Nosaj Thing

Bio

Nosaj Thing started to delve into music at a young age. By the age of 12 he had already learned the basics of turntables and was producing music on his computer. He was highly influenced by the hip-hop radio stations of Los Angeles and took a special liking to the Beat Junkies’ turntablism. He also listened to a diverse range of electronic artists such as Boards of Canada and DJ Sahdow, who inspired his music. Nosaj Thing was involved in the underground music scene in Los Angeles and played his first gig at the local venue, The Smell, in 2004. While involved in the local music scene Nosaj Thing befriended several like-minded musicians such as Flying Lotus, Daedelus, and Nobody.