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HMC Presents: DJ Lazerick & WALID the New Born Child live from Atlanta, GA

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:20:00 +0000

The House Music Channel is proud to present
DJ Lazerick and WALID the New Born
Child every Saturday evening from
10 pm - 2 am EST.

This dynamic team brings you a wide variety
of Classic House, Disco and new releases
from across the global.

Video chat by Stickam.com

Serato Update

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:00:00 +0000

TWITCH & ITCH Video

New Novation TWITCH Routine

Novation TWITCH and Serato
ITCH get a workout in this genre-
crossing routine, showcasing
Hot Cues, Loops, Slicer and
Fader Effects.

Check out the video!

Wax Poetics Pressing

Kendra Morris "Concrete Waves"

The latest edition to the Serato
Pressings catalogue comes from new
Wax Poetics artist Kendra Morris
and DJ Premier.

The "Concrete Waves" release is
pressed on limited-edition blue
concrete swirl vinyl.

Order yours now!

DJ Vajra

2011 DMC World Champion

Serato talks to DJ Vajra, 2011
DMC World Champion, about his
evolution as a battle DJ, a
scratch artist and producer.

Check out videos and exclusive
pictures with the full interview.

[HMC] Rewind: Marshall Jefferson

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Marshall Jefferson was originally a record producer in the Universal Recording Studios in Chicago, where he met the owner of Trax Records, Larry Sherman. Jefferson's 1986 single for Trax, "Move Your Body (The House-Music Anthem)," the first house song to use piano,[3] was a popular and influential song in the genre.

During the late-1980s heyday of house music he recorded solo and collaborative material under various names such as Virgo, Jungle Wonz, Truth and On The House. Jefferson's deep house productions include songs by CeCe Rogers and Sterling Void, and Ten City's first two albums. In March 1987, the British music magazine NME reported that Jefferson and Frankie Knuckles were in the UK for the first house-music tour.

"Move Your Body" appeared in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on house-music radio station SF-UR. This song also appeared in Michael Winterbottom's film 24 Hour Party People and in the 1991 documentary film Paris is Burning. Music enthusiast Web site digitaldreamdoor.com ranked it as the greatest house-music song of all time.

Jefferson took a break from music in 1990, then returned to DJing in 1993. He moved to London, England, where he had a five-year residency with the Tribal Gathering and Big Love events.

Jefferson now lives in New Jersey and records for the New Jersey-based USB Records, which he co-owns with CeCe Rogers.

Jefferson's career was managed for many years by the UK based company Inner Rhythm Artists. In 2005, MN2S Management took over exclusive management of Jefferson.

Provided by Wikipedia

R.I.P. Mike Santiago aka DJ Tanio

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:02:00 +0000

I'm at a loss for words for finding out that one of my good friends has passed away. Mike was a great dj and I've been blessed to had the opportunity to share some good laughs and play music at this home in Brooklyn. You will be missed but not forgotten!

Mike had a regular mix show on Cyber Jamz.com and moved his followers every week. His unique ability to understand what makes the crowd move and take them on a musical journey was amazing.

The entire global house music community sends our prayers to the Santiago family during this difficult time. You will be missed but not forgotten!

SERATO DJ INTRO SUPPORT FOR PIONEER DDJ-ERGO-V

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:48:00 +0000

Serato and Pioneer are pleased to announce that the recently released Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V controller will soon support Serato DJ Intro software.

This ultra-compact controller gives any music enthusiast the ability to make their own unique music mixes and play out more.

Check the video and the Pioneer website for for more info. A free download of Serato DJ Intro for the DDJ-ERGO-V will be released in December 2011.

The House Music Channel Pick of the Week: Tedd Patterson

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:39:00 +0000

When Tedd Patterson steps to the decks, there's a shift of energy in the room. In a club scene now flooded with McDJs, Patterson has a presence that sets him apart. Instead of staying under the umbrella of only a couple of dance music genres, Patterson creatively moves things along by introducing the unexpected to the mix. This is his art form of fusion which has solidified Patterson's reputation as a master craftsman of adventurous, relentless, and wildly dynamic sets. With a honed eclectic sound and purposeful experimentation, Patterson's preference for the genuine, varied side of music is truly a refreshing experience.

What makes Patterson's sound his own is the alchemy of an off-beat perspective, an insatiable desire to explore various musical textures, and his refusal to be confined into any particular style. This ability to challenge himself and experiment with forward-thinking, energetic sets is rooted in the traditions of the 1970s disco he grew up with in Georgia. When Patterson landed in Atlanta he began rocking the club scene playing all styles of dance music. He played at several notorious underground haunts frequented by friends/soon-to-be famous club personalities Larry T., Lady Bunny, and RuPaul--to name a few. In 1985, he was granted the coveted (and much-deserved) position as a Billboard reporting DJ (a position held until 1991), validating his hard work and growing success. But when he discovered the burgeoning house music sounds emanating from New York and Chicago, his career took off. Patterson launched a weekly residency dedicated to house music at Atlanta's now-famous club Colorbox and he quickly found himself playing to packed crowds.

For more information about Tedd Patterson click here

VIBALCAST 005 Nov. 2011 by Tedd Patterson

The House Music Channel Presents Pinkie Tuscadero

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:43:00 +0000

Pinkie Tuscadero is the best DJ you have never heard of...

Born & raised in the Bronx, she always had a love for music, from listening to her mother's old 45's on her phonograph as a child to watching her mom's friend play in his studio as a teenager. Her passion eventually lead to practicing on her ex's Technics 1200SL's as a young woman. Since then, she has been doing it as a hobby for over 10 years, starting out as a co-host alongside South African DJ Dr. Griff on the Strictly House Podcast in 2008 and later with her own podshow, A Touch of Pink. She also did a couple of guest spots on SSRadioUK.

It wasn't until 2010, with a little push from colleauges and peers, that she has decided to go pro, thanks to her huge feedback of her mixes. She has started out locally at a club in Newark and has been called for bookings ever since.

Aside from being a DJ, she is also a budding journalist, starting out as a contributing writer on the webmagazine 1200dreams.com then branched out with her own blog called Memoirs of A Party Girl, which consists of independent music, media, artist interviews, fashion, special events, nightlife culture and speaks of such issues as police brutality, self-esteem/image of young girls and hip hop and reviving New York City's ailing nightlife. She is also a contributing writer for Media Services NYC and has conducted interviews with Sonny Fodera, Todd Terry, DJ Tendaji Lathan, Ron Carroll, rising pop/dance star, Trish, and many more. She also has covered numerous events such as the Perry Ellis Fall 2011 show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and LA Laker Matt Barnes' Athletes vs. Cancer silent auction & fundraiser.

