Episode description

Full episode now on Patreon. A-Trak is a DJ & record producer who, at the age of 15, gained wide recognition becoming a World Champion turntabilist in 1997. Coming from Canada, A-Trak and his brother Dave 1 were deeply influenced by the graffiti scenes of New York, Montreal and various European cities. He is widely celebrated for significantly contributing to growth of the electronic dance music scene during the late 2000s / early 2010s. Meanwhile, Dave’s band Chromeo became a trendsetting sensation and earned a Grammy nomination. In 2007 they both co-founded Fool’s Gold Records, an independent record label based in Brooklyn, New York. A-Trak's work has been featured alongside Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Cam’ron, Lupe Fiasco, Daft Punk, amongst many others. Now, A-Trak & Dave 1 also make music together as The Brothers Macklovitch.
*Artwork of A-Trak and Cam’ron by Kunle Martins for “U WASN’T THERE”
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