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He is [[Jewish]], and his ancestry includes [[Turkish Jews|Turkish]], [[Lebanese Jews|Lebanese]], [[Mexico|Mexican]] and [[Lithuanian Jews|Lithuanian]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2010/10/18/the-gaslamp-killer-a-bright-spark-hits-the-decks-551474/|title=The Gaslamp Killer: A bright spark hits the decks|publisher=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|first=John|last=Lewis|date=18 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spex.de/2012/08/10/the-gaslamp-killer-jeremiah-jae/|title=The Gaslamp Killer / Jeremiah Jae|publisher=[[Spex (magazine)|Spex]]|first=Steven Lee|last=Beeber|date=10 August 2012}}</ref>
He is [[Jewish]], and his ancestry includes [[Turkish Jews|Turkish]], [[Lebanese Jews|Lebanese]], [[Mexico|Mexican]] and [[Lithuanian Jews|Lithuanian]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2010/10/18/the-gaslamp-killer-a-bright-spark-hits-the-decks-551474/|title=The Gaslamp Killer: A bright spark hits the decks|publisher=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|first=John|last=Lewis|date=18 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spex.de/2012/08/10/the-gaslamp-killer-jeremiah-jae/|title=The Gaslamp Killer / Jeremiah Jae|publisher=[[Spex (magazine)|Spex]]|first=Steven Lee|last=Beeber|date=10 August 2012}}</ref>


On Thursday, October 12th 2017, Bensusen was accused of raping two women by one of the women. The other woman remains silent and appears to have distanced herself. Shortly after meeting them at a party in 2013, he allegedly drugged their drinks and ushered the two women to his house, like He-Man, leaving them on the roadside after the alleged attack.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/the_gaslamp_killer_accused_of_rape|title=The Gaslamp Killer Accused of Rape|access-date=2017-10-13|language=en}}</ref> He denies the allegations. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/zm3pby/the-gaslamp-killer-responds-to-rape-allegations?utm_source=noiseyfbus|title=The Gaslamp Killer Responds to Rape Allegations|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref>
On Thursday, October 12th 2017, Bensusen was accused of raping two women.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/the_gaslamp_killer_accused_of_rape|title=The Gaslamp Killer Accused of Rape|access-date=2017-10-13|language=en}}</ref> He denies the allegations. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/zm3pby/the-gaslamp-killer-responds-to-rape-allegations?utm_source=noiseyfbus|title=The Gaslamp Killer Responds to Rape Allegations|access-date=2017-10-13}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 07:08, 15 October 2017

The Gaslamp Killer
The Gaslamp Killer in 2009.
The Gaslamp Killer in 2009.
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Benjamin Bensussen
Also known asGLK
Born (1982-11-07) November 7, 1982 (age 41)[1]
OriginSan Diego, California, United States
GenresPsychedelia, Underground hip hop
Occupation(s)Producer, DJ,
Instrument(s)Turntables, Drums, sampler, keyboard
Years active2000–present
LabelsAlpha Pup Records, Cuss Records, Finders Keepers, Gaslamp Killer Music
Websitethegaslampkiller.com

William Benjamin Bensussen (born November 7, 1982), better known by his stage name The Gaslamp Killer, is an alternative hip hop producer and DJ based in Los Angeles, California.[2]

Career

He grew up in San Diego, California, where he became a DJ in the Gaslamp district. His unique sets often ruined the music vibe in the clubs, earning him the nickname "The Gaslamp Killer."[3]

After moving to Los Angeles in 2006, he helped found Low End Theory, "L.A.'s monolithic weekly showcase for uncut beat-driven tracks".[4]

The Gaslamp Killer has played at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,[5] the Austin Psych Fest,[6] the Decibel Festival,[7] Wonderfruit in Thailand[8] and the Voodoo Fest.[9]

He produced Gonjasufi's debut album, A Sufi and a Killer, with Flying Lotus and Mainframe in 2010.[10]

He released the single, "Flange Face" b/w "Seven Years of Bad Luck for Fun," in August 2012. It was chosen by Pitchfork Media as Best New Track in July.[11] His debut album, Breakthrough, was released in September 2012.[12]

His track "Nissim" is featured in the videogame Grand Theft Auto V. It is played regularly on the in-game radio station "Worldwide FM".

