DJ Assault

DJ Assault

DJ Assault performing at a club
Background information
Birth name Craig De Sean Adams
Also known as Craig Diamonds
Born October 19, 1977 (1977-10-19) (age 34)
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Origin Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genres Booty Bass, Ghetto Tech, Breakbeat, Booty Breaks
Years active 1995–present
Labels Jefferson Ave. LLC
Website Official website

Craig De Sean Adams (born October, 1977), better known by his stage name DJ Assault is a hip hop musician from Detroit, Michigan.[1] Collecting 12" and 45's since age 7, he would go on to be one of the most recognized DJs and producers of Detroit Dance music.

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Biography

Together with producer Mr. De' he started Electrofunk Records and Assault Rifle Records and put out a series of 12" singles and mix CDs from 1996 through 1999. The duo then parted ways and Assault would go on to set up his own label Jefferson Ave. LLC. He is best known for his sex rap tracks, such as his popular song "Ass 'N' Titties". "DJ Assault" is described as a fantasy character by the musician.

Craig De Sean Adams was born in Detroit on October 19, 1977 to Theodore and Jeanette Adams. He grew up discovering House and Techno music in the mid 1980s. He soon released Straight Up Detroit Shit, Vol. 1 in 1996. Assault has recently started his own label, Jefferson Ave. LLC, and released another series of 12" records with a mix of classic songs and a collection of new tracks. On November 15, 2008, Assault officially declared to Detroit at a event that he does not represent Ghetto Tech and never did. He describes his sound as Booty Bass.

Discography

Albums

References

  1. ^ Bogdanov, Vladimir (2001-05-24). All music guide to electronica: the definitive guide to electronic music. Backbeat Books. pp. 87–. ISBN 9780879306281. http://books.google.com/books?id=GJNXLSBlL7IC&pg=PT87. Retrieved 27 September 2011. 

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