(Check the stats below…taken from the Rob Wonder Myspace Page).
“Southeast sector of the USA. Atlanta, GA to be exact. There’s a DJ that has been running things under the radar for the last 12 years. And for the later half of that 12 years, Rob Wonder, aka Dick McWhoady has played a key role in solidifying Atlanta as an institution – as a DJ, club owner, promoter, radio and television personality, record store proprietor, innovator, accelerator, king maker, and room shaker. Rob Wonder has left no musical stones unturned. Able to bend musical genres in a single bound, move butts at a switch of a pitch, this Dirty South vet has rocked clubs and crowds with the upper echelon of musical impresarios. Artists such as Jazzy Jeff, Prince Paul, DJs Craze and A Trak, Maceo of De La Soul, DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, ?uestlove, 45 King, Mstrkrft, Slick Rick, Brand Nubian, Bonde Do Role and Pete Rock have all heard and seen the living proof that Atlanta is not all about white tees and cryptic crunk music.
Those who think southerners move at a slower pace should try keeping up with this Georgia boy. His resume goes far beyond his accomplishments as a DJ. His entrepreneurial adventures include the legendary record store, More Dusty Than Digital and most recently, Atlanta’s best kept secret, EL Bar. His work as a promoter was undeniably essential to independent Hip Hop and club music in the city. His events gave local DJs a place to hone their craft, as well as exposed Atlanta to ground breaking national acts. Rob Wonder also brought the DMC and ITF battles to the city for the first and only time.
His eclectic high-energy relentlessness brought him to the attention of Scion and he became a traveling resident DJ for Scion Metro parties across the US at their inception. His 2003 mix, The Adventures of Dick McWhoady, was featured by Complex Magazine as one of the best indie/underground releases. That same year, he was named regional winner in the Scion “Free Up Your Mix” contest. In 2005, he released The Adventures of Dick McWhoady 2. His scratching can be heard on tracks featuring Cee-Lo, Big Gipp, and Bubba Sparxxx. Recently, he dropped is mind-warping new mix cd, Back it Up, and is currently fine-tuning a project with Outkast hook man Sleepy Brown.
In his hometown, hes has been a resident of the infamous MJQ since 2000, and you can find him there every Saturday night leading the SneakAttack. That is, unless he’s on tour with Raekwon or busy conquering the universe with Frank 151…”
And for the record, this guy is one of the funniest, coolest, and honest characters I have ever met. As a former DJ for Live On Arrival (Presentation era), I had the honor of working side by side with him, and not only is he incredibly talented, but his ear for music is rivaled by very few. He is the guy in the club playing the obscure gems that you always have to ask what they were as soon as he’s done (or while he’s spinnin’ so you don’t forget). Thanks to him, I have been put on to quite a few classic albums that I might not have ever been blessed to hear otherwise. Anyway, much props to Rob Wonder, always doing his thing.
Also checkout www.RobWonderRadio.com
