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Calvin Dyer Jr. (born September 15, 1981) internationally known as DJ Hektik, is an American Southern DJ-artist from New Orleans, Louisiana. DJ Hektik was first known as the official, in-house DJ for Chopper City Records’ American rapper “B.G.,” yet he is most accomplished at hosting mix-tape compilations. One of his first credits include the initial Chopper City mixtape release “Built To Last,” which the Source Magazine rated "five out of five mics." DJ Hektik's mixtape editions such as “B.G. & DJ Hektik Present: Chopper City Is An Army" and the rare tribute series “Uptown Veterans,” co-hosted by DJ Hektik, in collaboration with American rappers “Master P,” “Mac,” "C-Murder," “Mystikal,” “Juvenile,” and “Birdman” aka “Baby,” are just a few examples of his mixography merits.  In part, what makes DJ Hektik so widely sought after not only in his hometown, but nationwide by a host of arts & entertainment patrons and fellow colleagues alike, is his reputation for a fined tuned ear of seamlessly and creatively fusing Hip Hop and R&B music with just the right dose of the New Orleans “Bounce” (underground) sound, street jazz, neo soul and classic grooves, not to mention his vast knowledge of the latest technologies.  A music-mix monarch, road disc jockey, video jockey, showcase programmer, music composer, “seasoned” tastemaker, tempered and professional artist -DJ Hektik has been spinning, mixing, arranging & hosting radio shows, mainstream CD compilations and party-packed concert scenarios for over a decade. As a testament to DJ Hektik's earliest era of honing the ability to attract audiences and incite party goers with “Heksclusive” remixed sets, in 2002 he started his present DJ-artist in residence with the prestigious New Orleans based House of Blues venue; opening up (ongoing) for popular music acts such as "L.L. Cool J," “Common,” “Music Soul Child,” “Snoop,” “Robin Thicke,” “Doug E. Fresh,” “Angie Stone,” “Black Eyed Peas,” “Pharrell,” and many, many more. In 2003 DJ Hektik landed a preliminary position co-hosting and mixing on New Orleans former KNOU 104.5FM, ultimately airing for three consecutive years. By 2004 he was awarded a Gold Record (sales) Plaque from King of Crunk/BME Recordings in commemoration of breaking in most radio spins for the rap album “Welcome To Trille Ville” featuring “Lil Scrappy” & “Trille Ville,” resulting in over 500,000 copies sold worldwide. Also in 2004, DJ Hektik began touring the country with Chopper City/Koch recording artist “B.G.” and since 2005, he serves as the dedicated music ambassador for New Orleans Society of Dance (NOSD,) a community & culturally centered dance-company. Additionally, during his 6-year tenure with Copper City Records, DJ Hektik spent a season in 2007 as a roadie with Bad Boy South/Warner Bros. recording artist Jody Breeze. DJ Hektik is currently the DJ-artist to American rapper “Turk” of Cash Money Records' former, platinum selling, rap group “The Hot Boys” and he is one of the longest running mix-show DJ’s on New Orleans’ #1 Hip Hop Station, WQUE 93.3 FM’s “504 Radio”/”Hektik Mix” segment. Consistently acquiring new followers, DJ Hektik is frequently recurring on ITunes, datpiff.com, and livemixtapes.com as well as at select clubs, casinos, festivals and special events around the U.S. Much to his distinction, DJ Hektik is a humble, respected authority on DJ artistry and Nola’s bourgeoning culture of “Bounce” music. He conducts live demonstrations, panel discussions & interviews thru local mediums including the New Orleans “Industry Influence” symposia, universities, news segments and at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival’s historic Alison Miner Stage in 2012. Particularly, DJ Hektik prides himself as the first DJ/VJ to be featured on exhibit (January 2013 thru 2014) in the Presbytere, LA. State Museum, which highlights his central role and incomparable musical contributions to the resurrection, preservation & cultivation of the NOSD “Baby Doll Ladies” 100 years-living, Mardi-Gras traditions of music, masking and dancing. Hektik declares ”I keep it authentic and from the heart. It’s all about the people…I live and love to play what the people want to hear!”