Carlos Soul Slinger

While many modern day American drum and bass dj's fight for the title of "don", the true American Emperor of Drum and bass is still standing! Frequently referred to as the Russell Simons of the electronic music scene, Soul Slinger the true American electronic music mogul. For years he has been a monumental figure of the past and present state of Electronic Music Culture. Born and realized in Sao Paulo Brazil, Carlos Soul Slinger began his career in the early 1980's. After many years, looking for new direction, Soul Slinger decided to make the move to New York city. In 1989, Slinger opened what was to be one of the most important icons of the American rave culture. In 1994, he released the Jungle Liquid Sky / Ethiopia 12", being the first release on Jungle Sky Records, and at that, the first American drum and bass production on vinyl. Since then, he has released countless singles, and albums collaborating with everyone from Afrika Bambaataa, Ali Khan, Elliot Sharp, Bill Laswell, Bernie Worell (Funkadelic), Grand Master DST, Derek Bailey, William Burroughs, Ziggy Marley, Dee Lite, Arto Lindsay, Buckethead, DJ Disk, DJ Spooky, Air Liquide, Otto with Bebel Gilberto, Chico Science and Nacao Zumbi, Funk como le gusta’, BID ,Cyro Batista,,Suba, Mestre Ambrosio,The Swirlies,and others. As Sonic Soul's Retina says in their July/August 1997 issue, "Few American producers/DJ's/entrepreneurs have done more to help the cause of stateside drum n' bass than NYC's Carlos Soul Slinger.".After many many years, Soul Slinger finally agreed to release a full - length album, Don't Believe, a record of surprising diversity and genre-hopping. Alternative Press called it "...a brave and frequently successful musical statement that truly pushes the boundaries of popular music." When interviewed for Paper magazine, Soul Slinger said, "Don't Believe is a reference to everything we have believed in for the last couple of thousand years. We have to do our best and keep hope and energy alive for the next people who come. It's all just a wave of energy. Don't believe, just exist!".

Owning the first American Rave Emporium, the first American Drum and Bass Label, Producing the first American Drum and Bass vinyl, the first American "dnb" clothing line, and simply the first American Drum and Bass Artist.... There is no question of who is the true Emperor of the American drum and bass scene! This is Soul Slinger.