Global InformationZak Baney information
Zak Baney | |
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| Birth name | Ralph Edward Baney III |
| Also known as | Zak Baney, Zak B, Zack Baney, Ralph B, Ralphy B |
| Born | June 3, 1973 Jordan |
| Origin | Florida, Japan |
| Genres | Electronic, Electro, Downtempo, Acid jazz, New wave, House, Breakbeat, Hip hop, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter, Photographer, Editor, Record producer, Songwriter, DJ,[1] Composer, Mixer, Mastering engineer |
| Instruments | Turntables, Synthesizers, Drum machines, Mixers, Sequencers, Samplers, Roland TR-808, Roland TB-303, Ensoniq Mirage, Technics SL-1200 |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | Locked Groove, Dubtone, Chicago Rhythm Style, ffrr, Nu Futura |
| Website | zakbaney.com |
Ralph Baney, Jr. (born June 3, 1973), better known by the name Zak Baney,[2] is a record producer, songwriter, screenwriter, filmmaker and photographer. He is known for originating a genre of techno music called acid breaks[3][4] in 1987,[5] which combined elements of Chicago's acid sound with South Florida's breakbeat style. Also was at the forefront of the Miami bass scene, making low bass frequency recordings for car bass competitions. In addition, is known for his filmmaking-besides making many commercials and music videos, he directed two films that had their premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.
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