Degree One
"DJ Degree One"

Wordemupskiyo! Degree One has been an integral part of the cultivation of the Vancouver Island hip hop scene for 30+ years. After an early stint in breakdance crews in 1983/84, Degree's real jump into the scene was as an MC for Victoria’s first recognized Hip Hop Group ‘Sound Advice’ in 1989. He then branched out into other areas of the hip hop scene and started his radio career on air at CFUV 101.9 FM hosting ‘Spittin’ Rhymes’ hip hop mixshow in 1992. Through frequent trips to California Degree satisfied the urge to create a real hip hop concert scene on Vancouver Island by throwing his first show in 1998 with Abstract Rude. Flash forward to present day, Degree is now known as Vancouver Island’s foremost hip hop DJ and concert promoter, he has had the great opportunity to work with such incredible acts as….. (alphabetically listed) 2 Live Crew, A-Trak, Abstract Rude, Aceyalone, Afrika Bambaataa, Alkaholiks, Andre Nickatina, AraabMuzik, Arsonists, Atmosphere, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Baby Blue Soundcrew, Beatnuts, Bicasso, Black Attack, Black Eyed Peas, Blackalicious, Blacksheep, Buck 65, Busdriver, Cage, Caribbean Super Stars Steel Band, Cash Money, Casual, Chee... more...