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Cut Chemist

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55 Years Old

Born Lucas Macfadden in Hollywood, CA, Cut Chemist has been recording and performing for nearly 30 years. Known as a turntablist, he started his journey into djing at age 11. By the time he was 14 year old, Cut started recording with his friends (including Chali 2na of Jurassic 5) in an inclosed sun patio that his dad converted into a small make-shift recording studio. By age 21, Cut was a founding member of both the rap group Jurassic 5 and the Grammy award winning Latin funk outfit, Ozomatli. His involvement with both groups helped develop a taste for music and rhythms from around the world while keeping his passion for the hip hop tradition. His mix-tapes and remixes became critically acclaimed. His ‘Chemist’ moniker was fully realized with his instrumental, Lesson 6: The Lecture. In the years following, Cut started a series of mix cds with DJ Shadow using all 45s. Brainfreeze, Product Placement and The Hard Sell, the last of which debuted and headlined at the world famous Hollywood Bowl. Cut’s solo album journey would begin with The Audience is Listening which was released on Warner Bros in 2006. Following his major label stint, he decided to create his own boutique label that would allow him more freedom. Sound Of The Police, Funk Off Mega Mix & his sophomore solo album, Die Cut were his most notable releases. Although these albums may sound very different from one another, they all have a single thing that ties them together - Cut Chemist pushes boundaries on all of them, testing our musical palates while introducing us to obscure musical finds.

Born

Hollywood, CA on 1st January 1970

All Credits

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Jennifer's Body
DJ at Dance
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Juno
Chemistry Teacher
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Up in the Air
Conference DJ
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Never Been Kissed
Ozomatli Band Member
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Coachella
Self (with Nu Mark)
Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande Image
Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande
Self
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This Is the Life
Self
DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist present: Hard Sell At The Hollywood Bowl Image
DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist present: Hard Sell At The Hollywood Bowl
Himself
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DJ Dusk's Root Down Soundclash
DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist - Freeze Image
DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist - Freeze
Himself
DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist: Product Placement on Tour Image
DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist: Product Placement on Tour
Himself
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Renegades of Rhythm