Biography
Ed Garro, better known as UFO!, is a pioneering figure in the North American drum and bass and jungle scene. Operating out of San Francisco, his career stretches back to the 1990s where he began as a hip-hop and scratch battle DJ, heavily influenced by scene legends like DJ Qbert.The Phunckateck Days: In 1996, he co-founded the legendary San Francisco-based Phunckateck Communications collective, which was instrumental in building the West Coast jungle and DnB scene.Musical Style: Characterized as "Blade Runner funk", UFO!'s music blends heavy breaks with deep, sci-fi atmospheres. His 1999 track "Enemy Infiltration" became an underground anthem, and his 2002 full-length debut album, The Future Is Listening, cemented his name globally.Recent Projects: Beyond his solo work, he continues to push boundaries across the 160 BPM, footwork, and jungle spectrum. Recently, he teamed up with Bro Safari (Nick of Evol Intent) for a new broken-beat project called ET FINGER.
