SOUL OF SYDNEY BLOCK PARTY FEAT. JOHN MORALES + STEPHEN ALLKINS SUNDAY – JUNE 9 (QUEENS BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND) – AFTERNOON SET

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AN AFTERNOON TRIBUTE TO 30+ YEARS OF HOUSE MUSIC & ITS FUNK & DISCO ROOTS

DATE: SUNDAY MARCH 24- 1PM -

TICKETS: Very limited $15 pre-sale tickets on sale HEREfor members.

1st release $10 (sold out)
2nd release $15 (on sale)

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Soul Of Sydney & Our House Sydney are blessed to present a very special June Long Weekend event featuring renowned NYC DISCO & EARLY HOUSE producer and DJ, JOHN MORALES (M+M Productions, BBE RECORDS) & Sydney’s own disco king Stephen Allkins (Love-Tattoo).

NYC Disco Legend : JOHN MORALES (M+M Productions, BBE RECORDS).
Sydney Disco Legend: Stephen Allkins [LOVE-TATTOO]
Frenzie (Groove Therapy)
Phil Toke (Soul of Sydney, Our House)
Soul of Sydney DJ’s + Friends
Jason Sennitt (Melbourne)
Michael Zac
Eadie Ramia

Tickets: – $10 – Early Bird Tickets (Sold Out)
$15 – Gen. Release.( On Sale Now)
$20 – Final Release (Soon)

On Sale Now -> www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?477361

Facebook Event -> www.facebook.com/events/494565210613267/

ABOUT OUR DJ’s : JOHN MORALES (NYC

John returns to Sydney after absolutely tearing the roof off our party in April 2012 and playing spots all over the world on the back of his killer new release.

M + M Mixes Vol III : NYC Underground Disco Anthems & Unreleased Edits out on BBE RECORDS

John has been involved in the creation of hit DISCO records for the better part of 30 years with over 1000 songs on his own, and as part of John Morales & Sergio Munzibai (M & M Productions). Known in the industry as an innovator and chance taker, John has always welcomed the challenge of working with new artists and can lay claim to being one of the originators of the extended mix, remix and re-edit concept.

Having worked, remixed or edited everyone from Marvin Gaye, Inner Life, Jocelyn Brown, Fantastic Aleems, Teddy Pendergrass, Harold Melvin, Evelyn Thomas, Fantastic Aleems, Brass Construction, War, Candi Staton, Loletta Holloway, First Choice, Salsoul Orchestra & Double Exposure just to name a few, expect John to give a FUNK & DISCO lesson covering 30+ years of the sound that shaped music as we know it today.

STEPHEN ALLKINS [LOVE-TATTOO]

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‘New York had Larry Levan, Chicago had Ron Hardy, Sydney had Stephen Allkins..’

We are excited to be also be hosting a very rare afternoon set from Sydney’s own home legendary DJ & Producer Mr Stephen Allkins.

Being one of the true pioneers of dance music in Sydney & playing the the very first disco clubs & warehouse parties from 1978, it is safe to say that Stephen Allkins aka [love] tattoo could rightly claim the trademark of “Mr.Disco”, his extensive record collection & his infamous sets over the years and legacy is also a testament to that.

He first started DJing in the late 70′s and has inspired a whole generation of DJ’s through his infamous sets at warehouse parties, raves and clubs over the years and some absolutely blissful production as [Love-Tattoo]

Expect a very special journey through the disco, funk & early house sounds that matter from the original DJ’s DJ who has seen it and done it all.

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Who will also be playing along our own Soul of Sydney DJ’s, Phil Toke, Shan Frenzie (Groove Therapy Radio – 2ser), Michael Zac & Eadie Ramia.

Facebook Event -> www.facebook.com/events/494565210613267/

Please Note: Our last 4 parties have completely sold out so be sure to lock in a spot on the dancefloor early for this special show.

Email soulofsydney for updates and event info.

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SECRET LOCATION: Secret inner-city DISCO oasis with a view, (released only to ticket holders)



TICKETS: Very limited $15 pre-sale tickets on sale HERE for members.

1st release $10 (sold out)
2nd release $15 (on sale)

FACEBOOK EVENT: Join Facebook event HERE for updates of location, mixtapes & info

EMAIL: Feel free to email us HERE if you have any questions about the Spirit of House.

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ABOUT SPIRIT OF HOUSE: Spirit Of House is a secret afternoon party collaboration between Soul of Sydney & Our House put on every couple of months to pay homage to the 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots in unique & interesting locations. We make a special point pay tribute to the DJ’s, Producers and iconic clubs who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures & Clubs such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Glenn Underground, John Morales, Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis Masters At Work The Warehouse, Zanzibar, The Musik Box and The Paradise Garage.