During her these short years of her career, she has encountered many people such as Louie & Anane Vega, David Morales, Perry Ellis designer John Crocco, Venexiana designer Kati Stern, celebrity stylist Geary Marcello, Flipmode Squad's Rampage (which she considers a good friend), hip hop duo Smif N Wessun, Carl Cox, Hector Romero, Soul II Soul's Aitch Bee, Swedish House Mafia's Axwell, General Hospital soap star Sean Blakemore and more.

She has recently helped out as DJ/Road Manager for international dance diva Barbara Tucker on her summer European tour and is preparing herself for her first professional gig in London and her first single out on Soul Providers' Jason Brooks' new Futuro label.

She is slowly coming out of her shell, but there is great things coming for this woman. Watch this flower as she continues to blossom!

[HMC] Presents: Chicago House Radio

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:29:00 +0000

The House Music Channel is proud to bring you some of true house music stations and shows around the world that are making headway in the industry.

Chicago House Radio brings you a collective of rare, classic and soulful dance grooves that will keep your spirit lifted and make you move!

Enjoy!

Live from Germany: Nils Hoffman aka DJ Vader

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:12:00 +0000

Checkout Nils Hoffman aka DJ Vader live from Germany every Wednesday

Showtimes

United States

2-3 pm PST

4-5 pm CST

5-6 pm EST

United Kingdom

10-11

Germany
23:00 - 0:00 (Eleven to Midnight)

In a world floaded with so many DJ'z ...some 4 the passion of muzik & otherz who want that quick ride 2 live the Rock Star lifestyle. As 4 me growing up at a time where only 1 DJ would work the crowd all night long compared to now where most promoterz will hire 10 DJ'z do a 10 hr event.... with so many DJ'z, It'z really hard 2 find that 1 DJ who iz playing from Hiz heart & takez chances...& when I think of thiz, one name comez 2 mind...DJ Vader aka Nils Hoffman.

DJ Vader'z approach 2 hiz setz r 100% muzikal passion....taking you on a ride with hiz beatz....from Techno 2 Acid 2 Deep House & yes even hiz trademark Bluez...DJ Vader iz one not 2 b messed with. If I ever need a track 2 b tested on a dancefloor...i alwayz make it a point 2 hit DJ Vader az i know he likez taking chances with new muzik material that haz that cutting edge. I said it b4 and will continue, DJ Vader iz Germany'z Best Kept Secret...& thiz secret about 2 b known world-wide;-)

DJ M-TRAXXX-

House Music Channel iPhone, iPad, iTouch App Update

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:12:00 +0000

Dear [HMC] App users.

We want to thank all of our beta testers around the world who downloaded and shared the [HMC] iPhone, iTouch, iPad and Intel Netbook app with your family and friends.

As of October 30, 2011, we decided to suspend all to make some improvements. The new apps will have some additional features that we're sure you'll enjoy, including a new and improved Android version!

The app that you currently have will be active, but many of the features will be out of service since we've made some changes here at the [HMC].

To get the latest updates regarding the scheduled release of the new app as well as the latest news about the House Music Culture, click here to register for the [HMC] Newsletter.

Sincerely,

Team [HMC]

Do you feel that the art of DJing has become a thing of the past?

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:02:00 +0000

Byron Burke

Do you feel that the art of DJing has become a thing of the past? Has technology made it easier for anyone to become a DJ just by touching a few buttons and effects?

Today we live in a world that has become a technological society where you can do almost anything via your smartphone or tablet. You can send & receive money via PayPal, watch movies, play video games, download music as well as having the capabilities to create music (GrooveMaker for iPad &iPhone users).

I can recall when I began learning how to spin records at the age of 14. I started with a pair of belt-driven Technic SLB -10 turntables that required you to have an idea on how much the vinyl record weighed, as well as how to release the record so it would not take off like a bat out of hell on the platter.

In addition, I had to learn how to master the pitch control to be able to blend and match the drum beats to create a story that took the listeners on a musical journey while dancing, or being hypnotized away from the everyday concerns of life.

Another thing to look at is that many of the earlier recordings used live musicians where the tempos fluctuated. This required you to learn every nuance of each song, especially when you were attempting to beat match two records. Many of today’s DJ software programs like Serato & PCDJ will not only tell you the tempo of the song, they can match the beats for you without the need of using headphones.

Needless to say, some dj’s that are familiar with spinning with turntables (not CDJ’s) miss vinyl records as well as reel-to-reels (that’s probably a small segmentation) but are not as tech-savvy as many of the new-aged DJ’s from within the last 5-7 years.

Has DJ software technology made it easy for anyone to become a DJ within days to create oversaturated market with thousands of wanna-be-dj’s that fill today’s clubs without learning the art of djing or has this created a paradigm shift to transform this industry?

I would like to hear your comments regarding this topic. Post your comments below.

The House Music Channel Sponsors World Championship Drag Racing Team

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:19:00 +0000

The 2012 shows promise for Eric “Kool Wip” Prezzy Sr. and the entire Mustang Mike Drag Racing Team as he begins re-engineering his Mustang GT for the 10.5 car class. Over the past 7 years, Kool Wip has spent countless hours as an apprentice and learning the secrets of drag racing under the guidance of his mentor, Mustang Mike Modeste, the first African-American Drag Racing World Champion from Brooklyn, NY.

In a recent conversation I had with Mustang Mike & Kool Wip, I was privileged to learn about some of the technical engineering methodologies behind engine architectural designs and how to get the maximum performance out of these highly advanced and robust machines.

“These cars can reach up to 200+ mph within seconds, and it’s important that everything is absolutely perfect!” said Mustang Mike “one small mistake can set you back for weeks or even months if you have an accident on the track. That’s why I wanted Kool Wip to learn about every aspect of this sport before he gets behind the wheel”.

“I always get an adrenaline rush when I’m at the race track, watching the crowd go wild when the cars get positioned at the starting line and take off when the light turns green!” says Kool Wip, “I love drag racing and I want to do things the right way so I can become a world champion like Mustang Mike.

It hasn’t been easy being a student under Mustang Mike, but it was well worth it! Mike feels comfortable about having me represent the 10.5 car class for Mustang Mike Racing and it’s an honor to have the opportunity to learn the technical and business of aspects of this sport, as well as being blessed to work closely with such a gifted and well – respected person in this competitive sport”.

