Jesse Shacklock a.k.a KDSML (pronounced "Kidsmeal"), was born in the UK in 1982. He was transplanted to the U.S. in 1990 via Atlanta,GA. A few years later, at age 13, he moved to Nashville,TN, where he has now been DJing, producing and performing for 15 years. His debut album, "Secret Recipe" (released independently in 2009), received instant acclaim and is already considered a classic among fans and peers.

Kidsmeal's musical roots and upbringing have made him a massive part of the Nashville subculture and influential in the underground hip-hop and electronic community. He is a founding member and resident of Nashville's premier monthly hip-hop / mash-up event, "Mashville" that originated in 2007. Shacklock has also been at the forefront of the visual art community; collaborating with the illustrious Workforce Rebellion crew. He has been a pioneer of the local music and art scene from the start, and is now reaching audiences both nationally and abroad.

KDSML musical approach, utilizes Turntabilism to deliver his own brand of Electronic Hip-Hop fusion. The raw power of his live execution lies in maintaining a high level of technical skill, while still keeping the crowd energized and dancing. Kidsmeal's repertoire consists of eclectic styles that range from experimental hip-hop and breaks to glitch-hop and dubstep. Seamlessly blending original tracks, live remixes, and precise Turntablism, Kidsmeal has become a household name across the Southeast and beyond. He has performed alongside a diverse range of artists including GZA, Z-Trip, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Rusko, Excision, Ott, Gift of Gab, The Glitch Mob, Ana Sia, Lotus, and EOTO. Kidsmeal's dynamic skills on the turntables have been reflected in spontaneous "sit-ins" with acts such as Two Fresh, This is ART, and Mindelixir. Recently, Shacklock has worked on Beatstation, a plugin-based recording platform designed by Swedish software company ToonTrack. KDSML recorded cuts and scratches for the program's sample library that will be used by beat makers and producers across the globe.

DJ Kidsmeal's instant classic, "Secret Recipe" is available for free download along with KDSML & SAM's debut EP release titled, "Shack Attack". Stay tuned to www.DJKIDSMEAL.com for upcoming performances across the U.S.

COMING SOON

The long-awaited debut from local hip-hop mainstay DJ Kidsmeal finally dropped this year, and it was worth the wait. The sinewy bass line and reverb-drenched snare of "She's an Artist" and the slow-riding funk of "TN Hit" were on every mix we made this summer, and for good reason-Kidsmeal's strong melodies and technical prowess with the cuts and scratches are perfect for the hazy dog days. Never veering into turntablist wankery, Kidsmeal keeps songcraft at the core of his music while exploring the outer reaches of sonic space on tracks like the electro-flavored "Down to the Wire" and the Southern-struttin' "Funky Farm."

— Nashville Scene

4.28.2012 – NOCTURNAL FESTIVAL
Apache Pass, TX

6.23.2012 – KDSML REVIEW VOL. 6
Exit/In - Nashville, TN

7.13.2012 – CAMP BISCO FESTIVAL
Indian Lookout Country Club, New York

7.20.2012 – BASS CHURCH
Fillmore - Charlotte, NC

7.27.2012 – KDSML REVIEW VOL. 7
Exit/In - Nashville, TN

8.09.2012 – GNARNIA THE FESTIVAL
Beach Mountain Ski Resort, NC

8.17.2012 – KDSML REVIEW VOL. 8
Exit/In - Nashville, TN

US Booking
Blake Atchison
Full Circle Presents
(615) 934-3983
fullcirclepresents@gmail.com

"To say that I've been anticipating DJ Kidsmeal's debut record may be a bit of an understatement. I've used my bully pulpit to razz and harass him about it for almost 18 months. I have repeatedly taken the dude to task--in public, in print; wherever, whenever. Sure, it's sorta tacky and totally obnoxious, but the dude has been around forever and hadn't dropped anything that wasn't tethered to my damn computer. It was kinda vexing. Now that I've got the album on my stereo, I'm thinkin' it was worth tarnishing my sterling reputation of civility and sophistication. Secret Recipe is a stellar slab of instrumental hip-hop and you guys know how I feel about instrumentals.

I was honestly expecting more turntablism, more crazy-technical displays of straight skill. Face it, the kid can cut like nobody's business, and he's got a crab scratch that's tighter than Glenn Beck's asshole. He could coast on expert dexterity and the fact that his dad played in Babe Ruth and I'd probably still be into it, but Kidsmeal's fleet fingers never overshadow the songs. Secret Recipe is crammed full of compelling horn stabs and big boom-bap breaks; psychedlic-pop frolicks at its fringe, and electro ear candy speeds through the Autobahn at the heart of the album. Grooves are at the forefront of each track, and atmospheric flourishes never overpower the central melodies, creating an engaging sound collage that is surprisingly musical.

OK, it's not really a surprise. If you've seen Kidsmeal perform you know he has a keen ear for the party rockers, and if you've got a keen ear then you'll probably notice that tracks like "She's an Artist"--with it's sinewy bass lines and sparse, reverberating snare--have been part of Kid's live arsenal for some time. There's only one MC on the entire record, and that's my main man Maurice (better known as 247), and he doesn't even show up until "Cell," the 21st of 22 songs--more hip-hop records should follow this format. If DJs are curators of sound, then this, my friends, is one first-class mothafuckin' Guggenhiem-type exhibition shit right here."

— Nashville Scene

Art Direction & Design / TYZAYAH GOLD KISER

Art Direction & Design / TYZAYAH GOLD KISER

Photography / DYLAN MIRE

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