Bio

Pioneer DJM 400 Mixer/ 1 XONE 62 2 Pioneer CDJ 1000-MK3 Pioneer HDJ 1000 Headphones Flash Light, Gum, Pen, Paper and enough music to start and finish any party. My dad had this huge collection of albums. He really loves his music. To this day he is still making mixed tapes with his buddies over Jack Daniels and Ginger; his tastes maturing over the years from old time rock n’ roll to disco to classic, modern, Latin funky jazz. I was easily influenced and began making my own mix tapes. After my introduction to classic rock n roll and heavy metal I entered high school and forced to listen to a whole new type of music, top 40 dance (Nu Shooz, Scitti Politi, Madonna et. al.) My first school dance is when I decided I wanted to do what that DJ was doing. In the summer after my freshman year I hooked up with two buddies to begin this new venture. We set out with 2 Technics, a Gemeni mixer, a Carver amp and two Panasonic RAMSA speakers w/12" woofers and 2" tweeters (Hey Mergatroid Let's Go ooo Go ooo) After a few summer parties for friends we were asked by the principal to DJ the school dances. We then expanded to other schools. However the music was starting to get a little stale; that’s when we decided to head to NYC and pick up the 12" they were playing on Hot 97 and the big clubs (TKA NOEL COVER GIRLS, songs like Diamond Girl, Break For Love, White Lines, Fascinated by Your Love, Good Life, Everybody). We wound up having a nice 3 year run; then we went our separate ways after graduation. My very first House CD was a K-Tel Compilation "HOUSE A FIRE". With such classics as Voodoo Ray, Notice Me, Back 2 Life. A CD I still have today. Who would of thought 18 years later I would still be going strong with a solid ear for Electronic Dance Music. Rollerblading on the the Ocean City Highway in Maryland on my way to work; through the southern city streets of Nashville (where I lived for 2 years after graduating college with a degree in Hotel Restaurant and Hospitality Management from Widener University just outside of Philly (mmm Pats and Genos cheese steaks...DOH); through the streets of Manhattan on beautiful weekend mornings (through all 4 seasons) - rolling through Central Park, down 5th Ave, through Times Square then down the West Side Highway; listening to Sasha and Digweed, Oakenfold, Van Dyk - as well as Essential Mixes and Moonshine Compilations et.al. My friends and family could never really quite understand why I made this music a part of my life. But for someone with a healthy imagination and loves to day dream and come up with new ideas, this was the right rhythm to enjoy those moments. After spending 6 years living in the great New York City Borough of Brooklyn developing my professional career in IT at a leading financial institution, I was relocated to Toronto, 2 years ago. I happen upon a scene like no other I ever experienced before. The amazing people I have met along the way both in the scene and out. This city is a great city. Hey I met my wife here!!! Introduced to the Guvernment and that’s where I reflected back to the days in high school. And with my wife's support and friends who are passionate music enthusiasts - who would provide the necessary criticism and tutelage - I found my way back to a hobby I once loved. And I am so glad I did. Instead of making mix tapes I am creating compilations on CDs that blend all styles and elements of house music in hopes of keeping those that I do it for (myself included) bouncing in their cars, wandering to work or just sitting at home with friends throwing fists in the air while sipping a 16 Yr Old Single Malt Scotch (Here’s to you Kenny Johnston - Sasha and Lawler Skybar '05). It's all in an effort to keep the heart beating and those HAPPY FEET moving. To everyone I have met along the way thank you for letting me into your worlds and thank you for letting me share mine. See you on the dance floor! (ROCK) Van Halen, Super Tramp, Led Zepplin, Depeche Mode, Iron Maiden, Greatful Dead, Judas Priest, Metallica (RAP) Bran Nubians, Tribe Called Quest, DAS EFX, Beastie Boys (EDM) Oakenfold, Kleinenberg, Howells, Nathan Barrato, Steve Lawler, Kaskade, Sasha Digweed, Ricky Ryan, Hernan Cattaneo, Dave Seaman, Nick Warren, Mark Farina and sooo many more.

Toronto Canada

Member since: 29 Oct 2008