Today we’d like to introduce you to Eli Flores.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
NAME: Eli Flores
AKA: Destructive Me
ORIGIN CITY: El Paso Texas
CURRENT CITY: Dallas Texas
OCCUPATION: Event Promoter, Turntablist, Audio Engineer, Artist, and Team Leader for TWO:TONE Drum & bass
AFFILIATIONS: TWO:TONE, NO REQUESTS, Ritual Kaos, Ortbit Industries (no longer active)
INTERESTS: Art Collection, Painting, Music Production
From an early age, I was told I process things differently or I think in an unconventional manner. I have always tried to examine and rebuild every situation I have been presented. This type of thinking is what brought me to my current path. From day one, my intention has been to bring my view of this world to those around me, to basically show others what this different line of thinking can lead to. Keeping this in mind, I quickly realized music and art were the quickest way to obtain my goals and reach the community.
With music, art and community being my sole aim, I held My First full-scale event while I was still a sophomore in high school. Naturally, it was not the most successful endeavor but that did not dissuade me from continuing to pursue this path. I started working on the next event immediately after my first failure and I made sure to promptly started djing. I took on any gig I could get, high school house parties and local events. anywhere I could attempt to work for a crowd, with a bit of practice I started owning my craft.
I first Came across turntables through. Now DJ Konkrete (Los Angles) and a good friend name Sil. Both would let me come over and practice on their turntables after school.
After a year or so I stumbled across my first real show and I was immediately hooked. So, I started my first series of events called GALLERY OF SOUND – (LA TUYA). I showcased local DJs, producers, MCs and artist of all types. This is really the catalyst that pushed me forward and gave me focus. since then I have gone on to perform, organize and assist with the production of hundreds of events across Texas and US.
This year TWO:TONE celebrates 11 years of drum n bass, NO REQUESTS celebrates 4 years of hip hop and I plan on launching my personal brand destructiveME which incorporates both cultures. I am working closely with many of Dallas best visual artists to create something truly unique and true to our culture. Artist like DTOX (www.thejerod.com) And SKILZ (infinite crew, afw, 7080cru, skilz custom art ) will be leading the way with our first designs. We should be rolling out our first designs by May this year.
OTHER POINTS OF INTERESTS:
*Weekly events::
-TWO:TONE every Thursday night -wits end
-SERVED SUNDAY w/ NO REQUESTS every Sunday night – wits end
*Monthly events ::
-BOOMBOX every last Saturday – wits end
*MAY 17th 2018
-TWO:TONE’s 11 year anniversary
ASSOCIATES:
*TWO:TONE ::
-DJ ATHENA (godess of war)
-EDGER BLUE
-RCA
-NOSO
-THOMAS ALLEN
-MC ETIQUETTE
NO REQUESTS/SERVED SUNDAYS ::
-EDGER BLUE
-PRIEST TD
-NO ENVY
UPCOMING PROJECTS w/::
-SKILZ (52murals)
-DTOX
-J ANALOG
-BUM LUCKY
-MINE GLASS
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Every day is a different struggle. My team and I deal with each obstacle as they present them selves. Everything from opposing production companies to financial, internal and creativity issues. You name it and We’ve had to deal with it. However it’s like everything else in life, anything worth doing is going to be a struggle.
TWO:TONE /NO REQUESTS – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
TWO:TONE is know best known for our events. We consistently bring international Drum & Bass talent and provide a personal, safe and creative environment for people meet.
NO REQUESTS, while a bit younger than TWO:TONE is headed in the same direction. Edgar blue and my self-have several projects in the works that are sure to elevate the caliber of events Dallas has seen.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
The first time I headlined a show in my hometown of El Paso TX. Along with getting to work with many people I considered my heroes growing up.
Contact Info:
- Address: 2724 Elm Steet Dallas TX
- Email: eli173flores@yahoo.com
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/twotonednb/?ref=bookmarks, https://m.facebook.com/DestructiveME?ref=bookmarks, https://m.facebook.com/groups/125862370955529?ref=bookmarks (group page)
- Instagram: @destructivemev
- Other: www.thejerod.com
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