12th Planet (musician) explained

12th Planet
Birth Name:John Dadzie
Birth Date:1982 6, mf=yes
Origin:Los Angeles, California, United States
Genre:Dubstep, jungle, drum and bass, trap[1]
Occupation:DJ, record producer
Years Active:2006 - Present
Website:none

John Dadzie (born June 7, 1982), better known by his stage names 12th Planet and Infiltrata, is an American DJ and dubstep producer from Los Angeles.

Biography

Born John Dadzie, he grew up in South Los Angeles, the youngest of four children.[2] He was first introduced to the electronic music scene in high school. After forming Imperial Recordings with DJ Lith, he launched his production skills on his own terms, originally producing drum and bass under the alias Infiltrata. In 2006, he decided that he was going to make dubstep. It was then that his new alias 12th Planet was created, in reference to Zecharia Sitchin's book, 12th Planet. All production under the name 12th Planet is original.[3] As one of the first individuals to bring the dubstep culture to America (in one of the US's electronic meccas, Los Angeles) 12th Planet has frequently been cited as the General of the Riddim Gang.[4]

12th Planet worked frequently with Orange County producer Flinch and LA Local Skrillex (on tracks "Needed Change", "Father Said", And "Burst" Along with Kill The Noise). He has also collaborated with various dubstep producers including Datsik, Doctor P, Plastician, Virtual Riot and Skream. Many well-known dubstep DJs (such as Rusko, Skream, Skrillex and more) use 12th Planet's productions and remixes in their live DJ sets.[5] [6]

As a DJ, 12th Planet has toured globally in London, Sydney, Auckland, and across the US. He has also played at many American dance festivals such as Electric Daisy Carnival,[7] Together As One,[8] SXSW, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Ultra Music Festival, Nocturnal, and Beyond Wonderland. He is represented by AM Only, one of the largest agencies in the electronic music industry.[9]

In 2007, 12th Planet helped in the re-launch and re-branding of SMOG Records, which was previously an event production company, and has since been its head.[10] In 2009, 12th Planet was listed as one of URB.com's "Next 100", and had a special feature in their 25 Now! supplemental issue.[2] 2010 marked the release of his music video for "Reasons", presented by Scion A/V, which was premiered and cycled on MTV 2.[11] Diplo's label Mad Decent included 12th Planet's remix of Little Jinder's "Youth Blood" on their dubstep compilation "Blow Your Head", released in November.[12] 12th Planet has also been described by Skrillex as Skrillex's Mentor at a show at Ultra Music

12th Planet finished in 20th place in the 2013 America's Best DJ competition-a vote and promotion to find out the country's most popular DJ conducted by DJ Times magazine and Pioneer DJ.[13]

In 2017, he signed with Myro and Dodge & Fuski's Disciple Recordings, becoming the head of the sub-label Disciple Round Table.[14] [15]

