DJ Konsept

If DJ Konsept is one thing, it's something to think about. In this city but a year, Chicago's hottest transplant has been making an impression as an innovative artist that is quickly becoming indelible. Hailing from a town known for its music culture, Konsept was entrenched in Lawrence, Kansas' spinning scene for close to a decade before heading this way. It's a history that allows him to bring something new to the turntable – and with residencies at Sub 51, evilOlive, Juicy Wine Co., The Burlington and even Crunch Fitness, thousands are given the chance weekly to hear it.

His style varies, from Hip-Hop and House to Techno, Electro and the requisite Top 40. He's also been known to rock Doo Wop, dub-step, funk, soul and Baltimore Club, as well as work of his own; he produces both original music and remixes. Comfortable fusing genres or playing it straight, Konsept is an unstoppable force behind the decks. And he makes people move. Every time. Period.

As the official And 1 Mixtape Tour DJ, Konsept's work has taken him throughout Europe and the U.S., with a few Japan detours along the way. And every few weeks, he heads back to Kansas to head up NEON Dance Party, a Lawrence mainstay eight years in the running that has seen the likes of Flosstradamus, Ssion and LCD Soundsystem, among myriad others.

His spinning and promoting prowess (he's been doing the latter for the last decade, too) have earned him numerous accolades, including three nominations by Pitch Weekly for DJ of the Year. And in 2002, Konsept was named Promoter of the Year by the Kansas City publication.

With years of experience under his belt and gigs the world over, Konsept can assess and address the needs of any crowd. He isn't there to create background buzz; he enhances, morphs, revitalizes. And he could do the same for you. What a concept."s