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 Miami Underground Movement presents proudly... "Dj Superstar UMEK @ M.U.M" - M.U.M Episode 8 Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the premiere of "Miami Underground Movement."

UMEK  tracklist

1.    Kiki – Dancing Graffiti (Bpitch Control)
2.    Lars  Sommerfeld – Don't Say Baby (Two Faces Rec.)
3.    Marc O'Tool + Criss Source – Indigo (X.L.R.8.R)
4.    Nicolas Stefan – 080Four (Karatemusik)
5.    Lissan & Stills – Wings (Sic Rec.)
6.    Pawas Gupta – Alicia (Flash)
7.    Jeroen Verheij – Chica-Go (Rejected)
8.    Radio Slave – Bell Clap Dance (Rekids)
9.    Wollion Harada – Metropolitan Fulltime (BluFin)
10.    Soren Matschiste – Last Train (Etui Rec.)
11.    Velkro – BBQ (Lo Kik Rec.)
12.    Davis and May – Take Off And Leave All Behind (Piemont Rec.)
13.    Solaris Heights – No Trace (Popof RMX)
14.    Harvey McKay – Powder From The Gods (Perc Trax)
15.    CrisP – Monohybrid (Circle Digital)

Uros Umek is internationally acclaimed deejay and music producer from Slovenia, seducing the masses with his own music blend for more than a decade. Always on the look for new sounds and determined to challenge every existing cliché in music industry, he managed to define his own vision of vanguard techno. Sure, this would not happen without the support of his loyal peers who've joined him on the production platforms such as Recycled Loops, Consumer Recreation and Astrodisco, with which they defined "Slovenian techno sound" and successfully it as an important driving force on the global club scene.

He started his journey to the stardome as an excellent athlete, running between two baskets, but it was Euterpe the Muse of music and poetry that paved Umek's life-path. She got him totally unprepared, seduced him with no further notice, so he had no chance of getting out of her treads. He devoted his life, his heart, all of his passion and energy, to the sounds he discovered as a teenager. Pioneering the genre he became one of its most appreciated ambassadors with faithful worldwide audience simply known as The Father (of Slovenian techno).

Sleeping on past achievements was never Umek's thing. So it's nosurprise he decided for complete renovation of his sound and live set performance though being steady member of Top 100 DJ lists for almost a decade. The year 2007 marks beginning of a new chapter in his music career. After spending enormous amount of time and artistic energy bringing his characteristic sound to the whole new level, he presented new international music therapy called 1605 – Sixteenofive. No doubt this was a very risky move. But it was the only way for him to stay on top of the game. And it seems he made the right decision at the crucial time: the response to his new vision of electronic dance music from his peers, critics, media and most importantly his fans is great and his production is supported by some top names in the industry.


FALLING IN LOVE
"As far as I remember, my first serious contact with music was trough pop artists such as Michael Jackson, Modern Talking, Falco and Yugoslavian singer Daniel, who rocked the Eurosong audience in the early 80's with the infamous hit single Djuli. (Laugh.) My mother is the one to blame. She bought me my first radio which I've listened to 'till exhaustion," apologizes Uros.

He brought his music passion to the next level few years latter, discovering the record button on his first double cassette player/recorder. "That enabled me to start my own music collection. I've recorded songs from Slovenian disco chart program, which presented top commercial tunes on weekly basis. I also managed to get my hands on some rare pirate cassettes with dance and techno tunes, but even few years after Slovenia became independent I didn't really know where to look for that modern electronic sounds that I liked so much. I didn't know anyone who listened to that stuff. Until I discovered Cool Night, specialized broadcast on Ljubljana's alternative student radio station. The Monday evening slot was run by original pioneers of electronic dance culture in Slovenia, Primoz Pecovnik (now boss of indie label Matrix Music), Brane Zorman aka MC Brane of Beitthron and Aldo Ivancic of Borghesia.


HE'LL BURN IN HELL
If there's any symbolism in the beginning of his clubbing career, DJ Umek won't escape burning in Hell for at least few decades: "I've told my mother I'm going to church to attend festive midnight mass on the Christmas night, but I was determined to visit MC Brane's party at Ljubljana's underground club K4 for the first time that night. I was expected to be home at 1 am, but wasn't 'till 4 am, so the curfew was imminent," Umek remembers popping his club cherry.

