www.dirtybirdrecords.com
JUSTIN MARTIN is one of the few house DJs that successfully bridges the gap between being commercially successful and staying true to the underground. His sound has been described as both melodic and tough, with releases ranging from the dynamic & smooth "Brazilian" on Utensil to the boomtpy "Cats & Dogs" on Classic. Justin first gained international acclaim for his single, "The Sad Piano," on Ben Watt's Buzzin'Fly label. The single made its way into many A-List DJ crates as well as receiving many accolades from critics. He considers himself lucky to be making music and is always a humble, but rocking presence on the dance floor.
With a strong Freshman year behind him, Justin was rewarded with a nomination as "Best Breakthrough DJ" by the 2004 International House Music Awards. He and his production partner, Sammy D, have also been honored in the "URB next 100." This year he has followed up his last year's House Music Awards nomination with two more! This time he is selected in the Best Breakthrough Producer category and as Best Breakthrough DJ for the second year running. Nice one!
Thanks to his phenomenal mixing talent and precise ear for what moves a crowd, Justin has established himself as the next generation of San Francisco house with the skills to hang with the current masters. Tonight he'll be dropping a special KONTROL set of chunky, teched-out future house that you really don't want to miss!