DJ Brace
| DJ Brace | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Topf |
| Born |
1980 Winnipeg |
| Origin | Canada |
| Genres | Instrumental Hip-Hop, Turntablism |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Turntable |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Website | http://www.djbrace.com/ |
| Notable instruments | |
| Turntable | |
Michael Topf (Born 1980) records under the name DJ Brace is a Canadian DJ, turntablist, musician and producer.[1][2][3] Has released music through ESL Music, Nostomania Records, Switchstance Recordings. He collaborates with Brown Bag Allstars, Ancient Astronauts and Kabanjak and various other artists. His music can also be heard on the Fox TV series Prison Break [4] and on the Canadian TV channel CBC.
Awards
- 2004 DMC Canadian Champion
- 2009 Juno Award for DJ Brace presents The Electric Nosehair Orchestra in Nostomania[5][6] for Best Instrumental Album of 2009[7]
- 2011 Felix award nomination for "DJ Brace presents The Electric Nosehair Orchestra in Synesthasia" in the category of Electronic album of the year.
- 2013 Kid Koala 8-Bit Blues battle Champion[8]
Discography
Solo Projects
- 2008: Nostomania
- 2010: Synesthasia (NR02-∞)
EPs and singles
- 2009: DJ Brace featuring Brown Bag Allstars - Everyday (NR01-∞)
- 2012: Koncept - Watch The Skyfall EP (NR06-∞)
- 2012: Kabanjak & DJ Brace - Abra Kabra (SRDR 019)
Collaborations
- 2005: Gruf & DJ Brace - Soundbarriers
- 2009: Birdapres & DJ Brace - Raw (NR00-∞)
- 2011: Brown Bag AllStars – Brown Bag Season Vol. 1 (NR04-∞)
- 2013: Various - DJ Brace presents The Electric Nosehair Orchestra Remixed (NR12-∞)
Remixes
- 2009: Ancient Astronauts featuring the Pharcyde - Classic DJ Brace Remix (ESL 155)
- 2011: Deep Dark Dub DJ Brace Remix (CCT3025-2)
- 2012: Ancient Astronauts – Still A Soldier DJ Brace Remix (ESL 197)
Appearances
- 2010: J57 - Digital Society (BEP2010-15)
- 2010: Kabanjak - Tree Of Mystery (ESL 166)
- 2011: Cella Chest - Cella Chest (NR05-∞)
- 2011: maticulous - The maticulous EP (MSM001)
- 2012: The Audible Doctor - Success pt.1 f. Chaundon
- 2012: J57 - 2057 EP
- 2012: Audible Doctor - I Think That
References
- ↑ La Presse - DJ Brace: hip hop instrumental de Montréal
- ↑ Camuz - DJ Brace interview
- ↑ Longueur d'ondes - DJ Brace
- ↑ DJ Brace featured on Prison Break
- ↑ http://www.upi.com/News_Photos/Entertainment/2009-JUNO-Awards/fp/1740/
- ↑ Manitoba Music - DJ Brace wins a JUNO
- ↑ "Artist Summary - DJ Brace". Juno Awards.
- ↑ Kid Koala - 12 bit Blues Online Scratch Battle