When and where was Dan the Automator born?
Daniel M. Nakamura entered the world on the 29th of August 1966, in San Francisco, California.
Questions about Dan the Automator
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What early life experiences influenced Dan the Automator's career path?
His parents spent time as children inside Japanese internment camps before he was born, which shaped his upbringing. He attended high school during a period when hip-hop culture began to take hold in the city and eventually graduated from San Francisco State University.
Which album gave Dan the Automator his first major recognition?
He received his first major recognition through work on Kool Keith's album Dr. Octagonecologyst released in 1996. Before that commercial breakthrough, he issued his debut EP titled Music to Be Murdered By in 1989.
Who did Dan the Automator collaborate with for Handsome Boy Modeling School?
Nakamura joined forces with Prince Paul to create Handsome Boy Modeling School in 1999. Their projects included guest musicians like Róisín Murphy, DJ Shadow, RZA, and Cat Power.
Did Dan the Automator compose music for films or video games?
He composed the score for the comedy film Booksmart with the soundtrack released in 2019. His contributions extended to movies like Scream 2 and Ocean's Eleven, and video games such as Tony Hawk's Underground.