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Special Features
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Electro
House
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Varski
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Electro
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Leicester (UK) based DJ || Ministry of Sound Uni Trash tour host
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NERVO
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Electro
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"We're All No One" is not only NERVO's first release for Astralwerks/EMI, but also the first commercial release in which the girls (Mim & Liv) step up to the mic to perform the vocals. The song is a marked departure in style and sound from their more underground dance floor productions of the past year, and showcases a daring new vision, that sets its sights on the future of pop, electro-based and dance-edged. NERVO spent most of the summer opening for Nicki Minaj and Britney Spears on their massive Femme Fatale arena tour while simultaneously playing late night gigs in clubs and jetting to Vegas for their monthly residency with the Wynn Hotel Group. They recently rinsed it on the Identity tour, the biggest traveling electronic music festival in the U.S. which featured superstars Kaskade, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Avicii, DJ Shadow, Skrillex, Chuckie and more. They also recently contributed vocals to their 1st Beatport Number 1 and official Tomorrowland Festival anthem "The Way We See The World", which they co-wrote and co-produced with Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike; a super credible club smash. NERVO are fast emerging as the most sought-after DJ duo in dance music. They may be outrageously beautiful but that's overshadowed by their sheer talent. They are also hit songwriters, producers and artists, a feisty sister tag-team that is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with on the club scene worldwide with their infectious blend of chunky, dirty, sexed-up electro-house. They've toured with Paul Oakenfold and Chuckie on the acclaimed 2010 "Facelift" tour and have played around the globe including festival gigs at Lollapalooza, Winter Music Conference, Ultra, IMS in Ibiza, Tomorrowland, Summer Daze and more. NERVO have had success on the club charts with their 2010 club releases "This Kind Of Love" and "Irresistible" both featuring vocalist Ollie James. Their growing list of collaborators includes luminaries such as Avicii, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Kaskade, Laidback Luke, Steve Aoki, Dadalife and John Dahlback. In addition to their rising status in the Electronic Dance Music scene, the girls are equally at home in the world of contemporary pop penning hits for such artists as Ke$ha, Kylie Minogue, The Pussycat Dolls, Jennifer Hudson and more. Their big break-through as songwriters came when they co-wrote Guetta's world-wide smash "When Love Takes Over" featuring Kelly Rowland, which charted at #1 in 11 countries across the globe. NERVO also co-wrote on a song on Guetta's upcoming album called "Night Of Your Life" featuring Jennifer Hudson. Watch this space...
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Lindsay Luv
Genres
Open Format
Electro
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DJ Lindsay Luv is a sought after NYC & LA DJ for her never-ending diverse playlists and engaging persona at the turntables. Luv holds residencies at the hottest nightclubs and hotels and consistently spins high profile celebrity, entertainment, corporate, and charity events on both coasts and beyond garnering press in top publications and blogs such as Blackbook Magazine, NYLON, Flaunt, FashionIndie, StyleLikeU and celebrity weeklies such as US, People and OK!. Although Luv now resides in LA, she was born in Boston and moved to NYC and ‘Lindsay Luv’ has been her promotional persona ever since. Luv credits her previous work in music marketing and work with DJ AM as being instrumental in helping to shape her career trajectory and craft. Lindsay Luv spins at annual music events: SXSW, Coachella, Lollapalooza, NYC’s CMJ & Fashion Week, Miami’s WMC, LV’s PROJECT/Magic, and Tribeca & Toronto Film Festivals, among others. Luv has DJ’d rooms with notable celebrities in film and TV and for various artist and media industries. Additionally, Lindsay Luv DJ’s notable brand and fashion events, and is a favorite of designers for their launch events as she can rock out their designs while spinning! The Blackbook Magazine & Stoli Resident Remix Campaign introduced the SoHo Luv cocktail named after yours truly. DJ Lindsay Luv receives constant accolades in the press. Recently, Luv DJ’d the launch of McLaren Beverly Hills with host Jay Leno, a New Years Eve bash at Paasha in Pune, India. SPICE GIRL Mel B's star studded baby shower, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Unite Charity Event at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Playboy Mansion’s Stars and Stripes Benefit, NYLON Magazine's Young Hollywood Party, Blackbook Magazine's Mixology féte at MyStudio, Sean Kingston's Super 21 Birthday Bash featured on MTV, Showtime's Emmy's bash at Skybar, movie industry parties, TV shows and events, and is a fave of interviewers and music bloggers worldwide. Luv recently produced a series of specialty mixes for mega-brand Victoria's Secret Dubset placing her as the top DJ on the site with the top two mixes and Luv was recently featured as the 'celebrity DJ to watch' on MTV's "The Seven" show. DJ Lindsay Luv has produced and/or recorded mixes for Spice Girl Mel B, fashion icon Andrew Marc, and has collaborated with D-Major and Grammy winner Jeeve. Check out all her mixes and remixes at www.djlluv.com. Lindsay Luv has remixed for pop star Kimberly Cole’s recent album debut and tracks from The Raveonettes, Tiger City, and Dangerous Muse, and work with Russian pop star Sasha. In addition, both Spice Girl Mel B and fitness gurus, The Tone It Up girls use and promote Luv's mixes to their fans. DJ Lindsay Luv has residencies on both coasts with a current emphasis in LA, in addition to touring both nationally and internationally and recently was featured in the Geneva Tribune in Switzerland and the Times of India.
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Tiësto
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House
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Whether it be the 250,000 revelers coming together at Ipanema Beach in Rio De Janeiro, the adoring clubbers who descend upon Privilege in Ibiza on a Monday night every summer, or the 25,000 fans en masse at Victoria Park in London, all are in attendance for the same reason: they have come to see Tiësto, the world’s biggest DJ/Producer! Tiësto, a.k.a. Tijs Verwest, is a performer who has transcended musical genres to create a global ‘Tiësto’ brand. His achievements include a Grammy nomination, numerous MTV awards, performing at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, and even a wax statue at Madame Tussauds. With over 7 million followers on Facebook and over 130 million hits on YouTube, Tiësto has truly become a universal phenomenon. Recently voted ‘The Greatest DJ Of All Time’ in a Mixmag poll, Tiësto has worked with artists as diverse as Nelly Furtado, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Goldfrapp, Jónsi from Sigur Rós, Diplo, and Busta Ryhmes. When he is not collaborating with some of the world’s most respected artists he is jet setting his way around the globe playing sold out shows to his adoring fans. His recently completed Kaleidoscope World Tour spanned more than 15 months and 175 dates across 6 continents playing to over 1,000,000 people. The hugely successful tour was recognized as such when Tiësto was nominated for two 2010 Billboard Touring Awards and listed in Billboard’s Top 25 biggest grossing touring acts of 2010.