In Photo: Byron Burke CEO & Founder of BB Media Global Group / House Music Channel, Lillian Smith, CEO of LS Production Works!, Eric "Kool Wip Prezzy Sr & Raymond Bonet, CEO of New York Racing Fuel

The Mustang Mike Racing 10.5 class car is being sponsored by a select group of new start-up companies developed by BB Media Global Group such as The House Music Channel, Wone Nation, Gemini Entertainment Group, Inc, The DYD Tour, Neltech Motorsports, as well as The Yes We Can.tv headed by Ms. Lillian Smith (former senior producer of the Donahue Show) in addition to new partnerships with Torco Racing Fuel, Raymond Bonet, CEO of New York Race Fuel and AFCO.

For additional information or sponsorship / investor inquiries for Mustang Mike Racing, Contact: BB Media Global Group, info@bbmediaglobal.com or call (347) 746-4758.

HMC Presents Byron Burke

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:39:00 +0000

This is another house music mix installment by Byron Burke, Founder & CEO of The House Music Channel.

Byron E. Burke has worked in the music and consulting industry for over twenty seven years. He began at the age of 13 as a gifted trumpet player and DJ on the Westside of Chicago, as well as a choreographer and member of the Shy Boy’s dance group. By the age of 16, he was recognized as one of the top teenager DJ’s in Chicago which led him to sign his first record deal with DJ International Records under his group called “B Rude, Inc”.

By the age of 19, Byron became the Vice President for Burstinglaw Music Productions in Chicago, Illinois. His unique ability to compose, produce and critique songs, stage performances, including marketing & promotion strategies, has made him a pioneer in the music industry.

Byron was the creative force behind the legendary house music band from Chicago named Ten City. He co-wrote, produced and remixed songs on the “Foundation” and “State Of Mind” albums for Atlantic Records, including “No House Big Enough” for East/West Records, and “That Was Then, This Is Now” for Columbia Records.

These albums produced ten Top 20 Billboard Magazine dance songs, five Top 10 Billboard Magazine Sales Chart Singles, 10 Top United Kingdom Pop Chart Singles, including a Gold Plaque from Tusk Music, South Africa and a Silver Plaque from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), United Kingdom.

In January 1999, Byron decided to further his education by attending a continuing studies program at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. called “Business 16, From Idea to IPO” This 10 week course taught methods on how develop, acquire funding and run a successful start up company.

Today, Byron leads BB Media Global Group, leveraging his experience to help clients embrace the new concepts and ideas that help drive new customers and see long term growth by using biblical principles.

In addition to his duties here at BB Media Global Group, he’s began his Undergrad program at DePaul University in January 2010 to obtain his BA in Business Development & Entrepreneurship as well as being inducted into the Golden Key International Honor Society for academic excellence.

The House Music Channel Presents: The Formost Poets aka jOHNNYDANGEROUs

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:58:00 +0000

He has been reshaping Dance, Funk and the spoken word. Philidephia born in 1970, USA, Raised in New Jersey, he relocated back to Philadelphia in 2007 to assist in a community project called "The Garage, which is well known for it's community events, plays, shows & activism. Today this "FUNK MASTER" continues to innovate while releasing collaborations as well as some of his unreleased remixed re-touches of Rick James, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Enya, Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, The Peech Boys, San llya, Outcast, Jazmina & others. He currently has singing collaborations with multiple producers & artist for this decade like Karizma, Louie Vega, Robert Babicz, Macjam, Mr. V, Vincent "DJ Spinna" Williams & many others.jOHHNNYDANGEROUs, poet, producer, writer, singer, DJ, engineer & now film director is no longer a master in the making.

PRESS RELEASE - SERATO SCRATCH LIVE 2.3

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:40:00 +0000

Auckland, New Zealand (August 10, 2011) - Serato Audio Research announce the release of Serato Scratch Live 2.3, the latest free software update for Serato Scratch Live DJs.

This version includes a number of new additions as well as a healthy dose of maintenance, to continue the unparalleled level of stability and performance that Serato software is renown for.

The delivery of two Scratch Live interfaces in the last twelve months; the Rane SL 2 and Rane SL 4, established a new benchmark for sound quality in the digital vinyl market. Serato Scratch Live 2.3 provides support for all Rane Scratch Live hardware, allowing DJs to plug-and-play on any setup quickly and easily.
The addition of new Cue Point Labels means DJs can now name and reference their cue points to jump to verses, breakdowns or kicks and snares, lightning fast.

Following the successful implementation of HID support for the Pioneer CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 in 2.1.1, Serato are pleased to include new support for the popular Pioneer CDJ-350 and CDJ-850. Now, when the CDJs are connected via USB to a computer, songs, crates, waveforms, cue points and loops can be all accessed from the Pioneer CDJ-350 and CDJ-850 display.

“Scratch Live is constantly evolving,” says General Manager of Serato, Sam Gribben. “Including support for the Pioneer CDJ-350 and CDJ-850 extends the control options available to our DJs. We constantly strive to offer this type of flexibility and new creative features, whilst improving on our rock solid performance, and version 2.3 is no exception.”

Finalized Core Audio and ASIO drivers for the Rane SL 3 and Sixty-Eight are included in this version, as well as updated 64-bit drivers for Mac users. On top of this, Serato have tweaked THRU mode indication and screen workflow to optimize the user experience for Scratch Live DJs.

Scratch Live 2.3 is a free software update available now from www.serato.com.
Features
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Cue Point Labels.
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64-bit Drivers For Mac.
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Better software THRU mode indication for the SL 2, SL 3 and SL 4.
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Core Audio/ASIO drivers for the SL 3 and Sixty-Eight.
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Improved Scratch Live user interface layout for minimum screen resolutions.
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Added support for the Pioneer CDJ-350.
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Added support for the Pioneer CDJ-850.
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Support for all current Rane Scratch Live Hardware (SL 1, SL 2, SL 3, SL 4, TTM 57SL, Sixty-Eight).

About Serato
Serato Audio Research is based in Auckland, New Zealand and has been recognized as the market leader in time and pitch adjustment since its inception in 1999. Serato formed a product partnership with Rane Corporation in 2004 with Serato Scratch Live. Scratch Live is a revolutionary DJ product that enables DJs to control digital audio files on their computer. Serato has since expanded its reputation for excellent pro DJ products with the release of their ITCH DJ Software in 2008. www.serato.com
For more information on Serato, contact press@serato.com.

