Dieselboy
Reload’s seventeen year anniversary was a
true night to remember. The crowd was alive,
the energy was electric, and with a lineup like
the one Reload had that night, it’s no wonder
all heads were in attendance. It was a roster with
some of the biggest names in the business, including one of the most recognized names in American
DnB history, DJ/producer: Dieselboy.
If American Drum’n’Bass was the moon, Dieselboy is its
Lance Armstrong. Holding the moniker, “The Destroyer” and
reigning as one the very first DnB DJs in the US to make
a name for himself, Dieselboy truly helped pave the way for
Drum’n’Bass, not only in America, but all over the world. Known
for his unique cinematic mixes with intense yet complex performances, he embodies a pioneer of the music to this day.
Since the 90s, Dieselboy has found huge success. In 2000, he was
the first Drum’n’Bass artist to chart the Billboards Dance chart with the
single, Invid. In 2002, he founded an all DnB music label, Human Imprint,
and in 2010, he went on to help build the sublabel, Sub-Human, focusing
more on dubstep and electro. In 2004, he was the first American to get voted
into the UK’s Drum’n’Bass Arena Top 10 DJs. He has played all over the world,
conquering six continents and not showing any signs of slowing as he still
makes at least two to three appearances a week in any given country.
While attending Reload, InkSpired had a chance to ask Dieselboy a few questions,
taking a moment to find out what this wild journey has been like from his seat.
Words: Chad Allen / Photography: Sean Hartgrove
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