When the martial law eventually lifted and his mum decided to soften the regime, he found himself dealing with new challenge. He was allowed to go clubbing at the weekends but was expected to be home at 3 am. The trick was, as it usually is, that the first morning bus to his home neighborhood departed from the centre of the city fifteen minutes later. Solving problem wasn't easy, but being young and determined there was no problem for him running trough the half of the city twice a week: "Running few kilometers in the middle of the night after clubbing really wasn't as hard as it seems. I was training basketball at that time, so I was really fit." It's more than a decade since he traded career of basketball superstar for the nightlife debauchery. It would be interesting to see what he could have achieved as an athlete. Namely, he was selected for the junior national team just as he parted from the sports, and some of his former colleagues became key players in the top USA and European basketball leagues.


HE GOT HOOKED
The industrial designed K4 club in the basement of Student's Union HQ in the centre of Ljubljana is still considered to be Umek's resident club, although he's not an official resident deejay anymore. But since his most loyal fans are still gathering there, K4 remains the playground for testing new productions, concepts and sounds. "It's where everything started. This is the place where I've got in touch with first Slovenian electronic projects such as Anna Lies, Clox or Random Logic. Some of those guys were and still are important part of my life. It was Jure Havlicek who ultimately influenced my decision to get involved in professional music production. Gregor Zemljic is mastering all of my tracks. And I've founded my first band Mouse Trap with Uros and Vid, who have opened my eyes and ears to this culture."

It was his friend's Uros home where Umek got in touch with UK based pirate radio stations such as Green Apple/Dance Nation. "We picked up this programs via satellite dish. They played hardcore, breakbeat and techno non stop at the weekend, and even though we were recording it, we never left the house so we would not miss anything!" His friend was also the one who introduced him the Screen Tracker. "It was the very basic 8-bit resolution production tool with four mono channels, but that's how everything started. After I've finally managed to save enough money to buy proper sampler, the outside World ceased to exist. I've became totally obsessed with that box. I've spent up to sixteen hours a day working on that machine."


AND SO HE BEGAN
Although he's established technician, master of three decks and FX performances, it wasn't easy for Umek to get acquainted with those needles and mixers in the first place. You have to bear in mind his home country was part of former eastern block and most of the small clubs could only afford cassette and CD players at that time. "I could only dream of having my own decks in the beginning of 90's. As a single parent my mother could not afford that kind of expense. But I was lucky I've met few guys that recognized the talent in me and gave me the opportunity to start."

Umek was regular at club Palma matinees at that time. He spent most of the afternoons standing in the corner watching deejay mixing records, until one day resident DJ Alf offered him to finish his set. He seized the opportunity, somehow managed to get trough the night and they've agreed he can practice on that decks and mixer for an hour or so before the weekly matinee. "After I've conquered the technique and performed for a few times in Palma, I've got offered opening slot at Aldo's night in K4. It only paid as much to buy one CD, but it was a steady job and I really liked it." It was also the time when he decided to sell his collection of 200 CDs. "It's something I still regret, but it was the only way to earn money I needed to buy vinyl."

In the early 90s buying techno records seemed almost a mission impossible for someone living and working in Slovenia. Closest shop with that kind of music was in Germany, almost 500 kilometers away from Ljubljana. "We heard there are some records shops in Munich. So we've booked the weekly shopping bus, drove to Munich, and found that shops on our own. It wasn't easy but we've successfully finished that adventure. I've only had enough money to buy eight records, but this is how my collection started."


BUILDING THE SCENE
Germany was also the place where Umek got in touch with the rave scene. "It was an amazing experience, when I attended my first Technomania party with 15.000 revelers on seven floors placed in a hangar on the outskirts of Munich. And when I've entered twice as bigger Mayday arena for the first time I knew I want to be in that deejay booth one day. Few years later I was. Although I've thought to myself what the heck am I doing at that commercial masquerade in the backstage, I've changed my mind when I've finally stepped into the deejay booth. I've seen all those kids waving hands and shouting to me as being their god, and I'm sure some of them thought just the same as I did years before them. So, I've just smiled and performed one of the best sets of my career that can still be found on the internet."

