DARA
A On arriving in the US from Ireland in 1994, Dara quickly established himself as one of the top DJs on the US scene. Now every weekend finds him spinning in different cities across the country. Since his first record release in 1995, Dara has produced a string of highly successful singles and remixes as well as his 1997 full-length debut "Halfway Home (sm-e communications) has been a huge critical and commercial success.
As a result from both his successful DJing and recording endeavors, Dara has become one of the most recognizable faces on the US drum 'n' bass scene. He has been featured in countless magazine appearances and interviews both in the US and worldwide. He can be found making his annual appearance at the legendary Notting Hill Carnival along with raves and clubs all across the US. For some time Dara was also the host of a weekly web-TV show Velocity on which he has interviewed some of the leading names in drum 'n' bass, including Jonny L, Kemistry and Storm, Trace, Ed Rush and Optical, Hype, Andy C, Zinc, SS and many others.
Dara is currently working on single releases for his own imprint, Breakbeat Science Recordings, including the upcoming BBSCI003 release "Possession / Duplicity (Klute Rmx)" which is being caned on plate at the moment. In 2000, Dara completed "From Here To There", a new mixed CD on Moonshine that features some amazing tracks. These include Dara's own "Duplicity" (Klute Remix), as well as set opener "Crazy" by L Double & Serena, DJ Hype's "The Big 3-Oh," two tracks from John B ("Prowler" and "Progress"), Kenny Ken's "Project One" and numerous other top tracks.
Soon, Dara will join forces once again with AK1200 and Dieselboy for their annual Planet of the Drums Tour. Planet of the Drums was born out of frustration due to lack of exposure and professionalism for Drum 'n' Bass in the States and with Dara, AK and Dieselboy each other's main competition, it made perfect sense to band together and hit the road.
Along with touring nation wide, Dara has been recording some original tracks and putting them out on his Breakbeat Science and Orgone Recordings imprints. Breakbeat Science is not only his label, but it is also the first and biggest drum 'n' bass store, co-founded by Dara. Dara has done an array of remixes including on singles from DJ's such as Keoki, Pizzicato Five, Dog Eat Dog, Black Nostaljack and Afrika Bambaata.
Xquizit Dj X
Sebring, Florida, XquizitDjX.com, breaks, hard house, dnb
http://www.myspace.com/xquizitdjx
There is a reason Dj X is known as the Southeasts most innovative DJ. He has long broken the mold of simply being a Florida Breakbeat DJ/Producer. This 19-year veteran has made his mark in the underground music scene through mixing, producing, and turning out some of the hottest, non-stop dance-frenzied compilation CDs ever heard.
On the heels of the phenomenal success of Club Experience Vol 3., Dj X has, once again, assembled another great mix of multi-faceted musical dance and trance mayhem that will, no doubt, tear up the charts. With nine previous full length CD compilations, Club Experience Vol. 4 is Dj Xs 10th compilation released worldwide and is due to hit the streets with much anticipation on June 6, 2006. The new CD not only features 5 new exclusive tracks but also the years hottest Trance anthem from TIESTO, Just Be featuring Kirsty Hawkshaw, remixed by Billboard charting producers Antillas. Reaching overseas, Dj X has recruited the breakbeat talents of Deekline and Ed Solo along with the Rasta sounds of the UKs Dreadzone.
If youre looking for this years smash House record, then look no further than What You Wont Do For Love, Dj X and Big3 label mate Jon Secadas reworking of the Bobby Caldwell classic. This rare X/Secada collaboration centers on Jons smooth-as-silk vocals and a piano riff which will stay with you long after the music ends. This incredible collection also includes Inspiration, the latest smash track from Ian VanDahl. From the studios of renowned UK producers The Breakfastaz, Inspiration is set to climb even higher chart heights than Ians previous hit, Castles in the Sky. In true Dj X fashion, artistically motivated dance vocalist Plummet is included in the mix. Following the success of club hits Damaged and Cherish The Day, Dj X and Plummet once again team up to breathe new life and a distinct club vibe into Paul Simons 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, featuring a mix by CS Jay.
A native of New York, Dj X is today a resident of sunny Florida. Not only an established artist, DJ, producer, and remix master, Dj X is also an entrepreneur as the owner and operator of Florida-based Xquizit Records, Inc. (
www.XquizitRecords.com), a record label known for "putting funky breakz on the map." In addition, he also founded and heads-up a sister label to the breaks scene entitled "The Eastern Breakz Movement" and launched the web site
www.theEBM.com.
Dj X, with the accompaniment of other artists on the labels and remixes, is responsible for more than fifty 12" vinyl releases between the Xquizit Records and The EBM labels. He has also released four full length CD compilations of his own, as well as 2 CD Maxi Singles including the Billboard charted CD single entitled "Use Your Luv, a remix of The Outfields 80s release "Your Love.
Over the past four years, Dj X has released countless mix compilations and has spun with the likes of DJ Icey, Donald Gluade, and the UK diva Sonique, to name only a few. He continues to appear in local newspapers and has been acknowledged in many industry magazines such as DJ Times, Mixer Magazine, DMA, and Billboard receiving rave revues.
Every time Dj X spins he keeps the dance floors packed with everything from funky breakz, to hard house, to trance and jump up. Best known for his amazing talents as a breakbeat DJ, Dj X crosses every boundary of club land and regularly spins for thousands in clubs across the Southeast and hosts live sets on 93.3 WFLZ-FM in Tampa, FL. In addition to touring the US and Canada, he is also featured on radio mix shows all across Florida.
DEAD PA LIVE PA
http://www.myspace.com/deadpa
DEAD P.A.
One of the fastest up-and-coming live P.A.s in the U.S.- DEAD P.A. is changing the rules of dancefloor events. After cutting their teeth in the fourth largest U.S. city of Houston, Texas with an unusual dynamic interaction of live percussion, guitar, keyboards, vocals and programmable audio, the act quickly obtained a monthly residence at a swanky downtown club and has set fire everywhere since with their unique brand of "Drum N Breaks." While DJs are known for bringing music to the party, DEAD P.A. is bringing back the party to music. An emphasis on performance (rather than standing behind gear and pumping a fist once in a while) has generated comparison to a concert atmosphere or hip hop stage show and has consistently won over even the "cliquiest" of music-lovers. Their adrenalin fueled exchange with audiences has kept them in demand across the country.
Core members of DEAD P.A. include George "The Human Drum Machine" Blitch and Jason Walsh AKA "Papa Zero" while frequent collaborative and performance duties are supplied by soulful songbird Krystal Hardwick and the Los Angeles based producer and MC Levon Louis.
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SANCHEZ N THE SHOCKERS
ELECTRO HOUSE DVJS-SHOCKER VISSION
http://www.myspace.com/sanchezandtheshockers
Sanchez and the shockers are creating quite a buzz this year! Several releases on DJ Rap's Impropa Talent label and EMI France have propelled the Shockers' original productions into the international spotlight. The Winter Music Conference in March 2008 was a huge success for Sanchez and the Shockers, where their production of "Tonight" was listed in the "Top 10 Tunes the WMC." Also, their performance at the legendary Nikki Beach nightclub was reported as one of the "Top 25 Must See DJ Sets of the Conference". With forthcoming releases on labels in France, Italy, Sweden, Russia, and the United States, Sanchez and the Shockers maintain a busy DJ schedule, playing to packed dancefloors across the US.
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FRENZI N LOVIN LIFE
http://www.myspace.com/frenzi4life
this *could* be a 21+ only event. not sure. ill find out.