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Avicii
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Electronica
House
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Avicii had only been producing a few months when his friends noticed that the productions were amazingly professional and that they had just witnessed a great talent being born. Avicii started out with doing a remix of the theme music for the Commodore 64 game ʻLazy Jonesʼ, but decided to drop it as it inspired him to make his own ʻLazy Laceʼ - released almost immediately on Strike Recordings. Avicii was instantly fascinated with producing and spent many hours in his home studio creating one fresh tune after the next. Avicii never tried to get caught up in a specific subgenre of house, but wanted to keep the productions up to date and innovative. His music is inspired by the likes of Laidback Luke, Steve Angello and Tocadisco, but also Daft Punk, Eric Prydz and that of Axwell. In April 2008, Avicii released the first big track, ʻManmanʼ, on Pete Tongʼs Bedroom Bedlam label after winning the Pete Tong Fast Trax. Avicii received an astonishing 70% of the votes and after the release and were contacted by numerous labels, promoters and booking agencies from all over the globe. Even Laidback Luke mentioned Avicii on his Myspace website saying: “[Avicii], by winning this competition, left many contesters behind in their dust. / So a big CONGRATULATIONS to these brilliant DJs for winning the contest and all the luck with their future careers!” “ What Avicii wants is to create music for people to listen to and come to love, whether it be at home or in a dark nightclub. Avicii puts great emphasis on melodies in his productions and wants to appeal to fans of many different house music genres. Avicii signed on to At Night Management in May 2008 and within a month the buzz around them spread noticeably and they were recognized on labels such as Joia Records, Vicious Grooves and Ministry of Sound, just to name a few. By the end of that month, Avicii had already signed a big deal with Vicious Grooves in Australia and were head on target to soon explode over the entire globe. © 2009 At Night Management & Bookings, Sweden | www.atnight.se/avicii | info@atnight.se Avicii is currently appearing on selected venues on his world tour but otherwise locked up in the studio, always experimenting with new sounds in order to bring out original cool tracks and to grow as producers. More recently, the 19 year old producer has been VERY busy in the studio. With his first single (Sound of Now) and follow up EP (Muja/Record Breaker) off the shelf, remixes for D.O.N.S., Roger Sanchez, as well as Jose Nunez, Richard Grey & Erick Morillo and with upcoming mixes for Livin Joy, Phonat, Little Boots, Paul Thomas and Tim Berg - just to mention a few. Among more of his own releases, Avicii broke ground in 2009 with his third release and original track Ryù, which was charted two weeks before release on Pete Tong's Essential Mix. One week later it was 'This Week's Essential New Tune' while at the same time the "track of the week" on Tiesto's Club Life (Episode 113). The track hit Beatport Top 20 in worldwide sales almost instantly and has been on Top 30 for over 4 weeks. Avicii in 2009 means killer vocal collaborations combined with his own high- energy style productions bringing a new sound to the scene. Avicii truly is the Sound of Now. Recent success: In the fall of 2009, Avicii's tracks and remixes has become standard cd-case material among many of the world's greatest DJ's such as David Guetta, Tiësto, Eric Morillo, Roger Sanchez, Laidback Luke, Bob Sinclar, Tom Novy, Dirty South, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Joachim Garraud, and Dirty South to mention a few. All of who have openly expressed their full support for this young producer. Avicii was named Breakthrough producer/DJ of 2009 in, among other polls (Cuepoint.TV and the French magazine OnlyForDJʼs), DJ Mag's Top100 issue by none other than Tiësto, Laidback Luke and Dirty South. More recently, Avicii's work has included remixes for Tiësto, Bob Sinclar, Alex Gaudino, Dizzee Rascal, Sophie Ellis Baxter, Little Boots and David Guetta.
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Jesse Marco
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Just twenty-two years old, New York native Jesse Marco has quickly solidified himself as one of America’s premiere deejays. As a teenager, Jesse, heavily influenced by his parents’ vast record collection, began to fuse rock, punk, soul, and funk with the hip-hop of his generation. “My parents musical tastes really shaped mine. My first cassette was Led Zeppelin and my second was Sam Cooke.” Soon, Jesse began deejaying prep school parties around Manhattan largely filling his crates with his parents’ records. He laughs, “I was the only sixteen-year old deejay in the City playing Buddy Holly and Lauryn Hill.” Downtown crowds, however, quickly gravitated to his eclectic sets and by the time the young deejay graduated from high school he was a staple behind the velvet ropes inside New York’s most exclusive nightclubs. Jesse’s encyclopedic knowledge of music and remarkable skill have since taken him around the globe spinning private parties for celebrities including Heidi Klum, Russell Simmons, Spike Lee, Denzel Washington, and Karolina Kurkova. Jesse has become a favorite of the fashion and art worlds playing high-profile events for Calvin Klein, Vivienne Westwood, Donna Karan, Diesel, GQ, and Kaws. Of his choice to hire Jesse to deejay his Milan Fashion Week runway show, Tom Ford said Jesse’s “musical taste reminds me of my childhood.” Between celebrity and corporate events, Jesse deejays at the most recognizable nightclubs in the world including Liv (Miami), Pure (Las Vegas), VIP Room (Paris), and Chinawhite (London). An emerging producer, Jesse has recently remixed tracks for Kings of Leon, Brandon Flowers, and Peter Bjorn and John. Jesse has modeled for Marc Jacobs, Uniqlo, and Converse. He has been featured in Vanity Fair, The New York Post, W, The Hollywood Reporter, and GQ.
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Devin Lucien
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Open Format
Indie
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Devin Lucien as a dj has been a staple in the los angeles music scene and holds residencies at some of the most popular clubs in LA. In addition he plays throughout the US and appears monthly in NY, Miami, Las Vegas, and more. He has also been brought out to Japan to spin at Le Baron de Paris. He has Dj'd for numerous corportate sponsors including Target, L'Oreal, Range Rover, Lotus, Dreamworks, BCBG, MOCA, Hudson Jeans and many others. He dj'd the 8th Annual Academy Awards Night Before Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 2010. He has a wide range of musical taste which allows him to easily transition from playing at a large club in Vegas or Miami to an exclusive event for the fashion world and private parties for people like Janet Jackson, Tom Hanks, Jeff Bridges, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and many others. Devin has recently moved into the production side and has worked with numerous fashion brands and magazines like VMagazine in NY to edit and create original music for their video pieces. He has also worked as a music consultant on a Warner Bros. film due out Nov 2011. Devin has received press in Vanity Fair, OK Magaizne, Angeleno Magazine and 944 among others
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dBerrie
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From Diddy to the underground, David Berrie’s musical career has evolved in unique fashion. The one-time deejay to the stars, twenty-four year old Berrie now looks to carry dance music in New York into the next decade. With a distinctive deejaying and production style, Berrie draws heavily on both tech and progressive house influences. His recent debut release, “Underslang”, reached #25 on the Beatport Top 100 and #3 on Beatport’s Tech House chart. Upcoming releases on Ultra Records, Nervous Records, and Starter Records look to add to the considerable buzz Berrie has generated on house blogs around the globe. Remixes of Chris Brown’s “Yeah 3X”, released by Jive Records, and Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep”, both produced under the moniker dBerrie, have become staples of deejays’ sets worldwide. Berrie continues to tour globally, holding residencies at Pacha (New York), Liv (Miami), Glow (DC), and Playhouse (Los Angeles). He has performed at a bevy of international festivals including Planetlove WKD Festival (Ireland) and Umagination (Croatia) and has headlined Dayglow throughout the United States. soundcloud.com/davidberrie twitter.com/djberrie myspace.com/djberrie
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Hohme
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Open Format
House
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Featured in December 2010's issue of DJ Mag, David Heyerman, known as HOHME, attributes his lightning-fast breakthrough into NYC's immensely competitive DJ scene to two things; his background in music/rhythm and his overarching grasp of technology. Since moving to the city less than two years ago, he's DJ'd nearly 180 gigs across NY, NJ, MA, OR, CA, AZ, and FL. He's become known for his quarterly mixes as well as the iPad application he designed to control Serato wirelessly.
HOHME developed and launched his music recommendation site; welcomeHOHME in September of 2009 as a place to give exposure to artists he's into and post the mixes he produces. Since launch, the site's registered nearly 100,000 visitors in over 115 countries. He's also a resident DJ on iClub: EDM, one of iTunes Top 20 podcasts (out of nearly 100,000). The show's been downloaded over 1.3 million times to date, increasing at over 100k per month.
