To truly understand where a DJ is going is to look at where he's been—and to appreciate that long journey from obscurity to respect. Not how he grew up, or what his influences are, or when he got his first turntable (that's a beginner's bio), but how many gigs he has under his belt and the countless hours spent turning a crowd.

Dirty Hands has such a history. Like the unbroken path of a record's groove, he has consistently paid his dues, with over a decade in DC's club scene. From the back rooms and cramped booths in the underground venues of the past, to the luxury and status of the current mega-clubs, Dirty Hands has stayed the course and "made it" his own way.

Although he predominantly spins Hip Hop, preferably Old School, this versatile DJ also dabbles in Soul, Funk, Reggae and 80's classics—an unwavering format since day one. Back in the day, when Hip Hop was still underground and drowned out on the dance floor by house and Euro-trance, Dirty Hands was laying down Gang Starr, Big Daddy Kane, De La Soul, and others, in places like Pollen and State of the Union. Cutting and scratching the foundations of the future.

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