EDAN's BIO

EDAN (DJ)A truly dedicated and devoted musician, Edan has been coined by many as Washington DC's leading tech-house DJ, and only one of a handful of tribal-techno DJs. From the music he produces, his profound DJ sets, and the DJs he books as a promoter, Edan has independently propelled himself to the top of the ladder.

"I want to bring music to people who might generally think they don't like 'tech-house' and make them witness the power of the deeper percussive side of electronic music. Make them feel the power of the primal, underground sound."

His love, knowledge, and passion for music are evident in every set he plays
- Edan has been heavily involved in music his entire life.

Distinctive and forward thinking with his DJ sets and production, Edan has managed to stand out from the pack. From deep tribal and downright funky influenced tech-house to driving primetime techno, Edan has proven time and time again that he knows how to move a dancefloor. Edan’s sound can cater to fit nearly any environment, a true testament to his experience. Known for his impeccable track selection, audiences understand that they will hear the future sound of dance music when Edan is in the booth. Due to his superb mixing skills and cutting-edge sound, he consistently DJs alongside some of the world’s finest national and international performers.

Edan’s production has quickly caught the attention of some of the finest DJs, producers, and labels alike. With several releases set to come out internationally, Edan’s goal is simple, to produce quality music designed to move a dancefloor. Edan's first original track with studio partner Carlo Del reached #9 on the Balance Record Pool chart, regarded as one of the industry's most influential charts comprised from some of the leading djs.

"Binary Opposition," a mixed CD a couple of years old now, was voted runner up in the URB Magazine 2001 mixtape contest. Here’s a quote about Binary Opposition courtesy of Agent Sunshine (www.freebeats.org). “In a time when deejaying seems more like a popularity contest and less like a showcase of skills, this mix is a total breath of fresh air. Edan’s CD is a good reminder that there are still deejays out there that know what it’s about: The love for the music and an appreciation for the beats.”

Alongside tag-team partner, DJ Hope, Edan & Hope have performed together at the majority of DC’s massive. In doing so, they have developed a loyal and ever growing fan base. Their abilities to play off of one another has been compared to the world’s best tag-teams. Possessing an uncanny way of “reading each other’s minds” has produced some truly memorable and flawless tech-house, house, and techno extended sets. Edan & Hope are no strangers to the main-rooms and lavish DJ booths that many of the world’s largest DJs have played.

As a promoter, Edan began booking and djing his own events to perpetuate the music and artists he appreciated. After forming 4twenty4 Productions in the spring of '96--two years after he started Djing--Edan was the driving force behind the highly successful CLEAR parties. Edan later teamed up with the founder of the DC rave scene--Catastrophic--and together they organized one of DC’s biggest events to date, Decadence. Decadence showcased some of dance music's finest artists, including Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, Junior Sanchez, David Alverado, Julius Papp, Roy Davis Jr., Pete “The Shaker” Bones, Taj, Craze, Usual Suspects, Bailey, Edan, DJ Hope and Carlo, among others. As a promoter Edan has also produced many other unforgettable events, both independently, and with some of DC’s finest crews. Through continuous promotion, hard work and support from family and friends, Edan’s 4twenty4 crew is now considered one of DC’s most respected collection of DJs.

Edan has either DIRECTLY opened or followed these talented DJs: Rabbit in the Moon, Josh Wink, John Aquaviva, Doc Martin, Mazi (Audio Soul Project), John Tejada, Jay Tripwire, Scott Henry, John Kelley, Bryan Zentz, Juan Atkins, Dj Dan, Tall Paul, Charles Feelgood, Sandra Collins, David Hollands, Terry Mullan, Joeski, Rasoul, Chris Udoh, Ed Rush, DB, DJ Funk, Heather Heart, Patrick Turner, Austin Leeds, Algorithm, DJ Mea, Pete Moss, Earth Deuley, AK1200 w/ A-Sides, Barry Weaver, Doug Smith of 95 North, Taj