HOHME holds weekly residencies at Apotheke on Mon/Fri and Avenue on Sat, with a monthly Wednesday at The Blind Barber. Download all of HOHME's mixes HERE and get his new mixes early here: HERE -
DJ Tommy Virtue
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Electro
Open Format
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Brooklyn born DJ Tommy Virtue can be found at any of NYC's hottest clubs right now. He started off at the age of 16 by setting up turn tables in his parents basement. Six months later in 1999, he landed his first residency at NYC's legendary club exit, spinning house music. Tommy Virtue continued there until 2001, when he answered the demand for hip hop. This brought him to his second residency at Limelight/ Avalon, which at the time had taken over exit's spotlight. Continuing to climb the ladder DJ Tommy Virtue secured a three year weekly hip hop residency at the infamous Crobar NY, which set the standard for clubs worldwide. Tommy Virtue currently holds residency's at Ultra NYC, Touch, Suzie Wong's & has recently performed at Marquee, Room Service, Harrah's Pool Party, Pink Elephant, and Hiro Ballroom to name a few. While always having a passion for all genres of music, in 2007 he integrated and spins everything from hip-hop, house, rock, pop, and classics, which is known as open format style. Tommy Virtue's ability to feel the crowd and cater to the type of venue is what separates him from other's. He commands every party he plays at, with his style of mixing while keeping the energy at its peak all night long, always leaving the crowd wanting more.booking 200+ events a year, Tommy Virtue shows no sign of slowing down. He is as much as ambitious as he is humble.
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The Jane Doze
Genres
Mash Up
Open Format
Description:
The Jane Doze = Jen Mozenter & Claire Schlissel. Mashup/Remix/DJ duo based in New York City.
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DJ MANERO
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Open Format
Electro
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DJ Manero was raised by the sounds, streets, and savvy one could only find in Brooklyn, NY. It’s not difficult to fathom that once he became old enough to hop on the subway alone he would venture out in to the other boroughs to explore the rest of the big city he calls home. Known to his family and friends as Roman Grandinetti, he acquired the DJ name Manero because of his striking resemblance to John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. The name stuck and holds true but it’s more than just a physical likeness - DJ Manero has an undeniable command of the dance floor each and every night. At an early age Manero developed an affinity for sneaker culture, but his passion for music won out when he traded three of his favorite pairs to pay for his first turntable. Before getting booked at venues such at 1Oak, The Eldridge, and Juliet, he began working at Universal Records. It was at Universal where he was afforded the opportunity to work with world famous artists such as Mark Ronson, Akon, Robin Thicke, 50 Cent and Swiss Beats. As more venues, people, and crowds experience Manero’s musical tastes, his career continues to grow more effervescent. Manero boasts a well-rounded appreciation for music and it’s evident on a nightly basis. On any given night, he’ll light up a venue with a seamless mix of “I Love Rock and Roll” and “Twist and Shout,” then have you walking hard to the Bee Gees. The oldies are just where he may begin. Manero is an avid fan of Calvin Harris and remains true to his roots in Brooklyn when he pulls out one of his many Jay-Z records. Manero’s ambition and passion for music have quickly imprinted his name on the NY nightlife scene.
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DJ Dexter Love
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Open Format
Indie
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Roxy Cottontail
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Electro
Open Format
Description:
Roxy Cottontail is the kind of girl books are written about. She came to New York with dreams, drive and a tube of lip-gloss ready to work her little Cottontail off and make people come together, dance and have a good time. From Baltimore to the World, Roxy Cottontail’s drive for success has propelled her to the top of the music world with no signs of slowing down and while Roxy embodies a mix of all musical influences, she excels behind the decks commandeering small rooms to large clubs with her riotous mix of electro, house, techno. Roxy Cottontail has shared the turntables and collaborated with some of the with some of the world’s biggest DJ’s including DJ AM, Armand van Helden, Drop the Lime, Steve Aoki, Afrika Bambaataa, Stretch Armstrong, Ni** Sky, Fake Blood and A-trak and legendary Electroclash icon, Larry Tee, whom she lent her voice to the now infamous song, “ Let’s Make Nasty (Bounce Little Kitty)” now being spun in clubs the world over. Spotlighted in countless other publications like i-D, The New Yorker, world wide issues of Time Out, WAD, Status, Mixmag, Warp, URB, YRB, Dazed & Confused, BPM and Spin Magazine who added Roxy Cottontail in their Top 25 Must-Hear Artists. In 2009, Pepsi added Roxy Cottontail as the first female DJ in the Pepsi DJ Collective, gaining the attention of additional corporate sponsors and clients such as Ray Ban, Calvin Klein, Heineken, Svedka, Sol Republic and many more, in addition, she made an introductory appearance on television with features on ABC’s 20/20 and on episodes of HBO’s “How To Make it in America”, including this season premier episode. This year Roxy Cottontail started her Las Vegas residency at the Palms Casino being the first imported female DJ to have a casino residency.
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Mia Moretti
Genres
Open Format
Indie
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"Whether she’s DJing a posh fashion function, leading a crowd into the wee hours of the morning at a massive club, or working on her own original work, Mia Moretti, a New Yorker by way of L.A., lives and breathes music. A stylistic chameleon, (equal parts disco nerd and instantly recognizable pop music aficionado), Mia trots the globe, catering to whatever the gig at hand demands. DJing to her is like home-style cooking: it is not about measuring ingredients perfectly and following prescribed baking times to a T; it is about bringing in touches of her own personal aesthetic and style, tossing in a dash of spice here and a sprinkle of sugar there." - Kids of America for Tommy Hilfiger
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DJ Japancakes
Genres
Open Format
Hip Hop
Description:
It’s a layered cake. Start at the bottom, work your way to the middle, get off at the top. My top layer is to tour the world, including Japan. Japancakes. What started as an obsession for all music at an early age transformed into my outlook today, blending every genre from all decades into a seamless mix of different styles and flavors. I’ve been blessed to grace the turntables at top venues around New York City among people like Rihanna, Bill Murray & Leonardo DiCaprio. My work ethic stands as a testament for exciting things to come, walk with me. Fiction free since ’83
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Mel DeBarge
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Open Format
Description:
At just twenty-five years old, native New Yorker DJ Mel DeBarge has quickly established himself as a household name on the international party scene. Mel has emerged as a fixture at exclusive film, music, fashion, philanthropic, and private events with clients including Armani, Calvin Klein, Carmen Electra, Jennifer Lopez, and Vogue. His encyclopedic knowledge of music allows him to draw on myriad influences as he fearlessly merges hip-hop, rock, soul, funk, disco, and reggae. Despite growing up in a musical home and developing a deep understanding of the craft from his uncle – a skilled disco deejay – Mel never had visions of spinning records. While studying abroad in Japan, however, he began collecting records and after losing a bet agreed to deejay a friend’s birthday party. Five years later, Mel has played in nightclubs and entertained at private and corporate parties around the globe. “I make sure my personality comes across in my performances. The personal connection with the audience is not only what I enjoy most about deejaying, its also how I keep the dance floor packed.”
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DJ Cassidy
Genres
Open Format
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In 1992, a fifth grader named Cassidy Podell asked his parents to buy him deejay equipment for his eleventh birthday. When he was given two turntables and a mixer, DJ Cassidy was born. Today, he is simply the most sought-after artist in his industry. The iconic deejay in music, fashion, media, and nightlife, Cassidy's notoriety, respect, demand, and talent are unparalleled.