About Rane Corporation
Rane Corporation is an established innovator in problem-solving audio tools, professionally engineered with a focus on science, price/performance, and not frills and hype. Designed and manufactured exclusively in the United States, Rane’s product distribution is worldwide. Rane’s primary marketplaces are DJ (performance, club, mobile & recording), Live Sound (FOH and monitoring) and Commercial (music & paging, networked systems) featuring innovative analog and digital audio products for each category. For more information, visit www.rane.com

About Pioneer
Pioneer Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is a leading global manufacturer of consumer and business use electronics products such as audio, video and car electronics. Its shares are traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. For more information, visit pioneer.jp

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

House Music Channel Presents - Vick Lavender

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:51:00 +0000

Giuseppe Ottaviani presents GO ON AIR

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:22:00 +0000

Giuseppe Ottaviani presents GO ON AIR

Italian trance virtuosity Giuseppe Ottaviani is known as one of the most influential artists in Trance music. His distinctive sound, energetic live set and unique radio show are celebrated around the world. For over 10 years he's now part of Paul van Dyk's VANDIT Family, and after his highly successful debut album 'GO!' in 2009, his fans are yearning for more.

This summer, Giuseppe Ottaviani presents GO ON AIR, a 20 tracks strong compilation themed after his monthly radio show. A journey through the facets of electronic music with brand new trance tracks, exclusive GO edits and first class dance floor tunes.

In February 2011 Giuseppe launched his global radio show GO ON AIR, a monthly format dedicated to the music he loves. The broad perspective of sounds also reflects in his new master piece compilation, featuring music by Armin van Buuren, M.I.K.E., Aly & Fila, Tom Colontonio, Paul Webster, Who.Is, Eddie Bitar and of course Giuseppe Ottaviani, himself.

Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time to fasten the seat belt and GO ON AIR with Giuseppe Ottaviani!

RELEASE: July 22nd 2011

TRACKLISTING

1. Andrea Mazza & Max Denoise - State Of Soul (GO‘s Violin Remix)

2. Tenishia & Ruben de Ronde - Story Of Life (Michael Tsukerman Remix)

3. Chris Schweizer - 343 (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)

4. M.I.K.E. vs Ben Nicky - Spring Break

5. Dan Apicella - Writers Of Influence (Luke Terry Remix)

6. Mike Koglin vs Genix - Helion

7. Jan Martin feat. Hysteria! - Save Me Now (Beat Service Proglifting Remix)

8. Graeme Pollock - Omni (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)

9. Aly & Fila - Rosaires (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)

10. Giuseppe Ottaviani - Go On Air

11. Paul Miller vs Ronald de Foe - Prozac

12. Aerospace - Shocking (Marc Simz Remix)

13. Who.Is - Cryptanalysis

14. Eddie Bitar - Beirut (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)

15. Giuseppe Ottaviani feat. Linnea Schössow - Just For You

16. Tom Colontonio feat. CiBon - The Sun

17. Paul Webster - Circus (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)

18. Italian Mafia DJ feat. Anthya - Dream (Giuseppe Ottaviani Rework)

19. Armin van Buuren feat. VanVelzen - Take Me Where I Wanna Go (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)

20. A.r.d.i. feat. Irena Love - Memories

Check out single track previews on Giuseppe's Youtube channel!

DJ Carey Magic's new lexicon of HOUSE MUSIC-school's in

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:11:00 +0000

My brothers, oh how things have changed... it gets better & better

The new lexicon of HOUSE MUSIC

STUDY....the LIST:

1. Record labels:

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* Yoruba (Osunlade) (check out Sin Palabras-"Yemaya" -Yoruba Soul Mix, a must have...when you

here it you'll know why)

} (Afro-Soul house, "let the drums speak")

Spiritual Life Records (Joe Clausell)

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(Jazz influenced)

Guidance Recordings (you know it's hot when they call it "...Recordings")

* Ubiquity Records ( it's best to check for their early stuff consisting of Jazzy & Soulful House & funky Broken Beat. The newer stuff is a not so great, in my humble opinion, attempt at

hip-hop)

Giant Step

Compost Records

F Communication Records (the early stuff) (St. Germain)

Quango Records

Chilli Funk

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* Naked Music

} (Miguel Migs) (New Disco House style)

Salted Music

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B.B.E. - Barely Breaking Even (Rare groove, New Soul & Classic crate diggin' collections)

Paper Recordings (U.K. Jazz & Soul house)

* I! U.S. (yes...that's capital "I" exclamation point) (Kevin Yost)

GAMM (Funky Jazz, Soul & World music House & Broken Beat tracks)

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Defected (some of the best house music remixes, re-releases & compilations)

Solu Music

SuSu

Large Music

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KenLou

SOUL HEAVEN Records } (...you know who)

VEGA Records

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OM U.S.

Fall Out Records (New soulful vocal house tracks. Check out Jahiem's "Never")

2. DJ/Producers/Remixers

* Osunlade

Joe Clausell

Vikter Duplaix (Jazz,Funk,Soul & House. Check out his mix for "DJ KICKS)

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Miguel Migs

} (San Fancisco baby!...)

Julius Papp

* Charles Webster (San Fancisco, by way of the UK originally, & Detriot) ((Experimental

deep soulful house. 1 of my favorites. Worked with Juan Atkins, Derrick May and

Kevin Saunderson)

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Ron Trent (you name it, I'll buy it...)

John Cutler (y'all should definitely check this out, production tool

wise- http://www.trackitdown.net/genre/sample_packs/track/3192595.html )

Boo Williams

Rasmus Faber

Kevin Yost (His deep percussive tracks take you on a journey

to into musically rich transitional movements. Check out his mix set

"Small Town Undergrond")

* St. Germain ( French JaaazZY!.. house, oo la la!...)

Karisma (hard 4 to the floor funky soulful house)

Franck Rodger (Check out "N.J. Track" & "La Baraka")

* Phil Asher (almost anything he does!...well)

Markus Enochson (innovative...)

* John Beltran (Brazilian & Afro-Cuban percussion influenced underground house)

* Chris Brann (WAMDUE PROJECT, P’TAAH, and ANANDA PROJECT) (remixes: BEBEL

GILBERTO, ESTHERO,BONEY JAMES,EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL, SEAL, TWEEKER feat. DAVID SYLVIAN, R.

KELLY,AMEL LARRIEUX, SUSANNA BACA and THOMAS NEWMAN‘s theme for HBO series

SIX FEET UNDER.)