PLEASE NOTE:

- This is a very special limited capacity (150 people) ticketed event
- Our last four event completely sold out & we had to turn back 100+ people at the door.
- Venue details will only be released to ticket holders
- There will be NO DOOR SALES or Guest-list if we sell out again.
- -Feel free to email us at soulofsydney if any questions etc
- we are doing this strictly for the LOVE of good music & amazing people, please feel free to spread the word to any of our friends who you think might dig the idea,

SOUL OF SYDNEY | SPIRIT OF HOUSE MIXTAPES:

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listen/download here

Now That We Found Love (John Morales Mix)

By Third World

1 Runaway Love

By Linda Crawford

2 Was That All It Was?

By Jean Carn

3 I’Ll Be Your Pleasure

By Esther Williams

4 “I Hear Music In The Streets”

By Unlimited Touch

5 Mainline

By Black Ivory

6 Can You Handle It

By Sharon Redd

7 Unknown

By Unknown

8 Dancer

By Gino Soccio

9 You Can’t Have Your Cake And Eat It Too

By B.T. (Brenda Taylor)

10 You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else

By The Jones Girls

11 Never Gonna Give You Up

By Barry White

12 Unknown

By Unknown

13 Let’s Do It

By Convertion

14 Unknown

By Unknown

15 All Over Your Face (John Morales Mix)

By Ronnie Dyson

16 Love Is The Message

By Mfsb

17 Boogie Wonderland

By Earth, Wind & Fire

18 Stomp

By The Brothers Jonson

19 Relight My Fire

By Dan Hartman

20 Love Sensation

By Loleatta Holloway

21 Unknown

By Unknown

22 Is It All Over My Face

By Loose Joints

23 We Got The Funk

By Positive Force

24 Spank

By Jimmy Bo Home

25 Let No Man Put Us Asunder

By First Choice

26 Over & Over

By Sylvester

27 Lets Groove

By Archie Bell & The Drells

28 Runaway Love (Remix)

By Linda Crawford

29 Sunshine Remix

By Rockers Revenge

30 Anther Star

By Stevie Wonder

31 See You When You Get There

By Lou Rawls

32 The Boss (John Morales Mix)

By Dianna Ross

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JOHN MORALES BOOGIE & DISCO MIX –> PLAY

JOHN MORALES CLASSIC HOUSE & DISCO MIX –> PLAY

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Listen HERE

Style: Disco, Funk, House Classics

Gwen Mcrae – Keep The Fire Burning

A Lovers Holiday – Change

Teddy Pendergrass – You Got What I Need

Love De Luxe – Here Comes That Sound Again

Nona Hendryx – B Boys

Evelyn Champagne King – Im In Love

Rufus & Chaka Khan – Any Love

Shaun Escoffery – Days Like This (DJ Spinna Mix)

Dub Tribe Sound System – Do It Now

Joey Negro – Do What You Feel

Colonel Abrahms – Let Us All Be Friends

Atmosfear – Dancing In Outer Space (Masters At Work)

Teddy Pendergrass – You Cant Hide From Yourself

 

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SPIRIT OF HOUSE – SUNDAY 5TH MAY (SOLD OUT)

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DJ RAHAAN (CHICAGO) – SUN MARCH 24 (AFTERNOON SET)

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Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney are proud and excited to present renowned Chicago DJ, Rahaan. Having been inspired by Chicago dance pioneers such as Ron Hardy, Farley Jackmaster Funk, and The Hot Mix 5, Rahaan has been playing music spanning everything from HOUSE, DISCO, BOOGIE & FUNK since the 80’s.

His fearsome talent behind the decks has led to a fanatical worldwide following while his mixes are highly regarded, weaving rare and choice cuts flawlessly.

Rahaan has released numerous tracks through music labels JiscoMusic, Stilove4music, KAT and was a producer on Peven Everett’s “Sexy One” on Unified Records. His performances have spanned the globe and included famed parties such as the Southport Weekender, Northern Soul and Bring The Heat.

Local support includes Frenzie, Gian Arpino, Phil Toke, Michael Zac, Eadie Ramia and Soul Of Sydney DJ’s

Music: Strictly Disco, Boogie, Chicago House, Funk & Soul Goodness.

Pre Sale Tix: $10|$15|$20

Tickets: www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?447318

*Please Note: Our Early Bird tickets sold out in a couple of hours & our last two parties have completely sold out. So be sure to lock in your spot on our dance floor for this one to witness one of the true dons of Disco playing a very special afternoon set in one of the freshest party spots around.

