Biography of George Carrasco | |
| Moniker(s) / | Clockwerk, 1/2 of Teknowledge |
Defining the term DJ , what used to be a simple term in regards to the actual job description itself, has evolved into footnote to the producer/remixer title that primarily inhabits the ranks of an ever more competitive landscape of talented individuals that have made it a point to set themselves apart from the masses not only by properly displaying an apt talent for programming groundbreaking and moving sets during DJ performances but also being able to extend that proficiency and attention to detail in the production arena. Enter George Carrasco. A self declared lifetime student of the craft since receiving a second chance at life after walking away from an accident that could have taken his life. "Losing control of that car that night a hundred and thirty miles per hour and being able to walk away from a smoking rubble of twisted metal gives you a new perspective on life when God is gracious enough to offer you a "do-over" at life." Says George, with an exhausted gasp.
So with a new lease on life a new chapter opens up in his life. Music. Much like with most dj's turned producers, ground zero in the production arena begins with an obsession to make things your own. It starts with hours laboring in the studio making edits, adjustments and tweaks to tracks as well as relayering drums and reconstructing tracks to his liking. From here the obsession only gets worse as he starts to dabble in actual production after a mention by a friend of an intuitive, but powerful, piece software that would spark the versatile artist that stands before you today. Fast forward three years... After trudging through the dj trenches of an ever more competitive landscape and about to throw in the towel a gig and a chance encounter made possible through a close friend at the time changes everything. Its on a late February afternoon back in 2006 that he gets introduced to local upstarts, who's stock is soaring to new heights, Parantula. Comprised of dj's Gino Bacallao, QBA, and Andrew Satz, they take George in under their wing as their would be protoge and give George the chance of a lifetime... remix their first track thats due out on none other than Juicy Traxx, sublabel to indie monster Juicy Music run by Robbie Rivera and his right hand Willie Morales. From there on out its almost history, being vouched for by two top dj's in the local scene and a hot record label began to give George the opportunity to showcase his skill in the clubworld through bookings in area venues as well as through his music being supported by most every major jock in the Miami area.
With an influence that spans the sub-genres within dance music itself as well as other styles of music such as rock, jazz, and the earlier days of hiphop and r & b its no surprise that George's calling card has been his versatility and genuine pallatte of sound at his production disposal. Weather its keeping pace with techno or tech house sound thats dominating the books of many of the worlds top jocks or pushing the limits with tribal/electro dancefloor bombs the list of supporters only continues to grow with each release which includes Robbie Rivera, David Guetta, Dubfire, Paolo Mojo, Danny Howells, Matt Samuels, Edgar V, Oscar G, Charlie Solana, Adaken Scoffs, Danny Graham, Willie Morales, Armanda Pena, Parantula (QBA & Andrew Satz), Louis Dee, Patrick M, Ivanno Bellini, Elias R, Roland, Diaga, Shawn Rudnick, Andrew Chibale, Kaenow, Joe Cozzi, Inphinity, Mixin Marc, Mike Swells, Erich Ensastigue, Superchumbo, Kobbe, Martin Accorsi, Richie Santana, Peter Bailey, Sharp & Smooth and many others across the globe.
So at 27 years old what's the next move? Push to be a globe trotting dj and get play all over the world or make your mark as a musician... "Its leaving the biggest footprint possible on both sides of issue." He says. "I want to build the kind of longevity in this fickle business that transcends the one hit wonders... and theres only one way to do it, and that's staying hungry to keep pushing the limits of creativity while staying humble enough to know that no matter how far you go or how famous one becomes you must NEVER lose track of where you came from and what got you there."
