Cut Chemist

Cut Chemist has been recording and performing for nearly 30 years. He started DJ-ing in 1984, at age 11. In ’87, 14-year-old Cut started recording with his friends including Chali 2na (Jurassic 5). Cut first became known as a founding member of both the rap groups, Jurassic 5 and the Grammy award winning Latin funk outfit, Ozomatli. Keeping his involvement with both groups in tandem with one another, Cut has developed a taste for music and rhythms from around the world while keeping his ethic for the hip-hop tradition. His mix-tapes and remixes became critically acclaimed. His ‘Chemist’ moniker was fully realized with his instrumental, Lesson 6: The Lecture. A musical journey that challenged hip-hop production with music theory ideals. Cut also found time to collaborate with DJ Shadow on what would be one of the world’s most sought-after mix cd’s, Brainfreeze, soon to be followed by its sequel, Product Placement.