Personal life

He is Jewish, and his ancestry includes Turkish, Lebanese, Mexican and Lithuanian.[13][14]

On Thursday, October 12th 2017, Bensusen was accused of raping two women.[15] He denies the allegations. [16]

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

  • The Gaslamp Killer Experience: Live in Los Angeles (2015)

EPs

  • The Killer Robots (2008) (with Free the Robots)
  • My Troubled Mind (2009)
  • Death Gate (2010)

Singles

  • "Impulse" (2010) (with Daedelus)
  • "Flange Face" b/w "Seven Years of Bad Luck for Fun" (2012)
  • "Brass Sabbath" (2013) (with Jungle by Night)
  • "Murder Man" (2015) (with Mophono)
  • "Residual Tingles" (2016)

Mixes

  • Gaslamp Killers (2007)
  • It's a Rocky Road: Volume 1 (2007)
  • It's a Rocky Road: Volume 2 (2007)
  • I Spit on Your Grave (2008)
  • We Make It Good Mix Series Volume 5 (2008)
  • Akuma No Chi Ga Odoru (2009)
  • All Killer: Finders Keepers Records 1-20 Mixed by The Gaslamp Killer (2009)
  • Hell and the Lake of Fire Are Waiting for You! (2009)
  • Vs Finders Keepers (2009)
  • A Decade of Flying Lotus (2010)
  • Helio x GLK (2013)
  • Lavender AM: Meditation Mix (2013)

Productions

Guest appearances

Compilation appearances

  • The Change Up EP-V.01 (2006)
  • T7L: Audio Promo Disc 707 (2007)
  • ArtDontSleep Presents... From L.A. with Love (2007)
  • Echo Expansion (2007)
  • Secret Hangout (2007)
  • Brainfeeder Sampler (2008)
  • Warp Records Spring 2008 (2008)
  • Stussy x TurntableLab - Beats (2008)
  • Dublab Presents: Echo Expansion (2009)
  • Choice on 12 (2010)
  • Radio Galaxia (2010)
  • Low End Theory Podcast (2010)

References

  1. ^ The Gastlamp Killer Facebook post. Facebook. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  2. ^ Glazer, Joshua (20 November 2010). "Gaslamp Killer at the center of the L.A. beat". Los Angeles Times.
  3. ^ Weiss, Jeff (8 September 2010). "The Gaslamp Killer: His troubled mind". Resident Advisor.
  4. ^ Krimper, Michael (12 August 2009). "Sound of vertigo: Why the Gaslamp Killer leads listeners into a hallucinatory odyssey". San Francisco Bay Guardian. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
  5. ^ Rubin, Mike (25 May 2010). "Lost, With Laptops, in Psychedelic Space". New York Times. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
  6. ^ Dewitt, Matthew (12 April 2010). "Austin Psych Fest 3: The Gaslamp Killer". Austinist. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
  7. ^ Segal, Dave (26 January 2010). "The Motherfucker of Invention". The Stranger. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
  8. ^ Digital Spy http://www.digitalspy.com/music/summer-festivals/news/a601778/de-la-soul-little-dragon-and-woodkid-for-wonderfruit-festival/#~oS14LviNs9zq0e. Retrieved 7 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ^ "10 Must-See Acts at Voodoo Fest: The Gaslamp Killer". Rolling Stone. 15 October 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  10. ^ Tewksbury, Drew (15 March 2010). "Tonight: The Gaslamp Killer and Mainframe at Gonjasufi record release". LA Weekly.
  11. ^ Cohen, Ian (31 July 2012). "The Gaslamp Killer: "Flange Face" (ft. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson)". Pitchfork Media.
  12. ^ Murray, Robin (11 July 2012). "The Gaslamp Killer Completes New Album 'Breakthrough' due on September 17th". Clash.
  13. ^ Lewis, John (18 October 2010). "The Gaslamp Killer: A bright spark hits the decks". Metro.
  14. ^ Beeber, Steven Lee (10 August 2012). "The Gaslamp Killer / Jeremiah Jae". Spex.
  15. ^ "The Gaslamp Killer Accused of Rape". Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  16. ^ "The Gaslamp Killer Responds to Rape Allegations". Retrieved 13 October 2017.

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