Download Rahaan Mixhttp://www.dhpmixes.com/mixes/Rahaan0903a.mp3

1. “Every time I see you, I go wild” by BrianStorm
2. “Let it flow” by Tamiko Jones
3. “First time around” remixs by Larry Levan
4. “Hot butterd boogie” by Tasha Thomas
5. “Give that Loving” by Fatback
6. “Turn on the lights” by Kellee Patterson
7. “The strut” by Caroline Crawford
8. “Lovers” by Bruni Pagan
9. “Looks like love” by Goody Goody
10. “Dirty Boyz” Rahaan Remix
11. “Arabella/home” by Rinder & Lewis
12. “Ride like the wind” by Chistopher Cross
13. “Sell my Soul” by Sylvester
14. “Over & Over” by the wonderful Charles Earland
15. “Corozon dub” by Ltg Exchange
16. “Do you wanna dance” by Candido
17. “Ritzy Mambo” by Salsoul Orchestra
18. “Kwanzaa” by Karma
19. “Outubro” by Azymuth
20. “Do it at the disco” by Gary’s Gang
21. “Disco Fever” by Rare Essence(Edit)
22. “Simbora” by Simbora Orchestra
23 . “May the funk be with you” by Denise La Salle
24. “Every time I see you, I go wild” (Reprise)

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OUR HOUSE & SOUL OF SYDNEY PRESENT: SPIRIT OF HOUSE SECRET BLOCK PARTY (AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND)

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SPIRIT OF HOUSE SECRET BLOCK PARTY (AUSTRALIA DAY SPECIAL)

Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney present our tribute to 30+ years of House music & its Disco Funk roots.

MUSIC: Early Chicago House, New York Disco, Garage, Soul, Funk Vibes.

DATE: AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND – SUNDAY 27 JAN – 12PM

DJ’S: Soul of Sydney DJ’s & Friends, Phil Toke, Michael Zac, Eadie Ramia, Phil Hudson, Terry A & More TBA

LOCATION: secret inner city oasis with a view, released only to ticket holders

TICKETS: Limited early pre-sale tickets available from http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?439421

www.ourhousesydney.com
www.mixcloud.com/soulofsydney
www.soulofsydney.org/blockparty

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WHAT IS SPIRIT OF HOUSE?
Spirit Of House is an opportunity for music lovers to celebrate and pay homage to the last 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots.We also pay tribute to the DJ’s, Producers and iconic clubs who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Glenn Underground, John Morales, Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis Masters At Work, The Warehouse, Zanzibar, The Musik Box and The Paradise Garage.Call/SMS: 0415 164 425

**email ourhouse_sydney@optusnet.com.au for venue and party information.**

Call/SMS: 0415 164 425
WEB: http://ourhousesydney.com/spiritofhouse/
FB GROUP: http://www.facebook.com/groups/
FB PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/OurHouseSydney
TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/ourhousesydney

PREVIOUS SPIRIT OF HOUSE EVENTS:

SPIRIT OF HOUSE #1: THE STREET PARTY MARCH 18th

In what was a special day, Our House Sydney teamed up with good friends Soul Of Sydney to bring its first installment of  the “Spirit Of House” Block Parties. These parties allow us to pay special tribute to 30+ years of House music and its Funk & Disco roots in FREE family friendly & PEOPLE FRIENDLY out-door locations including car parks, lane-ways, parks, roof-tops and warehouse spaces around town.

The Venue: As you can see in the picture, we didn’t end up in the park for the House Picnic as we originally intended due to some ominous clouds and some pretty temperamental Sydney weather. We did however set up our Sound in this dope inner-city Car Park location smack bang between a Chinese Temple and 3 buildings.

One for the House faithful for sure! Thank you for the support kids and look out for us doing it all again very very soon! Big luv to everyone who came down and especially the DJ’s who donated their time like true champions! Look out for them playing around town; Phil Toke (Our House Sydney), James Scott (Co-Op), Phil Hudson, Agey, Ronney Farah (Shicago Bar) & Queen Shirene D’silva (Everywhere they play good music !)

LIVE MIXES FROM THE DAY

http://soundcloud.com/our-house-sydney/phil-hudson-live-spirit-of

http://soundcloud.com/our-house-sydney/phil-toke-live-spirit-of-house

James Scott (Co-Op) Live @ Spirit of House Street Party


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Space NYD 2013- Kerri Chandler, Carl Craig, Mathew Jonson, Franck Roger, Pig & Dan

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*1ST RELEASE TICKETS SOLD OUT! FINAL RELEASE ON SALE AT http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?423493

Sydney welcomes New Years Day with Space Ibiza!

