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DJ Rashad, born Rashad Harden, was an American footwork and juke producer and DJ. He was born on October 9, 1979 in Hammond, Indiana. He was a member of the Teklife collective and was known for his pioneering role in the evolution of footwork music.
Rashad began his career as a DJ in the early 2000s, playing at house parties and clubs in Chicago. He released his first album, Just a Taste, in 2004. He went on to release several more albums, including Double Cup (2013) and We On 1 (2014). He also collaborated with other artists, including DJ Spinn, DJ Earl, and Addison Groove.
Rashad was a prolific producer, releasing over 100 tracks in his career. He was also a mentor to many young producers, helping to shape the sound of footwork music.
Rashad passed away on April 26, 2014, at the age of 35. He left behind a legacy of music that continues to influence the sound of footwork and juke music today.
| Popular As |
Rashad Hanif Harden |
| Occupation |
Musician
DJ |
| Age |
35 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
9 October 1979 |
| Birthday |
9 October |
| Birthplace |
Hammond, Indiana, U.S. |
| Date of death |
26 April 2014, |
| Died Place |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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DJ Rashad Height, Weight & Measurements
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Chad Harden |
DJ Rashad Net Worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
A variety of artists paid tribute to Rashad, with Vice writing that "Rashad will undoubtedly be remembered as one of contemporary dance music's most innovative stylists and most irreplaceable presences." On June 29, 2015, Hyperdub released the 6613 EP, a four-track EP of previously unheard tracks by DJ Rashad. Afterlife was Harden's last album. It featured previously unreleased songs in collaboration with other members of the Teklife crew. It was released on April 8, 2016, as the first release of the new Teklife Records label.
In 2013, Harden released the EPs I Don't Give a Fuck and Rollin' on Kode9's Hyperdub label. These were followed by the debut full-length album Double Cup (2013), which featured collaborations with DJ Spinn, Taso, DJ Phil, Manny, Earl and Addison Groove. He was one of the performers at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago in 2013 and completed support-slot on the tour of Chance the Rapper in December 2013. His last performance as a DJ was at Vinyl Club in Denver, CO on April 24, 2014.
On Saturday, April 26, 2014, Harden was found dead at an apartment on West 21st Street, Chicago. An autopsy confirmed that the death was drug related, with heroin, cocaine and alprazolam (Xanax) being found in Rashad's system.
While attending Thornwood High School, Harden met Morris Harper (aka DJ Spinn) during homeroom class. The two began to spend time at each other's houses producing tracks and performing at parties. Harden was one of the founders of the Teklife crew and developed the footwork style around dance battles in the Chicago metropolitan area. His first recording released to vinyl was the track "Child Abuse" on Dance Mania in 1998. He gained further global attention after releasing his single "Itz Not Rite" on Planet Mu and being included on their Bangs and Works album in 2010.
Rashad Harden (October 9, 1979 – April 26, 2014), known as DJ Rashad, was a Chicago-based electronic musician, producer and DJ known as a pioneer in the footwork genre and founder of the Teklife crew. He released his debut studio album Double Cup on Hyperdub in 2013 to critical praise. He died in April 2014 from a drug overdose.
Born in Hammond, Indiana on October 9, 1979, Rashad Hanif Harden was the son of Gloria and Anthony Harden. He grew up on 159th Street in the southern part of Calumet City, a suburb of Chicago. He developed an early interest in music and began to DJ in his early teens, influenced by house and juke. In high school, Harden gained further DJ experience at the Kennedy-King College radio station WKKC. He also became a member of local dance troupes, including the HouseOMatics, The Phyrm, and Wolf Pac. In 1992 he made his first public appearance as a DJ at his high school dance party jubilation.
