DJ Spooky

The Profile

Paul D. Miller, aka DJ Spooky (That Subliminal Kid), is an American DJ, composer, and writer known for genre-blending sets that connect hip hop, dub, ambient, jazz, and experimental electronics. Active since the 1990s New York scene, he extends DJ culture into multimedia and conceptual art, and has authored books including Rhythm Science.

Co-editor of Artbyte; participates in museum-commissioned events (e.g., Whitney, Architecture Biennale); collaborations cited include Dave Lombardo, Chuck D, Vernon Reid, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Thurston Moore, Yoko Ono, and others; notable releases discussed on DeBaser include Under The Influence and Drums of Death.

Three pieces circle DJ Spooky: a glowing salute to Under The Influence, a mixed appraisal of the Lombardo team-up Drums of Death, and an interview on interconnected art, tech, and DJ culture. The reviews spotlight New York avant-garde roots, genre-splicing from hip hop to dub and jazz, and a multimedia ethos. Overall tone: curious, appreciative, occasionally critical.