Born to a Baptist piano player and struggling photographer, Sid began tinkering with sound fx at a young age. In grade school Sid began making beats and later dee jayed his first party in 8th grade. Forged in age of 1st generation Hip Hop, he continued to create music and dj parties in high school and performed at local talent shows throught out Columbus, Ohio.
During the early and mid 90s, DJ Sid attended Ohio University and founded the first mix show on WOUB AM for the urban contemporary segment. While majoring in audio production, he dee jayed local parties and events on Ohio University's campus.
After a short absence from music he released his first solo instrumental album Liquid Relaxaton in 2005 through CdBaby. Liquid Relaxation was chosen as an Editor's Pick in 2005 at CdBaby. Liquid Relaxation also received radio play at college radio stations such as CJAM and KTUH. Liquid Relaxation was followed by Jazzydiscotek in 2006. ButtaFly Tunez and Twilight Zizone were released in 2007. Twilight Zizone was chosen as an editors pick in 2007 in the House Music Category at Cd Baby. I Know Kung Fu (2008) Chosen as editor's pick in the Instrumental Hip Hop category.
Most people tend to compare his sounds with artists such as DJ Spooky, DJ Krush, Nightmares on Wax, Funki Porcini and DJ Cam. He creates music that is soulful, funky and abstract. His music can be described as Instrumental Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Electronic and Downtempo.
Appearances / Highlights:
2009 Asana Tea House Santa Cruz, CA
2009 Dunn Bros Coffee House Houston, TX
2008 Midpoint Music Festival
2008 Apple Store Cincinnati, OH
2008 Disc Makers Independent Music World Series Semi-Finalist (Southeast)
2007 Hyperactive Music Festival
2007 Colorado Music Summit
2007 Apple Store ABQ, New Mexico
2007 Apple Store Denver, CO
Discography:
PIXSID / Atoms Apart 2009 /2010
I Know Kung Fu 2008
REMIX EP 2007
ButtaFly Tunez 2007
Twilight Zizone 2007
Jazzydiscotek 2006
Liquid Relaxation 2005
Charitable Giving:
- Donated music CDs for troops through Operation Gratitude in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009
- Contributed to Mr. Hollands Opus Foundation 2007
- Contributed to Toys For Tots 2007
Music available world wide on iTunes
