DJ Rhythmics

Genres: UK Hardcore, Makina

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Since 2008, Alan “Rhythmics” Betancourt has been moving up the ranks in the European UK Hardcore scene, and is quickly being recognized as one of the leading UK Hardcore producers in the USA.

His father introduced him to synthesis, MIDI, and analog recording at a young age, and as a result, Rhythmics has been in the studio for most of his life. In the late 90’s, he grew an avid fascination with hip hop and house, and bought his first pair of turntables and a mixer at 16. His persistence and dedication to the art of mixing was well received by the Miami community, and he quickly gained a reputation as being one of the youngest DJ’s in the scene.

He began dabbling in music production soon after, producing hip hop beats and minimal grooves. Eventually he would be lead to the harder sounds of dance music, where he quickly feel in love with UK Hardcore music through artists such as Darren Styles, Gammer, Sy, and Al Storm. From there he started producing the unique and energetic genre, and hasn’t looked back since.

Rhythmics is a signed artist on UK label Hardcore Underground, and has worked with scene-defining talent such as Fracus and Darwin. He also manages the net label Betamuse, which has signed artists from all over the world, from up and comers to big names alike. As his signings and bookings grow, so will the future for this rising star.

TheDJCharm

Genres: UK Hardcore, Makina

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Charm is a Hardcore DJ and producer based in South Florida, U.S.A. He has been an avid fan of all genres of music, particularly electronic and rock. At the age of 16, he was given his first guitar by his mother, and soon after was introduced to Rhythmics through a mutual friend. By the time they turned 18, they had already collaborated on an acoustic project, with Charm on Guitar and Rhythmics on Piano.

Charm began attending South Florida raves with his friends, and really enjoyed the upbeat vibe of Hardcore music. He knew that Rhythmics had experience in producing the genre, so he approached him for advice on how to make it. This lead to Charm’s first experience with FL studio, which he still uses today.

After several months of production, Charm found interest in mixing through various Japanese and UK Hardcore compilations. He bought his first decks and mixer and since then has been freelancing around South Florida representing Betamuse. At the moment, Charm is working on various Hardcore projects with Rhythmics, including his debut EP and remix album.

MaxyTune

Genres: UK Hardcore, Trance

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Born in Villa Mercedes, Argentina to an Italian family, MaxyTune became interested in music composition at the young age of 11 where he started writing songs using midi. After taking it a bit more seriously he grew an avid interest in music theory and began studying. At 13 years of age he discovered Jumpstyle and Hardstyle and as a result started listening to more Electronic Dance Music. It didn’t take long for him to find what would be his favorite genres; Happy Hardcore and Trance. When he turned 15 he decided to produce EDM as a way to express himself creatively and since then has not stopped.

MaxyTune aspires to improve and continue bettering his production work and repetoire and dreams of one day composing soundtracks.

DJ Complx

Genres: UK Hardcore, Freeform

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Christian Ost AKA Complx (Yes without an E) resides in Pennsylvania, USA. An all round music lover, Complx bought his first set of tables at the young age of 17, and eagerly started to learn how to mix and scratch to his favorite tracks. He first got involved with the Hardstyle/Jumpstyle scene, but after hearing Dougal & Gammer’s “Underground” and “Rock The Dance Floor”, he was immediately hooked on Hardcore music. Three and a half years later, he is still mixing UK Hardcore with the same equipment, albeit with some major modifications.

Currently, Complx is freelancing around the East coast, and mixes weekly via several stream networks.