Space Ibiza On Tour will celebrate its fourth event on NYD in the harbour city of Australia

After the sold out for New Years Day 2012 at Kehakuma party, Space Ibiza returns to Australia on New Years Day 2013 as part of their world tour with a huge international line-up in North Sydney.

A spectacular outdoor event running from midday to 11pm, promising to step it up again in terms of production in order to replicate that special Ibiza vibe and a party worthy of Space Ibiza’s reputation, this year recognized as “Best Global Club” by the prestigious DJ MAG UK and IDMA awards.

The Greenwood, ideal location for holding events and as the setting for this Space Ibiza On Tour, will bring together all electronic music fans to experience once more what was one of the most important events experienced in Sydney.

Known throughout the world as one of the first creators of the Deep House sound, Kerri Chandler, and the electronic music from Detroit with Carl Craig will be the outstanding artists of the night next to Mathew Jonson, Pig & Dan, Franck Roger, Lee M Kelsall & Garry Todd. Remo, as Space Ibiza resident and from the Thursday summer party from Ibiza during this last three years, completes this line-up.

Spread over 5 different areas an array of amazing International & local artists will be spinning the best in electronic house & techno bringing a crowd of clubbing enthusiasts from around the world… Ibiza’s best club brand Space Ibiza has become a firm fixture in the Sydney summer calendar and with this one its 4th consecutive year of events held in the harbour city of Australia.

Featured artists from the current clubber scene, amazing music and good atmosphere and music fans in Sydney eagerly waiting the arrival of the club…

Get ready Sydney as Space Ibiza is coming to town!

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AMBIENT DEEP HOUSE: TRACK OF THE DAY – ALTON MILLER – Chasing Dreams

Alton MillerIt take a special kind of producer to be able to make a such a deep cut work with no drums.. Deep bright soulful class from Chicago/Detroit deep house producer Alton Miller.Catch the brother playing this Sunday at Hermann’s Bar Sydney Uni

Detroit House cat Alton Miller playing an open air afternoon Spirit of House set on the grass @ Hermann’s Bar (Courtyard) pulling out everything from Motor City Soul, Funk, Disco that has inspired him over the years & of course that signature House stuff he is known for!

Live Afro percussion by brother Diaeldin Ibrahim of NogaraAfrobeat & Local supports include Phil Toke, Michael Zac, Eadie Ramia, Soul of Sydney DJ’s & Dia Ibrahim (Nogara Afrobeat) on live African percussionSpecial $15 tickets details on sale now–> www.facebook.com/events/543198929040516/Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney are proud to present one of the true pioneers of House music, ALTON MILLER (DETROIT, USA). Due to overwhelming popular demand following his Australian performances last year, Alton is back! He showed his innovation and ingenuity as a producer also extended into his DJ’ing as he seemlessly married House with his Disco Funk influences.Alton’s musical roots are deeply connected with Detroit’s legendary club ‘The Music Institute’ which he co-founded with George Baker and Chez Damier (http://dopejams.net/index.php?p=product&id=3352&parent=1&is_print_version=true). His trip also coincides with the release of his latest single “Waiting For You” (http://soundcloud.com/kingsofgroove/…aiting-for-you) which has attracted praise from the likes of Osunlade, Glenn Underground and Black Coffee.So we are extremely excited to be able to have him playing a special Sunday afternoon ‘Spirit of House’ set in the open air grassed courtyard of Hermann’s Bar at Sydney University.Expect an afternoon of exceptional music from an extraordinary talent including an eclectic mix of Deep & Soulful Motor City House flavors as well as a solid dose of the Soul & Disco Funk that has shaped and influenced his career as a Producer & DJ.Local supports include Phil Toke, Michael Zac, Eadie Ramia, Soul of Sydney DJ’s & Dia Ibrahim (Nogara Afrobeat) on live African percussionLimited 1st release $15 presale tickets are available from http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?414132. 2nd release $20 and $25 on the door if not sold out. Strictly limited capacity so get in quick.

ALTON MILLER
Growing up in the 1970s, Miller soaked up the musical environment surrounding him in the Motor City, taking a particular interest in the sounds of Motown, Philadelphia, Parliament-Funkadelic, and Santana. It was during the early ’80s once the “dance music crazed” Alton became friends with a young Derrick May that he decided to start spinning records, citing Chicago DJs such as Ron Hardy and Frankie Knuckles as prime influences.

By the latter part of the same decade, Miller joined forces with George Baker and Chez Damier to start the Music Institute, a short-lived but legendary Detroit club that has since become near-mythical, thanks to the pioneering techno efforts of figures such as May. Following the demise of The Music Institute, Miller took an interest in Conga drumming in addition to DJing, which led to a period between 1989 and 1991 where he toured the world with his music.

