Kirk Degiorgio (As One) is one of the most sought-after mixers/producers/Dj in today's eclectic dance music scene. Steering away from musical cliches and sticking to his soul-boy roots, he has managed to maintain his musical integrity over 8 years and 5 albums. Degiorgio currently uses As One, Elegy, Esoterik, Critical Phase, Family Values, Super-A-Loof (with Jamie Odell), and The Off World Ensemble as recording aliases. In 1992 Degiorgio recorded his first release on B12 Records. Shortly after this debut he founded the ART label (Applied Rythmic Technology) and the Op-ART label releasing early material by artists such as Carl Craig, Aphex Twin, Stasis, and The Black Dog. Degiorgio recorded material under the names As One and Future/Past for ART, Planet E and R&S before signing As One to New Electronica for the albums Reflections and Celestial Soul, which both made the Muzik Top 30 albums for 1994/5. Further albums for Clear (UK), Shield (France), and so on, eventually secured Kirk's reputation as a producer with a unique, individual sound, often incorporating jazz, soul, and funk elements into electronic tracks. Degiorgio's sound is warm techno with real soul and often based outside of the constraints of the straight 4/4 beat. His style can be partly traced to his main musical influences: P-Funk, Motown, early hip hop, Detroit techno, and mid-60's Blue Note.