DJ G-CELL
I go by DJ G-CELL, also known as Redundant, but my real name is Giuseppe Giulio Caponetto, born in 1990. Originally from Italy, I’m now based in Switzerland. My journey as a DJ and electronic music producer began when I was twelve, experimenting with vinyl records in genres like Soul, Disco, and Hip Hop.
This biography, like my music, is written in my own words, capturing the authenticity of my sound. My passion for music started during summers at my uncle’s radio station, A.N.T.A.N.I., in Sicily. By the time I was fifteen, my love for DJing clashed with my father’s more entertainment-focused approach to music.
Around that time, I immersed myself in hip-hop culture, thanks to my friend Vittorio Falcone (Totorima), discovering turntablism and beatmaking. I started with Madtracker and then moved on to Fruityloops, though I initially struggled with the technical side of production.
Everything changed when I began using an Akai MPC 2000 XL, which introduced me to the natural, unpolished rhythm of drum programming. Over time, I combined the art of sampling, inspired by the documentary Copyright Criminals, with the use of both software and hardware synths.
My studies in computer science deepened my love for minimalism, shaping my sound, which now flows between hip-hop, house, and techno, blending nostalgic grooves with experimental touches.
Selected Discography as Redundant
- Algorithmic EP [Ampispazi Recordings] (2012-01-10)
- Flocking Waves EP [Ampispazi Recordings] (2012-11-09)
- Commutative EP [Ampispazi Recordings] (2013-05-09)
- Dysphorìa EP [Ampispazi Recordings] (2014-05-08)
More on https://g-cell.ch
DJ Smartcut
DJ Smartcut discovered his interest in music at an early age as a little boy in his nursery. He always used to listen to cassette tapes while playing Lego.
While new Lego constructions were being worked on, hits such as “Looking for Freedom” or “Love Is In the Air” played in the background. Today he is an open-format DJ.
However, hip-hop, funk and soul have become his greatest passion over the years.