Jet Set
“DJ 100Proof, the man behind the man, turntable, record label or party, as the case may be. IMO Seattle owes him big-time for creating/DJing the ongoing Monday night ‘Jet Set’ rappenings at Capitol Hill’s Capitol Club.”
- Andrew Matson (Seattle Times)
“If you’ve been to a club in Seattle in the past year, simple probability makes it likely that you’ve seen these two [dj100proof & DJ Swervewon] at work. There’s hardly a day of the week that these local impresarios don’t find their names attached to a DJ showcase, club night, or concert bill, including some of the biggest hip-hop events in recent memory. In addition to their residencies at the Capitol Club and HG Lodge every Monday and Saturday respectively, and Lawrence’s behind-the-scenes work on KEXP’s Streetsounds on Sundays, they’ve found time to share the stage with the likes of The RZA, Big Boi, Digable Planets, and Aloe Blacc, to name a few.”
- Todd Hamm (Seattle Weekly)
“In 1993, just prior to the release of Nirvana’s In Utero, a friend and I were walking down Broadway, talking through a list of bands we wanted to see that month, including Soundgarden, TAD, Heatmiser, Mudhoney, and Nirvana. It wasn’t just the sheer scope of our live-music itinerary that reverberated, but the fact that you could simply feel it in the atmosphere. It was a unique moment, and I felt fortunate to be experiencing it firsthand.
I began picking up on a similar energy last Monday night while checking out the Jet Set at the Capitol Club, the increasingly popular night hosted by DJs Swervewon and 100 Proof.”
- Hannah Levin (Seattle Weekly)
“Jet Set goes down over at the Capitol Club—quiet as kept, it’s been the unofficial Monday-night clubhouse for all those third-wave cool kids; DJs 100Proof and Swervewon have done a great job of providing an intimate party atmosphere with ’nuff guest DJs and occasional live sets.”
- Larry Mizell, Jr. (The Stranger)
“Monday nights at Capitol Club are the place to be, ever since Members Only took over and turned things upside down. More than free entry, live DJs and great drink specials (enough of a reason to swing through), Jet Set offers a weekly congregation of hip hop heads and industry professionals, choppin it up, making moves, and listening to some of the best hip hop you can find in the greater Seattle area.”
- Brooklyn Benjestorf (Seattle Examiner)
SXSW 2011
“Seattle’s own Members Only crew put together an excellent funk and soul night with Austin staple DJ Chorizo Funk. Seattle’s DJ 100 Proof and Mr. Supreme, aka Supreme La Rock, flexed their significant crates, with the event serving as a de facto reunion for Seattle expats.”
- Toby Chrittenden (The Stranger)
Backyard BBQ vol. 5
“Encased in 100% Proof product (all design and photos courtesy of the man himself), the record is truly listenable from beginning to end. And with a proper mix of soul, funk, hip-hop, R&B, dub, and local sounds, you’ll be consistently entertained–not to mention educated, recognizing a sample here or an original version there.”
- Nick Feldman (Seattle Weekly Music Blog)
“If you don’t want to crank the AC but still need something to hit you in the face like a cool ocean breeze, check out my man DJ 100Proof’s latest mix, Backyard BBQ Part 5. It’s an annual summertime mix that seems to show up right on time each year and consistently get better.”
- Jonathan Cunningham (Last Night’s Mixtape)
“A perfect blend of old, new, and exclusives, 100 Proof’s mix creates a vibe that you can listen to straight through with ease. Proof also flexes his skills as a photographer and designer, as his presentation goes beyond the music.”
- The Roy Ayers Project (RoyAyersProject.com)
“Every year during the summer, DJ 100 Proof drops his annual Backyard BBQ mixtapes. We’re proud to team up with him on his newest volume in the series.”
- Stussy Seattle (Stussy.com)
Featured mixtape on Mick Boogie and Terry Urban’s mixtape site Mixstream.com
Backyard BBQ vol. 4
“To get prepared for the inevitable return to sunshine, your first step should be downloading the fourth installation of the Backyard BBQ mixtape series from Seattle’s own dj100proof…The mixing is fantastic, and the vibe is perfect for exactly what it sets out to accomplish.”
- Nick Feldman (Seattle Weekly Music Blog)
“You’ll know most of the songs, you’ll love most of the songs, and now you’ll have them in one spot… Hundy did a good job of picking songs that most people wouldn’t play at a backyard BBQ, but probably should.”
- Jonathan Cunningham (LastNightsMixtape.com)
This is Not Music, This is a Trip
“…dj100proof just dropped an ill new tape called This Is Not Music, This Is a Trip over at the new dj100proof.com—tunes from Midnight Starr, Daft Punk, and Strafe all set it off something sweet, so get that in ya.”
- Larry Mizell, Jr. (The Stranger)
State of the Artist – Seattlecalifragilisticextrahelladopeness (Music Production)
“It’s a crispy crystallization of this Kodak moment in local rap (shouts to party monsters Members Only for putting it out), connecting dots between scene vets and newer crews like Gran Rapids and Kung Foo Grip. The classic vibe of “You Know Girls” with Sol and “Say Say” with its slinky DJ100Proof track, cocky Grynch verse, and crazy no-really-is-that-Bilal R&B hook courtesy of Xperience are just a couple favorites.”
- Larry Mizell, Jr. (The Stranger)
Hi-Life Soundsystem (Graphic Design)
“Verses aren’t the only guest spots; dramatic cover art courtesy of closet design genius Jeff Lawrence, aka dj100proof.”
- Nick Feldman (Seattle Weekly Music Blog)