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Singles

Mix compilations

Remixes

Other appearances

As featured artist

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hear 12th Planet's Genre-Jumping Trap Burner 'Paper'. spin.com. September 13, 2013. Stolman. Elissa. Buzz Media.
  2. Web site: 12TH Planet is the Johnny Appleseed of Dubstep . Los Angeles Times . February 23, 2012. Liz. Ohanesian. laweekly.com.
  3. Web site: 12th Planet interview in Big magazine . thebigupmagazine.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20120314185607/http://thebigupmagazine.com/blog/about/music/12th-planet/ . 14 March 2012.
  4. Web site: 12 Things About 12th Planet (and his new music video too!) . URB . 2010-10-19 . 2013-06-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130803201159/http://www.urb.com/2010/10/19/12-things-about-12th-planet-and-his-new-music-video-too/ . 3 August 2013.
  5. Web site: 12th Planet Interview « Made You Look Radio . Madeyoulookradio.com . 2011-07-28 . 2013-06-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120509113732/http://www.madeyoulookradio.com/12th-planet-interview . 2012-05-09 . dead .
  6. Web site: 12th Planet Interview « Made You Look Radio . Madeyoulookradio.com . 2011-07-28 . 2013-06-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120509113732/http://www.madeyoulookradio.com/12th-planet-interview . 9 May 2012.
  7. Web site: Friday June 25 & Saturday June 26th 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101101114832/http://electricdaisycarnival.com/archive/edc_2010/la/settimes.php . dead . 2010-11-01 . Electric Daisy Carnival . 2010-06-26 . 2013-06-23 .
  8. Web site: Bassrush Arena New Year's Eve . Newyearsevela.com . 2010-12-31 . 2013-06-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121008235940/http://newyearsevela.com/2011/nye/bassrush.html . 2012-10-08 .
  9. Web site: AM Only. 2011-02-06. 2016-11-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20161123043430/http://www.amonly.com/. dead.
  10. SMOG Records. "About: The SMOG Story" . Retrieved on 16 May 2014.
  11. Web site: 12th Planet & Juakali 'Reasons' | Video . MTV . November 9, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101113035801/http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/595417/12th-planet-juakali-reasons.jhtml. November 13, 2010.
  12. Web site: Beatport . Beatport . 2013-06-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090305212901/https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/home/detail/1/beatport#app=ab19&a486-index=2 . 2009-03-05 .
  13. Web site: 2013 America's Best DJ Top 50 . 2014-08-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140801165855/http://www.djtimes.com/americasbestdj/2013-results/ . 2014-08-01 .
  14. Web site: 12th Planet Joins Disciple! . 2018-03-15 . 2018-03-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023820/https://ukf.com/news/12th-planet-joins-disciple/20012 . dead .
  15. Web site: 12th Planet Unveils Disciple Round Table Sub-Label, Shares Single 'Send It'. 6 September 2017. Billboard. 23 August 2020.
  16. Web site: Transitions: 12th Planet & Protohype: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads . Amazon UK . 2017-08-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140329033001/http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EZZRHL6/# . 2014-03-29 . dead .
  17. Web site: Swamplex Terrestrial EP by 12th Planet on Apple Music . . 23 November 2018 . 2018-11-23.
  18. Web site: Whoops (feat. Pennybirdrabbit) / Murdaaa [SMOG] :: Beatport]. Beatport, LLC. . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224091805/http://www.beatport.com/release/whoops-feat-pennybirdrabbit-murdaaa/1081344. 2013-12-24.
  19. Web site: Name Bran from SMOG on Beatport. Beatport.com. 23 August 2020.
  20. Web site: Slaughter Them All (Original Mix) by 12th Planet, Phaseone on Beatport. Beatport.com. 2019-08-19.
  21. Web site: Bongo Boi - Single by 12th Planet & Oolacile on Apple Music . . 24 August 2018 . 2018-08-27.
  22. Web site: Bubzstep from Disciple Round Table on Beatport. Beatport.com. 2019-08-19.
  23. Web site: | Mishka NYC . 2021-01-24 . 2015-11-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151104060543/https://mishkanyc.com/bloglin/2010/10/28/%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%88%D0%BA%D0%B0-presents-keep-watch-vol-xxi-12th-planet/ . dead .
  24. Web site: Wake Up (12th Planet Remix) by 12th Planet, Excision, Sullivan King on Beatport. Beatport.com. 2019-08-19.
  25. Web site: Green Light (feat. Kate Wild) [12th Planet Remix] - Single by AC Slater & Bleu Clair on Apple Music ]. Apple Music . 2021-10-20.
  26. Web site: Various - Skrillex Presents Free Treats Volume: 001. Discogs.com. 23 August 2020.
  27. Web site: The Path Of Totality (Special Edition) [Explicit] by Korn on Amazon Music - Amazon.com]. Amazon.com. 23 August 2020.
  28. Web site: Speak No Evil [Firepower Records] :: Beatport]. Beatport.com. 23 August 2020.

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