Welcome to Artist Spotlight #4! We had the honor of speaking with the insanely talented producer and DJ, Gurf. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Stooki Sound and Mr. Carmack, Gurf perfectly balances the 'old' with the 'new'. His trap based sound is unique and multifaceted - quite representative of how he is as both an artist and a person. Not only is Gurf helping define the future of trap music... he's bettering electronic music culture too. Through his record label Partica, Gurf is fostering a community of artists bonded by the belief that collaboration, open-mindedness, and creativity will lead to everyone's success. A refreshing paradigm to hear... Tune in if you want to hear more about Gurf's work to shape EDM culture, his background in hip-hop, what motivates him to pursue his dream, an exclusive preview of his upcoming banger, and much more. This special episode will show you why Gurf needs to be on your radar.
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Currently based in between Baltimore and Washington DC, Gurf is a unique producer/DJ that brings a refreshing twist to your average club night or festival lineup. By throwing down the ideal blend of wonky rhythms, trap bangers and his original, hip-hop influenced grooves, Gurf is guaranteed to light up the party.
Gurf's journey with music started at an early age, through practicing and studying jazz drums and symphonic percussion. Eventually, his passion for rhythm translated into hip-hop and electronic music production. After years of producing beats for rappers, developing his sound, and DJing house parties, Gurf has crafted a sound that is unique to him as a musician and performer, comprised of rolling drum lines, snappy percussion, and catchy melodic elements with latin/jazz influence. In 2019, Gurf is ready to hit the festival circuit full-force, and has already scored slots on some amazing shows, sharing his original music with the community and spreading the love.