A VIBE CALLED BLESSED

P.U.D.G.E. started DJing in the mid 90′s in his hometown of Jamaica, Queens. Studying local DJ legends and Jamaican Sound Systems, all the while honing his skills in the “blend-tape” era, he focused on perfecting the art of live “blends” and remixes. After graduating SJU in NY & joining the VJC (Vinyl Junkie Clique), he relocated to Los Angeles in 2004 to jump-start his musical career. There, he acted as tour DJ for L.A. Hip-Hop legends: Fat Lip (Pharcyde), and Myka Nyne (Freestyle Fellowship). He has collaborated and performed alongside famed LA Beatsmiths Flying Lotus, Computer Jay, Dibiase, and Ras G(R.I.P) P.U.D.G.E also released various instrumental projects & is considered & an important part of the then burgeoning LA “Beat Scene”. His release, “Idiot Box” (Ramp Recordings) along with a feature on the All City LA series 10 x 10 series, were both released in 2010. P.U.D.G.E has had the honor of showcasing his unique DJ style and passion for music to world-famous parties and venues. He has performed at Do-Over (LA), Low-End Theory (LA), SESAC music awards & Grammy parties(’22, ’23) as well as various UK/EU festivals and nightclubs. P.U.D.G.E has been a vital member of the teams that created the legendary EYESPY, RITUAL DANCE, & THE JUNGLE, Parties in BKlyn… & was also featured in the NYC Summerstage Series at Queensbridge park, & The Remy Martin After Dark Jazz Nights at NUBLU. The Triple Threat(Emcee, producer, DJ) recently relocated to NOLA in May 2023. His eclectic DJ and Production sets draw from a broad range of influences; you can catch him spinning anything from RnB to Bounce, Reggae to Rock, Hip-Hop, and Afrobeat, back to Jazz and Funk. P.U.D.G.E continues to drop independent projects via pudge222.bandcamp.com. He is currently working on a follow up to the 2020 uptempo LP AUMDANSO. His production has recently been featured on albums “We Buy Diabetic Test Strips” by Armand Hammer,”I told Bessie” by Elucid, a Collaborative EP “Any Given Twosday” with fellow VJC alum Yamin Semali, & is currently working on music with various artists, including Senegalese rapper Amary GG, & Singer-Songwriter Jaime Woods.