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ADVANCED 2002
STACEY PULLEN
Under the influence of Kraftwerk, Derrick May, Juan Atkins, Jeff Mills, Chicago and Italian House Music and the radio icons of the Electrifyin' Mojo and WBMX/Chicago... Stacey Pullen was nurtured in the rich, musical soil of Detroit in the mid 80's. Inspired by the mystical epicentre of the techno earthquake, the music institute, Stacey began spinning at local venues and underground parties only to chuck it for a short two years to pursue collegiate career.
Drawn back by what he knew was his destiny, Stacey followed the voice of his muse, releasing his ritual beating system under the alter ego known as Bango. The full resonant tribal percussion of that release opened the musical minds of others who followed with tribal dance tracks of their own. So the legacy was passed on to the next generation. Similar to the innovators that came before him, Stacey's first release was a big sound influencing others throughout the world.
After working on remixing projects and a hoard of releases on KMS Records, Eclipse Records, BMG/Ariola, Buzz, PIAS/Belgium, R&S, Warner, Virgin and Transmat Records, to name a few, Stacey has been in demand all over the World mixing magic on the dance floors to countless fans... His exotic style has taken him all over North America, South America, Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, New Zealand, Australia and the Caribbean.
Currently, Stacey is working on an abstract adventure into avant-garde sounds for Science/Virgin, an LP project that requires intense mental preparation, knowledge of music innovation, and has extended his levels of inspiration. Stacey is also following in the footsteps of his Detroit Brothers by putting his energies into his own vision, Blackflag Recordings... Backflag hopes to separate itself from the other Detroit labels by combining both music and art... Blackflag holds no boundaries in its approach to music and its art form. Each Blackflag release will be a conceptual artistic endeavour... A concept influenced by famous 80's/90's arthouse labels. The end result is to use God's gifts to be free - to destroy the enslavement of conformity.
SANDY RIVERA
The major driving force behind the respected Kings of Tomorrow, DJ/Producer Sandy Rivera has steadily carved a successful niche for himself as one of house music's most innovative craftsmen. In a club-oriented career that has spanned almost a decade, Rivera has taken house music - beitvocal - or track-driven - to a purely melodic level worthy of the attention his cuts receive both on the dance floor and in the columns of club music critics globally. Through Kings of Tomorrow, also known by the acronym, K.O.T., Rivera has garnered an impressive collection of remixes (Terry Callier "I don't wanna see myself, "Dee Dee Bridgewater "Flying Saucer," Lady Black Mamboza, Voices "Can You See the Light", D'Menace "Spank", and original productions (L.T."Come Into My Room", Michelle weeks "Fade to Black" and "10 Minute High", Sean Grant "I Hear My Calling", Dawn Tallman "Let it Go" and "Set My Spirit Free", Stacey Alexander "The K.O.T. Anthem", Julie McKnight "I Want You For Myself", Mysterious People "Fly Away", Soulvision "Don't Stop"and many more.
From his Jersey-based studio, Rivera concocts the sweeping melodies that provide luscious backdrops to top-shelf house music cuts. An impressive technician on the turntables, Rivera is in demand as a DJ, who takes his vibe across the globe, dropping pumping, energetic sets, spiced with deep house, soaring garage vocals and obscure house gems for the train-spotter contingent. Rivera entered the music business back in 1992, the first track he ever did was signed to the defunct blacklabel. Rivera then went to shop another track to the well known Strictly Rhythm. "I was asked to sign in and leave a tape and they will get in touch with me in two or three weeks, I then realized the frustation of shopping a track and decided not to leave a tape and open my own record label known as BLACKWIZ, from that day on I never shopped again". BlackWiz became the outlet Rivera needed to develop his distinctive sound and create what he really wanted, which was Hip-Hop, signing a nice publishing deal with Burt Bacharach in 1994, Rivera began to produce and sign various artist such as "Big O", "III Man Riot", "BigFoot", "Densaid", "Full Eclipse" now known as partial members of "Terror Squad" and even had a chance to work with the "Fugees", with an invitation to produce something in their Jersey based studio before their success.
