Proxxy & Lantern
Biography :: Past... Present... Future
Biography

The past few years for Proxxy & Lantern have been strong. Together they formed Essential Bass a local DC crew who develops and throws electronic music events in the DC / Baltimore Area. They recently have booked acts like Krafty Kuts, Deekline, Keith Mackenzie, Lady Waks, The Freestylers, Stanton Warriors and DJ Icey. They've been pushing the break beat sound hard in the Washington, DC metro area. DJ Proxxy is fresh back from a gig in London and they look to return again this summer.


From Seattle to New York, London to Miami, Proxxy & Lantern have put in their dues over the years. They have played the iconic Ultra Music Festival in Miami for over 10 years and were residents at the legendary Starscape festival in Baltimore, until the event outgrew itself in 2012. DJ Lantern topped the beatport breaks charts with a #1 hit in 2015 and a #2 hit in 2016 with Bradley Drop. Lantern currently is the behind the scenes man at Transit (Give Productions), one of the longest running weeklies in the Washington, DC metro area - 13 years and counting. Proxxy alongside Essential Bass & Transit have hosted many a show together as well. They also just debuted a mini mix on Crystal Method's Community Service on SiriusXm Satellite Radio. Keep an eye out for more choons, edits and mixes from Proxxy & Lantern in the near future! Much like Electric Ave, they always bring an old-school vibe and keep the dance-floor current using a diverse track selection. Known for their energetic, booty bouncing sets, be sure not to miss these breakbeat US legends!