Bio
Vlad Cheis started to have his interest in electronic music back in early 90s. At this time he was fond of popular and beloved techno and synthy pop groups, later in 1994 switching to happy hardcore and jungle music compilations. In 1996 Vladimir’s interest got more serious as he attended first Hardcore, Techno, Jungle and Drum’n’Bass raves. A little later Vlad realized he wanted to become a DJ and started working towards his goal. Back then he acted as dance parties and cultural events promoter, playing mostly vinyl records. His first record was 98 hardcore label Mokum Records.
In 2005-2008 Vlad continued his promoter activity at various Moscow venues, combining it with art-director and resident jobs. In 2008 he did a series of “Dubwise sessions” club events, in parallel releasing a DNB/Ragga collab with DJ Sokolov - Elec Storm & Vlad Cheis – GunJah, Big Dabass Recordings [BDR001].
Starting February 22, 2012 launched a series of Soul Ful Sounds podcasts at DI.FM USA (NY) , in parallel Rasta Dialogues podcasts were also on air.
His music preferences are based on wide variety of styles, from trip-hop to electronic hardcore. Specifically in DNB Vlad prefers such wide-known labels as HOSPITAL, FOKUZ, V RECORDINGS, KNOVLEDGE & WISDOM, FULL CYCLE, HIGHLY BLESSED, DIGITAL SOUNDBOY, STREET LIFE, JUNGLE EXPEDITIONS ,ROYAL CROWN, LION DUBS, LIONDUB INTERNATIONAL, MOON SHINE, RASTA VIBEZ, JUNGLE CAKES. Alongside with this his sets often feature unreleased or special vinyl editions tracks from Russian and overseas producers.
Lyubertsy, Moscow Region Russia
Member since: 12 Dec 2012
