About

GOURMETBEATS.COM :

An art and music collective founded in Baltimore, MD, Gourmetbeats.com was formed in July of 2003 by DJ's Tyler Schmith (Tai/TimDown) and Joe Nice. In September of 2003, Gourmetbeats Radio premiered, a weekly internet radio show hosted by Joe Nice, and a large following of loyal listeners grew over the next few years. During this time, Gourmetbeats has been very active in the underground art and music scene, with mentions in magazines such as XLR8R and URB.

JOE NICE : (FROM WIKIPEDIA)
joenice.net - @JoeNiceDJ

Joe Nice is a Baltimore Dubstep DJ. The most famous American DJ playing Dubstep, Nice founded New York's irregular Dub War club night, which has hosted performances by British Dubstep artists such as Hatcha, Youngsta, Kode9, Mala, and Loefah. He performs regularly in New York, London (including at scene pillar DMZ), and elsewhere. He first heard Dubstep in 2002, at the Baltimore venue Starscape, and began playing it that same year. He has been praised for his charisma and stage presence. In 2005 music journalist Martin Clark also praised him for his access to new dubplates (in contrast to other American Dubstep DJs) and willingness to play tracks by lesser-known producers. In 2007, Nice was selected as one of URB magazine's "Next 100"

TYLER S :
@DJTylerS - Mixcloud

Hailing from Albuquerque, NM, Tyler Schmith (aka Tai) moved to Baltimore, MD in 2002 where he met Joe Nice and founded Gourmetbeats.com. Since then, Tyler has been an integral figure in the Baltimore/DC electronic music scene, holding residencies at many of Baltimore's premier clubs and lounges. Over the years, Tyler has graced the decks with everyone from Afrika Bambaata to Mark Farina and Nicola Conte. His success in Baltimore led to guest spots around the country including repeat performances at Miami’s annual Winter Music Conference. His weekly 'Rare Grooves' event at Baltimore’s historic Belvedere Hotel hosted such names as Kevin Yost, DJ Tom B, and the All Good Funk Alliance.

In 2006, Tyler left Baltimore to finish school and travel the country. Now back and living in the DC area, he continues to use Gourmetbeats.com as a platform to feature the music, art, and culture that he loves.