Johnny5

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Multi Genre Producer & Sound Designer Chronicles" which both charted in the top 5 on digital retailer Beatport.
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Johnny 5 (Ritual Dubstep SF/ Irie Cartel)

If you reside in Northern California and frequent dubstep/bass music events, you almost certainly recognize the face behind the layers of wobbling bass, crunchy drums, and hypnotic melodies. An Oakland, CA resident, by way of Chicago, Johnny5 cut his teeth as an MC and hip-hop producer in both cities, sharing stages with the likes of independent legends T

ypical Cats as well as major acts including Raekwon and Devin the Dude. Upon moving to Oakland in 2005, Johnny5 began to take in the diverse, quickly evolving sounds pulsating throughout the Northern California music scene. Already having an extensive background in hip-hop, reggae, and electronic music, it was only natural that Johnny would embrace the dubstep genre and begin to cultivate his own sound, taking elements from each of these musical cultures. Now three years strong as a dubstep DJ/producer, Johnny has provided local support for the likes of Borgore, Caspa, and Emalkay, while finding time to tour the US West Coast and develop a strong following in the Rocky Mountain region. In May of 2010 he co-founded San Francisco's most popular dubstep weekly, "Ritual Dubstep," every Thursday, starting at Anu bar, now residing in the catacombs at Temple night club, and soon transitioning to an exciting new SF location). This event unexpectedly blossomed from a small, intimate party, featuring mainly locals, into the largest weekly dubstep event on the West Coast. Ritual has hosted international heavyweights such as N-Type and Coki, as well as California heavy hitters such as Minnesota and Megalodon. Aside from performing, producing, and hosting events, Johnny5 founded the music label Irie Cartel Recordings in 2011. Thus far, the label has has a string of successful releases, including Ry Legit's "The Machine" and Trevor Kelly's "The O.G. In March 2013, Johnny5 put out his first official release as a producer, the "Thuggin" EP (Irie Cartel Recordings), which is a collaborative effort with LA/SF producer Trevor Kelly. The EP features a diverse array of bass-heavy sounds, including filth ("XJ-13"), 808/rap ("O'Gizza" feat. Ro Knew), and a room-shaking trap version of the aforementioned "O'Gizza," remixed by rising star Taso. With an arsenal of original tunes, a vast collection of rare and exclusive tracks, and uncanny ability to read a crowd's mood, Johnny5 continues to spread his unique blend of styles to dance floors and festivals around the West Coast and worldwide!

*For booking, please contact [email protected]*

I’ve been fairly quiet on the socials for a bit & wanted to give everyone an update: I’ve been in in the amazing city of...
08/29/2023

I’ve been fairly quiet on the socials for a bit & wanted to give everyone an update:

I’ve been in in the amazing city of Chicago for the past two months, taking a much needed break, prioritizing my mental and physical health, spending time with family, starting a new business venture, and finishing projects for and

HUGE thank you to my girlfriend, family,real friends, and my team ( / .collective ) for the support during this time allowing me this space to grow as both a person and an artist.

I’m excited to bring this fresh energy back and to have the opportunity to do what I love most in life which is bringing people joy through music.

•AUGUST 30th [Wed]:
House Work @ w/ & (FREE 21+)

•SEPTEMBER 2nd [Saturday]: Trippin’ In The Clouds Festival (Oakley,CA)

•September 4th [LABOR DAY]
So House Your Evening w/ .collective AT THE (Free 21+)

•SEPTEMBER 7th [ Thursday] presents: Latin House Night .polksf with & .dj

And more!

**If you want to get in the studio this week and work on a track, I’m available 9/1, 9/5, 9/6, 9/7**

🖤My newest tech house release “Jack My Style” is out now on hit the link in the bio to check it out🖤

Thank you for rockin’ with me and LFG! 😁

07/09/2023

My release with MalLabel Music comes out tomorrow! Presave link is in the comments…

My release with    is about a month away 🙏🏼 I’m honored to be on a 6 track compilation with some heavy hitters! Planning...
06/08/2023

My release with is about a month away 🙏🏼 I’m honored to be on a 6 track compilation with some heavy hitters!

Planning a release party at the end of July and will keep y’all updated on that as details get worked out.

Thank you so much Mal, and the rest of the team it’s truly an honor to work with such an iconic label that inspired me to do what I do.

TODAY!!!
05/28/2023

TODAY!!!

Excited to be playing at  this year! 🙌🏼 can’t wait for this one..  ✊🏼 ticket link in bio- see y’all on the dance floor. ...
05/15/2023

Excited to be playing at this year! 🙌🏼 can’t wait for this one.. ✊🏼 ticket link in bio- see y’all on the dance floor.

