Profile: DJ Tan’t

Artist: DJ Tan’t
From: Portland, Oregon
Album: “Notes Of Abrasion” (Dismal City)
Web: djtant.com
Info Nugget: DJ Tant’s moniker is short for Tantrum.

With his second release, DJ Tan’t offers up a remarkable selection of self produced audio treats that blur the lines between drum n’ bass and hip hop.  For the hip hop enthusiast, there are tracks that offer the kicks and snares in their purest form.  When he begins to explore the realm of drum n’ bass, this is where he really begins to stand out.  In the blink of an eye, DJ Tan’t can feverishly swing from somber piano keys to funky drums and snares to thrilling bass patterns. His full range as a producer shines intensely on this set.