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Swedish House Mafia
Genres
House
Description:
Swedish House Mafia Sells Out “One Night Stand” Dec 16 at Madison Square Garden The Super Group featuring Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso have become the first electronic act ever to appear at the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden in New York City. In under an hour all tickets were sold out, it only took 9 minutes, an amazing accomplishment by the trio, who is set to release a live album taken from the road this year. For all those lucky enough to have made the investment, this show will be truly outlandish, and one for the ages. -Renaldo Gonzalez, DUBSET.com -- It’s three forty five in the morning when SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA – AKA Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell - descend on the DJ booth at their Masquerade Motel night (at Ibiza’s legendary Pacha) and drop their undisputed Summer anthem ‘One’. Now signed to Virgin Records and powered by a suitably smooth soul vocal from Pharrell Williams, the roar of approval for ‘One’ is so loud that it’s as if they’ve just stepped out onto the stage at Wembley. What’s more, it’s a tune so immense that they have no choice but to play it again at the end of the night. Zane Lowe, Pete Tong, Erick Morillo – it seems there isn’t anyone in the electronic scene who hasn’t been knocked out by the power of ‘One’. “The whole season has been absolutely unbelievable,” say house Mafioso Steve Angello, who’s never backwards in coming forwards with sound bites. “We’re competing with the biggest nights on the island and now we’re one of the biggest – I’ve never seen Pacha like that before. This year everybody came through and it’s been an incredible experience.” As for the party, we can’t help but notice that this Motel is full of the same raw energy you’d normally see at a rock show – only for these clubbers, ‘One’ really is the new ’Teen Spirit’. “We did the track in LA together,” explains Sebastian Ingrosso. “We actually thought we wouldn’t do a track together but after ‘Leave The World Behind’ with Laidback Luke did so well, we decided to make a track and it came out great.” Amazingly, the whole shape of ‘One’ came together in just two days. Not bad for a record that Beatport has proclaimed the fastest-selling number one download single of all time. “Two days!” laughs Seb. “We had the idea and arrangement done and after that we were bouncing it back and forth for one day. The concept was simple: we had an idea of looping a kick-drum into a bassline but I said it needed a crescendo of in your face melodies.” But let’s rewind a little. We all know that ‘One’ is the record that’s flipped the script but there are so many other questions we need to be answered. For example, how did these Swedes meet? Who gave them their name? And are they really direct descendants of the mafia? “Me and Seb met when we were six or seven: we got into all kinds of trouble together!” laughs Steve. “Seb’s Dad had a label called Plumphouse and we got into music and did all kinds of weird things including lounge compilations and made music for shows. I even did music for a Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden…” So Team Angello and Ingrosso had been working together for quite some time. “We bumped into Axwell ten years ago now, when he was doing stuff on [the house label] Sulphuric,” says Steve. “We got in touch – we were younger than him – and we just clicked. We all learned from each other because we were young kids. Also, when it came to the music, Me and Seb were more rough. I don’t tweak a hi-hat for six hours!” And then there was fellow Swede Eric Prydz, who together with Steve created the CR2 smash ‘Woz Not Woz in 2004. “We all hung out like friends and started building a relationship. But no-one would give us shows – we had to beg nightclubs to put us on! We begged them to let us play for one hour and everyone loved it. But since no one would touch us, that’s why we worked so hard at the start. After that, me and Ax did Supermode (the Communards-sampling ‘Tell Me Why’ on Data) and me and Seb did a couple of records as Buy Now. We never got the support – until now.” The dynamic of the three and their collective history is the key to the Mafia’s continued success. “It’s been one hell of a ride,” nods Steve. “When the name ‘Swedish House Mafia’ first popped up, it wasn’t something we focused on straight away. People called us that on forums back in the day. But we’ve been through everything together. I can always lean on one of their shoulders and they can lean on mine. I can always trust their opinions. when I have a track, they tell me straight away what they think. With Swedish House Mafia, you’re with friends….” Everybody knows that Axwell, Steve and Sebastian are separate entities: they all have their own record labels (Axtone, SIZE and Refune respectively) and they all have separate lives and individual concerns. But as the success of their recent sell-out Brixton Academy shows and the growing success of Masquerade Motel will testify, it’s what they achieve collectively and as a unit that makes for the most magic. Axwell has already been giving this subject some thought. “Swedish House Mafia is a monster of its own. We’ve tried to control it and seen it as a bonus but the truth is, it just won’t go away. I call it ‘IT’! When we work together, shit happens. It’s a machine that has a certain electricity that’s much stronger than anyone else. Let’s see where it takes us.” Last summer, the Swedes weren’t together as often as they’d hoped but the demand and collective success has dictated that the Mafia must now meet almost every single week. “This Summer ‘IT’ will be more often than last Summer because we are having such an amazing time. Last year we all lived in Ibiza and we got to hang out quite a bit. But now Steve and I have kids, it will be structured hanging out time.” Ingrosso looks at the three of them as bringing different elements to the house music table: “Steve has his underground beats, Axwell is more melodic and I’m more somewhere in between,” he reasons. As Axwell points out, one thing has changed since The Early Days: Steve and Ax are now proud parents while Sebastian is left holding the proverbial baby and keeping an eye on the grown-up kids he’s known since school. Has it made things harder or easier, we wonder? “EASIER!” blasts Axwell back. “I think that your kid creates that balance. But the reward is so massive, even travelling to Oz for thirty hours it’s worth it. When you’re travelling or in the studio, your time is limited so you make the most of it.” And what of Masquerade Motel, the Ibiza home of the Mafia? It’s a club concept that’s been picking up plaudits since the season begun. Is it a similar vibe to last year or different, we wonder? “I hope that it’s not too different,” says Axwell. “It’s just faster and more polished and we’re drinking more gasoline. I guess that the difference with Ibiza is it’s our second year so we have some routine and experience. The first year is about building your crowd so hopefully we can harvest some fruits from the crop we planted last year. I think we’re more relaxed. As for the club, it’s an intimate party vibe – we want you to feel like you’re a part of a private after-party.” The other thing that’s changed is Swedish House Mafia have signed a 360 deal with Virgin/EMI. As they all acknowledge, it’s a Big Deal. Ingrosso again: “it’s a long term commitment and they’re involved in gigs and live shows as well as the music. SHM is bigger than any of us – and we needed a serious partner to control it and that’s what they do.” But who and what have Virgin/EMI signed exactly? It’s three people, three producers and three pairs of eyes and ears perfectly aligned together. And the deal is a huge step forward for dance music and DJ culture suggesting that major labels are showing faith in electronic music again. Their next single ‘Miami 2 Ibiza’, meanwhile, will feature Tinie Tempah. Axwell again: “I’m so pleased about this. It’s so nice to be a part of something that’s bigger than yourself. We all have our solo careers but this excites people on a different level.” So life is looking good for the Mafia right now. “What we do: it’s a show,” reasons Seb. “Look at Brixton: it’s a show. People want confetti and they want to get something out of it. You can’t just DJ and look at your shoes! Now dance music is really big and we have an opportunity to take this further.” But we’ll leave it to Axwell to have the final word as he’s in a particularly thoughtful place at the end of the interview. “I think that it’s a lovely job to DJ and produce and share the passion for music that we have. It’s pretty simple and very natural. We’re not a manufactured thing – we’re musical brothers.”
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Laidback Luke
Genres
House
Electro
Description:
Laidback Luke is a Dutch DJ, producer. He was voted #46 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ list in 2008, before jumping to #27 in 2009 and jumping up 10 places in 2010. Laidback Luke grew up in The Netherlands and made his name as a graffiti artist before turning to making music. He has worked with artists such as David Guetta, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell and Junior Sanchez and played throughout Europe and North America as well as shows in Japan and Ibiza. He has released two studio albums: Psyched Up (1998) and Electronic Satisfaction (2002) as well as a successful mix album, Windmill Skill (2003). In 2003, van Scheppingen did a remix of the Daft Punk song "Crescendolls" for the duo's remix album Daft Club. Luke has also released his own mix album, titled Ibiza Closing Party, as a free covermount CD in the October 2008 issue of Mixmag. He has currently released his new album on the 4th of July 2011, called Cream Ibiza Super You & Me.
