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Artist Name: MACHETE
URL: www.musicv2.com/artist/machete
Online Status:
offline
Real Name: Rob Gonzalez aka Rob G.
Age: Unlisted
Gender: Male
City: Los Angeles
Country: USA
Total Plays: 4,837
Profile Views: 4,575
Battle Stats: Wins: 0 | Losses: 0 | Ties: 0
Musical Influences
Classic Rock, Funk, Oldies, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Dancehall, Techno, Jungle, Drum and Bass+++ 
Gear / Equipment
Two (2) Technics 1200s, Two (2) Pioneer CDJ 800s, One (1) Pioneer 600 Mixer, Shure Needles, Powerbook G4, Logic 7, Kontakt 2+++ 
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The Los Angeles drum & bass scene is hotter than ever these days, and no one seems to be catching more fire than DJ Machete. A founding member of the infamous Junglist Platoon and the lead visionary behind Los Angeles’ longest running weekly, Respect, Machete has earned himself a place in the upper echelon of the nation’s elite and with good reason.

Originally coming up as “Rob G”, Machete’s journey began in the early 1990s rocking hip-hop at legendary afterhours spots like No-Doz, What?, and Caffiend. The Los Angeles rave scene was barely starting to take hold of the city and soon Rob found himself caught up in the techno-breakbeat culture that was being championed by the likes of R.A.W., CRS?, and Oscar Da Grouch. Attracted to the frantic old-school breaks layered with hip-hop/reggae vocal hooks, Rob plunged full-on into the underground, changing the course of his life forever.

By 1994, the scene was alive and kicking and Rob and his close circle of friends could be caught out almost every night representing the crew they had just formed called the Junglist Platoon. Completely dedicated to the burgeoning jungle scene, the crew began passing out stickers and wearing t-shirts bearing their name in an effort to convert and connect with as many fellow like-minded heads as possible.

It was a pure junglist vibe in those days and as Rob began making a name for himself behind the decks, he and some friends thought he should switch up his name to Machete to highlight his hard mixing and cutting skills. “What better way to cut through our urban jungle soundscape than with a Machete?” was the tag-line and soon, the Junglist Platoon name was everywhere as Machete began to tear his way through the local and national scene, even representing on the infamous Kung Fu Knowledge Tour of 1999 that featured the likes of DJ Craze and Rob Playford.

In March of 1999, the Platoon themselves took things to another level, launching their now infamous weekly event, Respect. Machete took on the duties of securing the talent as well as serving as one of the clubs most in-demand residents. The club was an instant sensation and in 2000, the crew put on a Respect night in Miami at the Winter Music Conference and essentially announced to the world that the Los Angeles drum & bass scene was here to stay.

Nine years later and the club continues to be one of the most successful and well-known events in the United States. Regularly featuring the very best local, national, and international talent, the longest-running d&b weekly in Los Angeles has no doubt played a major role in the emergence of L.A. as one of the world’s most formidable scenes.

With the launch of Cal-Tek Recordings in 2001, Machete and the rest of the crew have also begun to push equally hard on the production front with numerous original recordings from the crew already pressed to wax and even more set to come.

As for Machete, he’s busier than ever, having emerged as one of the most consistent and in-demand DJs on the west coast. Continually spreading the Junglist Platoon vibe across North America, Canada, and anywhere else possible, Machete has performed alongside heavyweights like Dieselboy, Andy C, Hype, LTJ Bukem, and Roni Size, along the way.

Recently introducing Machete-Media.net into the mix, Machete hopes to continue to be a driving force in the scene, the website shaping up to be a one-stop shop for bass-heads looking for their d&b fix. A portal into the Los Angeles scene, Machete hopes the site will bring a new global awareness and recognition to local events, productions, and DJ talent all bubbling on Machete’s home turf.
[Words By: CHRIS MUNIZ]