Totally hooked on exploding ravemania, Umek and his peers started organizing bus transfers to rave parties in Germany. They were enyoing themselves and they were learning along the way. So it was just a matter of time when they decided to start putting up their own events. "The first one was total disaster," remembers Umek. "We've leased the local fireman's hall for the night but only managed to attract hundred of revelers. We were so broke, we couldn't even afford cleaning lady the morning after." But they could not be stopped by that debacle. They worked their way from event to event, got in charge of small club in the outskirts of Ljubljana and gradually became one of the leading promoters in the country.

"I still remember the illegal rave party we've organized in the countryside outside Ljubljana. It attracted surprisingly big mass of people and one of the main national newspapers reported of the incident, since we were dispersed by the police. And there was the local politician, real smart guy that made us all laugh: he stated that the cows in the nearby village stopped lactating ( i.e. giving milk) because of the stress induced by loud techno music. … No, I'm not kidding. This really was in the papers and can still be found in the archives."


THE BIG BREAK
DJ Umek made his name in Slovenia by hosting some of the best club nights in the country. Clubbing scene in Zagreb, Croatia was much stronger in the beginning of 90s, but it was him and his peers that changed that in just a few years by turning their home turf into most prolific party scene in the whole region. It was also the time of experimenting for Umek. He was mostly known as techno deejay, but loved to play underground house, too, especially at the after parties. And since he had the biggest collection of house records in Slovenia, he quickly became involved in building the house scene as well. At some point he was so much into house, he played four gigs a week, but only twice a month techno set. "I felt really suffocated as an artist with all that house, because I couldn't focus on techno, my main genre. One night at Ambasada Gavioli I decided I won't play house anymore. I grabbed some Chicago house records, pitched them, played really banging set and gave farewell to the club. I've returned to K4 and focus on techno again."

He returned to Ambasada Gavioli the next year, this time as a techno specialist. Since he was treated as the second resident, the favorite of club management always being his good friend Valentino Kanzyani, Umek had no competitive clause and could take bookings wherever and whenever he desired. Meeting top techno DJs from all over the world, establishing new friendships and gathering contacts he started performing at the best venues all over the World. Quickly he assembled crowds of faithful fans from Berlin to Tokyo, making impression as a great technician and programmer, but it was his special blend of music known as Slovenian Techno which has put him on the map as one of the tope names in the genre.

RECYCLED LOOPS
As the founding pillar of Slovenian electronic music scene Umek co-founded his first label in the mid 90s. Absense (and its sub-label Expire) was the first specialized techno label in the region, home to artists such as Umek, Anorak, Random Logic, Brother's Yard or Clox, quickly becoming popular with artists such as Laurent Garnier or Sven Väth because of its unique sound.

But it were the Recycled Loops in Earresistible Musick labels that really established Slovenian electronic dance sound as one of the driving forces on the global scale. The first mentioned joint venture with Valentino Kanzyani was and still is reserved for underground techno releases, while the second serves as a platform for hard, electronic house experiments. "The idea for starting our own label wasn't originally ours. The plan was to launch Next Wave imprint as Ambasada Gavioli offspring. Everything was set up, we've recorded our first record, but then suddenly Valentino terminated his partnership with the club management, and since I was performing there solely as a favor to him, I left too. But we were determined to release our production and decided to start the label on our own. The first release was distributed by Prime and since it sold good they've supported the launch of our own label. The name was picked up as a statement and description for the sound we were promoting at the same time. Namely, that was the time when we recycled old techno loops."

Umek is currently involved in running another two independent labels. He is one of four guys behind experimental Astrodisco project, which is Slovenia's unique answer to "minimal" explosion. The other one is the extension of his new 1605 – Sixteeenofive concept, which was launched in the early 2007 as international platform for promotion and development of new electronic sound structures and approaches to deejay performances. Guy Gerber, Extrawelt, Gregor Tresher, Billy Nasty, Mikkel Metal, Mike del Saar, Matthew Hoag, Alex Long and other artists are already involved.

