Nearly a decade ago, Erick Neutron was introduced to Djing by a stroke of luck. In his early years, he started out as many Djs have in the past, through another Dj. After two years of bedroom lockdown and numerous cassettes full of mixes and cuts, he introduced himself to the world and has not look back since.
After achieving a following amongst his peers during his high school days, he moved on to clubs at the age of 15.
“I remember the promoters sneaking me in through the back and assigning a security guard to make sure I didn’t leave the dj booth and tried to have a drink.”
So where did the name Neutron come from?
“Its not my last name. Back in High School, I was a big geek. I wore glasses, honors classes, I was a part of ASB, the whole nine yards. But you could never tell because of the group of friends I surrounded myself with. So one day of hanging out with the boys, we were ripping on each other as usual and someone said I look like Jimmy Neutron’s brother. It was an instant hit! It just stuck with me and it eventually led to being my Dj name. But as the years have gone by I really follow my name as for what it represents, in chemistry terms at least. A neutral element only attracts the positive, and that what I try to surround myself with.”
For the years to come, his story is typical: Speaker hauling, long nights, crate digging, bad pay and shady promoters. So what sets Erick Neutron apart? His attitude.
He is infectious. His positive smile and demeanor has elevated him into a level where he can focus on achieving his main goal as a performer; to make sure everyone has a great time. His peers will tell you he has the ability to bring the party and/or turn it up a notch, regardless of the environment. His ability to adapt to various situations, from trendy Hollywood elite, to Festivals 20,000 , has also set him apart from others as an up and comer to look out for in the next few years. His style is difficult to describe without going into the discrepancies of labels. With his skills and talent accomplished early in his career, it has allowed him to venture into other aspects of music, Including production under the alias Summa Laude with his good friend and partner.
When not on the road, Erick Neutron holds residencies at some of the most recognizable venues in Los Angeles, including The Ruby and AVALON. He is also the founder of the EXPRESSYOURSELF MIX SERIES.
Erick Neutron Has opened up for artist such as Crystal Castles, Petey Pablo, Black Eyed Peas, Kid Cudi, She Wants Revenge and Robin S. He has shared the stage with performers such as Richard Vission, Toxic Avenger, Dj Am, Steve Aoki, Myles Dyson, Felix Cartel, L.A. Riots, Kill The Noise, LMFAO and many more.
Currently, Erick Neutron works as a ghost editor for various Djs and radio personalities in the Los Angeles area. He holds down two residencies in Hollywood, one being THE HEIST, the leading weekly Dance event of electronica music. As part of City Scene Management, he is on the same roster of artist such as Hyphy Crunk and Noize Lab. He is also working on an online podcast due early November, along with regular remixes of artist such as T-Pain and Wale.
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