G-Whiz
G-Whiz is a soon becoming a staple in Connecticut Hip-Hop. G-Whiz's flavor is one that few can resist with contagious melodies and earth trembling baselines. This producers style is compounded by his versatility, garnering the ability to make beats for any MC residing anywhere on the earth. Hailing from New London, CT, G-Whiz's mastery of his craft has caught the attention of MC's locally, throughout the country and abroad. After paying dues in the Hip-Hop community as a DJ, "Whiz" is now ready to put Connecticut on the map.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
-Started DJing at 8 yrs old
-DJ on 91.1 WCNI in New london at age 11
-2000-2002 began DJing at local bars in College Park Area.
-Began making beats in 2001
-Co founded 4080 Music Group in 2002
-Crafted beats for Thoroughbred ,Black Nasty, Skillz Mitch, Kwame Dankwe, G-Squared, amongst the many.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
When I was 12 at the same Providence, R.I. record store I met Kid Capri while he was spinning a promotional set. He autographed the tape of the day and gave it to me. To this day you still can't tell me nothin about the kid. He's an ill DJ.
Your musical influences
Pete Rock, DJ Premier, J-Dilla, A Tribe Called Quest, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Bob James
What equipment do you use?
I rock a MPC 2000 XL, Sonar 2.1 XL , and a rack of records.
Anything else?
For purchase, contact 4080 Music Group, @ 1-617-224-8251.
Check for the producerial solo debut "Whizardry", coming soon.