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 welcomes producer / dj Rel] to the fam ✊🏼Rel brings amazing energy behind when behind the decks and his sets consist of...
04/12/2023

welcomes producer / dj Rel] to the fam ✊🏼
Rel brings amazing energy behind when behind the decks and his sets consist of a lot his own remixes, edits and production which derives from a mix bass music & hip hop with house. Rel is dedicated to his dedicated to his craft and also his health. Check him out and show some love..



Rel] .music

Get ready for LATIN SUNDAYS! TONIGHT, SUN Mar 19th at DecoDance Bar!🔥🔥🔥🔊DJ KLAN & DJ NOISE and SPECIAL GUEST DJ JOHNNY5 ...
03/19/2023

Get ready for LATIN SUNDAYS! TONIGHT, SUN Mar 19th at DecoDance Bar!🔥🔥🔥

🔊DJ KLAN & DJ NOISE and SPECIAL GUEST DJ JOHNNY5 Top Latin Hits, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hiphop y mas Todos Los DomingosEVERY SUNDAY👉FREE Salsa & Bachata lessons from 8:30-9:30pm with followed by Latin SUNDAY party 9pm-2amDECODANCE BAR // 1160 Polk st, San Francisco // Doors open 8:30pm/RSVP Free Salsa&Bachata Lessons: https://SalsaBachataByRasaDecodance.eventbrite.comGuestList / Early Bird tix:

Insomniac Events SOLD OUT SHOW!! Tonight’s the night!! The Midway SFSET TIME 1 AM!!! Let’s goooo! Gods and monsters room
03/12/2023

Insomniac Events SOLD OUT SHOW!! Tonight’s the night!! The Midway SF

SET TIME 1 AM!!! Let’s goooo!

Gods and monsters room

Got some 🔥 merch about to drop soon!
03/10/2023

Got some 🔥 merch about to drop soon!

HYPED to be playing for Insomniac Events THIS WEEKEND @ The Midway SF providing local support for the legend Deorro!
03/09/2023

HYPED to be playing for Insomniac Events THIS WEEKEND @ The Midway SF providing local support for the legend Deorro!

We are on Thursdays now for the all new Playhouse Thurs. No cover, drink specials and House & techno all night. See you ...
03/09/2023

We are on Thursdays now for the all new Playhouse Thurs. No cover, drink specials and House & techno all night. See you tomorrow with

🌟 ALL-STAR TEAM 🌟       mad respect for all these gentleman!!Finishing off a great month  weekly’s at the  and moving in...
02/28/2023

🌟 ALL-STAR TEAM 🌟 mad respect for all these gentleman!!

Finishing off a great month weekly’s at the and moving into March with some exciting things on the horizon - announcements and other fun stuff coming soon.

Playing tonight The Valencia Room! NO COVER. BIG LINEUP 8-2am
02/28/2023

Playing tonight The Valencia Room! NO COVER. BIG LINEUP 8-2am

Excited to be Playing TONIGHT  on a dope lineup! *DM for GUEST LIST* [9:00pm 🔪 off]•FEATURING• Johnny 5 |  |  |  | .real...
02/11/2023

Excited to be Playing TONIGHT on a dope lineup!

*DM for GUEST LIST* [9:00pm 🔪 off]

•FEATURING•
Johnny 5 | | | | .real |

*House That? Is a bi monthly House music party taking place at the Continental Club on 1st and last Saturdays featuring the Bay Area’s Best house Dj’s and special guests. •FREE W/RSVP•

Kickin of the year with a new playlist series for Spotify] as a   Check out my new “CRATES” monthly Playlist over on Spo...
01/08/2023

Kickin of the year with a new playlist series for Spotify] as a

Check out my new “CRATES” monthly Playlist over on Spotify] and save it to your own profile. Updated weekly, no filler all killer! (Link in bio)

FEATRUING: .unda .1 .ayuxx.____ and a lot more!

Check out other playlists down below:
BASS HOUSE GOLD: 2022

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pAQhOa3JRP9szPFBTgBSd?si=y2D2SQU2TYWIkpMFflBb-g

TECH HOUSE GOLD: 2022

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jd3lN2KdcH9b8Brly508D?si=01CMkG-STgiSsxLPyuCIuQ

2 BACK TO BACK EVENTS !!!!TONIGHT!!!  I PLAY THE CLOSING SET! (6-7AM)THE BASSMENT AT 788 O’FARREL 1AM-7AMFEATURING BREAK...
01/07/2023

2 BACK TO BACK EVENTS !!!!TONIGHT!!! I PLAY THE CLOSING SET! (6-7AM)

THE BASSMENT AT 788 O’FARREL 1AM-7AMFEATURING BREAKBEATS, REGGAETON, DNB, HIP HOP, LATIN HOUSE, AND PSY AND DUB!!! THIS IS THE MOVE TONIGHT AS YOU ALL KNOW, NO ONE DOES IT BETTER THAN OPEN AIR SF AND SAN FRANCISCO PARTIES

PRESALE LINK WILL BE UP BETWEEN 8PM-12AM VERY LIMITED CAPACITY FOR THE BREAKFAST CLUB PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO ATTENDEES WHO PLAN TO ATTEND BOTH EVENTS.

