We here around THE CULTURE OF ME were once obsessed with all things relating to Sassy and Dirt magazines. And while those titles are long gone, the sentiment of how they covered the culture industries has indeed left its mark on writers and culture vultures everywhere. It is because of that influence that we are proud to present our features post, “Getting Sassy with…”, wherein we bring you that much closer to your favorite bands by way of a simple Q&A session that’s both painless and informative. Ha! Beat that, FOX News!

This time: 12th Planet.

Leading up to another year of the Electric Zoo Festival happening across Labor Day weekend here in New York City, we’ve once again teamed with the people at Made Event and festival organizers to bring you closer to and give the spotlight over to the dozens of acts who’ll be gracing the stages.

John Dadzie is 12th Planet, a dubstep producer and D.J. based out of Los Angeles, California. Originally making his name as a drum ‘n’ bass producer using the moniker Infiltrata, John changed his sound and his name to bring the up and coming sound of dubstep to the world. Since then, 12th Planet has conquered the Los Angeles scene and is often dubbed as the American kings of dubstep. He’s also one of the most energetic people you’ll ever meet, whether behind the tables or not. We caught up with Dadzie and got him to talk about GameStop, how he got his name and how Lykke Li and Robyn got “the hooks”.

Name?
12th Planet.

Hometown?
South Los Angeles.

I now live in:
Downtown Los Angeles.

Number of States visited?
46 (47 if you include Puerto Rico).

My favorite place in my hometown is:
Downtown.

Most recent phone bill total?
$376.71.

Items found in my day-to-day bag (if applicable)?
CD’s, passport, and Sound On Sound magazine.

First album bought on your own?
Dr Dre., The Chronic.

Favorite song memorized as a child?
Young MC, “Bust A Move”.

When I sing in the shower, it’s usually:
Wobble bass lines.

The one song that must be on every mixtape is:
Wiz Khalifa, “Taylor Gang”.

Last book read?
Ray Kurzweill, The Singularity is Near.

Favorite book ever?
Zecharia Sitchin, The 12th Planet.

Favorite thing you bought this year?
12-core Intel Mac.

Instruments played (chronologically)?
Piano, bass guitar, guitar, drums, synthesizers.

Least favorite day job before getting this gig?
GameStop.

Favorite record this year?
Tyler, The Creator, “Yonkers”.

Favorite record ever?
Bob Marley, Legend.

The one record I’d save from a house fire is:
The first dub plate I cut, Infiltrata, “On the DL”.

Guilty pleasure record you don’t want us to know about?
Rebecca Black.

My favorite place to play on tour is:
Los Angeles.

If I weren’t doing music I would be:
Dead.

Last illegally downloaded song/album (be honest)?
Emalkay, Eclipse.

Latest TV addictions?
“Game Of Thrones”, “Battlestar Galactica”, “Caprica”.

Favorite music video this year?
Tyler, The Creator - “Yonkers”.

Who is in your dream band (must be living musicians)?
Wiz Khalifa as the lead singer, Robyn or Lykke Li on the hooks, Skrillex on lead guitar, me on rhythm guitar, Borgore on keys, JFK on bass guitar and Flinch on drums.

The best concert I went to this year was:
Skrillex at EDC in Las Vegas.

Recent song you can’t get out of your head?
Rick Ross & Meek Millz, “Tupac Back”.

Press play on your iPod/media player and list the first three songs that come up.
Wiz Khalifa, “Taylor Gang”; Skrillex, “Untitled”; Rick Ross & Meek Millz, “Tupac Back”.

12th Planet plays the Red Bull Riverside stage on Saturday, September 3.

(mp3)    12th Planet and Antiserum - Purple And Gold

Godspeed!