WANT TO RECREATE?
Although not so known to international crowd Consumer Recreation project played major role in Umek's career and was really important for the progression of Slovenian electronic music scene, which is still developing nicely. The incentive which includes deejays Bizzi, Dojaja, Psiho & Plotz started as a promotion crew behind some major techno events in the country. It became even more important as the weekly radio show and label of the same name were lunched. "The basic idea behind this project was to promote the freshest stuff on the scene. At that time I was already household name in the global techno circuit, so I was sent a lot of promos which we played in our radio show and at the clubs. For example: our radio policy was to never play any record more than once, since we didn't even have enough time to play everything we wanted."

When Consumer Recreation joined forces with Taotech and some other guys Explicit Music was born. It brought the organization part of Slovenian party scene on the whole new level. Big open air festival series such as Meet Me and Sindustry, indoor parties such as EUrora and the string of smaller club nights marked the beginning of new millennium in the whole region, not only in Slovenia. In 2005 Explicit Music was dissolved and Futuristing Music crew stepped into its place continuing the legacy. The productions of FM crew include major annual events such as DiscoNautica gathering, Umek's solo action in Ljubljana's central park Tivoli and The Day of Electronica festival.

The Astrodisco project is original Slovenian answer to "minimal explosion". It's designed as a test-platform for creative multimedia boutique club nights wrapped into futuristic electronic sounds. It builds on the whole club experience, authentic music production, unique décor, exclusive VJ performances and unusual combinations of arts and crafts such as building real moving Astrobots.


LOOK AHEAD
The classic ambient of summer theatre designed by eminent architect Jozef Plecnik hosted Dan elektronike (The Day of Electronica) party, the launch pad for Umek's new project 1605 – Sixteeenofive in May 2007. New international sound development platform is designed to promote live performances of vanguard electronic artists. Gregor Tresher, Guy Gerber, Mikkel Metal, Extrawelt and leading Slovenian producers were hand picked to perform at this event.

The launch of 1605 – Sixteenofive platform marks the beginning of a new chapter in DJ Umek's music career as he spent enormous amount of time and artistic energy bringing his characteristics sound to the whole new level. No doubt this was a very risky move. But it was the only way for him to stay on top of the game. And it seems he made the right decision at the right time: the response to his new vision of electronic dance music from his peers, critics, media and most importantly his fans is great and his production is supported by some top names in the industry.

The third edition of annual Umek at Park Tivoli open air party which attracted more than 30.000 souls was also the right time and place to test the new equipment. On that occasion Umek put in motion his new digital setup. But this is just the beginning of his live performance refreshments that will be presented to the public once his long expected new artists album will finally be released.

Special Thanks To  Umek and Mr Urban Jeram 
 

www.umek.si

UMEK BOOKING CONTACT:

Tina / Kne'deep Berlin
tina@knedeep.net

Kne'deep Berlin
P.O. Box 41 12 02
12122 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 97 00 23 57
Fax: +49 30 79 78 38 53
www.knedeep.net

My URL: myspace.com/mummiamiundergroundmovement
Direct download: UMEK__M.U.M.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:43am EDT

Miami Underground Movement presents... "James Talk @ M.U.M" - M.U.M Episode 7

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the premiere of "Miami Underground Movement."

James Talk - @ M.U.M-January 2008 - DJ Mix

Track listing

1. Nivek Tsoy - Time & Space (Dessous)
2. Vector Lovers - Lateshift (Simple)
3. James Preistley & Dan Berkson - The Source (Martin Landsky Remix) (Simple)
4. Kemistry - City Slang (NRK)
5. Kos - Karalis (Daniel Dubb MIx) (Saved)
6. Jamie Anderson Feat Marlek Alexander - Sunlight (Instrumental Edit) (Om)
7. Valentino Kanzyani & Marko Nastic - Unexpected Cure (WOW)
8. Corrugated Tunnel - One Night In Barcelona (Chymera Remix) (Elevation)
9. DJ Sodeyama - Metascale (Zenit)
10. Kruko - No Hate Allowed (Marko Nastic Remix) (Traffica)
11. Steve Bug - Cru Sauvage (Poker Flat)
12. Scope - Hypnotize Me (Osamu M & Satoshi Fumi Remix) (Outerspace Records)

Aged only 25 James Talk is already one very busy lad. Hailing from the murkiest waters of Southampton, James has already achieved a tremendous amount at such a young age and it seems like things aren't slowing down either. Be it through his DJing or productions, causing mayhem on the world's finest dancefloors with the very best in funky tech and acid house is his specialist subject and it takes no mastermind to realize that Talk is the name and very much the answer.

