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NYC DJ Jace Clayton (aka DJ/rupture) made a name for himself by collecting piles of critical acclaim while simultaneously keeping the ass shaking on the dance floor. It isn’t a secret how he did it either. It was wheelbarrows of talent and a strong determination to remain eclectic at all costs. Critics have lauded his ability to integrate sleepy basslines, jerky keys, crisp instrumental samples, and a plethora of other melodies into sets without coming off as bombastic. Since I was attending this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival with a spiffy VIP pass, I made it a priority to check out the hype for myself. Initially, I was skeptical the DJ could keep an audience of indie rock-loving pale folk amped up without resorting to energetic mash-ups. However, I was thoroughly surprised at Clayton’s ability to sample dubstep, raga, hip hop, house, jungle, and pretty much everything in between. Sure, most people picked up on the smooth remixing of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya,” but those with a keen ear were also rewarded with impressively sly renditions of Joy Division’s “She’s Lost Control” and Nina Simone’s “Sinnerman.” Take a peek at the vinyl virtuoso in action at Pitchfork:

DJ/rupture - “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” remix at Pitchork Music Festival