Planet of the Drums
Human Imprint, Nettwerk Music Group
soundcloud.com/dieselboy
Dieselboy, born Damian Higgins, is an American drum and bass DJ, producer, and label owner known for his high-energy sets and influential contributions to the genre since the 1990s. As the founder of the record label Human Imprint and co-founder of SubHuman, he has released several best-selling mixed CDs and was the first American drum and bass DJ to be nominated for a major award. He is also a successful graphic designer, having founded his own agency Destroyer Design in 2022.
DJ career and musical style
Genre: Dieselboy is primarily known for his work in drum and bass, but he also incorporates dubstep and electro into his sets.
Early career: He started DJing in high school and later gained experience at the University of Pittsburgh’s radio station, WRCT.
Discography: His mixtapes and mixed CDs have been described as “cinematic” and “intoxicating,” with releases like The Descent, Invid, Render, and The 6th Session achieving significant commercial success.
Awards and recognition: In 1998, he was nominated for Best Drum & Bass DJ at the Global DJ Mix Awards, an unprecedented achievement for an American DJ.
Live performances: He is known for his energetic live shows, which sometimes feature multi-genre sets on four CDJs.
Collaborations: In 2002, he formed Planet of the Drums with DJs Dara and AK1200.
Other ventures: Record labels: In 2002, he founded the music label Human Imprint, and in 2010, co-founded its sublabel, SubHuman.