OUR TEAM
DJs, Music Producers, Songwriters, Engineers, and more
Chris Michael (Scrooge)
Director of Operations,
DJ & Producer
Experienced Producer & Disk Jockey working with artists such as Mike Dean, Quincy Jones, Bun B, Feel Rich (Netflix Documentary), Ghostface Killer, Republic Records, Universal Records, Motown (CAPITOL RECORDS), DEF JAM, Baby Bash, Trae Tha Truth, Slim Thug, Z-Ro, E.S.G., 2Chainz, Future (Pluto), and many more, with a demonstrated history of working in the education, management, & Music industry.
Originated from Beaumont TX, currently residing in Austin, TX & California.
Skilled in Music Management, Music Production, Event Planning, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Film, and Marketing Strategy. Strong engineering professional with a focus in Business Administration and Artist Management.
David Elliott
(DJ Grip)
Asst. Director, DJ
Originating from Houston, DJ Grip is well known in the Texas and Southern region of the US . He is well known for his mixtapes and club/concert performances.
DJ Grip has over 20 years in experience specializing in Rap/Hip Hop. He has performed at clubs & festivals including SXSW, Free Fest, Mala Luna, & JMBLYA throughout the duration of his career. DJ Grip has been a staple in the Austin DJ scene for years, and a long time mentor/instructor.
Ethan Berdofe (Reue)
Online Director, Artist, Engineer
Ethan Reue Berdofe, raised in Austin, TX, has been pushing the boundaries of underground electronic music from a young age. Known as a rising talent in his hometown, Reue honed his skills through various projects, including solo work, band collaborations, and studies at Berklee College of Music. By 2023, he had headlined shows in LA, London, and Medellin, and self released an impressive 16 singles.
Reue's accomplishments include six songs featured on Mau5trap's podcast, work in video game composition, and performances at major festivals like Lights All Night and Seismic. His debut EP "Acid Patch Kids" hit #7 on Beatport's techno charts, and he's now based in London, spreading Austin’s signature "weirdness."
Jose Sandoval
(PurpleKBeats)
Head of Production, Engineer
Jose "PurpleKbeats" Sandoval, a Texas-born producer from Pharr, has forged a dynamic career in music production since earning his degree at the Art Institute of Austin in 2015. After running his own studios in Austin, he moved to Los Angeles in 2018, signing with the production collective NARCOWAVE and landing a Def Jam placement the following year.
His credits include work on STARZ’s *P-Valley*, Drakeo The Ruler’s *The Truth Hurts*, Saweetie’s *The Single Life*, and vocal arrangements for Gunna. Jose engineered Eladio Carrión’s Latin Grammy-nominated "Luchas Mentales" from *Sol María* and contributed to Mary J. Blige’s chart-topping “Breathing Ft. Fabolous.” Now back in Austin, he collaborates with Warm Studios to expand his impact in the music industry.
George Pettus
Producer, Pianist
George, a Grammy-nominated, Emmy-winning producer and musician from Southampton, NY, now based in Austin, TX, is the son of former MCA artist Giorge Pettus. Renowned for his collaborations with acclaimed artists, George has worked with 9th Wonder and Soul Council on Grammy-nominated albums by Rapsody featuring stars like Common and Childish Gambino. He produced Melba Moore's 2015 UK chart-topping R&B album and hit house track "I’m Just Doing Me."
Managed by 3-time Grammy nominee Terry Hunter, George has remixed for Beyoncé and Deborah Cox, contributed to Hulu’s Wu-Tang series, and helped score Netflix’s *Good Times*. His award-winning work on Netflix’s *Bubba Wallace: The Race* earned him an Emmy, and he holds a proclamation from Austin, TX, for his community contributions.
Danny Ritmo
DJ/Clases En Espanol
With over 13 years in Austin’s DJ scene, Danny Ritmo has become one of the city’s top Latin DJs, known for his high-energy sets and charismatic MC skills. His performances, blending Latin beats with electrifying stage presence, have made him a favorite at corporate events, private parties, and nightclubs.
Danny Ritmo has opened for top Latin artists like Fuerza Regida and Grupo Duelo and has taken the stage as an MC for major events, including the Billboard stage at Austin City Limits and Rumbazo Fest in Las Vegas. His ability to engage diverse audiences has solidified his place in the Latin music scene.
Cara Cumberford
(DirtyJackie)
DJ, Producer
DirtyJackie is known for her dark and unique DJ style that is both groovy and electrifying. Her experience with mixing over 6 years now, bringing energy to bars, clubs, and a variety of venues. she is skilled in specifically curating to a crowd and designing playlists for a multitude of different events.
As a true open format DJ, she is well versed in several genres, with focus in house, experimental bass, and bass house. She views DJing as an art form and a way of expressing herself in front of a crowd with sharing the beauty of music. Also a beginner level producer with songs in the works. She is excited to be part of the Dub Academy team and honored to share the space with many other creatives!
Tommy Langford
Producer, Audio Engineer
Tommy Langford is a music producer, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist with experience in studios in New York and Chicago. Recently, he moved to Austin to build his own recording studio.
With a focus on creating diverse sounds and arrangements, Tommy enjoys collaborating with artists to bring their musical ideas to life. His approachable style and dedication to quality make him a valuable partner in the music-making process.
Brendan Carroll
(Den Zuko)
DJ, Producer
Brendan Carroll, AKA Den Zuko, has been producing an eclectic mix of music for 14 years. After studying jazz saxophone in college and performing with countless bands as a freelancer, he immersed himself in the electronic music world, focusing on blending his very strong music theory chops with an ability to translate any sound from his head into a DAW.
He has taught woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, production, and theory for over a decade to students aged 5-65. He brings a deep technical knowledge developed from years of real world experience DJing, performing, and engineering as well as his degrees in audio engineering and digital composition to his lessons while focusing on clarity, creativity and practicality.
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