About DJ Dug Boogie

The Master of the Mix

DJ Dug Boogie is a master of the mix from the DMV — Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, blending golden era Boom Bap, soulful grooves, and underground hip-hop into a sound all his own.

As the creator of The Hop Stew, he serves up a flavorful experience that celebrates hip-hop culture in its purest form. With decades of turntable skills, deep crate knowledge, and a passion for preserving the real essence of the art, Dug Boogie transforms every set into a cultural journey.

Now focused on "The Stew" and putting out quality hip-hop production, DJ Dug Boogie brings experience in delivering only quality hip-hop that everyone can appreciate — from the heads who lived the golden era to a new generation discovering the roots.

Featured Collaborations

  • El Da Sensei
  • Hakim Green
  • Sadat X
  • DJ Hush
  • Dynas
  • Scienz of Life
  • U George
  • Supastition
30+ years of experience
DJ Dug Boogie performing on the turntables

Three Decades in the Mix

Mid 1990s

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.

2000s

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.

2010s

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.

2010s–2020s

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.

2020s

Going Live

Expands The Hop Stew to Twitch for live-streamed DJ sets and Podomatic for on-demand episodes, reaching listeners worldwide.

Today

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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