Bugz n' (or "in") the Attic (Acid Jazzy & Broken Beat remixes)

3. Music Artist/Producers:

Pevin Everett

KRAAK & SMAAK (...yes, you read it right. These boyz are bad ass "disco club style" track producers with a very musical feel...don't sleep. Check out these 2 tracks:

"Thinking Back & "Bobby & Whitney" )

* Tortured Soul (...verified masters of vocal & musically rich house & a tight ass "live house" "power trio" performance band)

Black Coffee

* Amy Winehouse (yes!...Amy Winehouse. Despite her short cummings, hey... it happens to

the best of 'em, Check out her vocal arrangements & lyrics, her bands tight to death live performances, videos ["Back to Black" is a personal favorite] & most of the dope remixes

[check out "In My Bed"-Bugz in the Attic remix & "F' Me Pumps"] by various dj/producers)

* KOOP (Acid Jazz on a new level but true to the old school tradition... great female

vocalist, reminiscent of Flora Purim & Annie Ross)

* JAZZANOVA (almost anything by them...)

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U.F.O.- United Future Organization

} (from Japan)

Studio Apartment

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4. "In the (re) mix" : (special note to Byron, please check this stuff out considering your re- work of "BRA" ...the game has changed) (...and yes. I'm sure you may already know

some of this stuff)

Danny Krivit (...yes I know we all know him from the old school but, the reason I included

him is for his incredible extended remixes, no...arrangements of classic club, dance,

funk & disco tracks. need I say more)

* Joey Negro (AKA-Dave Lee, a living legend, you must check out "Sunbust Band")

Henry Street Records (a must have, must study for producers)

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Junior Records LONDON (especially check out

"Formost Poets rework of "Open Sesame")

}(Related labels...I think?)

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The Soundroom : The Legend Tyree Cooper

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The Soundroom : The Legend Tyree Cooper

Tonight the legend Tyree Cooper will be celebrating the success of his Live Stream Show 'The Soundroom'.

It will be one year that this show began and together Tyree Cooper & Renegade Radio have taken us all on a musical journey back in time as well as glimpses into the future....

It's been an amazing year and experience that Tyree & myself, Shrinechick have been humbled by and would like to take this opportunity to thank y'all for the support, the chats, the late nights, the laughs, the new friends we have made & in some cases... for your patience!! ;) None of this would be possible without the 'love & loyalty' of you all! So massive respect to each and every one of you, from all the crew.... Tyree Cooper, Shrinechick Nx, Livvy Simpson & Renegade Radio.

This Tuesday Tyree will be doing a special show to celebrate his 1st anniversary at Renegade Radio, it's definitely one not to be missed as he will be flowing with a vibrant, all embracing passion making sure y'all get your 'Jack' on & on... Say what!!

So come and join us as the legend himself will be in the chatroom, live on the mic and throwing down beats old and new, funking up the airwaves with an uncut deep groove, as he bangs tha box with his live stream set direct from his crib in Berlin, Germany to Renegade Radio Tuesday 5th July:

21:00 UK Time / 22:00 European Time / 15:00 Chicago Time.

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Da House Spot - Saturday May 28th in Chicago

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House Music Channel Tribute: Loleatta Holloway (November 5, 1946 – March 21, 2011)

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Early career

Holloway began singing gospel with her mother in the Holloway Community Singers and recorded with Albertina Walker in the Caravans gospel group. Holloway was also a cast member of the Chicago troupe of Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope. Around this time, she met her future producer, manager, and husband Floyd Smith, and recorded "Rainbow ’71" in 1971, a Curtis Mayfield song that Gene Chandler had recorded in 1963. It was initially released on the tiny Apache label, but shortly thereafter, it got picked up for national distribution by Galaxy Records.[1]

1970s

In the early 1970s, Holloway signed a recording contract with the Atlanta-based soul music label Aware, part of the General Recording Corporation (GRC), owned by Michael Thevis. Holloway recorded two albums for the label, both of them produced by Floyd Smith—Loleatta (1973) and Cry to Me (1975). Holloway later married Smith. Her first single from the second album, the ballad "Cry to Me" rose to #10 Billboard R&;B and #68 on the Hot 100, but before the label could really establish Holloway, it went out of business.

Top Philadelphia arranger and producer Norman Harris quickly signed Holloway in 1976 for his new label, Gold Mind, a subsidiary of New York's Salsoul Records. The first release from the album Loleatta was another Sam Dees ballad, "Worn-Out Broken Heart," which reached #25 R&B, but the B-side, "Dreaming," climbed to #72 on the pop chart and launched her as a disco act. She contributed vocals to "Re-Light My Fire" for Dan Hartman, who then wrote and produced the title track of her fourth and final album for Gold Mind, "Love Sensation" (1980). Eighteen songs of hers charted on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, including four #1s. However, it was a ballad that proved to be another big R&B hit for her. "Only You" was written and produced by Bunny Sigler, who also sang with Holloway on the track, and it reached #11 in 1978.

1980s to 2011.

In the early 1980s, she had another dance hit with "Crash Goes Love" (#5 on the U.S. Dance chart, #86 on the US R&B Chart). She also recorded one single, "So Sweet," for the fledgling house-music label DJ International Records. In the late 1980s, her vocals from "Love Sensation" were used in the UK #1 hit "Ride on Time" by Black Box.[2] Holloway, however, was uncredited for her vocals,[3] and both Holloway and her attorneys successfully sued the group, which lead to an undisclosed court settlement in Holloway's favor. In 1992, she also had a hit with dance band Cappella.

There she appeared billed as Cappella featuring Lolleatta Holloway on the single "Take Me Away" (UK #25). Holloway's fortunes dramatically improved, however, when she had her first US #1 hit when Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch featured her vocals in the chart-topping "Good Vibrations" (1991). Holloway also performed with Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch to promote the single, and she received full vocal credit and a share of the royalties.

More recent dance chart entries include "What Goes around Comes Around" (credited to GTS featuring Loleatta Holloway) in 2000, and "Relight My Fire" (credited to Martin featuring Loleatta Holloway), which hit #5 in 2003. While not a single, "Like a Prayer", a Madonna cover, was a track on the Madonna tribute album Virgin Voices. "Love Sensation ’06," peaked at #22 in the Dutch Top 40,[4] and reached #37 on the UK Singles Chart as well as #49 in Australia.

Whitney Houston sampled Holloway's 1976 track "We're Getting Stronger" on her 2009 hit single "Million Dollar Bill".

