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Bio
DJ Sep is a long-time San Francisco Bay Area DJ and producer. She is the founder of DUB MISSION, one of the longest-running Reggae clubs in the world (1996-2019), and a member of the DnB/Jungle crew, Rhythmic Remedies. She spins dub, reggae, dancehall, Jungle, DnB, and Afrobeats dance music. Sep has DJ’d in Spain, the U.K., Canada, Mexico, many cities in the U.S., and most venues in the greater Bay Area. For years, she was also on Bay Area radio, first on the legendary college radio station, KUSF, and later on Berkeley’s public radio station, KPFA. Sep has presented and opened for a long list of reggae and electronic artists (see below), and has performed both solo and as Dub Mission Sound System with various MCs and musicians. CONTACT
Appearances and support
Rototom Sunsplash Festival (Spain)
Red Bull Culture Clash
Festival Raztlan (Mexico)
Outside Lands (Grasslands)
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
Emerald Forest
Silent Disco/Hush Fest
How Weird Festival
CouchFest
YouTube
HempCon
Sunday Streets
Off The Grid
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
California Academy of Sciences
Oakland Museum of Art
Lee “Scratch” Perry
The Scientist
Sly & Robbie
Sister Nancy
Kruder & Dorfmesiter
Mad Professor
The Wailers
Skillibeng
Mungo’s Hi Fi
Toots & The Maytals
Mykal Rose
Hollie Cook (with her band) & Prince Fatty
Akae Beka (Midnite)
Culture
King Yellowman
Quantic
Les Nubians
Marlon Asher
Groundation
Big Youth
Bedouin Soundclash
Long Beach Dub Allstars
Rachid Taha
ani difranco
Kinky
DJ Vadim
The Cinematic Orchestra
The Skints and many others
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews
“Sep is one of my favorite DJs to book! Always on time and professional and always does a great job of setting a fun tone for the night!” — Richie Lipton / California Academy of Sciences
“She was such a fun vibe and played such great hits! Will definitely be having her again!” — Tyler Bertao / S.F. Museum of Modern Art
“Always a fresh mix being spun by her magic hands. Thanks for your years of engagement with New Bohemia NYE put on by Vau de Vire Society. Let’s go!!!” — Jonathan Wright / New Bohemia NYE
“DJ Sep is one of a kind. Her music and selection is top notch.” — Steffen Franz / Golden Gate Park Bandshell Productions
“I was super-impressed with her professionalism and how organized she is. She pulls her weight with promotions and marketing as well. We were so happy with the music, the vibes, the overall experience…” — Weyland Southon / Victory Hall S.F.
“I had Sep spin for my birthday party and she had the crowd dancing. I’ve been fielding a lot of texts since asking “how do I find that DJ?” and saying “damn, that was an amazing set” — Kate Wilusz
“I had long respected Sep’s place in the Bay Area reggae Hall of Fame so calling upon her to bring the reggae tunes to my home was a no-brainer.” — Jeff Feinman
“One word amazing. Sep came early to setup, took time to understand location of speakers for best acoustics – we had a phenomenal night.” — Sam Kandoth
Press
“The World Is Sound”: Dub Mission Documentary
“Unusual Minds”: Podcast/interview with DJ Sep
White Crate: Interview
48hills: Under The Stars/Dub Mission Reunion
48hills: Rock Steady Vibes In The Sky
SFist: Dub Mission hosts 1000th Show
All Shook Down: Dub Mission turns 16 with good vibes & heavy bass
Pulse: 16 years of Sunday night rhythms
SF Weekly: Dub Mission’s 15th Anniversary with On-U Sound System
SF Gate: Bandwidth profile
Chronicle Pink Section: feature on Dub Mission’s 10th Anniversary
Hey DJ: Friday Q&A with DJ Sep
Bay Guardian: Dub Mission wins a Goldie
Awards
Winner: Best Reggae Club in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Winner: Goldie Award (Bay Guardian)
DJ Sep: Nominated for Best DJ (SF Weekly Music Awards)
Production and mixes
