundtrack) (CD) More Nickelbag Records 1998 * "Sunday 8PM"
Faithless Faithless are an English dance music Band (rock and pop), band that formed in 1995, with its core original members being Rollo Armstrong, Rollo, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz. During the band's initial period of success, Sister Bliss and Maxi Ja ...
(Album) ? (15 versions) Postcards, Hem Of His ... Cheeky Records ... 1998 * "Midnite Vultures"
Beck Beck David Hansen (born Bek David Campbell; July 8, 1970), known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his Experimental music, experimental and Lo-fi mus ...
(Album) ? (2 versions) Nicotine & Gravy, Milk ... Geffen Records 1999 * "Sunday 8PM / Saturday 3AM"
Faithless Faithless are an English dance music Band (rock and pop), band that formed in 1995, with its core original members being Rollo Armstrong, Rollo, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz. During the band's initial period of success, Sister Bliss and Maxi Ja ...
(Album) ? (3 versions) Postcards, Hem Of His ... Cheeky Records ... 1999 * " Menace to Sobriety" OPM (CD, Album) Atlantic 2000 * "Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia"
The Dandy Warhols The Dandy Warhols are an American psychedelic rock, psychedelic/ band, formed in Portland, Oregon, Portland, Oregon, in 1994 by singer-guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor and guitarist Peter Holmström. They were later joined by keyboardist Zia Mc ...
(Album) ? (2 versions) Shakin' Capitol Records 2000 * "Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down" R. L. Burnside (Album) ? (3 versions) Got Messed Up, Miss Ma ... Fat Possum Records ... 2000 * "Braided Hair" 1 Giant Leap (Single, Maxi) ? (4 versions) Palm Pictures ... 2001 * "
El Capitan El Capitan (; ) is a vertical Rock formations in the United States, rock formation in Yosemite National Park, on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end. The El Capitan Granite, granite monolith is about from base to summit alo ...
" OPM (CD, Single) El Capitan ( Soulchild ... Warner Music (Australia) 2001 * "Name Of The Game"
The Crystal Method The Crystal Method is an American electronic music act formed in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in 1993. They were pioneers of the big beat genre and their music has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, v ...
(CD, Maxi, Promo) Outpost Recordings 2001 * "Tweekend"
The Crystal Method The Crystal Method is an American electronic music act formed in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in 1993. They were pioneers of the big beat genre and their music has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, v ...
(Album) ? (5 versions) Name Of The Game, Name ... Outpost Recordings ... 2001 * "Community Service"
The Crystal Method The Crystal Method is an American electronic music act formed in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in 1993. They were pioneers of the big beat genre and their music has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, v ...
(2xLP) Name Of The Game (Hybr ... Ultra Records 2002 * "Divine Operating System"
Supreme Beings of Leisure Supreme Beings of Leisure (SBL) are an electronic/trip hop band from Los Angeles, California. Current members of SBL are singer/songwriter Geri Soriano-Lightwood, multi-instrumentalist/producer Ramin Sakurai, and guitarist/programmer Rick Torre ...
(CD, Album) Ghetto, Catch Me, Get ... Palm Pictures 2002 * "Get Away" (CD, Maxi) Get Away
Supreme Beings of Leisure Supreme Beings of Leisure (SBL) are an electronic/trip hop band from Los Angeles, California. Current members of SBL are singer/songwriter Geri Soriano-Lightwood, multi-instrumentalist/producer Ramin Sakurai, and guitarist/programmer Rick Torre ...
(Album Version) Palm Pictures 2002 * "Resident Evil"
The Crystal Method The Crystal Method is an American electronic music act formed in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in 1993. They were pioneers of the big beat genre and their music has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, v ...
– Music From And Inspired By The Original Motion Picture" (CD, Comp) Name Of The Game (Clea... Roadrunner Records 2002 * "Tweekend Album Sampler"
The Crystal Method The Crystal Method is an American electronic music act formed in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in 1993. They were pioneers of the big beat genre and their music has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, v ...
(2x12") Name Of The Game (Album... Tiny E Music 2002 * "Emotional Technology" BT (Maxi, Album) ? (2 versions) Knowledge Of Self, Dar... Avex Asia Ltd. ... 2003 * "Legion Of Boom"
The Crystal Method The Crystal Method is an American electronic music act formed in Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland in 1993. They were pioneers of the big beat genre and their music has appeared in numerous TV shows, films, v ...
(Album) ? (4 versions) The American Way V2 Records ... 2003 * "
Poodle Hat ''Poodle Hat'' is the eleventh studio album by the American parody musician "Weird Al" Yankovic, released on May 20, 2003. It was the fifth studio album self-produced by Yankovic. The musical styles on the album are built around parodies and past ...
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"Weird Al" Yankovic Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic ( ; born October 23, 1959) is an American comedy musician, writer, and actor. He is best known for writing and performing Comedy music, comedy songs that often Parody music, parody specific songs by contempo ...
(Album) ? (3 versions) Wanna B Ur Lover Volcano (2) ... 2003 * "Black Magic"
Swollen Members Swollen Members is a four-time JUNO Award-winning Canadian hip hop group from Vancouver, British Columbia, consisting mainly of Madchild and Prevail. Frequent collaborators include vocalist Moka Only (who actually helped form the group in the ...
(12") Black Magic (Clean) Battle Axe Records 2006 * "Black Magic"
Swollen Members Swollen Members is a four-time JUNO Award-winning Canadian hip hop group from Vancouver, British Columbia, consisting mainly of Madchild and Prevail. Frequent collaborators include vocalist Moka Only (who actually helped form the group in the ...
(Album) ? (3 versions) Black Magic Battle Axe Records ... 2006 * "Afterbirth Awol One (CD, Album, Dig) Speakers To The Sneakers 2.99 2007 * "Death Can Kill You" Awol One & Factor Only (12", Maxi) Side Road Records 2007 * "Reverence / Sunday 8PM"
Faithless Faithless are an English dance music Band (rock and pop), band that formed in 1995, with its core original members being Rollo Armstrong, Rollo, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz. During the band's initial period of success, Sister Bliss and Maxi Ja ...
(2xCD, Album, RE, Dis) Postcards, Hem Of His ... Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. 2007 * "Ur So Gay"
Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. She is one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music artists in hist ...
(CD, Album) One of the Boys Capital 2007 * "11i"
Supreme Beings of Leisure Supreme Beings of Leisure (SBL) are an electronic/trip hop band from Los Angeles, California. Current members of SBL are singer/songwriter Geri Soriano-Lightwood, multi-instrumentalist/producer Ramin Sakurai, and guitarist/programmer Rick Torre ...
(CD, Album) Swallow Rykodisc 2008 * " The Spirit Of Apollo"
NASA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA ) is an independent agencies of the United States government, independent agency of the federal government of the United States, US federal government responsible for the United States ...
(Album) ? (3 versions) N.A.S.A. Music Anti- 2009


