Burt Blackarach

Burt Blackarach is a Grammy-winning engineer, globe-trotting DJ, and longtime collaborator of Chuck D of Public Enemy. Based in L.A., he’s produced for hip-hop greats like Method Man, André 3000, and Phife Dawg, and has opened for icons including Prince, Jay-Z, and Nas. As a music supervisor, he’s shaped acclaimed projects like The Wonder Years reboot and Stamped From the Beginning, earning Peabody, Critics Choice, and NAACP nods. His DJ sets—especially his Unshazamable series—blend rare grooves, hip-hop, and deep cuts that tell untold stories. Through his “Be a DJ for a Day” program, he invites others to experience the art firsthand.

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