Artist

DJ Buck

19 releases · 6 collaborators · 4 labels

Real name: Kuyumptiwa Kopavi
Date active: 1997 – 2004
Relevance: Low, weak ties with the core dub techno cluster
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Bio

DJ Buck (born Kuyumptiwa Kopavi Grok Tinkelman) moved to San Francisco from New York while he was still in grade school. By 1994, he became one of the original members of Third Floor Productions along with Leaf Recordings label. In 2001, Buck relocated to Los Angeles to team up with Tango Recordings, Westbound Music and Tweekin labels. Kopavi passed away in January 2026.

Also known as

BJ Duck 1 DJ B Spins Inc.

Member of

Munsterland The 3rd Floor Posse

DJ Buck (Artist)

Label Label Relevance Relevance Releases Releases Active Active

Leaf Recordings
Releases: 15 Relevance: very high Active: 1997 – 2004
Housewares (SF)
Releases: 1 Relevance: very high Active: 1998
Tech House Giant USA
Releases: 1 Relevance: very high Active: 2004
Siesta Music
Releases: 2 Relevance: medium Active: 2003