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AK1200
AK1200 at a rave in Massachusetts
AK1200 at a rave in Massachusetts
Background information
Birth nameDave Minner
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.
GenresDrum and bass
Occupation(s)DJ, record producer
Years active1989–present
LabelsBreakbeat Science Recordings
Moving Shadow
Run
Formerly ofPlanet of the Drums
Websitewww.ak1200official.com

AK1200 is the stage name of Florida-based musician Dave Miner, who works in the jungle and drum and bass genres.[1]

Career

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Miner's first production role was in 1993, doing a remix of a Suburban Base Records track Somebody by Flex and Fats.[verification needed] AK1200 was the first American DJ to play on U.K. pirate radio alongside DJ Swift and on Format FM alongside DJ Zinc.[verification needed]

His debut album, SHOOTTOKILL, was co-produced with Rob Playford of Moving Shadow. In the US, AK1200 has been credited with helping to increase the popularity of jungle and D&B due to his live performances and remixes, as well as for playing for free.[2]

In 2000, he collaborated with Diesel Boy and DJ Dara to create the annual Planet of the Drums tour. [3]

Selective discography

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  • 1996 Subbase Classics
  • 1998 Fully Automatic
  • 1999 Lock & Roll: A Drum & Bass DJ Mix
  • 2000: Prepare for Assault
  • 2001 Mixed Live: Moonshine Over America, San Francisco
  • 2002 Shoot to Kill
  • 2003: At Close Range
  • 2007 Weapons of Tomorrow
  • 2008 Autopsy (with Gridlok)
  • 2018: The Light (with Liquid)

References

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  1. ^ "AK1200 - Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  2. ^ "The Synergy Station Lineup Breakdown - Das Energi". Das Energi Festival. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  3. ^ "DJ AK1200 is the man behind the beats". hiphop-elements.com. 25 May 2008. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
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