DJ Becka - Djette Mix

Biography of DJ Becka

Techno Veteran

Recently ranked as one of the Top 100 Female DJ’s in the world in the Shejay Top 100 Female DJ’s poll, Becka has been exposing her hard hitting techno style to the masses for more than a decade. She has played at events across the US, Europe and South America, alongside artists like Electric Indigo, Adam X, Agent Orange, Steve Stoll, and WJ Henze, just to name a few. Her unique blend of Hard Techno and Electro have left those witnessing her sets, comparing her sound to the likes of German techno dj/producer Chris Liebing.

Some of the places where Becka has played are: Fuse (Brussels, Belgium), Metropolis (Paris, France), Montuno Vibes (Ghent, Belgium), DEMF (Gotham Grooves, ISOS, Nefarious) (Detroit), Female Pressure (Memphis, Tennassee), Tronic Treatment (NYC), Limelight (NYC), the I Love Techno 1st Anniversary party in Caracas, Venezuela, and most recently, a mini tour in Europe, including dates in Switzerland and Spain.

Her determination and ambition have led her to the creation of Gotham City Radio. A partnership with American techno label, Gotham Grooves, and Dutch based website Livesets.com. Airing every Saturday, the show features Becka’s weekly tune selections, along with some of the hottest international and local artists. Artists she’s played host to include Joris Voorn, Bryan Zentz, The Horrorist, along with countless others.

She has also been working in the studio, co-producing tracks with Agent Orange, as well as working on solo projects. Her last release produced with Agent Orange, is featured on Gotham Grooves 009-Orange Slices EP. Their next release together, a remix of the track ‘Lifestyle’ by Magnifica is a slowed down sound of a track that has been in the rotation of DJ's Eric Morillo and Sander Kleinenberg. Motivated by her love of the studio and production, Becka will be launching her own label, GCR, in 2006, which will feature releases by various international artists along with her own productions.

As a result of the growing demand in Europe, Becka will be relocating to Spain with partner Agent Orange in the summer of 2006. It is there, that they will introduce their live performance – a collaboration of their styles in a unique new concept of electronic music performance.

Discovering The Beat

Becka grew up in Philadelphia, where she discovered her love of electronic music. From a young age she started singing and playing various instruments including the viola and the piano. During the late 80’s she began collecting vinyl from artists such as Little Louis and Inner City, but little did she know what an impact those artists would have on her and the world in the years to come. Her love for dance music became apparent as she made regular appearances on the television show “Dance Party USA.” Here she was surrounded by the sounds of commercial dance music, as well as the early sounds of Acid House and Detroit Techno. It wasn’t until the early 90’s rave explosion in Philly that she sought DJ’ing as a career.

In addition to being an outright vinyl junkie, Becka can play a range of styles letting loose a turbulent assault on the senses. Be prepared for some of the hardest pounding techno your ears can handle! This lady DJ has been gaining loads of respect & notoriety in the US as well as internationally. Keep an eye on her and be a witness to this rising talent, traveling at the speed of sound!

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