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Norman Doray
Genres
Disco
Funk
Description:
2010 has been a big year for Norman, we've seen him release the massive dance floor bombs "Tobita" which was Essential New Tune in Pete Tong Show, followed by 'Chase The Sun' with David Tort, which reached n°2 on Beatport for 3 weeks. He also did his own remix of Dirty South's 'Phazing' and was asked by Atlantic records to remix Toni Braxton's 'Make My Heart'. He is also on fire with some forthcoming tracks: 'Home' on Defected and 'Tweet it' on Size (Steve Angello's Label). Outside of the studio, Norman's also had a very busy year touring the globe, highlights including: Miami WMC (10 gigs in one week!), playing Pacha Ibiza for both David Guetta and The Swedish House Mafia, a Brazilian, Indian, Australian and a Japanese tour, gigs at the World's No1 club Sankeys in Manchester and festival sets at: Sunburn Festival (Goa), The Sunset Festival (UK) and Tomorrowland (BE). Norman is also resident at David Guetta's night: F*** Me I'm Famous all over the world and performed in venues like Mansion in Miami or Zenith concert hall in Paris.
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Chachi
Genres
Club
House
Description:
New York-based DJ Chachi recently sent out a message on Facebook offering fans a free gift bag with CDs, t-shirts and assorted other merchandise. He prepared 12 bags; a few extra than he thought he needed just to be on the safe side. Within 24 hours, over 300 people from across the country flooded his inbox with requests. "Years ago, I didn't realize this deejaying thing had legs and I had no idea how far the rabbit hole would go," says the 26-year-old deejay. "Back then, success was just trying not to get screwed out of money. Now that things are going well, I don't take it for granted. I don't expect people to know who I am." Too late. What started over a decade ago at small private parties in Long Island is now a full-time job, as Chachi continues to establish himself as one of the country's most formidable deejays. Utilizing a diverse, open-format approach to music, Chachi now holds court at some of the country’s most popular clubs, as well as providing the aural memories to countless celebrities’ birthdays (that was Chachi you heard if you were fortunate enough to get into Britney Spears’ bash at Tenjune). In a short period of time, DJ Chachi has become as famous as the celebrities that rock out to him. When he was 13, a young DJ Chachi would accompany his older cousin, a deejay himself, to various parties and watch in awe and amazement as primitive equipment gave rise to joyful exuberance. "I used to carry my cousin's records for him to the gigs," recalls the 26-year-old. "The setup was as bootleg as you could get. There was no fancy lighting or equipment, but it was raw. It was just people having fun and dancing to music they love." Observing the tables led to practicing incessantly on them, cutting his teeth at local parties and eventually landing a gig at Exit, the famed NYC nightclub home to some of the most famous deejays in the world. At 18 years old, the fledgling deejay was already spinning the famed red hip-hop room and destroying the competition. Meanwhile, the trained audio engineer was simultaneously working a full-time job at Audio Mixers studio and recording artists himself in The Boiler Room, the home studio he built in the basement of his house. As the resume increased, Chachi's name became more and more synonymous with the nation's hottest clubs. Stereo called. Then Home. Then...you get the idea. Now, the deejay counts Tenjune, mur.mur at Borgata, Axis/Radius (Scottsdale, AZ) and Shrine at Foxwoods among his numerous residencies. LIV at Fountainbleu in Miami. Lumen in Chicago. Pure and LAX in Las Vegas. These days, Chachi knows some stewardesses on a first-name basis. Monkeys can be trained to play a song; but only the elite can scan any place in any city in the country and instantaneously gauge, and react to, the vibe of the room. "I feel like there's a lost art to reading a crowd," says Chachi. "It's not just jumping on the tables and spinning. It's playing a song, taking a step back and seeing how people are reacting. There are deejays that can play the Top 40 hits, but there's only so long you can play that for. For me, it's about the crowd being in sync with what I'm doing; me and them never actually speaking but communicating through music." That mindset, coupled with a tireless work ethic (“My turntables are right at the end of my bed,” says the deejay), has made Chachi a household name in both clubbing and celebrity circles, with Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Paris Hilton and Eva Mendes all showing love to the deejay. His work has been profiled everywhere from Us Weekly and In Touch to New York Post and Philadelphia Daily News and he has long transcended his status as “New York’s hottest DJ” into a national phenomenon. There’s a reason why hundreds of people line up at the club whenever Chachi comes through. Now it’s time to find out for yourself.
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Funkagenda
Genres
Progressive House
Description:
From the early roots of his West Midland’s studio, to pioneering releases through reputed major labels, Funkagenda’s stamp on dance music can be felt across Europe, North, Central & South America, the Middle East, Australia, Russia and Japan. A devoted passion for music, alongside an embrace of technology, has fortified Funkagenda as a vanguard of the ‘tough but melodic big room house sound’ – (quote - DJ Magazine). Originally championed by Positiva, Subliminal, Defected, Azuli and Big Love, Funkagenda is now creative commander of Funk Farm, as well as being a key member of the iconic Toolroom Records. The Funkagenda/Mark Knight partnership has become a formidable force across international territories. Winning both the Ibiza DJ ‘Best Ibiza Track 2008’ and the Beatport ‘Best Tech House Track 2008’ award for his Man With The Red Face collaboration with Mark Knight, Funkagenda was also presented with the Ibiza DJ ‘Best Newcomer 2008’ and Dj Mag best break trough artist 2009 awards for his solo achievements. Authenticity and originality are his trademark, establishing Funkagenda a solid reputation as a innovative DJ/producer. Funkagenda’s sound attracts musical partnerships a spectrum of genres, remixing artists including Basement Jaxx, Moby, Fat Boy Slim and Dirty Vegas. His production contributions to the Black Eyed Peas album ‘The E.N.D.’ were further recognised by an ‘Album of the Year’ nomination and a ‘Best Pop Vocal Album’ award at the 52nd Annual Grammy’s. Funkagenda’s first solo album was released on Toolroom Records in October ‘09 under the Toolroom Knights banner, consolidating a growing portfolio of success. Since the dominoes started to fall, Funkagenda has been a firmly fixed name across global music charts, regularly achieving Beatport No1 and Top 10 positions. But in essence, Funkagenda’s deeply personal DJ sets and production have built the boy from the Black Country a rising international fan base. Accumulating fierce support both on and off the dance floor, from industry to individuals, Funkagenda continues to charge across the battlefields of dance; as a DJ, a producer and a fervent contributor to the world of music.
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Jamie Jones
Genres
House
Techno
Description:
After discovering electronic music through the rave scene as a teenager in the mid 90s, Jamie began to buy vinyl as a way of listening to the music he was into at the time. Growing up in a remote part of North Wales, and with no one to look to for advice, Jamie bought his first decks and taught himself how to mix. A few years later and Jamie’s first big life transition came when he moved to London to attend University. Here he discovered a whole new world of record shops and clubs, which lead to him developing his own style of underground house.
