2007

December 5, 2007 - FADER 50: The New Club + Mad Decent Mix (The FADER)
The article explores the rise of innovative club music scenes, spotlighting Philly DJs like DJ Sega for their bold, genre-blending approach and contribution to the Mad Decent collective's energetic sound.
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2008

February 6, 2008 - Mad Decent Video Podcast 2 - DJ Sega (YouTube)
This video podcast, titled "DJ SEGA-The Movie!!!", features DJ Sega in a casual, documentary-style format discussing his activities, music production, and everyday life in a relaxed conversational manner with background music, highlighting his creative process and Philadelphia roots.
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2009

May 8, 2009 - Set List: DJ Sega and Buraka Som Sistema, Bowery Ballroom, Saturday, May 2, 2009 (The New Yorker)
DJ Sega, from Philly, is known for remixing songs by artists like Michael Jackson and Beyoncé within the fast parameters of Philly club music, though his set also resembled Baltimore club music, which he acknowledges as a main inspiration; his performance at Bowery Ballroom received a loud and prolonged approval from the audience, and he wore a Humpty Dance T-shirt and a baseball hat mimicking Grover’s head during the gig.
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May 25, 2009 - DJ Sega - Whiz Kid (TranZfusion.net)
This interview with Philadelphia-based DJ Sega, a Mad Decent artist, discusses his music style, background as a young producer in the Philly club scene, and his role in providing beats at events like Oxford Art Factory.
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July 15, 2009 - City Paper: "Bigger Than Baltimore" (Bmore, Philly, & Jersey Club) (No Trivia)
This piece in Baltimore City Paper examines the expanding influence of club music across Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Jersey, featuring DJ Sega's enthusiastic quote declaring "Club Music is the new hip-hop!" while visiting Rod Lee’s record store and discussing regional scene differences with DJ Tameil.
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October 29, 2009 - DJ Sega: Rollerskatin' and "party" hatin' with the youthful progenitor of the Philly club sound (XLR8R)
DJ Sega, a 22-year-old Mad Decent artist from Philadelphia, discusses his disdain for the term "party music" while pioneering the Philly club sound, influenced by rollerskating, Baltimore club, and his early production experiences.
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2010

March 24, 2010 - Drake, “Over (DJ Sega x DJ Esentrik Re-work)” MP3 (The FADER)
The FADER shares a creative re-work of Drake's hit "Over" by DJ Sega and DJ Esentrik, blending it into a high-energy club track available as an MP3 download.
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July 30, 2010 - The Let Out: DJ Sega (The FADER)
DJ Sega, a Mad Decent artist and Philly club innovator, is featured as a guest DJ on The FADER's East Village Radio show, celebrated for his seamless mixing of unconventional tracks like Mudvayne into dancefloor anthems.
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November 17, 2010 - Brodinski Remixes Brick Bandits [DOWNLOAD] (VICE)
DJ Sega from Philadelphia is featured with tracks like "Brighter Days" and "Hell Fuck Yeah" in this mix by Brodinski, which is part of the Brick Bandits' Import/Expert series; the mix includes 35 tracks and is available for listening or download via Mad Decent’s blog.
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2011

January 4, 2011 - Kanye West, “Runaway (DJ Sega Philly Club Remix)” MP3 and Best of Bmore Club Mix (The FADER)
DJ Sega remixes Kanye West's "Runaway" in his signature Philly club style, accompanied by a curated mix of his favorite Baltimore club tracks from 2010, highlighting his ongoing influence in the scene.
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April 5, 2011 - Keeping club music alive: DJ Sega's Sixer Series (Postcultural)
DJ Sega exemplifies the Brick Bandits' dominance in club music with his recent completion of the Sixer Series Collection's third volume, showcasing innovative mixes that blend classic and contemporary tracks to keep the genre vibrant.
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2012

September 2012 - Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with DJ Sega (rickyleepotts.com)
DJ Sega, whose real name is Robert Taylor, Jr., is known for his "Philly club music" and has gained recognition for remixes like "Bodies Hit The Floor" and "Last Resort," incorporating elements like Lil Jon; he has toured extensively, opened for artists like Diplo, and was one of the first signed to Diplo’s Mad Decent label in 2007, with upcoming tours including Australia around Halloween and multiple U.S. dates.
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September 2012 - Mad Decent Block Party 2012: Great Plaza, Great Party (Independent Philly)
DJ Sega from Philadelphia performed at the 2012 Mad Decent Block Party at Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, contributing to a lineup that included Major Lazer and Bonde Do Role, with the event running from noon to 9pm and drawing a large crowd.
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December 15, 2012 - EVENT: ACCLAIM Magazine issue #28 Launch Party - Ft. DJ Sega (Mad Decent) (ACCLAIM Magazine)
DJ Sega, associated with Mad Decent, delivered an exclusive set at The People’s Market for the launch of ACCLAIM Magazine Issue #28, themed around Philadelphia, with local support from Mat Cant and DJ Katana at this free entry block party.
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2014

May 16, 2014 - Help Philly Club Pioneer DJ Sega (VICE)
DJ Sega is a prolific producer and DJ, known for pioneering Philly Club, a variant of Baltimore club music, and for his extensive remixes played globally, with releases on Mad Decent and international tours; over the past nine years, he has balanced his music career with caring for his disabled mother and uncle, and is currently facing an emergency as their house has been condemned by Philadelphia, prompting him to raise funds via GoFundMe to relocate and store their belongings.
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May 30, 2014 - Philadelphia's Festival Pier revamped ahead of Roots Picnic, other summer concerts (NJ.com)
The article details the upgrades to Philadelphia's Festival Pier venue in preparation for summer events, noting DJ Sega's inclusion in the lineup for an upcoming show alongside DJ Snake, Dirty South Joe, and Swizzymack.
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November 14, 2014 - Hella Decent: the DJ Sega story (Communiqué - WKDU Blog)
DJ Sega, a groundbreaking artist from Philly, was one of the original artists signed to Mad Decent and pioneered the Philly club sound, remixing diverse tracks like the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers theme; his career began with a musical family background, started producing music 10 years ago using software like Acoustica Beatcraft, and he gained recognition after meeting Diplo and performing at notable events like the Mad Decent block parties.
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2015

January 8, 2015 - DJ Sega: From Homeless to Hella and Back (JUMP Philly)
DJ Sega, whose real name is Robert Taylor Jr., is a DJ known for his fusion of breakbeats and club music, providing a genuine live performance experience, and has recently released his mixtape HellaSonix 8.666; he faced significant personal challenges, including homelessness after being forced out of a condemned family home in West Philly, but has continued his career with support from friends, fans, and a GoFundMe campaign, while planning future projects like a video version of HellaSonix and new material for Is That Your EP Too.
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2016

May 12, 2016 - DJ Sega: A Pioneer of Philly Club Music (The Key - WXPN)
This feature interview with DJ Sega explores his pioneering role in Philly club music, his influences from Baltimore club, production techniques, and career milestones, including his work with Mad Decent and the evolution of his sound.
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2017

March 6, 2017 - How Today's Club Music is Influenced by Alt-Rock and Nu-Metal (VICE)
DJ Sega, based in Philadelphia, is known for his high-BPM workout track "Let the Bodies Hit the Floor," which reimagines Drowning Pool’s nu-metal hit in a club music context, contributing to the trend of blending alt-rock and nu-metal with electronic dance music; this approach highlights the shared emotional and functional aspects of these genres, such as transcendence and a balance of lightness and darkness, appealing to audiences seeking more dramatic musical experiences.
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