AK1200

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AK1200
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AK1200 at a rave in Massachusetts
Background information
Born
Dave Minner
Origin Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Genres Drum and bass
Occupations DJ, record producer
Years active1989–present
Labels Breakbeat Science Recordings
Moving Shadow
Run
Formerly of Planet of the Drums
Website www.ak1200official.com

AK1200 is the stage name of Florida-based musician Dave Minner, who works in the jungle and drum and bass genres. [1]

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Career

Minner produced his first record in 1993, when he did a remix of a Suburban Base Records track Somebody by Flex and Fats. [2]

His debut album, SHOOTTOKILL, was co-produced with Rob Playford of Moving Shadow. In the US, AK1200 has been credited with helping to increase the popularity of jungle and D&B through his live performances and remixes, as well as for playing for free. [3]

In 2000, he collaborated with Dieselboy and DJ Dara to create the annual Planet of the Drums tour. [4]

Selected discography

References

  1. ↑ "AK1200 - Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  2. ↑ "AK1200". jango.com. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
  3. ↑ "The Synergy Station Lineup Breakdown - Das Energi". Das Energi Festival. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  4. ↑ "DJ AK1200 is the man behind the beats". hiphop-elements.com. 25 May 2008. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
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