Freddie Joachim (JO-AH-KIM)

Always an avid listener and collector of hip hop, jazz, and soul music, Freddie finally began djing in the mid 90's, which slowly progressed into recording and production. Since then, he has continued to produce music featuring such artists as, Aloe Blacc, Blu, Grap Luva, LMNO, Kev Brown, Joey Bada$$, Carlitta Durand, and has had his music mentioned by Erykah Badu,Phonte, Slum Village, and more, and his music has been praised by such publications as Wax Poetics, Okayplayer, and more. His production has been featured on major television networks such as MTV and NBC, as well as licensed songs with many popular brands and companies, including DC Shoes, Nike, Adidas, Monster Energy, K-Swiss, and more. Freddie has also performed around the world, headlining shows in countries such as Japan, South Africa, Europe, and the U.S., sharing the stage with aritsts such as,Ohmega Watts, Joss Stone, Jimmy Cliff, Ali Shaheed Muhammad (ATCQ), Teeko, DJ Babu, Rakaa Iriscience, Bobbito, Scoop Deville, Blu, Choice37, and more.

Freddie released his first full-length, In With Time, in the Spring of 2008, exclusive to Japan label, Subcontact. The album featured such artists as, Aloe Blacc (Stones Throw), Blu, Othello, Profile (Sound Providers), Choice37,Surreal, and more. (In With Time is available on CDBaby, Amazon, Tower Records Japan, HMV Japan, and more)

In 2009, Freddie, along with good friend, Question, released their instrumental album, Study Guide, with Japan’s renowned DJ Tonk on his label Milkdipper. (Study Guide is available on iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby, and more // 10″ vinyl EP is available at Access Hip Hop, HHV, Fresh Crate, Amoeba SF, and more)

In Summer of 2010, Freddie continued his instrumental album series with the release of Midway. The album was the first featured artist’s album on the San Francisco based label, Mellow Orange. (Midway is available on iTunes, Amazon, Mellow Orange Store, and more stores // 2xCD is available at Mellow Orange Store, Access Hip Hop, HHV, Fresh Crate, Amoeba SF, and more).

In the Fall of 2012, he released his 4th full-length album,Fiberglass Kisses, featuring such artists as, Miles Bonny, Mar, L. Santiago, Carlitta Durand, J. Mitchell, and Eric Lau. (Fiberglass Kisses is available worldwide. digital, CD, & vinyl)

Freddie, along with friends, Yusai, and Question, now run Mellow Orange, which has releases worldwide.