Rewind ten years and James' addiction to this stuff we call house was already in its infancy. Allured by the acid basslines piercing their way through the sky every Saturday night from nearby fields and warehouses, James soon discovered that his attention was being drawn away from his eight times table and towards the likes of Prodigy and Underworld.

James' fascination rapidly reached new levels when at the age of 14 he purchased his first set of decks, followed soon after by his first DJ gig in a youth club in his home town. With many gigs at student nights soon to follow, these early steps paved the way for James to nurture his unique sound and gain a greater understanding of how to move a crowd.

Fast forward to the new millennium and James decided to try his hand at production with almost immediate success. His first track 'Eggs Are Cute' was signed by Nu-Republic Records, receiving major support from the planets leading DJs including James Zabiela and Sasha. Tracks packed with similar acid riffs and killer b-lines were soon to follow with three of them being instantly signed to Saved Records, following a chance meeting with label boss Nic Fanciulli. The first 'Love That Acid', reached no 10 in the UK Buzz Charts, whilst the other two 'House Rhythm' and 'Get Down', both received critical acclaim from all sides of the dance music press, with the latter appearing on Nic's Renaissance mix compilation. Further praise was given to James in a major interview when Fanciulli uttered just three words when asked who the next big thing in dance music was; "James Talk ' Amazing."

James has continued to work alongside individuals who have helped him advance musically by completing reworks for the likes of Buick Project, Audio Magnetics and Danny Howells, whilst a three track EP, under his Ri-Tek alias, has been signed to Phil Docherty's Pravo Recordings and gained support from the likes of John Digweed, Steve Lawler and King Unique. Recently James has been working with none other than Pete Tong in the studio, with the duo recently completing a remix of Wally Lopez for Pacha Records.

Such productions have also resulted in James' DJ diary fill up rapidly, only furthered by a superb guest mix on John Digweed's Kiss 100 show in February 2005. He has now played all over the UK and beyond alongside luminaries such as Nic Fanciulli, Lee Burridge, James Zabiela and Desyn Masiello and looks forward to upcoming gigs at Godskitchen, Renaissance, Fandango at Turnmills and New Years Eve for High Tide. James will finalise what has been a fantastic year by mixing the next CD in the Thinking Out Loud series, due for release at the end of 2005.

Special Thanks to Mr Talk =)

My Emall:
james@jamestalk.co.uk
My Webite:
www.jamestalk.co.uk
My Record Label:
myspace.com/spokenrecordings
For DJ Bookings contact:
ben@radiusartists.com
For Remix and Production Management contact:
rob@24twentyfour.com
For Spoken Recordings contact:
james@spokenrecordings.com


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Direct download: James_Talk_M.U.M.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:31pm EDT

Miami Underground Movement proudly presents... "Marcelinho CiC" @ M.U.M Episode 6

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the premiere of "Miami Underground Movement."









Marcelo Cicchelli aka Marcelinho CIC, Brazilian from Rio de Janeiro, began his career as a dj at the age of 11, playing in small parties, just like most djs.

When he was 15 old years, Marcelinho CIC was invited to play at nightclubs in Rio.At the search of a new musical option he found on Electronic Music his main option, which he dedicates himself today in research and constant keep ups.

His sound follows a very groove line with some funky influences, together with bits of scratches and backs, CIC calls up attention at his presentations.

He was proeminent at the big party in Rio, Rio Parade, playing for almost 100 thousand people; beig well pointed by great names of both nacional and internacional scenes. Nowadays he is part of the event´s official cast.

- Events: XV Pan American Games 2007, Skol Beats, Sp Groove, Acqua Rave 1° Edição, Acqua Rave 2° Edição, Space Live Music 2 ° Edição, Skol Rio, Skol Spirit, Lokal Bier Carnival Geribá, Club U.B, The Influence, Rio Parade, Ballantines GO PLAY, Hertz, Terêfantasy, Armazém Eletrônico, Kremlin World Tour, Ipanema Stereo Beach,Ceará Music, Piauí Pop, Heineken Thirst, Lokal Bier Concept, LG Music Festival, Technodelic, Chemical Music Festival and Tiesto Summer Tour.

