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Dirty South Joe

Biography

Joey “Dirty South Joe” Massarueh began his professional career in 1990 at Washington D.C.’s infamous 9:30 Club, where he pioneered the “anything goes” style of DJing that rings more popular than ever today.

An eventual move to NYC in the mid nineties found him both going back to his roots, and focussing the hip hop side of the brain to all things dirty south inspired, as well as banging out techno and electro tracks with John Selway and Prozac as the Responsible Space Playboys. The crew released an EP on Abe Duque’s Tension imprint, as well as doing official remixes for the Detroit Grand Pubas and Keoki among others. Joe released the legendary “Crunk B4 Da Fall” dirty south mixtape in 2001, followed by “Da Hood, Da Bad & Da Thugly” trilogy the following year to widespread acclaim, familiarizing the northeast with the sounds of Southern rap years before it took over the airwaves.

2002 found him relocating yet again, this time to Philadelphia, where he began his tenure as the buyerand manager for Armand’s Records, the musical home base and inspiration behind the Hollertronix “movement.” It was also there where he fell in love with the sound of Baltimore Club, and he released a final ep with the Responsible Space Playboy crew, anchored by the track “Jussapimp,” Philly’s first official foray into the Bmore Club arena.

An eventual induction into the Brick Bandits Crew lead to the birth of Ol’ Head Records, a partnership with DJ Sega, and a collaboration with Diplo’s Mad Decent label. Ol’ Head is set to be the club music wing of Mad Decent, releasing the finest in Bmore club inspired sounds from around the globe. Expect to hear the best in club and house music styles when he plays his furious DJ sets. Dance, follow, or get out of the way!

News

  • Moodswing & Dirty South Joe Team Up With Red Bull Music to curate United States of Bass!
    November 10, 2018

    Red Bull Music Presents: United States of Bass” brought together pioneers and sub-loving trailblazers from three of the east coast’s most influential regional bass music styles. From Jersey club king DJ Sliink to Philly’s foremost authority Diamond Kuts, from triple-threat UNIIQU3 to standout Baltimore MC TT The Artist, Philly’s trunk-thumping Swizzymack, this show was a celebration of Club music across the east coast!

    Moodswing & Dirty South Joe Team Up With Red Bull Music to curate United States of Bass!
  • So Far Gone + Sheck Wes + Philly Blunts Throw Down in Philly
    October 6, 2018

     

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    Drake Night – SFG @DrakenightSFG is celebrating its’ 5 Year Anniversary this year. The latest event was sponsored by Philly Blunts who provided free giveaways and an interactive consumer experience at the venue.

    Fans were surprised by special guest Sheck Wes @SheckWes who performed his hit single “Momba” in front of a sold out crowd of 3,000+ attendees.

     

    So Far Gone + Sheck Wes + Philly Blunts Throw Down in Philly
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  • Dirty South Joe Presents So Far Gone: Views from The Ship July 8th
    July 7, 2016

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    Buy Tickets here, yacht is departing from Pier 40

    Dirty South Joe Presents So Far Gone: Views from The Ship July 8th
  • Dirty South Joe Announced for This Year’s MDBP in Philadelphia 
    July 7, 2016

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    Buy tix here

     

    Dirty South Joe Announced for This Year’s MDBP in Philadelphia 
  • Swizzymack, Nadus, and Dirty South Joe on Mad Decent Block Party Philly
    August 5, 2015

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    Swizzymack, Nadus, and Dirty South Joe on Mad Decent Block Party Philly
  • Dirty South Joe Launches DELUXXX Records With GETEM's The Cheat Code EP
    March 10, 2015

    Dirty South Joe Launches DELUXXX Records With GETEM's The Cheat Code EP
  • Dirty South Joe & TWRK on Mad Decent Boat Party 2015
    March 3, 2015

    Final Mad Decent Boat Announce

    Dirty South Joe & TWRK on Mad Decent Boat Party 2015
  • Watch The Trailer For Thump's Jersey Club Documentary
    December 9, 2014

    Watch the trailer for the newest installment of Thump.com’s SUB.Culture series.  “Jersey Club” drops next week and will feature Moodswing fam Sliink, UNiiQU3, Dirty South Joe, Brenmar, DJ Big O, Nadus, and Swizzymack.

    Watch The Trailer For Thump's Jersey Club Documentary
  • Dirty South Joe Featured In Day & Nite Magazine
    December 3, 2014

    DSJ Day & Nite Magazine

    Check out the full interview over at Daynitemag.com

    Dirty South Joe Featured In Day & Nite Magazine
  • Swizzymack and Dirty South Joe on Mad Decent Boat Party
    November 12, 2014

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    November 12 – 16, 2014 Swizzymack and Dirty South Joe will be setting sail in the Caribbean for the Mad Decent Boat Party!

    Get all the info at MadDecentBoatParty.com

    Swizzymack and Dirty South Joe on Mad Decent Boat Party
  • Dirty South Joe - Deep House Lounge Exclusive Mix
    August 17, 2014

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    Dirty South Joe shows his range as one of the most talented party rockers on the planet with an exclusive 2 hour mix of deep house vibes

    Dirty South Joe - Deep House Lounge Exclusive Mix
  • Mad Decent Block Party Philly 2014 Recap
    August 11, 2014

    Watch the Mad Decent Block Party Philly recap Swizzymack Dirty South Joe with special performance by Dougie F & DJ Fire

    Mad Decent Block Party Philly 2014 Recap
  • Dirty South Joe - DAD100
    July 5, 2014

    Dirty South Joe - DAD100

    Dirty South Joe goes 100BPMs for 100 minutes in the 100th Do Androids Dance Mix.

    Dirty South Joe - DAD100
  • Mad Decent Block Party 2014 with Swizzymack, Dirty South Joe, and Jillionaire
    April 7, 2014

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    The official line up for Mad Decent Block Party 2014 had just been announced and it includes our very own Swizzymack, Dirty South Joe, and Jillionaire.

    Get limited pre-order tickets now at www.maddecentblockparty.com

    Mad Decent Block Party 2014 with Swizzymack, Dirty South Joe, and Jillionaire
  • DJ Sliink Australian Tour with Dirty South Joe
    April 1, 2014

    Dj Sliink and Dirty South Joe are on their way to Australia for a two week tour! Don’t miss these shows if you’re in the land Down Under.

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    DJ Sliink Australian Tour with Dirty South Joe
  • STYLSS Mix 016: DIRTY SOUTH JOE
    January 29, 2014

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    STYLSS drops their 16th installment of the STYLSS Mix Series with invited guest, Philadelphia’s legendary Joey Massarueh aka Dirty South Joe

    STYLSS Mix 016: DIRTY SOUTH JOE
  • Dirty South Joe Mix for Babylon Cartel
    December 19, 2013

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    Dirty South Joe linked up with Philadelphia-based clothing label Babylon Cartel for this two-hour mix of pure club music bliss. Enjoy! See the full tracklisting and back cover here.

    Dirty South Joe Mix for Babylon Cartel
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