From rocking a night club to performing intricate live turntable showcases through to scratching for groups like Muph n Plutonic, Pegz to producing records and remixes for artist both locally and internationaly, there is one defining element; Radio, TV and Street Press Media all over the country have labeled him as one of the most entertaining DJ's to watch live.
From his early days in high school in the late 80s, Bonez began to create intricate four track mix tapes and cds for the underground Hip Hop scene. At the age of 17 he expanded his skills as a club and scratch DJ by performing in venues all around Australia. Throughout his career, Bonez has witnessed the evolution of many musical styles and is now regarded as one of the top DJs specialising in mixing and scratching in Australia. However, it wasn’t until 1995 that he made the transition to a producer, performing turntable trick routines and producing quality battle records catering to DJs around the globe.
Back in 1999 he started making beats with a group named the 'Dominion Crew'. Being heavily involved in the early Australian DJ Hip-Hop movement, Bonez began to also support US groups who toured live including artists- Murs, AceyAlone, Diverse, Mr. Liff and many more.
In 2004 he produced his first full length release for 2 Mc's from Sydney called 'Hyjak ‘n’ Torcha' with the album 'Drastik Measures' featuring MC Kye from "Wicked Beats Sound System" which promptly became the first Australian Hip-Hop record to make it to Triple J's Album of the week which gained then national recognition, touring nationally and appearing live on telivision all across the contry.
Bonez then went on to produce remixes for various international artists and for major labels such as Universal Records, Warner Music and more.
In 2007 Bonez produced two brand new albums, one being a remix record of Californian based MC- Omni, which features various artists such as Motion man, Blade, Speaque Ezie and MC Mell 'O' titled 'Ninja Art' which was awarded ' Album of the year (2007) by 'Sydney Morning Herald' and the track 'The Hot' was feature on Triple J's Hit list peeking at No.7 on the charts.
His solo compilation album- “Roll Call” featuring artists such as Funkoars, Lo-Tek, Sandpeople, Rainman, Grand Agent, Pegz, Low Budget, Tommy I'll Figga and Muph, debuted at 35 on the ARIA Charts. Both albums gained national high rotation on radio stations such as Triple J, Triple R, 2SER and Nova. The video “Certified” featuring 'Funkoars' also peaked at number 5 on MTV video charts, including Best Video in 2007 and Best Compilation on the OzHiphop.com awards. Other accolades include JB HiFi Album of the week plus the video "Roll Call" featuring "Sandpeople" earnt them a feature in Rollingstones.com.
ALBUMS APPEARED ON
Appart from his own releases Bonez has appeared on various compilations and scratched on albums such as Muph & Plutonics "Silence the Sirense", "& Then Tomorrow Came", "The Calling / Left Foot Right Foot" (Hilltop Hoods), "Burn City / Axis" (Pegz), and many more. He is Currently the live DJ for Muph & Plutonic and has toured extensively in 2008 to venues in major cities, regional towns, plus festivals such as Big Day Out, Homebake, Trackside, Sounds of Spring and Pyramid Rock.
“Not many are as accomplished in both fields as Bonez, he is building an impressive and hard to match resume”.(Mx)
DJ Bonez is committed to the art of turntablism and is the first and only Australian DJ to cater to vinyl junkies the world over with his popular battle breaks and party break remix series. These weapons have been utilized by battle DJ’s in the Australian, USA and UK ITF and DMC World Championships, confirming Bonez’s status as The DJ’s DJ. “DJ Bonez looks to be on the cusp of something big. Keep your ears peeled for all tracks bearing his name.”(inthemix.com.au)
DISCOGRAPHY
Albums / Production / Scratches / Remixes / Battle Records / Supports
Albums:
Roll Call - Various [CD/LP] Obese Records 2007
Ninja Art ft. Omni [CD/EP] Shogun 2007
Aces High (12") Obese Records 2005
Drastik Measures (CD) Obese Records 2004
Hands On Decks (CD, Album) Statik Recordings 1999 Production:
Universal Soldier (LP) Tapastry Toons, Mother Tongues
Kila Kombo (Vinyl, MiniAlbum) Bo-nez Track Kilawattz 1999
