DJ Unknown, a genre-defying DJ and producer from Toronto, has been shaping the music landscape for over two decades. He has released four albums with Tru-Paz and eight EPs between Tru-Paz and The 20/20 Project, with solo Read more
DJ Unknown, a genre-defying DJ and producer from Toronto, has been shaping the music landscape for over two decades. He has released four albums with Tru-Paz and eight EPs between Tru-Paz and The 20/20 Project, with solo albums like "DJ Unknown’s Android Repair Service" (2021) and "DJ Unknown’s Android Repair Service Vol. 2" (2022) demonstrating his production prowess.
In 2024, DJ Unknown will release his most ambitious project to date: "Leaving Earth". This unique album blends live band recordings with DJ elements and samples, fusing heavy metal, boom bap, and electronic influences from legends like DJ Shadow, Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead. The result is a genre-bending sound that stands out through its dynamic interplay of live instrumentation and electronic production.
“Leaving Earth” is more than an album—it's an immersive experience. DJ Unknown has teamed up with Trinumedia to merge CGI visuals and animation with the music, crafting a sci-fi space opera that tells the story of leaving a dystopian Earth in search of meaning. This multimedia collaboration brings the album’s futuristic themes to life in a bold, cinematic way.
DJ Unknown's distinctive style—described as “soulful and harmonious” (DJBooth.net) and packed with “pulsing, percussive dub reggae/rap headbangers” (NOW Magazine)—has earned critical acclaim from outlets like The Source and HipHopCanada. He has played at top-tier festivals, including NXNE and Wakestock, and opened for major acts like Brother Ali, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, and De La Soul.
With "Leaving Earth", DJ Unknown is set to captivate audiences through a visionary fusion of music, visuals, and storytelling, marking a new chapter in his already storied career.
In 2024, DJ Unknown will release his most ambitious project to date: "Leaving Earth". This unique album blends live band recordings with DJ elements and samples, fusing heavy metal, boom bap, and electronic influences from legends like DJ Shadow, Rage Against the Machine, Tool, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead. The result is a genre-bending sound that stands out through its dynamic interplay of live instrumentation and electronic production.
“Leaving Earth” is more than an album—it's an immersive experience. DJ Unknown has teamed up with Trinumedia to merge CGI visuals and animation with the music, crafting a sci-fi space opera that tells the story of leaving a dystopian Earth in search of meaning. This multimedia collaboration brings the album’s futuristic themes to life in a bold, cinematic way.
DJ Unknown's distinctive style—described as “soulful and harmonious” (DJBooth.net) and packed with “pulsing, percussive dub reggae/rap headbangers” (NOW Magazine)—has earned critical acclaim from outlets like The Source and HipHopCanada. He has played at top-tier festivals, including NXNE and Wakestock, and opened for major acts like Brother Ali, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, and De La Soul.
With "Leaving Earth", DJ Unknown is set to captivate audiences through a visionary fusion of music, visuals, and storytelling, marking a new chapter in his already storied career.
