The Village Voice, August 1st, 2007
THE FRANTIC RISE AND FALL OF HIP-HOP PRODUCER DISCO D
DAVE "DISCO D" SHAYMAN LOVED Instant Messenger. He frequently broke day in front of a Mac in his loft/studio in Brooklyn's hipster capital, Williamsburg. The ascendent hip-hop producer often rocked a blown-out Jewish Afro, wire-rimmed glasses, sweatpants, and muscle T-shirts showcasing a tattoo of an AKAI MPC 60 sampler with the caption "In Beats We Trust" Drawn by, celebrated hip-hop tattooist Mr. Cartoon, it made him feel like he'd made it If he was feeling really spiritual, he might shed his clothes altogether. Spending up to 20 hours a...
HighBeam Research, Free Preview: 'THE DEATH OF DISCO'... Full Membership required for unlimited access. Free 7-day trial.
Subscribers: HighBeam content is only available to HighBeam subscribers. Click the link above for more information.