Production

* Mope (Single) ? (2 versions) Mope (The Swamp Remix) Geffen Records ... 2000 * Peppermint (CD, Album) 240 Mango & Sweet Rice 2000


Appears on

* '' Bastard Eyes'' by Zilch, "Scratch Your Number (DJ Swamp Remix)" and "Sleasy Jesus (DJ Swamp, Ray McVeigh & Ryder Remix)" 1999 *
Kerosene Kerosene, or paraffin, is a combustibility, combustible hydrocarbon liquid which is derived from petroleum. It is widely used as a fuel in Aviation fuel, aviation as well as households. Its name derives from the Greek (''kērós'') meaning " ...
(CD, Maxi) Something To Do Slipdisc Records 1999 * Mope (CD, Maxi, Enh) Mope (The Swamp Remix) Geffen Records 2000 * 1 Giant Leap (CD, Album, Plu) Braided Hair, Passion Festival Mushroom Records 2001 * Brand New History (Album) ? (3 versions) Restless Records ... 2001 *
Rockin' the Suburbs ''Rockin' the Suburbs'' is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Ben Folds released on September 11, 2001, after Folds disbanded his group Ben Folds Five. ''Rockin' the Suburbs'' was recorded in Adelaide, Australia, where Folds wa ...
(Album) ? (4 versions) Rockin' the Suburbs Epic 2001 * The Attraction to All Things Uncertain (Album) ? (2 versions) Six Degrees Records ... 2001 * United States Of Consciousness Six Year Anniversary (CD) Crowd Control Consciousness Records 2002 * Legion Of Boom (Album) ? (2 versions) The American Way V2 Records ... 2004 * Mr. Anonymous (CD, Album) Not On Label 2005 * Attention Cherie (12") Out Hear Audio 2009 * The Spirit Of Apollo (CDr, Album, Promo) N.A.S.A Music Anti - 2009 * Remixes Vol. 1 (File, MP3, 160) N.A.S.A. Music (LA Rio ... Not On Label (LA Riots Self-Released) * Project 11 Volume 1 (CD, Maxi) Spiraling (Original), ... Hot Sauce Records 2005 * '' Year of the Snitch'' by
Death Grips Death Grips is an American experimental hip-hop band formed in 2010 in Sacramento, California. The group consists of producers Zach Hill (drums), Andy Morin (keyboard), and vocalist Stefan Burnett, also known as MC Ride. Though he is not the ...
(Album) Third Worlds 2018


Other media appearances

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Orgazmo ''Orgazmo'' is a 1997 American superhero sex comedy film written, directed and edited by Trey Parker and produced by Matt Stone, Jason McHugh, and Fran Rubel Kuzui. It stars Parker, Stone, Dian Bachar, Robyn Lynne, and Michael Dean Jacobs ...
(Motion Picture Soundtrack) ? (2 versions) Disintegrator Nickelbag Records 1998 *
Orgazmo ''Orgazmo'' is a 1997 American superhero sex comedy film written, directed and edited by Trey Parker and produced by Matt Stone, Jason McHugh, and Fran Rubel Kuzui. It stars Parker, Stone, Dian Bachar, Robyn Lynne, and Michael Dean Jacobs ...
(Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (CD, Samplr) Disintegrator Nickelbag Records 1998 * Anarchy In the USA (CD) Disintegrator DMC Publishing 1999 * ''Wrong Turn'' (CD, Comp) He's a Killer Lakeshore Records 2003 * Instructions How To Draw Godzilla (CDr) Locked Groove Not On Label 2004 * Live @ 2939 (CDr, Mixed, Comp) Never Ending Drum & Ba... Addict Records 2004 * Baseck vs. SDR (CDr) Locked Groove Not On Label 2005 * Some Bizzare Double Album (two-CD, Comp) Worship The Robots Some Bizzare 2008


References

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