Kila Kombo (CD, Promo) Bo-nez Track Kilawattz 1999
Overgrown Town (CD, Album) Full Effect Cross Bred Mongrels (White) 1999
Culture Of Kings Volume 1 (CD) Wotcha Say? Obese Records 2000
Daily Affirmations (CD, Album) Tapastry Toons, Mother Tongues 2000
Mastermind Alliance (CD, Album) Intro...Life, Interlud... Doublebeef Records 2000
Untitled (CD, Dem) Not On Label 2001
Culture Of Kings Volume 2 (2xCD) Face The Music Obese Records 2002
Extra Credit Assignment #1 "The Vehicle" (CD, Album) Shut Up (Remix) Revenge Entertainment, Legendary Music (US) 2002
Culture Of Kings Volume 3 (CD) It's Over Obese Records 2003
Culture Of Kings Volume 3 (2xLP) It's Over Obese Records 2004
Drastik Measures (CD) Obese Records 2004
Savage [CD/12”] Swing Remix Warner Music 2005
Phraze [CD] Here Now Remix Universal Music 2005
Batterie (LP) Batterie (Radio), Batt... NatAural High Records 2007 Scratches:
Kila Kombo (Vinyl, MiniAlbum) Bo-nez Track Kilawattz 1999
Kila Kombo (CD, Promo) Bo-nez Track Kilawattz 1999
Culture Of Kings Volume 1 (CD) Wotcha Say? Obese Records 2000
Daily Affirmations (CD, Album) Tapastry Toons, Mother Tongues 2000
Mastermind Alliance (CD, Album) Interlude, Yes Yes Yal... Doublebeef Records 2000
Left Foot, Right Foot (CD, Album, Enh) Elevation (Rmx) Not On Label 2001
Culture Of Kings Volume 2 (2xCD) Face The Music Obese Records 2002
Extra Credit Assignment #1 "The Vehicle" (CD, Album) Pro Amateur Revenge Entertainment, Legendary Music (US) 2002
The Calling (CD, Album, Enh) Down For The Cause Obese Records 2003
Axis (CD, Album) The Last Bushman, Mad ... Obese Records 2005
The Legacy Continues (CD) The Lions Roar, Method... Hydrofunk Records 2006
The Legacy Continues (2xLP) The Lions Roar, Method... Hydrofunk Records 2007
And Then Tommorow Came [CDLP] Muph & Plutonic Obese Records 2008 Co-production:
Mastermind Alliance (CD, Album) Fuck World Power Doublebeef Records 2000
Culture Of Kings Volume 1 (CD) Wotcha Say? Obese Records 2000 Appearances:
Overgrown Town (CD, Album) Full Effeucked (2xCD, Comp) Corrected Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC Music) 2004
Culture Of Kings Volume 1 (2xLP) Wotcha Say? Pulling Strings Productions 2000
Suffering City: Volume One (ct Cross Bred Mongrels (White) 1999
Culture Of Kings Volume 1 (2xLP) Wotcha Say? Pulling Strings Productions 2000
The Calling (CD, Album, Enh) Down For The Cause Obese Records 2003
Triple J: Home And Hosed - Freshly PlCD, Comp) Symphony Not On Label 2002 Battle Records:
Vintage Vandal Breaks (LP) Statik Recordings 2005
Bone Breaks - Australasian Dragon Edition [LP] Statik recordings 2001
Bone Breaks [LP] Statik Recordings 1999
Raiders of the Lost Crate [LP] DMC 1995 Supported Live:
N.E.R.D (USA)
LUPE FIASCO (USA)
RONI SIZE (UK)
JURASSIC 5 (USA)
DIMITRI FROM PARIS (ITALY)
GANGSTARR (USA)
MIX MASTER MIKE - BEASTIE BOYS (USA)
NAUGHTY BY NATURE (USA)
HOUSE OF PAIN (USA)
BLACKALICIOUS (USA)
CUT CHEMIST (USA)
DJ KRUSH (JAPAN)
DJ CRAZE (USA)
COOLIO (USA)
JAZZY JEFF (USA)
QBERT (USA)
DJ KRUSH (JAPAN)
CASH MONEY (USA)
BEAT JUNKIES (USA)
SKRATCH PERVERTS (USA)
PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS (USA)
SWOLLEN MEMBERS (USA)
COMPANY FLOW (USA)
DJ REVOLUTION (USA)
DJ RECTANGLE (USA)
PUMPKIN HEAD (USA)
LUCKYIAM PSC (USA)
SHORTEE BLITZ (UK)
DJ SWAMP (USA)
D-STYLEZ (USA)
DIVERSE (USA)
BLADE (USA)
MURS (USA)
ACEYALONE (USA)
MYSTIK JOURNEYMEN (USA)
DJ POGO (UK)
MELO D (USA)
DJ DISC (USA)
MURS (USA)
OMNI (USA)
GOOD BUDDHA
PLUTONIC LAB
SKUNKHOUR
RESIN DOGS
BUDSPELLS
HILLTOP HOODS
THE HERD
DRAPHT
BLISS N ESO
and so many more!!!
Back in 1999 he started making beats with a group named the 'Dominion Crew'. Being heavily involved in the early Australian DJ Hip-Hop movement, Bonez began to also support US groups who toured live including artists- Murs, AceyAlone, Diverse, Mr. Liff and many more.
In 2004 he produced his first full length release for 2 Mc's from Sydney called 'Hyjak ‘n’ Torcha' with the album 'Drastik Measures' featuring MC Kye from "Wicked Beats Sound System" which promptly became the first Australian Hip-Hop record to make it to Triple J's Album of the week which gained then national recognition, touring nationally and appearing live on telivision all across the contry.
