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Mischief & Frankie Bio 2005
Always in search of the ultimate dance floor groove, Mischief & Frankie are a charismatic and stylish DJ duo with a flair for delivering funky and jackin', Chicago-style house. At home in Toronto, they are better known as Brian Umali and Franklin Medina and together they share a common passion for good times, dancing, DJing, and last-minute gallivants to Montreal's clubbing playground.
Brian, a curious jester, is always on the prowl for anything mischievous. Schooled in Hip Hop and influenced by DJ Premier, he began DJing in 1996 as a turntablist. He would later discover his passion for house music and in early 2004 he entered the Heineken Thirst DJ competition and came 2nd in Canada. Partnering with Franklin, a fellow Virgo and cousin, they would perfect their craft and deliver dance floor rhythms with delight. They are influenced by everything that goes bump in the night including the hard hitting and groovy style of Derrick Carter and the deep feel and sleek mixing skills of Mark Farina. When asked how music makes it into their crates, the duo explains; "it's really hard to explain, it has to have that distinct sound that makes you jack your body, that bump, shit that makes you feel all gritty on the dancefloor." Drawn to the sounds produced by the likes of Jason Hodges, Justin Long, Dan X, Iz & Diz, Phil Weeks, East Coast Boogiemen, Matthew Herbert and Fred Everything, Mischief and Frankie continue to seek out a funk-infused, danceable beat with every exhilarating performance.
Mischief and Frankie have been DJing all over the greater Toronto area, although relative newcomers to the scene, they have earned opportunities to step-up and play alongside international acclaimed stars like DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, DJ Heather, JT Donaldson, Justin Long, Dayhota, Phil Weeks, Amir Javasoul, Fred Everything, Joey Youngman, Jacob London and locals Jason Hodges and Gryphon. House music aficionados are taking notice as Mischief & Frankie secure their place in Toronto's underground scene with solid performances in numerous Toronto venues. Mischief & Frankie's 1st promotional mix CD titled '416 in the 514', made available in October 2004, has been received with incredible praise as it celebrates their opportunity to share those funky grooves with friends and fans at Montreal's Juice Nightclub and Stereo and to DJ alongside local favourites Mighty Kat and DJ DAV.
At present, Brian and Franklin continue to host events in Toronto under the name circle_intelligence. Brian is busy in the studio and his production work has received support and airplay by industry leaders like Jason Hodges, Phil Weeks, Amir Javasoul, Joey Youngman, Natural Rhythm, Jake Childs, Jacob London, Gryphon, and a number of local dj’s all over europe. Brian will have a few releases stated for early next year, including the much anticipated release on uni.form recordings. He is currently involved in a slew of remix projects for some of the industry’s best, and has done a few collaborations with Leon Louder of Odds and Ends Recordings.
You can also catch Mischief and Frankie each and every Tuesday night live to air on www.sjiradio.com from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.
2006 seems to be a promising year for these 2, and now, under the management of Carey Britt, this dynamic duo will definitely be a household name.
In demand and building their profile, Mischief & Frankie is a name that is growing quickly as they leave a mark on the scene. This is just a taste of what these two highly talented and entertaining DJs have been up to over the past few years. They are skilled, spirited, and driven for success.
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