Mr Goo aka Le Gooster

Mr.Goo aka le Gooster aka Dj Goo aka … Born in Geneva,Switzerland,GOO is a polymorphous artist (architect,graffitti artist,breaker,graphist,musician,dj-producer,D.A. and label CEO). Since the early 1980’s he has been one of the very first breakdancers and graffitti artists in Switzerland. When it comes to music, GOO has achieved mixing live instruments,turntables and electronic devices,combining several musical styles as Soul,Hiphop,Funk,Africa,jazz,Brazil,House,Brknbeats since 1988. This innovative form of musical expression has since gained critical and public acclaim. He has produced and toured with Silent Majority,Sens Unik,Five Star Galaxy, The Sound Travellers and under his name throughout the world and UK for a year as resident DJ at the mythic club BLUE NOTE in 1998). ***************************************************************
“Le Gooster establishes himself as a beatsmith extraordinaire. Zig Zag Zen should establish him as a leading figure in the exploding post hip-hop movement.” -Tim Haslett,CMJ New music report N.Y. **************************************************************** “Switzerland isn’t usually considered one of the world’s centers of experimental hip-hop and turntable artistry.But give Goo (aka Le Gooster)some time, and maybe it will be.” -“Very impressive,and highly recommended.” -Rick Anderson AMG review N.Y. ****************************************************************
GOOs turntablist talents have won him the DMC SWISS CHAMPION titles (97) and the selection to the world finals in Rimini and DMC’s jury in Zurich (00). GOOs solo project LE GOOSTER released on Galaktik Sound Lab rec. received enthusiastic reviews in music publications. GOO aka LE GOOSTER is licensed in the USA by SHADOW records N.Y since 1997 with his first solo album “ZigZagZen”. Since then he also completed various remixes and collabs with artists such as: BrianJackson(Gil-Scott Heron),Sun Ra,Erik Truffaz,Saul Williams,Dub Gabriel(Brooklyn Massive),DJ Spooky, Polar,Warrior GRIOT,Carl Craig,Dj Smash(Motown Mix)Georgia ann Muldrow and Dudley Perkins.. GOO has created a style at the crossroads of various musical influences hip hop jazz, soul,electro,brnkbeats.GOO’s vision has always been to apply his experiences to other forms of today’s and tomorrow’s musical expressions and lifestyles. This idea continues to motivate his work today. The future was yesterday.(Full version www.synchrovisionrec.com) ***************************************************************
GOO “Straight-mix jive for beat junkies and Swiss DJ Le Gooster is the pusherman! an array of fantastic beats, samples, scratches. Destination: jazz, hip hop and breakbeat future.” – Orbit Magazine ****************************************************************
‘More than Music’ – it’s a vibe, it’s a consciousness… it’s good times… it’s life! Great to finally work with you again, but on the other side of the planet this time, Goo. You are a true master. See you in the spring 07, brother. Peace, Brian Jackson (Gil-Scott heron’s music architect) *****************************************************************