Z-Trip started his DJ career locally in the Phoenix area as part of the Bombshelter DJ crew, with DJs Radar and Emile in the mid 90s. He got his first taste of national exposure when his remix of Rush's 'Tom Sawyer' was featured on the 'Small Soldiers' soundtrack.
As years went by, he honed his skills, and became one of the founders of a new style of music now known as "mash up". He became more and more impressive. Seeing him live was like watching an artist create their masterpiece. The dance floor would usually be packed, but, more often than not, the majority of the people on it would not be dancing. We would all be standing, facing the stage, and shaking our heads in disbelief.
Earlier this year, Z-Trip was named the best turntablist in the world. I have been to countless nightclubs, afterhours and raves in the last fifteen years. I have seen roughly ten Z-Trip shows; my last one was at Coachella in 2005. I can say that I'm not surprised.
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