AK1200 explained

AK1200
Birth Name:Dave Minner
Origin:Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Genre:Drum and bass
Occupation:DJ, record producer
Years Active:1989–present
Label:Breakbeat Science Recordings
Moving Shadow
Run
Past Member Of:Planet of the Drums

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

Career

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

Notes and References

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