DJ Name: Conduktor (1 of 2) of Dirty Nitrous           

Genre(s): Drum & Bass and Drumstep
(Additionally, sometimes I play Tech/Progressive House but don’t tell anyone, I only play it when I’m home alone in my underwear.)   

From: Richmond, VA      

Where did your DJ name originate?
LOL lets just say it was one of those very LONG nights and a hat I used to wear… you’ll just have to leave it at that, and ask me the rest in person. J          

Who inspires you? Who’s your favorite artist?
I’d have to say my #1 inspiration would have to be hands down Original Sin. Adam’s sound is perfect in my eyes and every tune of his is worth it’s weight in gold. Other inspirations of mine are people like Zardonic, Crissy Criss, Ian Magistrate Hazard, the entire Formation Record Crew, and anyone who pours their heart and soul into every mix and tune they put forth to the masses.

 How long have you been mixing for and how long after starting, did you actually like what you were hearing?
I have been mixing for about 7 years now and I’ve always been proud of my work. To be honest, in the beginning it was more so for the tunes, not the mixing hahaha. I always just picked out my favorite tunes from my favorite artists and tried to tell a story with my sets. I starts off with some sick liquid, move into jump up, and maybe end off with some skull crushing neuro or something along those lines lol. Progression is evident in ones quality of work and important to grow as an artist.

Do you prefer playing on vinyl, controllers or CDJs? What do you think about the way CD’s have taken over vinyl?
Oh sweet jesus, this one could seriously take up a few pages… I have and always will prefer spinning vinyl, it has so much heart and soul, and overall is a fucking blast compared to any other medium out there. NOW, these days for me is it practical especially playing mostly in a tag team?… no… sadly.. controllers, yeah… I’m not even going to touch that subject LOL… When its all said and done, it really comes down to what’s practical in my eyes. I can’t afford $400 worth of wax every few weeks and my back is a lot happier with me ever since I switched to CD’s haha. I know every now and then I will break out my collection and throw down a vinyl set for all the old heads, but vinyl sets twice a week is just not practical these days for me. Evolution and the advancements in technology are unstoppable, but that doesn’t mean you need to forget your roots.

What advice would you give to up and coming DJs?
Stay true to you, don’t let people push you around or tell you what to play and FIND YOUR OWN SOUND!! Mix every day till your fingers bleed, eat a sammich and then keep mixing… and always remember #1 rule HAVE FUN!!!!!

What’s your favorite event that you’ve played?
I can’t really pick one but I can narrow it down to a few. There was a few times at club XS that were absolutely WILD, the other time would have to had been our NYE party this year at the Brunswick hotel in Lancaster. We had a headlining slot and the kids were just going fucking CRAZY, me and Jon (7 Lev-in) were even crowd surfing, If I remember correctly he was swinging from a light fixture on the ceiling, it was an absolute mad house.. oh and IT WAS IN A HOTEL!! hahaha Proper craziness for sure!

Where have you never played before, that you wish too?
Well funny you say that, one of my places would have to be NYC. (cough self promo playing my first party MADworld cough) Growing up in NJ I was always in the city, sneaking into raves and clubs when I was like 14 or 15 haha… Besides NYC, I’d have to say the UK, Hell its the motherland of DNB!!!!

What are your next booked events?
3/17/12 DC warehouse, 21 Transit north VA, 3/23/12 Breakers North VA, 3/24/12 611 cafe frederick MD, 3/28/12 Cameleon club Harrisburg PA 3/30/12 World of Drum and Bass tour w Crissy Criss n SS Lancaster PA, 31 MADWORLD NYC =)

if you want to know more check out the Dirty Nitrous facebook page, or my personal page (D.J. ConduKtor)

Out of all your tracks, which one never fails?
Out of the original tracks, I’d have to say Hustla and Buckwild, they always get any crowd goin. My fav non original tune that’s timeless is Original Sin- Accidental Hero.

Are your sets pre planned? Do you produce your own tracks, if not when?
Sometimes we will sit down with a tune pool and throw a set list together. It’s easier sometimes when tagging with someone, the other half of the time we just “freestyle” and honestly I think that’s when both of our true talents really come out and meld together into what Dirty Nitrous truly tands for. Me and Jon have over 20 originals currently and are still unsigned *cough* *cough*            

How does the scene look in your eyes at the moment? What can be fixed to improve it?
The scene has changed a TON since I came into it over 10 years ago. There’s nothing we can do to make it better at this very moment. The only thing we can do as a scene to make improvement is when we’re throwing parties, playing parties, or even just attending parties is make sure it’s done the RIGHT way (this doesn’t mean the easy way or the way to get the most $) We really all need to invest putting some heart, soul, care, and love into it. This scene shouldn’t be viewed as a cash crop people, its a way of life, and form of self expression.           

When all the partying is over how do you like to chill out?
A case of cold beer, bootlegged movies, and my tempurpedic bed. Yep, that’s conduktor heaven <3 hahaha

Any shout outs you’d like to make of those who’ve helped you along the way?
Hell yeah! Dj Gringo aka Ghrihghis Kahn for teaching me, Dj Donkey punch, matt coxxx, Jae Illa (the dnb killa!) Chad motherfucking B, the entire Booty Basics Crew, my FL family, Nick Nise (for actually knowing how to drink and doing so every time we chill till the sun comes up)
Dj SS for the internet radio opportunity.
My Dad for actually liking the fact that I’m a Dj and of course my Mom who barely tolerates it haha
ALL of my 81 Massive Crew members especially Jon 7 Lev-in
Neon Black Clothing For being beyond kick ass, Pabst Blue Ribbon and Olde English, and all you bad ass motherfuckers who come out and rage the fuck out when I play…And  last but certainly not least my amazing girlfriend Amanda who deals with all the endless weekends and my crazy ass non stop. <3 LOVE AND RESPECT FAM!!!

Where can one find your music, any free downloads?:
I personally have some stuff up on www.soundcloud.com/djconduktor
But be sure to check out the Dirty Nitrous page with originals and mixes  www.soundcloud.com/dirtynitrous 

And if you like what you hear, be sure to like our page to keep updated with our work and upcoming shows
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dirty-Nitrous/297091993667911
and again if your in nyc come check out d3bst3p’s first show
https://www.facebook.com/events/241201835960151/
mad world