Some of the promoters that Edan has played for include:

  • Buzzlife - D.C./Baltimore
  • Catastrophic - D.C.
  • 26C - Los Angeles
  • Columns of Knowledge - Massachusetts
  • Kingsize - NYC
  • Groove (The Zelch Brothers) - Pittsburgh
  • Sympty - NYC
  • Ultraworld/Movim (Sonar)- Baltimore
  • Clockwork - Baltimore
  • Vinylboy/Chrome - Atlanta
  • M3 - D.C.
  • 2am Management - Massachusetts
  • DCSkillz - D.C.
  • ...and many others

Here are some words about “Configuration.”

Edan's mix CD, Configuration, is the perfect blend of house, tech-house, and techno. Deep, energetic basslines have always been Edan’s signature sound, this mix encompasses that feel perfectly. Not too hard and not too soft, the perfect balance.

“I really dug this CD.” Michelle the Punisher, Seismic – Detroit

"In a city where DJ's are known for their precise mixing abilities, Washington, DC's DJ Edan leads the pack when it comes to extended, smooth-layered mixes of tribal tech-house and techno." John Tab, Buzzlife Productions – Washington D.C.

"Configuration was deep, yet the percussion gave it a lot of energy, the programming was good and the tracks interacted well with each other. Nice job Edan!" Juan Zapata, The East Coast Boogiemen - Washington D.C.

"Edan's smooth genre crossing mix grooves you just like you need it after a night of partying or a long day at work where you just need to uncurl those toes and shake the ass! Techy, housy, trancy layerings and solid transitions make this latest effort from one of DC/VA's best regionals is another testimony to the great music coming out of this section of the east coast!"
Knowledge, Columns of Knowledge - CT

“DJ Edan’s latest mix comp "Configuration" defines the true Global Underground. When listening to this masterpiece, it only proves that US talent can conquer a global underground vibe. Forget the UK, find a party nearest you with Edan & Hope performing and the UK will come to you!”
Keith Haas, 2am Artist Management – Rhode Island

"I listened to it and itz the sh-t!!!! Like Sieskel and Ebert would say (2 thumbs up).” DJ Jes One, Groove Shop / Dust Traxx - Chicago

“This is a fucking BOMB ASS CD. It's dark without becoming oppressively dark, it has a heapin' helpin' of tribal yumminess to compliment the techy feel. This is one of those cd's that just grabs yer noodle, tweaks it, and gets yer head and booty bouncin' to the beat.” Marc(o), THAWP! – Washington D.C.

Press:

  • Urban Torque Records
  • URB Magazine - Hey DJ colunm feature July/August issue.
  • Check out Edan's featured interview at Jive Magazine.
  • URB Magazine - top 10 chart / 2001 mixtape runner-up (national pub)
  • Jive Magazine - interview (national pub)
  • Music Monthly (D.C. regional pub)
  • The Expulsion - article on 4twenty4 (college pub)
  • InnerLoop Magazine - mix of the month and feature w/ Carlo Del (D.C. regional pub)
  • Static Magazine - interview (online pub/D.C. regional pub)
  • Sonickteam.com (online event info) – Guest DJ for March ’02 and August ‘02

Radio:

  • "Everywhere & Nowhere" - A WMC 2006 promotional mix featured on "The Launchpad" - XM Radio Ch. 80 "The Move" 04/08/2006.
  • "Heck Touse" - Roboerotica on whereveradio.com 08/24/2006 @ 8 p.m.
  • "Configuration" featured on "The Launchpad" - XM Radio "The Move" channel

Bookings:
bookings@djedan.com

Info on 4twenty4 Productions:
www.4twenty4.com
edan@4twenty4.com

 
"I want to bring music to people who might generally think they don't like "tech-house", and make them witness the power of the deeper percussive side of electronic music. Make them feel the power of the primal, underground tribal sound."

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