The Gaslamp Killer

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The Gaslamp Killer
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The Gaslamp Killer in 2009.
Background information
Birth name William Benjamin Bensussen
Also known as GLK
Born (1982-11-07) November 7, 1982 (age 41)[1]
Origin San Diego, California, United States
Genres Underground hip hop[2]
Occupation(s) Producer, DJ
Instruments Turntables, sampler, keyboard
Years active 2000–present
Labels Brainfeeder, Alpha Pup Records, Finders Keepers, Gaslamp Killer Music
Associated acts Flying Lotus, Gonjasufi, Samiyam, Free the Robots
Website thegaslampkiller.com

William Benjamin Bensussen (born November 7, 1982), better known by his stage name The Gaslamp Killer, is an alternative hip hop producer and DJ based in Los Angeles, California.[3] He is currently signed with Brainfeeder, a record label founded by Flying Lotus.[4]

Career

Bensussen grew up in San Diego, California, where he became a DJ in the Gaslamp district. His unique sets often ruined the music vibe in the clubs, earning him the nickname "The Gaslamp Killer."[5]

After moving to Los Angeles in 2006, he helped found Low End Theory, "L.A.'s monolithic weekly showcase for uncut beat-driven tracks".[6]

The Gaslamp Killer has played at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,[4] the Austin Psych Fest,[7] the Decibel Festival,[8] and the Voodoo Fest.[9]

He produced Gonjasufi's debut album, A Sufi and a Killer, with Flying Lotus and Mainframe in 2010.[10]

He released the single, "Flange Face" b/w "Seven Years of Bad Luck for Fun," in August 2012. It was chosen by Pitchfork Media as Best New Track in July.[11] His debut album, Breakthrough, was released in September 2012.[12]

Personal life

He is Jewish, and his ancestry includes Turkish, Lebanese, Mexican and Lithuanian.[13][14]

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

  • The Gaslamp Killer Experience: Live in Los Angeles (2015)

EPs

  • The Killer Robots (2008) (with Free the Robots)
  • My Troubled Mind (2009)
  • Death Gate (2010)

Singles

  • "Impulse" (2010) (with Daedelus)
  • "Flange Face" b/w "Seven Years of Bad Luck for Fun" (2012)
  • "Brass Sabbath" (2013) (with Jungle by Night)
  • "Murder Man" (2015) (with Mophono)

Mixes

  • Gaslamp Killers (2007)
  • It's a Rocky Road: Volume 1 (2007)
  • It's a Rocky Road: Volume 2 (2007)
  • I Spit on Your Grave (2008)
  • We Make It Good Mix Series Volume 5 (2008)
  • Akuma No Chi Ga Odoru (2009)
  • All Killer: Finders Keepers Records 1-20 Mixed by The Gaslamp Killer (2009)
  • Hell and the Lake of Fire Are Waiting for You! (2009)
  • Vs Finders Keepers (2009)
  • A Decade of Flying Lotus (2010)
  • Helio x GLK (2013)
  • Lavender AM: Meditation Mix (2013)

Productions

Guest appearances

Compilation appearances

  • The Change Up EP-V.01 (2006)
  • T7L: Audio Promo Disc 707 (2007)
  • ArtDontSleep Presents... From L.A. with Love (2007)
  • Echo Expansion (2007)
  • Secret Hangout (2007)
  • Brainfeeder Sampler (2008)
  • Warp Records Spring 2008 (2008)
  • Stussy x TurntableLab - Beats (2008)
  • Dublab Presents: Echo Expansion (2009)
  • Choice on 12 (2010)
  • Radio Galaxia (2010)
  • Low End Theory Podcast (2010)

References

  1. ↑ The Gastlamp Killer Facebook post. Facebook. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
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External links

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