In an age when the industry embraces a generation of superstar DJs, this young, talented artist shines through. Gaining credibility over the years, Billy the Kid redrew the margins and strived to become one the most respected and sought after DJs from Chicago. Developing the skills to program his sets and showcase his talent on so many different levels is one of many reasons why numerous world class Djs and superstar musicians have chosen Billy to share the spot light with. Working with a large musical spectrum has most recently landed him gigs opening sold out venues for The Prodigy and Jamiraqoi.

Residing in Chicago, B96.3 Mixmaster Billy the Kid contributes to the most listened to radio station in Chicago., which caters to millions of listeners each week. In the event of being showcased, aside from his multiple residencies at hotspots of Chicago, Billy has played at some of the biggest venues and events in the world, some of which crowds have reached 50,000+ in attendance. He was also a featured Dj at the Winter Music Conference 2004 in Miami alongside Djs Seb Fontaine, Donald Glaude, Dave Seaman and BT to name a few, and nominated for Emerging Artist of the Year 2006 and Dj of the Year 2004 & 2005 for Chicago.

Establishing what comes natural to Billy, his musical talent led him into the world of production. Working solo under titles Bill Basil/Billy the Kid, or with Funktion Recordings' team of producers "The House Moguls", his remixes and original material have found their way into the hands of some of the most influential and dominant producers in the electronic scene. Some of which have recently broke the top 10 on Europes prestigious Radio 1 dance show and Buzz Chart, and gotten rotation play from Fergie, Stonebridge, Pete Tong, Robbie Rivera, Steve Angello, and Eric Prydz to name a few. With names like these supporting his sounds and being able to consistanly play alongside superjocks like Judge Jules, Ferry Corsten, Tall Paul, Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, and Axwell, its no doubt that Billy is going to be a driving force in the scene for years to come..

Bill Basil / Billy the Kid
Dj / Producer / Remixer
B96 Radio / Funktion Recordings / Juicy Music / System Recordings / Beatport.com