There will be a public viewing and memorial for singer Loleatta Holloway Thursday, March 31, at Rainbow PUSH, 930 E. 50th in Chicago, IL. The viewing will take place 1-6 p.m.; the memorial service will be 6-10 p.m.

Holloway died March 21 at the age of 64 in a suburban Chicago hospital after a brief illness, according to the New York Times. Holloway was a gospel singer before moving on to soul and disco music; she was best known for songs such as "Love Sensation," which was heavily sampled by Italian dance-music group Black Box in a mix of its 1989 hit "Ride On Time." Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch used her voice in the 1991 single "Good Vibrations."

Boy George wrote, "God rest your soul Loleatta Holloway, you were the greatest voice and I loved you! R.I.P.," according to Digital Spy.

Holloway is survived by four children and nine grandchildren.

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House Music Channel - Victor Simonelli

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:12:00 +0000

VICTOR SIMONELLI

PRODUCER - SONGWRITER - REMIXER - DJ

BIOGRAPHY

Victor Simonelli's name is synonymous with the cutting edge of the Dance Music scene. Simonelli is one of the New York’s finest and most prolific DJ's. He was also one of the early pioneers of the unique NYC underground dance music movement that has now become a phenomenon it its own right and religiously followed by the clubbing faithful the world over. A producer/re-mixer, song writer, record label owner, and highly sought after DJ, are just four facets of this multi-talented young man. His discography of production, writing. mixing and editing credits reads like a "Who's Who!

Victor's love for music began as a youngster growing up in Brooklyn, New York. At a young age he was intrigued by his father's huge record collection of jazz, blues,electronic,disco,new age,rock,soul,classical,new wave,ethnic, and world music. His parents could see he was talented at an early age and encouraged him to listen to all kinds of music. With this encouragement, and guidance of his parents, Victor took lessons in piano, drums, guitar and bass, as well as voice lessons. But something was missing.I liked trying all of the instruments, but nothing really grabbed me.By the age of 11, he began tuning into NY's Radio Mix Shows on WBLS, WKTU and WXLO, (which later became WRKS,98.7 Kiss fm) and this is where he discovered the Art of mixing. When I started spinning - I just simply got lost in the music," Victor said.

Victor's career as a DJ started at a tender age , assisting his father. In 1979 Victor played one of his first parties with his Dad. It was a party which his Dad organized at Dance Hall (which became a seasonal event in the years that followed). In Autumn of 1982 with his Father, he entered a Tommy Boy Records Master Mix contest via Mail, (promoted via Tommy Boy Rec and Dance Music Report Magazine) , sending A master Mix which Victor and His Dad had done (of Tommy Boy Rec's Tracks). The winners of the Contest (who's mix was featured on Tommy Boy Triple Album) turned out to be Tommy Musto, Tommy Sozzi , and Ralphie D (who Victor did not know at the time), though who were also Brooklynites. Within a year Victor started spinning at mobile parties on his own. It was here that he learn his craft and began to develop and fine-tune his ear for music noticing what tracks to play and which ones had the greatest effect on the crowd while he was spinning. His Mother heard had a friend with a small club that was closing it's doors, and bought Victor their whole Record Collection before closing. By the end of High School Victor could not help But notice that , something was not right, “I wanted to not only mix the music," Victor explained, “but I wanted to create the whole production".

Attending and graduating from the 'Centre For Media Arts' was the first step in that direction. In 1987 after just about a year of trying to get an entry level position, Victor was hired for the job at Shakedown Studios, owned by the legendary producer, Arthur Baker - a breeding ground to the likes of David Cole (Who taught Victor how to determine the difference btween a succesful hook , and a not so memorable hook), Robert Clivilles (who advised Victor on getting good sound techniques) ,Danny Krivit, Benji Candalario, Albert Cabrera, Junior Vasquez (who gave victor many editing tips), and Bobby Konders (who learned to edit from Victor and who showed Victor Radio from the inside) , to mention but a few. Victor started his internship at the studio, and it was not long before his unique talent was discovered and he was given the opportunity to produce, mix and edit a wide range of projects for artists including: David Bowie, Will Downing, Talking Heads, Quincy Jones, Deborah Harry, Sinead O'Connor and Al Jarreau. During this time , Victor practically lived at Shakedown sound , in room with Tapes from Rick Rubin to Diana Ross , from Paul Simpson to Rolling Stones , from Afika Baambata to Hall and Oates. In late 1988, Victor merged with Lenny Dee to form the Brooklyn Funk Essentials, a remix/production team that worked on projects for Pajama Party, Al Jareau, Denise Lopez, Arthur Baker , Robert Owens , New Order. Lenny had arrived at Shakedown after working for Nile Rodgers (lead member of Chic),Skyline studio, as an intern. It was at this time that Victor completed one of his first productions on Criminal Records. His productions for Criminal, Vendetta (run By Larry Yazgar , who assisted Victor in Learning the importance of a 7" version) and other labels such as Fourth Floor and Nu Groove began to get him noticed. It was not long before a line of labels across New York were beating a path to Victor’s door such as Strictly Rhythm, Eightball and Maxi to mention but a few.He began to collaborate on Projects with other Producers as well , such as Danny Krivit , Satoshie Tomie , to mention but a few and Simultaneously he signed a management deal with 23 West and went on to join a roster that boasted Masters At Work and C&C Music Factory. He then moved over to Def Mix and was joined by Frankie Knuckles and Dave Morales (Who's initials , DM , are the basis of Def Mix) and continued to work with Nu Groove and Fourth Floor.

1989-1991 saw Simonelli involved in many high profile projects, notably, composing Sybil's single, "Oh How I Love You" (Next Plateau/London), arranging and editing James Brown's album, "Love Overdue" (Scotti Bros) as well as BeBe and CeCe Winans single featuring Mavis Staples, entitled, "I'll Take You There" (Capital). Victor was also on the production and mixing team for the Quincy Jones single, "I'll be Good To You" (Qwest) featuring Chaka Khan and the legendary Ray Charles. Yvonne Turner , and Boyd Jarvis called on Victors talents on projects they were working, including Gwen Guthrie and Hamilton Bohannon. Brian Chin ex Billboard columnist , introduced Victor to Hamilton Bohannon , and Bohannon invited Victor to his home , where he explained to Victor the importance of Confidence in Self in connection with success. During this time Victor also wrote and produced for Martha Wash (unreleased project) and Sabrina Johnston (first recording as solo artist). When Danny Tenaglia moved back to NY during this time , (after spending most of the eighties living in Florida) , he saught Victors advise on one of his first Productions , playing demo for Victor before anyone else. Upon listening , it was clear for Victors ears what label it would work with. After Victor put his Edit/Arrangement touch to it , at the new Shakedown studio what became "The Harmonica Track" was ready , and then released on Arthur Bakers Minimal Records (which in later years was to be licensed onto Maxi ,and also be contained on Dave Mancusos Loft Compilation Box Set). Nile Rogers (Of Chic) and Victor met during this time , and Nile told Victor the importance of remembering Dreams (Reinforcing lesson Victors Mother taught him earlier in life) , and How many of the Chic tunes that he wrote were dreamt , having his guitar in his room with him , he would awake and put them down as they came.