LINK URL ::

BASSBREAKFAST.SECRETPARTY.io

Throwing it down alongside  & the wit tomrroow for  Playhouse Wednesday . Mad props to  &  for all their hard work time/...
12/20/2022

Throwing it down alongside & the wit tomrroow for Playhouse Wednesday .

Mad props to & for all their hard work time/ dedication, bringing a FREE weekly house music event showcasing local and regional djs / producers.

I’m gonna be bringing that BASShouse y’all know and love 🤷‍♂️😋


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COMING UP: THIS WEEK12/19 (MONDAY):  (FREE)  presents: SoHouseYourEvening So Far?W/  ,  , .privee ,  And myself.FRIDAY: ...
12/19/2022

COMING UP: THIS WEEK

12/19 (MONDAY): (FREE) presents:

So
House
Your
Evening
So Far?

W/ , , .privee , And myself.

FRIDAY: 12/23 (1192 Folsom street, San Francisco.

A night of Tech House and more to satisfy your social and auditory needs

Treal House & friends:





| Backroom |

BLENDS & TRENDS:

Residents rotating all night long!




privee




TOMORROW! Playing a special 10 year anniversary b2b set with  aka   under our new project “ The Fresh 5” curated by one ...
12/16/2022

TOMORROW! Playing a special 10 year anniversary b2b set with aka under our new project “ The Fresh 5” curated by one of the best crews in the Bay Area .collective for a “Happy Hour” set at Erik and I last b2b about 10 years ago at the legendary 420 Webster st bassment in Oakland. Shout out my og patna for holding it down on the mic and getting that place so lit it was raver raining monsoons from the ceiling 😂.

Eriks been working super hard after a break from the game and has a great blend of basshouse, fidget, and techno. Should be a good warmup before and tear up 1015 for 40th bday .

x .robotran will be a 🔥 set as well. Come hang tomorrow!

TONIGHT!! TUNE IN  (LINK IN BIO)Presented by:  broadcasting live ON TWITCH and come party with us in the chat!SET TIMES:...
11/23/2022

TONIGHT!! TUNE IN (LINK IN BIO)
Presented by: broadcasting live ON TWITCH and come party with us in the chat!

SET TIMES:
(9-10 PST)
(8-9 PST)
(7-8 PST)
*4k Video with multiple cameras*
* Hi definition Audio stream*

📍If your a local homie (SF/BAY AREA) and want to come hang out with us in studio at the flagship shop, comment below or DM me for the address! We will have some brews on deck but feel free to BYOB and remeber to treat the shop with respect please.📍

S/o to and Create skateboards for hosting this weekly stream make sure to check them out!

I sincerely want to acknowledge all the folks who came out to “House it Going?” At   a week or so back. Thank you so muc...
11/23/2022

I sincerely want to acknowledge all the folks who came out to “House it Going?” At a week or so back. Thank you so much for making time to come through - y’all made the the night super special for me.

I felt like I had one of the best sets I’ve ever played. I’m eternally greatful for these opportunities and looking forward to doing more at Monarch and promoting more shows with the fam

Huge thank you to Jexum Lakamana aka , for putting together the perfect lineup and Monarch for moving the show to the basement and being great hosts.

and .privee & the whole team for playing incredible sets.

📸: / Mark Sandstorm Photography

Check out my new Bass House Playlist over on  and save it to your own profile. Updated weekly, no filler all killer!  (L...
11/19/2022

Check out my new Bass House Playlist over on and save it to your own profile. Updated weekly, no filler all killer! (Link in bio)

The Best Bass House Bangers from 2022 Featuring: , , , , , moksi, , , , , .shdws and a lot more!

11/16/2022
In my opinion, The key to success is a LOT of hard work and a great support system of Friends and family. I can’t thank ...
11/08/2022

In my opinion, The key to success is a LOT of hard work and a great support system of Friends and family. I can’t thank all the friends enough who have been supporting and encouraging me on this new path. I’ve still got a long way to go but the last 6 months have been a game changer for me.

Thursday 11/10, I will be headlining my first house show in San Francisco at one of my favorite Venues

Ive got a very special set planned so If you haven’t had a chance to come out Thursday would be one not to miss.

Huge shout out to , and the rest of the gang for welcoming me into your blends and trends family and showing me brotherly love. I’m honored to be a part of such a talented crew of artists.

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