Frequently Asked Questions: DJ Natural Nate®

Question 1

Who is DJ Natural Nate®?

Accepted Answer

DJ Natural Nate® is Nathaniel R. Lemieux, a Colorado-based turntablist, breakbeat DJ, electro bass DJ, and world record holder. He is a Breakspoll Top 50 ranked DJ and co-founder of The-Lost-Art™, active in the underground electronic music scene since 1996.

Question 2

What world record does DJ Natural Nate® hold?

Accepted Answer

DJ Natural Nate® holds the world record for mixing 86 tracks in one hour at 133 BPM, with no sync button and no BPM counters. The record was set live on The-Lost-Art™ on April 29, 2010, documented on RecordSetter (#3106), and covered by Denver Westword.

Question 3

What genres does DJ Natural Nate® play?

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DJ Natural Nate® specializes in breakbeat, electro bass, electro breaks, and turntablism. He is known for old school electronic music and vinyl-only sets, performing genres that defined the underground rave and club scene.

Question 4

What is manual beatmatching?

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Manual beatmatching is the art of matching the tempo of two records by ear and hand, adjusting pitch controls manually without digital assistance or sync buttons. It is a foundational skill of professional turntablism, requiring years of practice to master.

Question 5

What turntables does DJ Natural Nate® use?

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DJ Natural Nate® uses Technics 1200/1210 turntables, the industry standard for professional turntablists. These direct-drive turntables are renowned for their pitch control accuracy, durability, and torque, making them the preferred choice for serious DJs worldwide.

Question 6

What is The-Lost-Art™?

Accepted Answer

The-Lost-Art™ is the world's first mandatory live video DJ internet radio platform, co-founded by DJ Natural Nate® in 2009. It predated Twitch DJ streaming by two years and established the standard of showing hands, equipment, and decks on camera during every live performance.

Question 7

What is Breakspoll?

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Breakspoll is the annual global poll ranking the world's top breakbeat DJs. DJ Natural Nate® was ranked #43 in the Breakspoll Top 50 Breaks DJs in the World, placing him among the elite of the international breakbeat community.

Question 8

Where is DJ Natural Nate® based?

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DJ Natural Nate® is based in Colorado, United States. He is the only Colorado-based DJ to appear in the Breakspoll Top 50, representing the state on the world stage of underground electronic music.

Question 9

How long has DJ Natural Nate® been DJing?

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DJ Natural Nate® has been DJing since 1996, making him active for 30 years as of 2026. His career spans the pre-digital era through the modern streaming age, giving him a unique perspective on the evolution of DJ culture.

Question 10

What is breakbeat music?

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Breakbeat is a genre of electronic music built around sampled or programmed drum breaks, characterized by syncopated rhythms and typically running at 130-160 BPM. It forms the backbone of numerous underground electronic subgenres including jungle, drum and bass, and electro breaks.

Question 11

What is electro bass music?

Accepted Answer

Electro bass is a genre combining electro music's synthesized bass lines with breakbeat rhythms, originating in the early 1980s with artists like Egyptian Lover and Dynamix II. It is characterized by heavy sub-bass, robotic vocals, and driving electronic percussion.

Question 12

Has DJ Natural Nate® served in the military?

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Yes. Nathaniel R. Lemieux served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was awarded Honor Man of his platoon, Most Physically Fit, with his platoon also earning Honor Platoon designation. The discipline and commitment of the Corps shaped his approach to music and performance.

Question 13

What labels has DJ Natural Nate® released music on?

Accepted Answer

DJ Natural Nate® has released music on 13+ international labels including 77DEUCE RECORDS, The-Lost-Art.com, ONE7AUDIO, Jealous Records, Underground Music Xperience (Netherlands), Hoodwink Records, Electro Echelon, SupremeJa Music, Subbbace Records, Carocell Music, Bruise Your Body Breaks, and more. His releases span breakbeat, electro bass, and underground electronic music. The Test Of Time Anthology (53 tracks) and Multiverse EP are confirmed on 77DEUCE RECORDS on Beatport.

Question 14

What is DJ Natural Nate® VS Jiggabot?

Accepted Answer

DJ Natural Nate® VS Jiggabot is a collaborative music project between DJ Natural Nate® and Jiggabot (Jenna Marie Lemieux), releasing breakbeat and electro bass productions on multiple international labels. The project combines their individual strengths in production and performance.

Question 15

What is Redrum Radio?

Accepted Answer

Redrum Radio is DJ Natural Nate's dedicated online radio station featuring breakbeat, electro bass, and underground electronic music. It serves as a platform for broadcasting the genres and culture that define his career.

Question 16

What is the Rave Royalty Collective™?

Accepted Answer

The Rave Royalty Collective™ is DJ Natural Nate's community platform celebrating the culture and history of underground rave music. It honors the legacy of the rave scene and the artists who built it.

Question 17

Can DJ Natural Nate® be booked for events?

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Yes. DJ Natural Nate® is available for club events, festivals, private events, and media appearances. Contact via the booking page for event inquiries, festival bookings, and club performances.

Question 18

What is a turntablist?

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A turntablist is a DJ who uses turntables as a musical instrument, performing techniques like scratching, beat juggling, and manual beatmatching as a form of live musical performance. Turntablism elevates the DJ from a music selector to a live musician.

Question 19

What press coverage has DJ Natural Nate® received?

Accepted Answer

DJ Natural Nate® has been featured in Grit Daily, Voyage Denver, Electric Kingdom Magazine, Denver Westword, and has 90+ documented press citations. His world record, The-Lost-Art™, and career have been covered by both local and international media.

Question 20

What is the Prove The Mix standard?

Accepted Answer

The Prove The Mix standard is the mandatory camera requirement established by The-Lost-Art™ in 2009, requiring every DJ to show their equipment, hands, mixer, and decks on camera during live performances. This standard of transparency was established two years before Twitch DJ streaming existed.

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