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Japanster
Genres
Open Format
Indie
Description:
Parisian born in 1976, Japanster was raised in the mythic discotheque Le Palace of Montmartre. For over 15 years, he has been listening to and playing rock'n'roll and electronic music, cultivating his distinctive style. From the earliest garage rock & indie pop bands to the latest productions, his extensive playlist is continuously evolving. Previous/Current gigs include R.I.P. Madame Wong's, Le Bain & Boom Boom Room @ Standard Hotel, R.I.P. Beatrice Inn, R.I.P. Don Hill's, Bowery Hotel, Kenmare, Ruff Club @ Annex, We Bite! & Six Six Sick @ Happy Ending, Hammerstein Ballroom, Santos Party house, Chloe 81, Mr Black & Tribeca/Soho Grand in New York City // Le Baron, Le Tigre, Le Point Ephemere, R.I.P. Paris Paris & Black Calvados in Paris // EVOL in Capetown/South Africa // Modular Party in London // Yellow in Tokyo // Shampoo in Buenos Aires // Pacha in Tel Aviv... He loves black sabbath, guided by voices, young marble giants, the field mice, the sparks, beat happening, love, electrelane, the sonics, daf, felt, butthole surfers, invasion, the sword, belle and sebastian, ymo, the monochrome set, pixies, flying lizards, the pains of being pure at heart, les rita mitsouko, my bloody valentine, roy orbison, solid space, wire, vladimir cosma, the feelies, the crystal stilts, the clean, saint preux, the wake, the the, the magnetic fields, the foals, the alan parsons project, the pastels, serge gainsbourg, the flirts, bertrand burgalat, the long blondes, ennio morricone, q lazzarus, glass candy, michel polnareff, anthony rother, dire straits, hall and oates, franz and shape, a certain ratio, inner city, francois de roubaix, bobby brown, daft punk, huntemann, whitey, christopher cross, shop assistants, headman and munk, the smiths, the fall, magazine, air, giorgio moroder, telex, john foxx, pulp, prince, kraftwerk, the only ones, michel berger, vive la fete, the vaselines, the stranglers, whirlwind heat, zoot woman, modern lovers, jacno, violent femmes, le tigre, guerre froide, the faint, siousxie and the banshees, band of horses, mount sims, aphrodite's child, ladytron, soulwax, david bowie, billy ocean, jacques dutronc, the housemartins, vitalic, phoenix, human league, the arcade fire, the shins, public enemy, gonzales and peaches, devo, cabaret voltaire, joy division, avril, talking heads, beastie boys, can, les rythmes digitales, art brut, clap your hands say yeah, dave brubeck, donna summer, as dragon, super furry animals, the doors, the velvet underground, the chromatics, thomas bangalter, das kabinette, rogue wave, yo la tengo, daniel johnston, francis lai, ultra orange, the zutons, the rolling stones, the beatles, adult...
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Jeffrey Tonnesen
Genres
Open Format
Disco
Description:
One of the most sought-after DJs in New York, Jeffrey Tonnesen is known for his tailored sound and diverse mixes. He is providing a soundtrack for Manhattan nightlife with 2011 residencies at Lavo NY, Avenue, PH-D at The Dream Hotel Downtown, and Riff Raff’s. Always cutting edge, his previous residencies have included The Box, RdV, Gold Bar and Double 7. Equally adept in the fashion world, he has worked with iconic brands and new sensations including Prada, Diane Von Furstenburg, Escada, Zac Posen, Rag + Bone, Giorgio Armani, and Vogue. Tonnesen’s vast knowledge of up and coming music has yielded opportunities across the globe, from the Veuve Cliquot Manhattan Polo Classic to the Bienalle in Venice and a Miu Miu show in Hong Kong. He has performed for many of today’s most influential entertainers including Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Jennifer Aniston. Tonnesen’s greatest pleasure and constant goal is to be known for his ability to play the perfect song for the perfect moment time and again. Whether for runways, exclusive clubs, big dance floors or celebrity events, it really can be about the music.
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Danny Rockz
Genres
Indie
Open Format
Description:
New York City born and raised, I have always been in love with an eclectic variety of music and through deejaying continue to bring that passion to every event. I started to deejay while in college where I hosted a weekly radio mix show, then progressed into deejaying weekly parties throughout the Big Apple. When playing an event I like to create an entertaining atmosphere for all ages by playing an eclectic mix of: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Rock, Indie-Dance, HipHop, House & Electro.
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PHRESH
Genres
Description:
DJ Phresh sets the tone for the night in many of the hottest, most exclusive nightclubs. Based out of New York City, DJ Phresh has spun at a long list of premier, A-list landmarks such as 1Oak, Butter, Upstairs, TenJune, Marquee, The Eldridge and ONE, creating a strong name and reputation for his work. Hailing from the birthplace of turntablism and hiphop, Phresh implements the strength of his aggresive Bronx technique and applies that to all genres of music. Listening to hiphop at a young age sparked his interest in a variety of other global genres and themes. His discovery of global music, his ability to spin house, and his open format embracing all genres is truly what sets him apart from the industry. Phresh also attributes growing up in New York City and his multicultural childhood to his open-minded musical influences. His music career began in 1996 while working with the Promotions Team of recording label, Roc-A-Fella Records. This position opened the doors for Phresh and gave him access to artists and DJs that he had admired from an early age. His time with the company was in essence a hands-on tutorial on the record industry and the first step in pursuing a career in the industry seriously. What initially started out as a release and escape from the day to day rigors of city life; turned into a profession that literally has enabled him to perform all over the country and world. As a budding talent, Phresh
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DJ NICK@NITE
Genres
Open Format
Club
Description:
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Art Department
Genres
Techno
Minimal House
Description:
Art Department is the brainchild of Canadian techno/house Legend Kenny Glasgow and Canada’s fastest rising star and No.19 label owner - Jonny White. As individuals both Kenny and Jonny have released countless critically acclaimed records and are regarded internationally as two of the most forward thinking, relevant underground producers out of North America. Kenny’s credentials date back to the late 80’s and include productions on Narcotic, Jinxx, his own Method 11/11 label and Turbo. Whilst White’s revered No.19 Music label along side a blindingly fast - growing discography have seen him rapidly rise to the forefront of the international scene.
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Markus Schulz
Genres
Trance
Description:
Over the last 10 years Markus Schulz has fused the individual musical identities of progressive house & trance into his own creative and now inimitable hybrid sound. Through the unique alignment of his headline DJ sets, Coldharbour label output and highly prominent Global DJ Broadcast radio show, he orchestrated a sea change revolution in the US trance scene. This success has been singularly reflected in weekly headliner sets in front of many tens of thousands, a GDJB listenership up in the tens of millions & one Beatport chart-topping release after another. Following several highly ranked positions, in 2008 Schulz punched his way into the Top 10 of DJ Magazine’s Top 100 chart, landing at no.8. In repeating the exact same achievement in 2009, he now stands, quite unequivocally, as America’s no.1 club DJ.
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Disco Fries
Genres
Club
Electro
Description:
The Disco Fries are a New York City based production duo consisting of Danny Danger & Nick Piklz.Since landing their first commisioned remix with Flo Rida’s “Sugar”, the two have been asked to add their signature sound to remixes of Usher, Far East Movement, Mike Posner, Estelle, Nelly Furtado, and many others. Meanwhile, the duo continues to collaborate with 2 time Grammy Award winner Fatman Scoop and, in the months to come, have releases planned with Hyper Crush (Universal), Niles Mason (David Guetta/Afrojack), Honorebel (Ultra Records), Clinton Sparks (E! Network/Interscope Records) and Jeremy Carr (of Deep At Night).