By 1992 Victor began receiving calls to DJ at clubs from countries as far away as Japan , thanks to Victors engineer of the time , Gomi. It was also at this time that two of Victor's tracks, "Feel So Right" by Solution and "I Want you To Know" by Groove Committee (which Larry Levan championed in his sets at some of his final gigs in Japan) went on to become a significant piece of the ‘Simonelli Sound’.Todd Terry , approached Victor to commend , him on his works , and to license Production from him. Todd told Victor , "When you got a sound thats working , just keep on with it".

1993 saw Victor working on "In The .Closet" by Michael Jackson, featuring The Mystery Girl, Madonna (their only ever duet). At this point he began pumping out productions steadily,such as the blinding, "It's So Good" by Creative Force , which then new to the business Mathius Heilbronn Engineered. The unforgettable , “I Know A Place” by Sound Of One , which Roger Sanchez released on his first Label at the time , and the classic "Dirty Games" on Nu Groove (USA) and Vinyl Solution (UK). Street Players Vol 1 EP was also made this year , which went onto inspire the making of Kenny Dopes "The Bomb" (which was created a couple of years later by Kenny). Deep Dish had not yet formed but both Sharam and Dubfire approached Victor and asked his advise on making tracks , equing , mixing , etc.Shortly thereafter they formed Yoshi Toshi Records and began Producing themselves. During this year Victor made his first of many trips to England,and helped set up Suburban Records with Tommy Musto who also owned Fourth Floor Records at the time.

1994 Victor worked on a variety of re-mixes for many artists including T-Connection , Jon Secada , Sabrina Pope (her first record) , Red-Light , Michael Proctor , Connie Harvey , Take That , and Fonda Rae as well as having written, produced and mixed songs for various underground dance music artists on Sub-Urban, Vinyl Solution UK, Eight Ball,Centre Stage Records,and many other independent labels around the world.This year saw Simonelli making his first trips to Italy, Germany, San Francisco, L.A., Australia, Switzerland, Portugal, Ibiza, and France, which this in turn opened the flood gates and calls for him to DJ. Boy George connected with Victor , complementing him on his works , and asked to be informed of all of Victors Releases. Kerri Chandler early on in his production years , borrowed victors talents on his Ionosphere EP All Join Hands track this year. In late '94, Victor met up with Barry Koven and Vincent Dimino to form BASSLINE Records and BIG BIG TRAX. Most notable releases on the label have been New York's Finest's, anthemic, "Do You Feel Me", Connie Harvey's gospel inspired, "Thank You Lord", Urban Blues Project’s unforgettable, "Deliver Me", Colonel Abrhams classi., “Not Gonna Let”, and Mone's soulful, "Better Way" and “Never Gonna Be The Same”. It was also during this time that he launched his own production company, V.J.S. Productions, Inc., where he nurtured the likes of (and in some cases actually discovered and introduced to the business) , DJ Angel Morales (aka Angel Moraes), Jazz ‘N’ Groove, (Brian Tappert - Roy Grant), Urban Blues Project, (Marc Pomeroy), Federal Hill ,Harlem Hustlers, and Jay Jay (Hernandez) and Julius Papp to name a few.It was also at this time that John Ciafone approached Victor for guidance and advise on business and Music Making , which after several conversations, and introduction to Lem Springsteen , lead to creation of Mood to Swing

1995-1996 saw Victor signing a record deal with MCA Records for a compilation series entitled, Sound of Simonelli. His DJ Gigs had reached the point of another weekend, another country. Due to so much European work, Victor decided to expand his corporation and set up VJS Productions, Inc. Europe.In NY, amongst his many mixes/productions in the works Vocalist Michelle Weeks feautured on her first fully credited release , Groove Trend ft. Michelle Weeks - Don't Stop was mixed by Victor and Tommy, introducing and launching Michelle Weeks onto the scene. By late 1996 VIctor was putting the final touches on the European extension of his company in Rome.

1997 saw Victor broaden his business by setting up a Recording Studio in Rome. In addition he began his own Record Label called West Side Records which had three releases as of October ‘97. As well as cultivating new talent such as Kings of Tomorrow/Sandy Rivera (whos first Remix ever , was for Victor) , Johan S. and Soul Creation, (Jose Burgos, and Duece Martinez), (On West Side's first and second releases) as well as his own productions on the label.DJ Sneak just beginning for the most part , utilized Victor talents on his Polyester vol 2 Ep on track , Come Together , released on Henry Street Records this year.AM-PM Records new to the scene , started to call on much of the Talent that Victor assisted in bringing forward , and based theirselves initially on this sound for the most part.After a Few Years of Productions/Mixes Created and Released for Bassline Records / Big Big Trax with Victors assistance , Mark Pomeroy and Brian Tappert branched out around this time to form their own label , Soulfuric Records.

1998 Victor spent much if his time in the studio, continuing to focus on new songs, productions and mixes. January of ‘98 saw West Side Records arranging a distribution deal with Northcott Productions, Ltd. who also distributed for Soulfuric, Basement Boys, Suburban Records, 4° Floor and Yoruba Records. Victor was also approached by Couleur3 Radio of Switzerland and asked to become part of a new House Music Radio/Internet Program called Groove Lift. Broadcast Throughtout all of Switzerland, Eastern France, Southern Germany, Northern Italy, and Western Austria on Couleur 3 Radio, and from their website on line, as well as satellite.

1999 Groove lift, now about a year old, Began to take form. Mr. Mike (of Switzerland, and the Host of the Program.) along with Charles Schillings (Paris) Djamin and Victor were now residents, rotating monthly and bringing the world the best of the worlds cutting edge Dance Music. Each Program Broadcast live from Select Clubs in Switzerland and by mid 1999 had millions of listeners and followers. WestSide Records continued it's growth as well by releasing Latin Impressions 1 & 2, containing the famed, "Bateria", Laura Alford's “Hold on To Your Good Thang" mixed by the up and corning Pound Boys. “How Many Tears" featuring poetry by New York's Liquid Sound Lounges, Jeanie Hopper, Containing Victor's own, "Soft and Sweet" on the B Side, and "Take Me" by Roberta Gilliam, written with Satoshie Tomie and Remixed by E. Smoove.It was also this year that Eddie Amador released "House Music , (A Spiritual Thing , A Body Thing , A Soul Thing)" , which based itself over and around base track of Victors "Feels So Right".

