Z-Trip (born Zach Sciacca) is best known as a founder of the mashup movement. A Phoenix, Arizona native, who now resides in Los Angeles. Was known early in his career for performing with the Bombshelter DJs (DJ Emile, DJ Radar, and DJ Z-Trip). He became widely known when his collaboration with DJ P, Uneasy Listening, Vol. 1, was released in 2001. Only 1000 copies were made, but the album was soon distributed over the Internet in MP3 format. "Unea...
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Z-Trip (born Zach Sciacca) is best known as a founder of the mashup movement. A Phoenix, Arizona native, who now resides in Los Angeles. Was known early in his career for performing with the Bombshelter DJs (DJ Emile, DJ Radar, and DJ Z-Trip). He became widely known when his collaboration with DJ P, Uneasy Listening, Vol. 1, was released in 2001. Only 1000 copies were made, but the album was soon distributed over the Internet in MP3 format. "Uneasy Listening" topped many critics best album of year lists, including: Rolling Stone, Spin, Entertainment Weekly, URB, LA Times and NY Times. Since then he has become well-known worldwide for his sold out shows and eclectic style.
His album Shifting Gears marked his major label debut. Released on Hollywood Records in 2005, the album features guest artists Supernatural, MURS, Lyrics Born, Luke Sick, Aceyalone, Mystic, Prince Whipper Whip, Busdriver, Chester Bennington (from Linkin Park), Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Soup (from Jurassic 5). ...
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