In the fall of 2009, the Disco Fries brought their live act to the clubs, performing across the globe in Hong Kong. Following their international debut, they have appeared in clubs throughout the US, as well as, returned to Hong Kong & China for additional performances. The Disco Fries have recently earned over 2 million views on Youtube for their official remix of "Like a G6" by Far East Movement and have hit the top 20 on Hypem.com’s popular chart (Largest Music Blog Aggregator Website) on numerous occasions with their remixes of Clinton Sparks, Mike Posner, and Hyper Crush. After recently signing with Talpa Music Publishing, and singles coming out thru Strictly Rhythm Records, as well as Central Station/Ministry of Sound, the Disco Fries have a massive future ahead. -
Drek Martinez
Genres
Electronica
Indie
Description:
"Know where you come from and go where music takes you." Fifteen years have gone by since DREK MARTINEZ's first vinyls were placed on turntables, as he trained himself and his musical environment took shape. Learn, create, offer... and never stop. From passion to vocation, he followed his natural path, from the sound of Hip-Hop beats that since have been mixed with so many other influences. Drek is far from the usual “egotrip”, constantly working off the vibe of the crowd. Born from humble beginnings in the south of France, he has made his mark in cosmopolitan cities all over the world - Paris, London, St. Tropez, New York, Los Angeles, Milan, Sao Paulo, etc. Drek performs in all the hot-spots where the night never ends, contributing that little something that makes a club THE place to be. The quintessence of his work blossoms authentically out of the mood, feelings, and emotions of the crowd. Drek conquers every obstacle, always with the same pleasure and determination: a strength, almost a trade mark. “You need inspiration to find your own.” Drek grew up with and evolved to the sounds of selections by DJ AM and Mark Ronson. He now plays with A-Trak, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Calvin Harris etc. DJ in the most exclusive NYC clubs, each performance is unique and his style shines through. Drek also works as a producer on many personal projects and takes part in collaborations. He has remixed tracks by: MIA - Xxxo, The Game feat, Justin Timberlake and Pharell, Chester French, Nikki and Rich, and many more. Music crosses borders. It is DREK MARTINEZ’s passport. Venues : LAVO, Marquee Vegas, Liv Miami, 1OAK, SL, Goldbar, Trousdale LA, Voyeur, Industry, Teddys. and Many more.
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Thomas Gold
Genres
House
Progressive House
Description:
“Breakthrough DJ / Producer 2010: Thomas Gold" Axwell in DJ Mag 2010 “Rising Star 2010” Beatport 2010 The changing pace at which Thomas Gold’s year has taken shape has been literally breathtaking for the Berlin based artist. Not surprising then that Thomas was quickly snapped up by mammoth recording imprint Toolroom Records, who invited him to join their thoroughbred team of talent; as both a recording artist and resident DJ for their infamous ‘Toolroom Knights’ events alongside the likes of Fedde le Grand and Mark Knight. This strong start hasn’t gone unnoticed on the dancefloor either. 24 months on from breaking through into the international spotlight Thomas has nestled himself into the CD wallets of such luminaries as Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Tiësto, David Guetta, Chuckie, John Dahlbäck and Sander van Doorn, whilst discovering equal support at club level by regularly chalking headlining slots at prestigious venues like Pacha, Privilege and Ministry of Sound. His year has continued to prevail with similar successes as recent productions like his smash EP ‘Work That / Kananga’ on Toolroom led the download charts for a handful of weeks, before being followed by his collaboration with house supremo Fatboy Slim. Titled ‘Star 69’, the track rapidly ascended the Beatport progressive house chart to claim the #4 spot. His next release saw him teaming up with Italy’s Alex Kenji and resulted in ‘What’s Up’, which released through the legendary Spinnin’ records went onto pick up genre crossing support from the likes of Marco V, Bingo Players, Riley & Durrant, Tocadisco and Robbie Rivera. Recent months have seen Thomas leading a sleepless existence through a busy production schedule and gruelling tour diary that so far has taken in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Japan, India, Dubai, Russia, Canada, America and a host of destinations across Europe. This purple patch in his career has seen some of Thomas’ biggest standout releases and projects come to the fore. Such has been the impression of his music of late that many of his recent productions have found themselves being snapped up by the artist labels of Swedish House Mafia’s Steve Angello (SIZE) and Axwell (Axtone). Australia’s leading house star Dirty South also signed Thomas’ new single ‘Areena’, a collaboration with David Tort and David Gausa, to his Phazing Recordings imprint. However, it is perhaps his third release on Toolroom Records that is causing the most stir among his fans. With a familiar cymbal and snare drum combination creating an hypnotic marching beat, ‘Marsch Marsch’ is an unusual yet arresting track that delivers with a killer piano melody – which explains the reason it has been one of the biggest tracks bubbling in his sets for the last few weeks. On reflection all this recent success had to stem from somewhere and that point of origin was when Thomas was a curious 7 years old. Taught to play the electronic organ as a child, Thomas soon found interest in digital synthesizers and from here his passion soared. Aged 15 he purchased his first ever piece of studio equipment – a Yamaha DX-11 synthesizer – and has not looked back since. In three short years Thomas Gold has built an impressive back catalogue. On top of a solo releases, his remix work has been so successful that today his credits read like the who’s who of the global dance scene with names such as David Guetta, Fergie feat. LMFAO, David Tort, Norman Doray, Erick Morillo and Paul van Dyk to his repertoire. Soaring high with his music has led to further more successes with Beatport; who in 2009 nominated him in their ‘Best Progressive House artist’ category. He eventually went on to win the coveted award for ‘Best Progressive House Track’ for his remix of Delerium ‘Silence’. The magic you hear in his productions is just as evident in his DJ sets. With a sound that is just at home in the big room environment of a festival or dance arena, as it is in the more personal surroundings of club lands grittier underground settings. It is little wonder then that Thomas’ diary is one that has already taken in many of the world’s best venues such from Mansion and Cameo Miami to Space and current World #1 club Sankeys in Manchester, whilst touring has seen him circumnavigated the planet with rousing appearances throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East and North and South America. Thomas Gold is definitely THE name to look out for in 2011!
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Moguai
Genres
House
Techno
Description:
The year 2010 was one that will be remembered as a year of change, development and advancement in both life and in culture. Perhaps this is part of the reason for the phenomenal rise of Andre Tegeler, better known to the dance community as Moguai. A far-reaching and highly respected DJ on his homegrown German circuit, it could also be argued that you only get out what you put in - with this case, Moguai has fully reaped the rewards of a hard working ethos and highly honed production sound, firmly establishing himself as a One to Watch for 2011 and a rapidly growing worldwide fan-base. In between the worldwide release of his debut album WE AR LYVE (the first non-Deadmau5 album released on the rodent Mau5trap imprint), and turning out high profile remixes for the likes of famous boffin Moby and ambient minor-tone masters of chill Royksopp, Moguai has been constantly touring, honoring a packed schedule which has seen him twice head over to the US and Asian continents as well as wowing Europe wide audiences and parties with his unavoidable energy, selection and persona. The demand for Moguai and his newly formed LYVE setup has been represented fully over the past 3 months, planning, devising and creating quality tracks like they’re letters of the alphabet. 2010 saw him release Dynamik on Mau5trap with global house sensation Michael Woods, remix classic dance stalwarts Moonbeam, hold the biggest competition that DJ Download ever participated in and more recently, releasing his most accomplished and popular track to date – ‘8001 / Stay Planetary’, which made the playlist of Pete Tong's Essential Selection show and covered by a flurry of tastemaker press and magazines including a front cover on Raveline magazine. For further proof check out the Beatport stats: several positioning’s in the overall chart with singles 8001, Oyster and Nyce - and reaching No.1 in the progressive house chart - the boy wonder is fully deserving of his ascending status as Germany’s premier breakthrough house DJ. With recent release on the UK’s Skint label, Steve Angello’s SIZE records and more penciled releases on Mau5trap and the revitalization of the Punx label, 2011 will surely solidify his reputation as molten-hot property.
