He became widely known when his collaboration with DJ P, Uneasy Listening, Volume 1, was released in 2001. Only 2000 copies were made, but the album was soon distributed over the Internet in MP3 format.
Z-Trip contributed several pieces of work to EA Games' release Skate.
Z-Trip is one of the biggest DJs of our time doing over 100 shows a year, every year. Considered by many to be a founder of the mash-up movement, his musical tastes are eclectic and his mixing style rejects simple classification. His early independent releases have become highly sought after collectibles. Uneasy Listening, the collaboration with DJ P, was one of the first of its kind, and has sold for as much as $500 on eBay.
No other DJ can claim playing to 500,000 people opening for the Rolling Stones at Sars-stock in Toronto, playing the Bonaroo main stage to over 70,000 people 2 years in a row, in addition to headlining a tent at Coachella twice. He's also been busy around the world as a headliner at the Good Vibrations Festival 2006 in Australia. All of this in addition to his US and international headlining sold out shows and multiple club residencies.
Z-Trip's major label debut "Shifting Gears" was given 4 stars by Rolling Stone—it's highest honor. The first single "Walking Dead" went Top 20 and featured Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. The album also had two Number 1s on the college chart. "Listen to the DJ" featuring Soup of Jurassic 5 and "Shock and Awe" featuring Chuck D. He's also a master of the remix, with a stand out re-working of The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" on "Motown Remixed".
Z-Trip can be seen in the movie "Scratch" (and "Scratch Live") alongside Q-Bert, Mix Master Mike and originators of the art form like Afrika Bambaataa and Jazzy Jay. In addition, he's appeared in "Brainfreeze" and "Product Placement", two live concert movies, both of which feature friends DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist.
DJ P is Danny Phillips, a party-rocking Hip Hop DJ originally hailing from Springfield, Missouri.
His first big break came in 1999. He had won the DMC Midwest Championship a few months prior and was now competing against the country's top turntablists in San Francisco at the 1999 DMC US Finals. He dropped Bruce Hornsby's "That's Just The Way It Is," aiming the song's "they can't get a job" lyric at his competitors. Then he dropped Tom Petty's "Don't Come Around Here No More" as a warning to the other DJs to step off. Ever the b-boy, P topped his performance off by coming out in front of the tables and breaking and popping. He was the only DJ who received a standing ovation that night. Now you can find him two nights a week(Thursday and Saturday) as the resident DJ at "CLUB MOON" in the Palms Casino in fabulous Las Vegas, NV.
This Is The First
DJ Z-Trip & DJ P Lyrics
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全ての人々の想いが届くよう
心の応援歌 涙が消えるまで
心の応援歌 悲しみが消えるまで
THIS IS THE POWER SONG
THIS IS THE POWER SONG
全ての人々に明日があるように
全ての人々が希望もてるように
心の応援歌 苦しみが消えるまで
THIS IS THE POWER SONG
THIS IS THE POWER SONG
本当のことはイッコ
本当のことはイッショ
全ての人々の願いが叶うよう
全ての人々の想いが届くよう
心の応援歌 涙が消えるまで
心の応援歌 悲しみが消えるまで
心の応援歌 笑顔が戻るまで
心の応援歌 苦しみが消えるまで
THIS IS THE POWER SONG
THIS IS THE POWER SONG
THIS IS THE POWER SONG
THIS IS THE POWER
教えて欲しいのさ 世界の国の中で
一番偉い民族は一体 何人だい！
生き残らなければ ならない
動物は何匹だい
教えて欲しいのさ
そいつには毛が生えてるの?！
THIS IS THE POWER SONG
THIS IS THE POWER SONG
THIS IS THE POWER SONG
THIS IS THE POWER SONG
The lyrics to DJ Z-Trip & DJ P's song, This Is The First, capture the feeling of being engulfed by a sense of sadness and being lost in one's thoughts. The references to "blue" and "shadow" suggest that the singer is in a darker state of mind. The line "cast your cloud on me" can be interpreted as the singer being unable to shake off their negative thoughts and feelings. The "rain" in this context could represent the emotion that is pouring down on the singer, adding to their despair.
The second half of the lyrics offer a glimmer of hope, with "soft is the heart from your kiss" suggesting that there is someone, or something, that can offer a sense of comfort to the singer. It can be interpreted as a message that the singer needs to let their guard down and allow themselves to be open to love and kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue, blue my shadow casts
My shadow is a deep shade of blue, representing my emotions and inner struggles.
Cast your cloud on me
Surround me with your presence, both physically and emotionally.
Oh, down comes your rain
Your love and affection pour over me, like the cleansing and refreshing qualities of rain.
Soft is the heart from your kiss
Your affection has a gentle and soothing effect on my heart, making it feel soft and comforted.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KENZI
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@ELCONDUCTOR
THIS and a handful of other mixes are in my opinion are WAAAAY ahead of there time.. I was in the under ground scene in PHX, AZ around 97-99 .. The vibe then was amazing.. Anytime Bomb Shelter Crew rocked a party they murdered it!
@alfredoagustin4062
Real bro
@alfredoagustin4062
Are still alive?
@justinthomas2880
I was there with you. I know CA-Massives are supposed to be the best, but I always felt like AZ had a much better scene, - atmosphere and crowd.
@Psychoroc83
still timeless after over 20 years
@whitneygibson3431
Whaaaaat? I lost this recording years ago after wearing out at least three copies first! My all'time favorite party compilation to dance, zone, groove, fucking appreciate the joining of this collection. Whoever uploaded this, I thank you wholeheartedly! Long live the will & spirit to dance all fucking night!
@jasommerfield
Yes!!! I had a burned cd copy of this early 2000’s. Few beats always were in my head for years. Finally figured out the djs and found this. It’s like winning the lotto!!!
@daniellewineland7523
I had this on CD back in the day. I forgot how good it is!!
@bluescat59
Every Z-trip mix I hear is jaw-dropping, from one to the next.
@codystewart3481
Somehow I received a burnt copy of this in Indianapolis around '00 and it still stands out in my mind after all these years. I can't tell you anything about that scene or genre whatsoever, even as a passionate addict of all-things-music. even more interesting to realize it was AZ underground. Simply great stuff. Glad I finally found it. Thanks!