by Tokyo Correspondent : Brent Csutoras
Squaring off, on one side ther's DJ Dimension, first ever to
be invited on 89.1's "The Candy Store, ten-year veteran DJ, and
professional producer. While on the other side there is William Rosario,
Strictly Rhythm artist, renowned mixer, and also a veteran DJ. Sounds like
any of a thousand talented musicians in NY, but the real story comes in
the magic they create when they team up as The Mega Men.
Both born in New York and introduced through a mutual friend, the Mega Men
jumped right into success with a release on the BML label and then later
on the Strictly Rhythm label.
Taking a brief look at the past, Dimension was always involved and
interested in music. "I can remember making tapes for my grandmother when
I was 6. I would record songs off the radio then I'd talk over them."
After listening to the styles of Todd Terry, that interest turned more
serious. At age 13, Dimension began DJing local clubs and events. While
his popularity continued to grow, it wasn't until 1997 that Dimension took
the next step and started to produce. Starting with Trance , Breakbeat,
and even some Drum N Bass, he finally settled into his love for House
music. "I always knew I wanted to do something in House but I did try
other styles when I started producing." Soon after he met his current
co-producer, William Rosario.
A fellow New Yorker, Big Bill also found music at a young age. "My
cousin was a DJ and he got me open with the old school Hip Hop. I was
about 11 years old." In 1987, going to clubs like the Tunnel and Sound
Factory, he first experienced electronic style, little realizing he would
end up working with the music. "The House sound was totally fresh to me.
All I wanted to do is dance." With a love of music not limited strictly to
House, Big Bill has produced many styles including Hip Hop, Party Breaks
and Drum N Bass.
In 1990, Big Will took the next step and embraced production. After
many releases and a meeting with Dimension, the duo 'The Mega Men' was
born. Since then, they've turned out numerous projects and records
together. Occasionally working with other artists and vocalists, such as
Jon Robinson, Duane Harden, and Big Ro, the duo can also be heard under
the aliases Ghetto Stylez and Soul Symphony.
Although feeling the blast of computer production capabilities has hurt
the industry by taking the secrets out of producing, the Mega Men concede
that is has helped with making sound editing easier. Choosing to feel out
their projects rather than stick to a set layout, the two label their
music as "Different, Unique, A blend of Old School with a bit of Urban
Soul."
Both men say that they are happy with their current success and
believe "The journey has just begun." They've felt the 'bite' of being
famous with the loss of privacy, but are emphatic that quitting isn't even
close to an option. "The industry is very saturated with lots of boring stuff…record labels, producers, and
DJ's need to be creative and not be
afraid of being different."
Both original and unique, the Mega Men have made a great impact on
the music world with their various tracks and projects. Theirs is a blend
of music styles that people are bound to love.
For any further info please feel free to contact the Mega Men at
nextdimensionmusic@yahoo.com
or visit their website at
http://www.mp3.com/megamen .
