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Jason Bentley's Metropolis

Dan the Automator

Jason Bentley
Jason Bentley
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The funky flow of Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Kool Keith, Handsome Boy Modeling School) is the featured flavor on the decks during Metropolis, in the 9 o'clock hour. Expect the unexpected as Dan navigates the currents of hip hop, retro funk, and britpop. He-ll also talk about his latest project, a new compilation called Wanna Buy a Monkey (Ultra Records). Dan is currently on tour to support the album, which hits shelves on February 19.
The funky flow of Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Kool Keith, Handsome Boy Modeling School) is the featured flavor on the decks during Metropolis, in the 9 o'clock hour. Expect the unexpected as Dan navigates the currents of hip hop, retro funk, and britpop. He-ll also talk about his latest project, a new compilation called Wanna Buy a Monkey (Ultra Records). Dan is currently on tour to support the album, which hits shelves on February 19.
Jan 31, 2002

The funky flow of Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Kool Keith, Handsome Boy Modeling School) is the featured flavor on the decks during Metropolis, in the 9 o'clock hour. Expect the unexpected as Dan navigates the currents of hip hop, retro funk, and britpop. He-ll also talk about his latest project, a new compilation called Wanna Buy a Monkey (Ultra Records). Dan is currently on tour to support the album, which hits shelves on February 19.

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