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: DJ Juan G 2004

: Tha Swami at Fat Beats in N.Y.

: Mixing with "The Glove" 1984

: Mixing with "The Glove" 1984

DJ JUAN G - THE MASTER BLASTER

Born: August, 11, 1965
Real Name: Juan Gibson
Artist Name: Tha Swami, Mr. Tron, Master Blaster

DJ Juan Gibson representing Los Angeles/Australia made a name for himself with mixed tapes in the early 80´s. Soon he formed a group called the Funk Army with DJ Antron and created the 12inch records "Tha Swami" (1984) and "Rappin Man" (1985) both released on William Walkers "On the Spot" label. DJ Juan G came in 2nd place at the Radiotron's Dj battle contest only beaten by his good friend Antron. Juan loaned Arabian Prince his 808 for Bobby Jimmy's Big Butt 12" and did studio work in Compton and Los Angeles before relocating to Australia for 6 years where he did live shows at his own club with W.C., Ice Cube, and Wycleff Jean.

"Tha Swami call from back in the days I use to wear cap "do rag". One of my homboys said I look like a Swami. So I name my first Record Tha Swami."