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DJ Lord
DJ Lord performing with Public Enemy in 2014
DJ Lord performing with Public Enemy in 2014
Background information
Birth nameLord Aswod
Also known asDJ Lord, Mista Lord
Born (1975-03-11) March 11, 1975 (age 49)
Savannah, Georgia
United States
GenresHip hop, drum and bass
Occupation(s)DJ, Turntablism
Years active1998–present
Member ofPublic Enemy, Cypress Hill, Confrontation Camp
Formerly ofProphets of Rage
Websitewww.djlord.co
www.publicenemy.com

DJ Lord (born Lord Aswod on March 11, 1975), is an American DJ and turntablist.[1] In 1999, DJ Lord joined the hip hop group Public Enemy on its 40th World Tour [2] replacing Terminator X.[3] Soon after, DJ Lord had his own performance segment within the Public Enemy show. While hip hop has been at the foundation of his career, he also works in the drum and bass arena. His career and the art of turntablism is documented in the DVD, DJ Lord - The Turntablist Chronicles, released in 2004.[4]

In addition to working with Public Enemy, DJ Lord tours solo as well as with Flavor Flav in his solo effort as well as with art exhibition Arts, Beats + Lyrics.[5] He has also performed with rock band Confrontation Camp and TrillBass. In December 2014 he released his first solo album with 2MP (2 Much Posse) entitled “Eat The Rat” on Spit Digital.

DJ Lord was also a member of Prophets of Rage. DJ Lord performed on tour with Cypress Hill in 2019.

Battle career highlights

  • 2004 – DMC U.S. Finalist
  • 2004 – DMC Cincinnati Regional Heat Champion
  • 2004 – Numark/Guitar Center Southeast Champion
  • 2004 – KoolMixx Atlanta Battle Champion
  • 2003 – KoolMixx Atlanta Battle Champion
  • 2003 – Breaklanta 3 Battle Champion
  • 2002 – Breaklanta 1 Battle Champion
  • 2002 – Pioneer/Promo Only CDJ1000 CD Turntable Champion
  • 2001 – DMC U.S. Finalist
  • 2001 – DMC Phoenix Arizona Regional Champion
  • 2001 – Guitar Center/Stanton Southeast Battle Champion
  • 2000 – Guitar Center/Vestax Southeast Battle Champion
  • 2000 – KoolMixx Atlanta Battle Champion [6]
2000, Hamburg/Germany with PE

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