From the moment I met this guy, times with him have been exactly what his name is NUTTY.
Heres a short bio he has supplied.
Nutty (Niko) is an Artist/Producer/DJ. He is also a member of the group Airplane Mode. Originally from the Bay Area, he is now in Orlando doing events and making his mark in the Hip-Hop industry as well as a prominent DJ of Electro, House, and Dubstep.
[IF]When did you first start listening to EDM?
I first started listening to EDM back in the summer of 2008 and have loved it ever since.
[IF]What was your first event as a attendee?
[Nutty]The first event I attended was Lovefest '08 day and night and then later that year I attended Give Thanks and Unify
[IF]Who was your first favorite artist/group?
[Nutty]My favorite artists would have to be Bingo Players, and Swedish House Mafia. Just stay in touch with that Dirty House
[IF]When did you first start producing?
[Nutty]I first started producing at the end of 2009 and really got into it at the beginning of 2010
[IF]When did you start DJing?How did you learn?
[Nutty]I first started Djing in 2010 with my friends and fellow Dj's Thumbz and Plan B. Wasn't ay good but then I started to pick it up. Thumbz and Plan B took the time to teach me about the equipment and then I starting studying the trade.
[IF]First setup and current set up(including comps, software,drum-pads, etc)
[Nutty]My first set up I ever owned was the Hercules Midi Controller. Next I went to the American Audio VMS4 Midi Controller. I used Traktor Pro And Virtual DJ at first with the controllers. Made life pretty easy and easy to learn this skill. Then I upgraded to my current set which consists of 2 Pioneer CDJ 2000 and 1 Pioneer DJM 800. I also have 2 250Watt PA Speakers for myself to just be able to be as close to a live set as I can even when I practice.
[IF]When was your first Gig/Performance?
[Nutty]My first gigs were just simple house parties for friends. Then my talent started to get recognized and I have been DJing the clubs and Bars around Winter Park and Orlando Florida. But my biggest event and Most prominent would have to be The Winter Music Conference Significance Of Sound Event 2011 in Miami Beach Florida.
[IF]Who has been a major influence to your productions?
[Nutty]A major influence to my productions has really just been myself. I know what sound I am going for and what sounds I am trying to create and I take it one step at at time until that sound is achieved.
[IF]What are your future goals for performances and productions?
[Nutty]My future goals have always been the same since i started doing this, to be one of the biggest DJ's/Producers to ever do this thing we love. Also I want to travel the world and DJ every major event around the world.
[IF]Do you collaborate with anyone?If so who?
[Nutty]I collaborate with many people. Thumbz mostly but I love to collab with other DJ's/Producers
[IF]What is your Favorite or preferred performing equipment?(;Turntables(maker)/CDJ's/Drum-pads/Keyboards/Controllers)
[Nutty]My favorite equipment is all of it. They are all used to help make the sound you want possible and everything else.
[IF]What is the biggest event you want to perform at?
[Nutty]The biggest event I want to perform at would have to be Ultra Music Festival. I know that Djing around the world and other countries are way more intense but being from the U.S it would be nice to DJ in front of My home crowd and in front of my people.
You can find his mixes @nutty-thumbz
Nebula (Nutty Thumbz) by NikoBee
Cheyna (Nutty Thumbz) by NikoBee
Fun (Nutty Thumbz) by The Airplane Mode
Preamy by Nutty Thumbz
You can find his tracks here @NIKO
Asian Riddim by niko11
Niko - Miss Me Freestyle by niko11 Niko - 4 My Town by niko11
Niko - Airplanes (B.o.B Remix) by niko11
Niko - Ego (Short Dawg Remix) by niko11
Niko - Together by niko11
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