He then joined forces once again with May, first as an employee of the artist’s Transmat Records label, then as Aphrodisiac, the title under which he would begin releasing his music. Besides his EP on Transmat’s sublabel Fragile, he also released his music on Kevin Saunderson’s KMS and a series of EPs on Serious Grooves. By the mid to late ’90s, he had increased his presence in the Detroit area through a number of DJ performances and a stream of stunning twelves. His latest album ‘Light Years Away’ had been critically acclamied by the likes of Osunlade, Atjazz and Boddhi Satva

PODCASTS

#1- Alton Miller @ ’4 the love’ 2ND ANNIVERSARY

The first hour and a half of Alton’s set was a very smooth, deep house affair. This is a nice room recording, complete with hand claps, maracas, castanets and hoots from the crowd, you can really feel the energy of the night and the celebration of the ’4 the love’ special celebration.


 DOWNLOAD HERE (Right click and select ‘Save As’)

#2 – ALTON MILLER LIVE @ La Vague (France)  (DEEP JAZZY HOUSE) -

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PODCAST #3 – ALTON MILLER @ SOUL ALLIANCE (ITALY).

Digging on this dope live mix recorded when Alton Miller played at Soul Alliance in Italy, an epic 3 Hour recording of Deep & Soulful & Afro-tipped House music & Disco. Be sure to check him playing next week at our Spirit of House afternoon special at Hermann’s Bar courtyard.

There is less that 20 discounted tickets left for this one, snap them up for a spot on our dancefloor HERE

VIDEOS

ALTON MILLER IN SYDNEY 2011

SPIRIT OF HOUSE – LONG WEEKEND SPECIAL

SOUL OF SYDNEY BLOCK PARTY – OPENING PARTY

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Spirit of House Afternoon Special Feat. Alton MIller (Detroit)

Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney are proud to present one of the true pioneers of House music, ALTON MILLER (DETROIT, USA). Due to overwhelming popular demand following his Australian performances last year, Alton is back! He showed his innovation and ingenuity as a producer also extended into his DJ’ing as he seemlessly married House with his Disco Funk influences.

Alton’s musical roots are deeply connected with Detroit’s legendary club ‘The Music Institute’ which he co-founded with George Baker and Chez Damier (http://dopejams.net/index.php?p=prod…t_version=true). His trip also coincides with the release of his latest single “Waiting For You” (http://soundcloud.com/kingsofgroove/…aiting-for-you) which has attracted praise from the likes of Osunlade, Glenn Underground and Black Coffee.

So we are extremely excited to be able to have him playing a special Sunday afternoon ‘Spirit of House’ set in the open air grassed courtyard of Hermann’s Bar at Sydney University.

Expect an afternoon of exceptional music from an extraordinary talent including an eclectic mix of Deep & Soulful Motor City House flavors as well as a solid dose of the Soul & Disco Funk that has shaped and influenced his career as a Producer & DJ.

Local supports include Phil Toke, Michael Zac, Eadie Ramia, Soul of Sydney DJ’s & Dia Ibrahim (Nogora Afrobeat) on live African percussion

Limited 1st release $15 presale tickets are available from http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?414132. 2nd release $20 and $25 on the door if not sold out. Strictly limited capacity so get in quick.

*1pm – 9pm

ALTON MILLER
Growing up in the 1970s, Miller soaked up the musical environment surrounding him in the Motor City, taking a particular interest in the sounds of Motown, Philadelphia, Parliament-Funkadelic, and Santana. It was during the early ’80s once the “dance music crazed” Alton became friends with a young Derrick May that he decided to start spinning records, citing Chicago DJs such as Ron Hardy and Frankie Knuckles as prime influences.

By the latter part of the same decade, Miller joined forces with George Baker and Chez Damier to start the Music Institute, a short-lived but legendary Detroit club that has since become near-mythical, thanks to the pioneering techno efforts of figures such as May. Following the demise of The Music Institute, Miller took an interest in Conga drumming in addition to DJing, which led to a period between 1989 and 1991 where he toured the world with his music.

He then joined forces once again with May, first as an employee of the artist’s Transmat Records label, then as Aphrodisiac, the title under which he would begin releasing his music. Besides his EP on Transmat’s sublabel Fragile, he also released his music on Kevin Saunderson’s KMS and a series of EPs on Serious Grooves. By the mid to late ’90s, he had increased his presence in the Detroit area through a number of DJ performances and a stream of stunning twelves. His latest album ‘Light Years Away’ had been critically acclamied by the likes of Osunlade, Atjazz and Boddhi Satva

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