Rebellious. Opinionated. Reserve.
Sound is where I speak freely, where comfort and freedom coexist...
CJ Burken is an independent music artist, producer, and DJ known for blending classic R&B sensibilities with modern electronic production. His work spans original releases, remixes, collaborations, and experimental projects - independently distributed and available directly from the artist, his websites as well as through major digital music platforms, online stores, and streaming apps worldwide. This site serves as the official archive, repository, and listening hub for CJ Burken’s music, past and present.
TECH HOUSE
DEEP HOUSE
AFRO HOUSE
MINIMAL TECHNO
DEEP TECHNO
R&B / HIP HOP
20+
YEARS
PRODUCING
MUSIC
PRODUCING
MUSIC
Released Albums ( 15)
Grateful Bastard
2026-04-21
Security Remixes Vol I
2026-01-15
The Adventures Of Dr. GOOD FU
2015-03-01
Paradise (The Heaven and Hell Remixes pt 2)
2013-10-17
Paradise (The Heaven and Hell Remixes)
2013-09-19
My Life (Remixes)
2012-06-13
My Third I
2011-04-21
Just Drop It
2011-03-28
Gotta Get To You
2011-01-11
Startanu - The Stark Naked Remixes Vol II
2010-05-04
Startanu - The Stark Naked Remixes Vol I
2010-04-13
(Not So) Slow
2010-03-26
Peoplelicious
2010-02-19
Big Poppa's Dreams
2006-10-17Singles and Remixes ( 23)
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A.D. Cruze - House Music (Everybody's Talkin' Bout) (IDC Rub The Dub remix)
album: House Music | label: Digital Vinyl Recordings | released: 2014-06-19 -
Cristian Paduraru - Emotions (CJ Burken Motionless mix)
album: Emotions Comes From Motion | label: Digital Vinyl Recordings | released: 2014-06-19 -
The Undah-Dub - Slinky Secrets (Burken's `Slinky Peoples` dub)
album: Vacancy (Remixed Suite) | label: DecibelNYC | released: 2014-05-20 -
Massimiliano Guaiana - Drops (Lou Peoples Double Droplet mix)
album: Drops | label: DecibelNYC | released: 2013-08-13 -
The Undah-Dub feat. Digable 7 - Like Sex (What Cums Sex mix)
album: Like Sex (Remixes) | label: DecibelNYC | released: 2010-03-17 -
The Undah-Dub feat. Digable 7 - Like Sex (IDC Freaks mix)
album: Like Sex (Remixes) | label: DecibelNYC | released: 2010-03-17 -
Breeze - Don't Wanna Lose You (Wanna Win U mix)
album: Don't Wanna Lose You (The Remixes) | label: Harlem Station Recordings | released: 2009-09-09 -
The Undah-Dub - Slinky Secrets (Burken's `Slinky Peoples` mix)
album: Slinky Secrets | label: DecibelNYC | released: 2009-06-24 -
Breeze - Afroboogie (Lou Peoples `Afrobabies` remix)
album: Afroboogie (Remix'd) | label: Harlem Station Recordings | released: 2008-11-26 -
Breeze - Afroboogie (Lou Peoples `Afrobabies` instrumental)
album: Afroboogie (Remix'd) | label: Harlem Station Recordings | released: 2008-11-26 -
Don Davenport - Strut (Lou Peoples `Strut Over Here` mix)
album: Strut | label: DecibelNYC | released: 2007-09-07 -
Grier - Friday Night (This Is IDC mix)
album: Friday Night | label: DecibelNYC | released: 2006-12-19 -
The Undah-Dub feat. Alison Crockett - Did You Know It Was Him (Slow Drop mix)
album: Did You Know It Was Him | label: Harlem Station Recordings | released: 2006-07-31 -
The Undah-Dub feat. Alison Crockett - Did You Know It Was Him (Instrumental Drop dub)
album: Did You Know It Was Him | label: Harlem Station Recordings | released: 2006-07-31 -
Raker Project - Work The System (Moody Breakthrough dub)
album: Work The system | label: DecibelNYC | released: 2006-07-25 -
Raker Project - Work The System (Breeze vs CJ Burken mix)
album: Work The system | label: DecibelNYC | released: 2006-07-25 -
CJ Burken - Startanu (Original)
album: Parachute Pants To The Rescue | label: Digital Vinyl Recordings | released: 2000-04-20 -
CJ Burken - Friday Night (Saturday Morning mix)
album: Parachute Pants To The Rescue | label: Digital Vinyl Recordings | released: 2000-04-20 -
CJ Burken - Rhoide Junction (Anita mix)
album: Parachute Pants To The Rescue | label: Digital Vinyl Recordings | released: 2000-04-20 -
CJ Burken - Rhoide Junction (This Is IDC)
album: Parachute Pants To The Rescue | label: Digital Vinyl Recordings | released: 2000-04-20 -
Doug Gray vs GTO - Spend The Night (Again With Me Club dub)
album: Spend The Night | label: Sweet Daddy Records | released: 1997-01-28
The artist in me
I’m drawn to NEW experiences.
New experiences rewire how I hear, how I feel, how I create. Every unfamiliar sound is an invitation and I tend to say yes.
Music Production
90%
Live DJ
80%
Everything Tech
99%
Stagnation
3%
Top web apps I've created well, a partial list...
I'm a Senior System Software Engineer by day with over 35 years experience. Got an idea for an app?
No fan testimonials here.
I figured I’d be more honest if I spoke for myself.
CJ
The Producer
“I don't chase trends very well and that's probably cost me more than once. I move slowly, obsess over details, and sometimes disappear down sonic rabbit holes that only make sense to me! But when a track finally lands, it's because it means something. My best work comes from patience, sonic detours, not pressure.
(scroll right to get the perspectives of my other "personalities")
CJ
The DJ
“I DON’T TAKE REQUESTS. I never have. When I step into a DJ booth, I've already designed the journey in my head: its mood, its tension, its release. Random requests don't add to that arc; they fracture it. I see a set as a guided experience, not a jukebox moment.
That stance has cost me a residency once. I accept that. I'd rather be fired for protecting the story than praised for abandoning it. When I play, I'm not chasing approval, I'm inviting the room to go somewhere with me.
CJ
The Artist
“I've struggled with consistency, not in output, but in visibility. I make music from a deeply internal place, which means I don't always show up when self-promotion is expected. That's a weakness in this industry. The upside is that what I release is honest, intentional, and unmistakably mine. No filler. No masks.
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