Rivera frustrated, knowing the talent that he was working with was pretty good but only one or two members of the groups can actually make it at that time: "I was knee deep in to this and knew you could not ask one member of a group to go solo at that time, unlike now, the best member will represent the group until everybody is ready, it's called artist development." Many people that have been to Rivera's studio, have become a major success. The amiable producer/DJ and his wife formed the Deep Vision imprint,which transcended the boundaries of BlackWiz Records, which he then liquidated. Deep Vision is a chameleon-like label that can release tracks that sport seismic beat potential, enough to make a dance floor literally throb, while catering to those who love their beats sprinkled with silky smooth, ethereal melodies. The label is doing as well as any small indie, shifting respectable numbers for each release. Rivera has great hopes for Deep Vision as he enters a new phase of expansion. There seems to be a new found optimism within house music. It is within this air of positivity that Rivera gets ready to unleash his latest project on the dance music industry and club nations alike. Titled "It's in the Lifestyle", the debut album shows of Rivera's production capabilities. Featuring powerhouse performances from such artists as Julie McKnight, (wife of R&B star Brian), Littleton Brown and respected Parliament Funkadelic sax player, Darry Dixon. Theres no doubt that "It's in the Lifestyle" will ensure Rivera's longevity and gain him more respect in an industry known for its cliqueness. "I don't really know my place in the whole house thing, I leave that to the people who go out and buy the records. I may not do the biggest records, but people seem to like them and because of that, I get respect. I have been put in the same category as bigger producers, but I do not see myself there yet, but it is coming. These bigger producers have been producing since the late 80s! They molded a sound when there was no competition and people in this industry respect them because they'repioneers. If I have to place myself, I'd say I'm still coming up."
Rivera contemplates his glowing future as a producer, remixer, writer, executive and DJ, and is mulling over going back to his Hip-Hop roots for special projects, but his mainfocus is Deep Vision records. As a house DJ and Producer, his star is definitely acsending. "I say I can't see myself at 40, wearing the leather pants..." he pauses, then smiles. "You know, I'll probably be doing this when I'm 40! The feeling for music never goes. Everything I've done in this has made me the person I am. I have no regrets about it whatsoever !"
DONALD GLAUDE
Despite the overspill of rave DJs these days, a solid, exuberant crowd-rocker is still hard to come by. Sometimes you need a guy who's willing to come out from behind the decks and join the dancers on the floor. Now is that time, and Donald Glaude is your man. Somewhat known for his ultra-funky track selection, the veteran DJ is even more famous for his enthusiasm -- often with arms high in the air, a huge grin across his sweaty face. Originally from Tacoma, Wash., Glaude got started by playing alongside DJ Dan in Seattle. Dan was fascinated by Glaude's charismatic, energy-fueled stage presence, so he introduced him to San Fran's Funky Tekno Tribe. Only a few gigs later, Glaude was an FTT resident and quickly revered in the West Coast rave scene. If you're familiar with his funked-up cuttin' and scratchin' on his two mix CDs, Off the Hook and his live mix recorded at Nation in Washington D.C., Mixed Live (both released on Moonshine), then you've only gotten a teeny dose of what this animated crowd-pleaser can do with house, techno and breaks. Experiencing Glaude in person is a whole 'nother ball of wax. Brace yourself for his Philly debut.
Sounds like an interesting night, too close to NYE though !
Hope this info helps, Peace. |
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| torontotrance |
| stacy pullen is a kickass deejay and producer. |
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| Apu |
| All 3 dj's are awesome and I'm gonna give Aria another chance after Tiesto. Donald Glaude IS Gonna blow you away |
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| ahlamalek |
don't count tiesto@aria as your typical aria party. it was way overcrowded and not a very enjoyable moment. anyhow this party won't be crowded like tiesto.
I will be there! see you all there. |
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| Morales_HIGH5 |
I'll be there too. If anyone has a free entry or something such as a free ticket or spot on a list, I am really interested.
See you tonight. |
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