The-Lost-Art.com Timeline — Complete History 1998 to 2026 — DJ Natural Nate® — World Record — Founded 2009 — Colorado Springs Colorado
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From the first turntable in Colorado Springs to the world's first mandatory live video DJ internet radio platform — every chapter, every record, every first. Documented. Verified. Preserved.
DJ Natural Nate® Begins
Nathaniel R. Lemieux begins DJing in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Develops foundational skills on Technics SL-1200 turntables — manual beatmatching, scratch technique, and vinyl curation. No shortcuts. No sync.
Bruise Your Body Breaks Is Born
DJ Natural Nate® launches the Bruise Your Body Breaks show — a breakbeat-focused program that would become one of the longest-running DJ shows in The-Lost-Art history.
Bruise Your Body Breaks Goes International
Bruise Your Body Breaks broadcasts internationally on Breaks FM — one of the premier breakbeat internet radio stations of the era. DJ Natural Nate® reaches a global audience for the first time.
Live Video DJ Concept Tested on Ustream
DJ Natural Nate® begins testing the concept of mandatory live video DJ broadcasting on Ustream — years before Twitch (2011), YouTube Live (2011), or Facebook Live (2016) existed. The idea: if you can't show the mix, you can't claim the mix.
"Prove The Mix" Philosophy Established
The core doctrine of The-Lost-Art is formalized: every DJ must perform on camera, show their equipment, and prove their mix in real time. No prerecorded sets. No sync buttons. No exceptions.
The-Lost-Art.com Launches
The-Lost-Art.com officially launches as the world's first mandatory live video DJ internet radio platform. Founded by DJ Natural Nate® in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Every DJ performs on camera — no exceptions. Commercial-free from day one.
Original DJ Roster Established
The founding roster of DJs joins The-Lost-Art.com. Each member is vetted for manual beatmatching ability, scratch knowledge, and live performance capability. The standard is set from the beginning.
Commercial-Free Policy Established
The-Lost-Art.com launches with a permanent commercial-free policy. No ads. No sponsors. No interruptions. Built for the music and the DJs — not for revenue. This policy has never changed.
April 29, 2010
World Record — 86 Tracks at 133 BPM in One Hour
DJ Natural Nate® manually mixes 86 tracks at 133 BPM in one continuous hour using Technics SL-1200 turntables and Rane Serato Scratch Live v1 — a version with no sync button. Every beat matched by ear. Witnessed and documented. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Alexa Top 100 DJ Website
The-Lost-Art.com achieves Alexa Top 100 ranking among all DJ websites globally — an independently verifiable metric confirming the platform's massive reach and influence during its peak years.
16 Million Monthly Users
The-Lost-Art.com reaches 16 million monthly users — documented through third-party traffic analytics. One of the most-visited DJ platforms on the internet at its peak.
Trade Name Formally Registered — Colorado SOS
The-Lost-Art is formally registered as a trade name with the Colorado Secretary of State (Filing No. 20111289921) — creating an independent public record of the business entity.
Twitch Launches — The-Lost-Art Was First
Twitch.tv launches in June 2011 — two years after The-Lost-Art.com pioneered mandatory live video broadcasting for DJs. The-Lost-Art predates every major live streaming platform.
November 28, 2011
DJ Natural Nate® Writes "We Are the Light" — Letter to the TLA Team
At the height of TLA's first era — 99/100 HubSpot grade, Breakspoll nominations submitted, millions of hits a month — DJ Natural Nate® writes a rare, unfiltered personal letter to the entire team. He reveals his origin story, the murdered best friend, the lost Moonshine contract, and the mission behind everything he built. "We are close to history right now. We all can have our mark in the stars. You just have to believe."
Velocity Multi-Million Dollar Contract Offer
The-Lost-Art.com is approached by Velocity with a multi-million dollar 3-year marketing contract — including 10% equity and Walmart merchandise placement. The offer is refused by co-owner greed. The contract collapses.
Rane DJ Partnership
The-Lost-Art.com establishes a documented partnership with Rane DJ — one of the most respected professional DJ equipment manufacturers in the industry. An independent third-party validation of the platform's credibility.
Domain Theft — The Dark Chapter
The-Lost-Art.com domain is stolen by a co-owner. The platform is disrupted. DJ Natural Nate® fights to recover the domain and rebuild. This chapter is fully documented in the site's history.
The-Lost-Art LLC Formally Incorporated
The-Lost-Art is formally incorporated as an LLC with the Colorado Secretary of State (Filing No. 20141210483) — establishing sole ownership under DJ Natural Nate® and creating a permanent public record.
Domain Recovered — Platform Rebuilt
DJ Natural Nate® recovers the domain and begins rebuilding The-Lost-Art.com from the ground up. The platform's core philosophy — mandatory live video, no sync, commercial-free — remains unchanged.
Roster Expands to 18 Verified DJs
The-Lost-Art.com grows its verified DJ roster to 18 members — each vetted for manual beatmatching, scratch technique, and live performance capability. DJs from Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, and beyond.
Breakspoll Recognition
DJ Natural Nate® receives recognition in Breakspoll — the annual global poll of the breakbeat community — independently verifying his standing among the world's top Breaks DJs.
55+ Press Citations — Internationally Documented
The-Lost-Art.com accumulates 55+ documented press citations across 16+ major publications and independent music outlets — establishing an international paper trail of the platform's cultural significance.
IMDb, Wikitia & EverybodyWiki Listings
DJ Natural Nate® and The-Lost-Art.com receive independent listings on IMDb, Wikitia, and EverybodyWiki — third-party encyclopedic documentation of the platform's cultural significance.
Real Talk With Real DJs Launches
The-Lost-Art.com launches Real Talk With Real DJs — a video interview series hosted by Jaime Arturo / Poorno James. Featuring in-depth conversations with DJs about culture, craft, and the underground.
Video Archive Established
The-Lost-Art.com establishes a permanent video archive — preserving live DJ performances, interviews, and cultural documentation for future generations.
55+ Independent Press Citations Documented
The-Lost-Art.com documents 55+ independent third-party citations across 13 categories — including magazine features, encyclopedia listings, retail records, radio archives, and web documentation.
Full 17-Chapter History Published
The complete documented history of The-Lost-Art.com is published — 17 chapters covering every era from 1998 to the present, with citations, sources, and independent verification.
ChatGPT Independently Verifies The-Lost-Art Was First
ChatGPT independently verifies that The-Lost-Art.com (founded 2009) was the world's first mandatory live video DJ internet radio platform — predating Twitch (2011), YouTube Live (2011), and Facebook Live (2016). The AI confirmation is documented and cross-referenced.
The-Lost-Art.com Scores 91/100 — ChatGPT Grade
ChatGPT grades The-Lost-Art.com at 91/100 (A-) — awarding A+ in Branding, Originality, Historical Documentation, Content Depth, and Long-Term Value. The platform continues building toward a perfect score.
2009
Year Founded
17+
Years Active
18
Verified DJs
16M
Peak Monthly Users