James Curd began DJing at 15 and formed Greenskeepers in 1999 here in Chicago. As part of the critically acclaimed Greenskeepers, James has released four albums and his music has been released on Classic, OM, Farris Wheel and Aroma records. The Greenskeepers' track "Lotion" was also possibly one of the first viral video hits of the pre-YouTube age, garnering over a million plays.

In this video, James talks about his first ever DJ gig, skateboarding in Medusas and the formation of Greenskeepers.

"Mona Lisa" (Ron Carroll; James Curd Mix) (5 Magazine's Anniversary Project)