About DJ Dug Boogie
The Master of the Mix
DJ Dug Boogie spins golden era boom-bap, soulful grooves, and underground hip-hop — all from the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia). He runs The Hop Stew, celebrating real hip-hop culture.
He’s been digging in crates and honing his turntable skills for decades, staying true to the art. Every set takes you on a journey through the culture.
These days, Dug Boogie is focused on The Stew — putting out quality hip-hop productions. He brings real hip-hop to everyone — from the heads who lived through the golden era to the new generation discovering the roots.
Featured Collaborations
- El Da Sensei
- Hakim Green
- Sadat X
- DJ Hush
- Dynas
- Scienz of Life
- U George
- Supastition
Three Decades in the Mix
The Beginning
DJ Dug Boogie starts spinning in the DMV area, cutting his teeth at local gigs and building a reputation for deep crate knowledge and seamless blends.
Building the Craft
Refining his sound around golden era Boom Bap and soulful grooves, Dug Boogie becomes a fixture in the underground hip-hop scene throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
The Hop Stew is Born
Dug Boogie creates The Hop Stew — a platform dedicated to preserving and celebrating hip-hop culture in its purest form, blending production, DJing, and cultural commentary.
Featured Collaborations
Releases and collaborations with El Da Sensei, Hakim Green, Sadat X, DJ Hush, Dynas, Scienz of Life, U George, and Supastition — bringing The Hop Stew sound to a wider audience.
The Stew Simmers On
Now focused on "The Stew" and putting out quality hip-hop production, DJ Dug Boogie continues to keep the rhythm alive, the heads nodding, and the stew simmering.
The Setup
The tools behind the sound. Detailed gear list coming soon.
Turntables
Industry-standard direct-drive turntables for precise control and that classic vinyl warmth.
Mixer
Professional-grade DJ mixer built for clean transitions and that signature boom-bap cut.
Software
Digital DJ software for live performance, recording, and streaming The Hop Stew to the world.
Headphones
Studio-quality monitoring headphones for cueing and precision mixing in any environment.
Monitors
Reference monitor speakers for accurate sound reproduction during production and mixing.
The Crates
Decades-deep vinyl collection spanning golden era hip-hop, soul, funk, and underground rarities.
What People Are Saying
Dug Boogie doesn't just play records — he narrates the history of hip-hop, one blend at a time.
— Underground Hip-Hop Blog
The Hop Stew is exactly what the culture needs right now: real DJing, real music, real respect for the art.
— DMV Music Scene
Three decades in and Dug Boogie still cuts with the hunger of a kid who just discovered his parents' vinyl collection.
— Indie Music Review
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