2000 Victor began the Millennium in a big way by forming his European Label, Stellar Records and signing a distribution deal with Level One Distribution (owned by Joe T Vannelli at the time) , based in Milan. With an initial release schedule including singles by Mr. Mike, Connie Harvey, Robert Owens, DJ Ray Roc, Davidson Ospina, and the cultivation of many new talents, such as Junia Ovadose , Sergio Matina , and Vincenzo Sortino The new century looks "Stellar".

In 2001 Victor mixed the Groovelift Vol 3 compilation for DJ Beat Records.Amongst many remixes done,some highlights of the year we're " I Wanna Rock You" by Giorgio Morodor and "Dance Little Dreamer" by Kym Mazelle. Victor spent some time in the studio on Productions as well,of which included "If Ever You're Lonely" by Joi Cardwell on Stellar.The end of the year brought administration and staff change to Couleur 3, which closed the Groove Lift chapter.It was also this year that "Salsoul Nugget" (Produced by Ricky Morrison) was released , which in few words , was simply a re work of Victors "I Know A Place".Label Defected (where AM-PM Rec left off) starting to pick up release schedule and utilized much of talent that Victor assisted in introducing to the scene including Jay Jay , Jazz and Groove , Angel Moraes , John Julius Knight , Julius Papp , Sandy Rivera , and many others , all of whom did (in most cases many of) their first releases in collaboration with Victor.

2002 Now working with numerous distributors around the world,this year Saw the first collaboration between Victor and Keith Thompson on "Living On The Frontline" by Keith Thompson (Produced,Mixed,and Arranged by Victor), released on Westside, and licensed onto South Africa, and France.Originally recorded by Eddie Grant in 1982,Keith,Victor and Victors Dad, James, lyrically updated it for the times,and Victor and Keith then spent much time with it,in the studio in Italy, Trinidad, the U.K, and NY.With the popularity of internet on the rise,the idea of WWW.VJSPRODUCTIONSINC.COM, came about.In the summer of 2002,initial designing began,and continued untill mid 2003

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House Music Channel - Jellybean Benitez

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:19:00 +0000

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John Benitez, better known as "Jellybean Benitez" (born November 7, 1957) is an American drummer, guitarist, songwriter, DJ, remixerand music producer of Puerto Rican descent. Benitez has produced and remixed for artists such as Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and the Pointer Sisters.

Benitez's mother moved from Puerto Rico in the early 1950s to the South Bronx section of New York. She raised three children as a single mother, Benitez being the second child. Born in New York City, he grew up enjoying listening to music, usually playing his sister's record collection. His sister, Debbie, nicknamed him Jellybean as his initials are J.B. and from the saying "Do you know what I mean, Jellybean?"^[2]^[3] Benitez attended De Witt Clinton and John F. Kennedy High Schools but dropped out before graduating.

When he relocated to Manhattan in 1975, Benitez was exposed to disco nightclubs, which sparked his interest in DJing. He was soon performing at a nightclub called Experiment 4 and in 1980 Benitez enrolled and attended Bronx Community College, where he studied Marketing and Sales Promotions. Benitez was soon an in-demand DJ, which led to work at Electric Circus and Studio 54. In 1981, he was hired as the resident DJ of the club, Funhouse. Benitez also hosted a weekend dance radio show at WKTU.

Relationship with Madonna

Madonna and Jellybean Benitez, c. 1983

Benitez started to remix singles, such as Jimmy Spicer's "The Bubble Bunch," Rocker’s Revenge’s "Walking on Sunshine," and Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock." Stephen Bray of the group Breakfast Club went to Benitez for a remix. This led to Benitez being introduced to Bray's band mate at the time, Madonna. A romantic relationship developed between the two that lasted about two years. Benitez became involved with remixing on Madonna's self-titled debut album in 1983, including the singles "Everybody", "Borderline", and "Lucky Star." He also produced "Holiday."^[1]

Remixing other artists

Benitez went on to produce Whitney Houston's Top ten hit "Love Will Save the Day" from her sophomore album Whitney, and eventually remixed songs for such artists as Hall & Oates, George Benson, Shalamar, Jocelyn Brown, Patti Austin, Bobby O, Sheena Easton, Talking Heads, James Ingram, Billy Joel, The Pointer Sisters, Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney.^[1]

He was also an artist in his own right although he did not actually sing on the recordings released under his name. Instead he would have featured singers such as Madonna on "Sidewalk Talk"; "The Real Thing" (UK #13, 1987) which featured Steven Dante; "Who Found Who" (UK #10, 1988) with Elisa Fiorillo; Jingo (UK #13, 1988) and "Just a Mirage" (UK #13, 1988) with vocals by Adele Bertei.^[1]

When Jocelyn Brown's voice was used on the single/dub version of the worldwide Snap! hit single, The Power, Jellybean admitted that he turned the rights to the song "Love's Gonna Get You" (from which the lines "It's getting kinda heavy" and "He could break my heart" were sampled from) over to Snap!'s producers. Brown later said of this,

I thought I had been cheated. That I had been ripped off. That no one even cared about the fact that how I was the singer there and no one paid me. No one respected the fact that they got it from there. No one acknowledged me or anything, it was very painful, it was...it's very hard to know that everyone else was living off that but me. It's still to this day—it's the same exact way. The very serious rights. It was only because Jellybean gave the rights and didn't respect anybody else, and he knows that."

HMC Rewind : Xaivera Gold

noreply@blogger.com (Byron Burke / BB Media Global Group) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:52:00 +0000

Xaviera Gold is a female African American dance music singer who is a former DJ and mixer on Chicago's WBMX-FM. She hit in 1987 with Ralphi Rosario on the song "You Used To Hold Me" under the name Xavier Gold (without the 'a' at the end). With Masters At Work she went to #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1993 with "Gonna Get Back To You." She had an additional Top 10 on the dance chart in 1994 as the featured vocalist on Ralphi Rosario's track "You Used To Hold Me '94." "Good Luv" followed later that year and was a Top 30 dance hit.

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