AIM : MACHETEKILLA
EMAIL : DJMACHETE@GMAIL.COM
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MACHETEDJ

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LIVE on BBC/1XTRA.UK [DnB]
Audio Type: Mixset
Total Plays: 834
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LIVE on BBC/1XTRA.UK [DnB]
Description:
Listen to Machete's interview plus Drum and Bass mix, RESPECT the SOUND, LIVE on one of DJ Sappo's last BBC/1XTRA broadcasts!
Machete2
ShapeShifter [DnB]
Audio Type: Track
Total Plays: 668
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ShapeShifter [DnB]
Description:
Drum and Bass
No Control [DnB]
Audio Type: Track
Total Plays: 515
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No Control [DnB]
Description:
Drum and Bass
LIVE on LIQUIFIED BEATS [DnB]
Audio Type: Mixset
Total Plays: 574
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LIVE on LIQUIFIED BEATS [DnB]
Description:
Live Drum and Bass mix on UC Riverside college radio [Liquified Beats] August 7, 2000 
Tracklist:
1.) SEARCHING (MATRIX RMX) | STATE OF PLAY
2.) GRID | SKEPTIC
3.) MECHANICAL BABY | TRINITY
4.) ONE DAY | SPHERE KHAN
5.) VOID | PHANTOM AUDIO
6.) SHRAPNEL (STAKKA/SKYNET RMX) | USUAL SUSPECTS
7.) KILLA | FLUX/RINSE
8.) BAD INTENTIONS | KRUST
9.) ON FIRE (RMX) | DJ ZINC
10.) SNUFF BABY | DISTORTED MINDS
11.) YOU BELONG TO ME | DOPE SKILLS
12.) INFECTIOUS | C4C
13.) FROGGER | RYME TYME/TRACE
14.) STARTRAILS | KONFLICT
15.) THE SPECIALIST | FUTURE CUT
16.) JAH STEP | ALPHA OMEGA
17.) DEEP PORN (VIP MIX) | AK12OO/DANNY BREAKS
18.) CAN'T PUNISH ME | DOM & ROLAND
Machete Funk [DnB]
Audio Type: Mixset
Total Plays: 600
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Machete Funk [DnB]
Description:
 Bristol-style rollers to make you move!
Dubby Dubs [DnB]
Audio Type: Mixset
Total Plays: 523
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Dubby Dubs [DnB]
Description:
Dubby bass and beats mixed from the L.A. streets!
The Ride [DnB]
Audio Type: Mixset
Total Plays: 439
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The Ride [DnB]
Description:
A journey through various styles of Drum and Bass featuring artists such as High Contrast, J-Majik, Dillinja, and more!
B2B SESSION VOL. X [DnB]
Audio Type: Mixset
Total Plays: 428
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B2B SESSION VOL. X [DnB]
Description:
MACHETE Mix Only w/Scratching - No Emcee
Tracklist:
1.) GANGSTA BOOGIE | BJAM | Smokers
2.) BRING IT ON | HIVE & KEATON | Violence
3.) PUNKS | A-SIDES | Strictly Underground
4.) HEY DJ | KAMANCHI w.DYNAMITE MC | Full Cycle
5.) DRIVER | DJ DIE | Full Cycle
6.) LIVE AND DIRECT | FACS | Based On Bass
7.) BAMBATTA | SHY FX [RONI SIZE & MASK MIX] | Ebony
8.) BIZNESS | DJ SAMURAI | Restless Natives
9.) HIGH HOPES (ALL OVER NOW) | TALI | Full Cycle
10.) SPECIAL OCCASION | MOVING FUSION & EDDY WOO | Frequency
11.) TOO BAD | TAXMAN | Frontline
12.) DUBPLATE [TOTAL SCIENCE RMX] | WOTS MY CODE | C.I.A.
13.) BRUT FORCE | RONI SIZE | Full Cycle
14.) PEACE LOVE & UNITY | DJ HYPE w.MC FATS | True Playaz
15.) HIDDEN THREAT | GRIDLOK | Project 51
MelloN Funk [DnB]
Audio Type: Mixset
Total Plays: 256
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MelloN Funk [DnB]
Description:
This mix was originally set to air on a San Francisco FM radio station back in 2000 but never saw the light of day until now... enjoy!
Tracklist:
1.) WHIRLPOOL | MACHETE/SENSE | CAL-TEK
2.) THE RAIN [RMX] | PHOTEK | RAZOR'S EDGE
3.) SPRING BOX [RMX] | MATRIX | GENETIC STRESS
4.) LIQUID FINGERS | NASTY HABITS | 31
5.) BLAME [RMX] | EVERYTHING BUT... | VIRGIN
6.) RISE UP [RMX] | VIVID DREAMS | BMG
7.) UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | WHITE LABEL
8.) SIMON SAYS | SAPPO | RINSE OUT
9.) SLOW DOWN | L DOUBLE | FLEX
10.) M.O.L. | SMOKEY JOE/SAPPO | PROHIBITION
11.) BREAKING POINT | KRUST | FULL CYCLE
12.) UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | WHITE LABEL
13.) TORN FURY | VENOM | HARDLEADERS
14.) WHIPLASH | FUTURE CUT | RENEGADE HARDWARE
15.) UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | WHITE LABEL
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By: Vanilla Xtrax | Posted On: 2008-04-21
 
respect da Machete or you get chopped !
By: Alfonz De La Mota | Posted On: 2008-04-14
 
blessings from chicago!
By: MagikMeta4 | Posted On: 2008-01-27
 
Gotta give u
By: GanjaBoat | Posted On: 2007-11-18
 
By: iLL Omen | Posted On: 2006-10-21
 
You have been killin it for years. A real Djs DJ, no bones about it. Never once have I seen or heard you half-ass it on the decks and for that, much respect due. E Z
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