Suite903 DJ: DJ Spinna
Suite903: No.5 (Part 1)
DJ Spinna is something of an anomaly in music. A humbling example of what it takes to truly succeed within the framework of multiple fields. A steadfast work ethic, an obsessively extensive vinyl library and the willingness to pursue the full extents of his roots (Funk, Soul and Jazz), foundation (Hip-Hop) and future (Electronic/Dance music) with no restraints. A cornerstone of Hip-Hop’s late 90’s indie-uprise, DJ Spinna made much of his first impression on listeners as the musical background of his group The Jigmastas. Turning heads throughout the industry, Spinna’s sonics soon infiltrated numerous genres. Tapped by everyone from Mary J. Blige to Motown Records (for his brilliant Michael Jackson homage to “We’re Almost There”). It’s here his production presence would flourish greatly, as Spinna would go on to revive and revise Soulful marvels like Donald Byrd, Eddie Kendricks, Betty Carter, Roy Ayers and Al Jarreau. With so much studio work, it’s a marvel Spinna travels as much as he does. The constant, globe-trotting performances he’s become equally famed for have brought the DJ as far as Iceland, Australia, and South Africa as well as countless jaunts through England, Europe and the U.S. Not to forget, his hugely successful tours of Japan, where Spinna is held in the highest regard throughout the country for his craft in music. Its true that there are other likeminded DJ/Producers in the world comparable to DJ Spinna, but for the most part, they choose a genre and master it. Ask them to flip another variety with the same intense knowledge and sleek-savvy and you’ll be hard pressed to find someone that’ll do it to Spinna’s extent.
Listen: Suite903: No.5 (Part 1)
Saturn Never Sleeps- In NY!
Tonight, July 28th, King Britt along with a slew of electro-musicians introduce New York to the Saturn Never Sleeps experience. If you make your way to the World Financial Center Winter Garden Stage tonight, you will be apart of this carefully curated electronic experience of Britt and singer/visualist Rucyl Mills. Musicians involved in the stunning combination of sight and sound include Mills on vocals, Tim Motzer on guitartronics, Damon Bennet on the keyboard and flute, and Britt himself working a number of things that have to be plugged in. The visuals will be handled by Jason Senk, and word is there will be a gang of special guests! Tonight’s show is also dedicated to jazz great Sun-Ra, with a custom interpretation of his of his otherworldly sound.
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