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Sean Perry
Genres
Club
Description:
Growing up in the world's most famous melting pot, Manhattan, Sean Perry took a strong interest in all types of music at a very young age. At age six, he came home from school wanting to learn to play the violin of all things. And so began his musical journey which would lead him from the violin to the guitar to ultimately his instrument of choice, the turntable, which he took up his freshman year of high school. Sean got his start as a DJ eighteen years ago in New York during what many deem the "golden era" of hip hop. What began as a teenager's hobby djing the local house parties, soon developed into a passion heard by many at the hottest venues around the city. Today Sean Perry is one of Manhattan's most sought-after DJs, having worked corporate holiday functions, trendy fashion launch parties, and countless clubs from SoHo to Harlem. Most recently, Sean’s bookings have placed him on the road on a monthly basis. His unique potpourri of musical genres covers everything from rock, pop, funk, soul, hip hop to house-the perfect mix in an extremely fickle nightlife industry. He can be found at any of a number of weekly residencies in the heart of Manhattan's clubland in the meatpacking district. He currently spins at bottle favorites Tenjune & SL while making monthly appearances at other clubs around the city such as Juliet and Griffin just to name a few. In the summertime Sean is called upon to grace the turntables at premier venues such as SL East in the Hamptons. In addition to his NYC residencies, Sean makes monthly appearances in such cities as Toronto, Chicago, San Diego, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Cancun, Montreal and a host of others. His international bookings have taken him as far as Dubai and this is only the beginning of Sean's overseas touring. Whether Sean's spinning the Hamptons Magazine Party for Mary J. Blige or just deejaying one of his weeklies for the likes of Cindy Crawford, Timbaland, Kid Rock or Alessandra Ambrosio, he continues to stay in demand and ascend in a fiercely competitive DJ market. Sean's maturation as a DJ evolves with each passing year. The immediate future holds more bookings overseas as well as across the U.S. Also be on the look out for Sean’s transformation into a remixer and producer as he is determined to reach a level of fame beyond his local NYC recognition. Sean is more accomplished than most, yet he is a humble, hard-working, passionate individual who will turn any party or event into a smashing success.
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DJ SKRIBBLE
Genres
House
Hip Hop
Description:
Looking through annuls of DJ History, one name will appear more than almost any other, DJ Skribble. Since 1980, his larger than life personality has helped revolutionize the music industry, launching his own career and the careers of countless musicians around the world. DJ Skribble has been featured in numerous publications including People, US Weekly and the New York Times, proving that DJ’s can be just as popular and socially relevant as the musicians they collaborate with. DJ Skribble represents everything the modern DJ can accomplish. Nearly thirty years into the business, DJ Skribble continues to push himself and test new ground. He is constantly working with emerging artists, helping them discover their own unique presence and solidifying his role in the cultural spectrum. His touring schedule boasts collaborations with artists including P. Diddy, Taio Cruz, Ciara, Britney Spears, Dave Navarro and Tommy Lee. His discography is likened to that of a phone book of the who’s who of the music industry. His brilliance as an artist incorporates blending hip hop, house and rock-electro music into an unforgettable experience. His growth as a top rated DJ has allowed him to mix an established repertoire, which according to DJ Skribble, has made his shows “both innovative and familiar.” DJ Skribble has also expanded his identity into the realm of television and film, appearing in more than twenty music videos, television series and movies. He is perhaps most recognized for his long relationship with MTV™, with his some of his shows; MTV Jams, The Grind, Spring Break (1998 - 2004) and Total Request Live. His connection with the audience made him a household name and daily attraction for thousands of college students on spring break and the millions of viewers watching from home. Through the course of his work on television, as well as his countless appearances in popular publications, DJ Skribble has emerged as a proven brand builder. Working with the likes of the NFL™, NBA™, Playboy™, Disney™, Sony™, Sheets Energy™, Dr. Pepper™, and Malibu Rum™. DJ Skribble has shown that his persona and talent is just as marketable as the products he promotes. Despite his accomplishments in the media, brand management, and beyond, DJ Skribble’s true passion and success has always been rooted in his music. Being a veteran among prosperous newcomers, DJ Skribble is getting stronger every day. In the past two years, DJ Times magazine ranked DJ Skribble #3 on the list of the world’s top DJ’s. He continues to produce top 10 Billboard™ mix compilations and has begun collaborating with filmmakers to produce scores for film. His popularity and accomplishments as a multi-media personality has earned him residencies at major nightclubs across the country, filling his schedule with over 225 shows a year. DJ Skribble is a musical pioneer whose relationship with his fans and corporate sponsors has allowed him to be one of the most recognizable and requested DJ’s in the world. After performing in all 50 states and in over 50 countries, DJ Skribble is an international presence whose long and prosperous career is far from over.
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Barry Carew
Genres
Electro
Open Format
Description:
Barry Carew can not be described in one paragraph! His unique blend of music has landed him in most of the worlds greatest clubs and events. His unprecedented style of DJ meets M.C commands any party goer to throw their hands in the air and scream to the top of their lungs! Barry Carew is a World Touring DJ, Producer, Event Host, Emcee, and Song Writer. So get ready as this world class party rocker takes over the turntables in a club or festival near you! -------- DJ BARRY CAREW, AUSTIN TEXAS USA, TAMPA FLORIDA USA,. ------- Voted Pulse Magazine Mix Dj Of The Year! ------- 2011: ------ VOTED PULSE MAGAZINE's "MIX DJ OF THE YEAR" ::: Offical DJ for Bud Light ::: Official DJ for KESHA, NELLY, PITBULL, DIERKS BENTLEY, SNOOP DOGG, FLO-RIDA, THE FRAY, LIFE HOUSE At SUPER BOWL DALLAS TX ::: DJ for Baltimore Orioles opening game ::: DJ for Baltimore Orioles Owners Private Event (spring training Ritz Carlton) ::: Grammy after party for BMI. ::: NBA All-Star Weekend DJ for Bud Light ::: WMC Miami at SET and EDEN ::: SXSW Austin Texas Official DJ for Red Bull at Power Plant events. ::: SXSW Showcase DJ ::: SXSW Voted Best Mash Up Mix Tape For "MY FRIENDS ROCK" ::: DJ For Academy of Country Music Awards After Event "Las Vegas" ::: Created mash up show intro for Dierks Bentleys 30+ city tour ::: Official Playboy Platinum Lounge DJ ::: UFC on "Spike TV" Bud Light Battle In The Bayou ::: World Sand Volleyball Finals South Beach Miami DJ/Host/Emcee ::: Bud Light Port Paradise Cruise, DJ/Host with Incubus, Matt & Kim, and Pitbull ::: More to come... ::: WHO THE HELL IS BARRY CAREW DOT COM
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Kyle Rayner
Genres
House
Description:
As a child who moved up and down the East Coast throughout much of his earlier life, one thing has remained consistent in Kyle Rayner's life: his passion for music. He was classically trained in music as a child and took this knowledge to begin creating his own sound in high school, when he began electronic music production. As founder of the well known concert promotions group MASS EDMC, Kyle turned college parties into major electronic music events. Kyle is now dividing his time between the NYC nightclub scene and his home studio. A resident at LAVO and a favorite of the Koch Brothers of Dual Groupe and Day & Night fame, Kyle is well recognized for his energetic live sets. Kyle's highly popular productions have helped him create a buzz in the online blog world as well, creating bootlegs and remixes that are a sure fire hit whenever they are played. Now deemed as an up and comer by many of nightlife's elite, Kyle is taking his ear for great sounds, seamless production style and effortless mixing to make his mark in the music industry and beyond.