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DieselboyReload’s seventeen year anniversary was atrue night to remember. The crowd was alive,the energy was electric, and with a lineup likethe one Reload had that night, it’s no wonderall heads were in attendance. It was a roster withsome of the biggest names in the business, includingone of the most recognized names in AmericanDnB history, DJ/producer: Dieselboy.If American Drum’n’Bass was the moon, Dieselboy is itsLance Armstrong. Holding the moniker, “The Destroyer” andreigning as one the very first DnB DJs in the US to makea name for himself, Dieselboy truly helped pave the way forDrum’n’Bass, not only in America, but all over the world. Knownfor his unique cinematic mixes with intense yet complex performances,he embodies a pioneer of the music to this day.Since the 90s, Dieselboy has found huge success. In 2000, he wasthe first Drum’n’Bass artist to chart the Billboards Dance chart with thesingle, Invid. In 2002, he founded an all DnB music label, Human Imprint,and in 2010, he went on to help build the sublabel, Sub-Human, focusingmore on dubstep and electro. In 2004, he was the first American to get votedinto the UK’s Drum’n’Bass Arena Top 10 DJs. He has played all over the world,conquering six continents and not showing any signs of slowing as he stillmakes at least two to three appearances a week in any given country.While attending Reload, InkSpired had a chance to ask Dieselboy a few questions,taking a moment to find out what this wild journey has been like from his seat.Words: Chad Allen / Photography: Sean Hartgrove154 InkSpiredMagazine.com