Jesse Shacklock a.k.a KDSML (pronounced "Kidsmeal"), was born in the UK in 1982. He was transplanted to the U.S. in 1990 via Atlanta,GA. A few years later, at age 13, he moved to Nashville,TN, where he has now been DJing, producing and performing for 15 years. His debut album, "Secret Recipe" (released independently in 2009), received instant acclaim and is already considered a classic among fans and peers.
Kidsmeal's musical roots and upbringing have made him a massive part of the Nashville subculture and influential in the underground hip-hop and electronic community. He is a founding member and resident of Nashville's premier monthly hip-hop / mash-up event, "Mashville" that originated in 2007. Shacklock has also been at the forefront of the visual art community; collaborating with the illustrious Workforce Rebellion crew. He has been a pioneer of the local music and art scene from the start, and is now reaching audiences both nationally and abroad.
KDSML musical approach, utilizes Turntabilism to deliver his own brand of Electronic Hip-Hop fusion. The raw power of his live execution lies in maintaining a high level of technical skill, while still keeping the crowd energized and dancing. Kidsmeal's repertoire consists of eclectic styles that range from experimental hip-hop and breaks to glitch-hop and dubstep. Seamlessly blending original tracks, live remixes, and precise Turntablism, Kidsmeal has become a household name across the Southeast and beyond.
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Jesse Shacklock a.k.a KDSML (pronounced "Kidsmeal"), was born in the UK in 1982. He was transplanted to the U.S. in 1990 via Atlanta,GA. A few years later, at age 13, he moved to Nashville,TN, where he has now been DJing, producing and performing for 15 years. His debut album, "Secret Recipe" (released independently in 2009), received instant acclaim and is already considered a classic among fans and peers.
Kidsmeal's musical roots and upbringing have made him a massive part of the Nashville subculture and influential in the underground hip-hop and electronic community. He is a founding member and resident of Nashville's premier monthly hip-hop / mash-up event, "Mashville" that originated in 2007. Shacklock has also been at the forefront of the visual art community; collaborating with the illustrious Workforce Rebellion crew. He has been a pioneer of the local music and art scene from the start, and is now reaching audiences both nationally and abroad.
KDSML musical approach, utilizes Turntabilism to deliver his own brand of Electronic Hip-Hop fusion. The raw power of his live execution lies in maintaining a high level of technical skill, while still keeping the crowd energized and dancing. Kidsmeal's repertoire consists of eclectic styles that range from experimental hip-hop and breaks to glitch-hop and dubstep. Seamlessly blending original tracks, live remixes, and precise Turntablism, Kidsmeal has become a household name across the Southeast and beyond.
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