Artist Information Biography Born to a Baptist piano player and struggling photographer, Sid began tinkering with sound fx at a young age.  In grade school Sid began making beats and later dee jayed his first party in 8th grade.  Forged in age of 1st generation Hip Hop, he continued to create music and dj parties in high school and performed at local talent shows throught out Columbus, Ohio. During the early and mid 90s, DJ Sid attended Ohio University and founded the first mix show on WOUB AM for the urban contemporary segment.  While majoring in audio production, he dee jayed local parties and events on Ohio University's campus. After a short absence from music he released his first solo instrumental album Liquid Relaxaton in 2005 through CdBaby.  Liquid Relaxation was chosen as an Editor's Pick in 2005 at CdBaby.  Liquid Relaxation also received radio play at college radio stations such as CJAM and KTUH.  Liquid Relaxation was followed by Jazzydiscotek in 2006.  ButtaFly Tunez and Twilight Zizone were released in 2007.  Twilight Zizone was chosen as an editors pick in 2007 in the House Music Category at Cd Baby.  I Know Kung Fu (2008) Chosen as editor's pick in the Instrumental Hip Hop category.  Most people tend to compare his sounds with artists such as DJ Spooky, DJ Krush, Nightmares on Wax, Funki Porcini and DJ Cam.  He creates music that is soulful, funky and abstract.  His music can be described as Instrumental Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Electronic and Downtempo. Additional Highlights: 2008 Midpoint Music Festival 2008 Apple Store Cincinnati, OH 2008 Disc Makers Independent Music World Series Semi-Finalist (Southeast) 2007 Hyperactive Music Festival 2007 Colorado Music Summit 2007 Apple Store ABQ, New Mexico 2007 Apple Store Denver, CO Charitable Giving: DJ SID donated music CDs for troops through Operation Gratitude in 2006, 2007 and 2008 Contributed to Mr. Hollands Opus Foundation 2007 Contributed to Toys For Tots 2007 Member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Instrumentation DJ SID-the Apocalypze on Production Vestax PDX Turntables Stanton SK2 Mixer Serato Scratch Sony Acid Pro Mac Laptop Gateway Tower (In House) *Special Note - Samples utilized to create the music are licensed and or from public domain. Discography I Know Kung Fu 2008 REMIX EP 2007 ButtaFly Tunez 2007 Twilight Zizone 2007 Jazzydiscotek 2006 Liquid Relaxation 2005 Confirmed airplay / internet radio play on CJAM, KTUH, WBCX, Artistfirst.com, WUSB, KALX, Upbeatradio.com, TrancefuryRadio.com, Rozzvillemansion.com and many more. Music available world wide on iTunes. Other retailers include: CdBaby.com and its partners including Napster, Sony Connect, eMusic, Rhapsody, Ruckus, Snocap, Verizon Wireless Music, Mp3tunes, Virgin Digital UK, HMV UK, AOL Music Now, Payplay.fm, Tradebit, Bitmunk, Groupietunes, Charity Tunes, Nexhit and other similar digital download stores. Confirmed downloads in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Please note: DJ SID will send CD sample or additional mp3 files upon request.  Music tracks and Remixes can also be heard at: www.djsidmusic.com www.cdbaby.com/all/djsid www.myspace.com/apocalypze www.last.fm/music/Dj+Sid-the+Apocalypze http://ccmixter.org/people/DJSID_theApocalypze Links http://www.myspace.com/apocalypze