- Clubs: Oz Club, Bunker 94, Baronetti, Dama de Ferro, Jump Club. Nova, People Lounge, Hard Rock Café, São Thomé, Melt, Fosfobox, OO (Zero), A Loca (SP), Lov.e (SP), BEC (SP), D-EDGE (SP), Floor (MT), Trend Lounge (DF), Nite Club Car Wash (PR) and Privilege (RJ).

- Broadcast: Eletropan 102,1. Transtronic 101, 3, Detonando Transamérica (SP) e Se Liga na Pan Jovem Pan (DF), Audio Link (Livesets), Atitude no Telhado (TVE), Tribos (MultiShow) e Viva TV (Hungary).

He has played next to artists such as : Tiesto, Christian Smith, M.A.N.D.Y, Valentino Kanzyani, Umek, Marko Nastic, Luke Slater, Misa Salacova,Preach, Marco Bailey, Anthony Rother, Eric Sneo, Tim Taylor, Miss Kittin, The Hacker, Terence Fixmer, Seb Fontaine, Kai Tracid, Secret Cinema, Laurent Garnier, WJ Henze, Hell, Gui Boratto, Murphy, Anderson Noise, Mau Mau, Renato Cohen, Pet Dou among others such as Marky, Patife and Drummagick.

Recently, Marcelinho CIC has been dedicating his time to his productions at his home studio, where he has been producing for at least six years. He works with Logic, Ableton Live and Pro Tools (Mac and PC) softwares. He also does his presentations playing with Serato Scratch Live and effects processors. He also gave speaches at DJ LAB .

During 2005, reached the International Market, with releases through several famous labels such as G-Force Records with the Hit ¨Grove Só Prá Ver¨ being executed by several national and international artists. As a consequence he was invited to participate in other labels such as: Fuck Babe Records (Alexandre Koning), Native Diffusion (Patrick Skoog), Ego Traxx (Budai e Vic) and others.

Remixed the famous Chaka Khan hit ¨I Feel for You¨ wich made him known among the top DJs, being executed in the sets of many artists. All this happening in less than one year, CIC has become known in the International market, showing his work and taking Brazilian reputation throughout the music horizons.

He was invited to play on the most famous Reveillon party on Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro for more than one million people.

His international career began in February 2006,his main presentation was at Mayday Festival and some clubs inside of Europe. There he met many artists such.

Marcelinho CIC is the manager and owner of the Brazilian Label "Audio Family Recordings", distributed by Triple Vision. In Brazil, 3Plus Artist Management & Agency represents the artist.

Enjoy !

» 3Plus Artist Management & Agency (Brazil)
Rua Bandeira Paulista, 716 Conjunto 91/92
Itaim Bibi | CEP 04532-002
Sao Paulo, SP - Brasil
Pabx.: 00 55 11 3073-1615
Web: www.3plus.art.br
Artist Agent:
neg@3plus.art.br

» Bulldozer Media | Publishing
London - UK
Phone.: 00 44 (0) 20 7929 3333
Web: www.bulldozermedia.com
Manager:
edo@bulldozermedia.com

» Audio Family Recordings | DEMOS
Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brasil
Mobile.: 00 55 21 9434-2546
Web: www.audio-family.com
Demos:
demo@audio-family.com

» Public & Press Relations | Brazil
Advisor Press
Tiago Candiani: tiago@3plus.art.br
Pabx.: 00 55 11 3073-1615


For questions or to contact Marcelinho CIC directly use: info@marcelinhocic.com

My URL: myspace.com/mummiamiundergroundmovement
Direct download: Marcelinho_Cic__M.U.M.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:50pm EDT

 Miami Underground Movement presents... "Superstar Dj Jelo @3 Decks" - M.U.M Episode 5

Rod B. & Alvaro Garfunk bring you the premiere of "Miami Underground Movement."



He has remixed pop stars, produced great tracks and performed around the globe. He is known as 'The people's DJ' and one of the fastest beatmatchers live on decks amongst Canadians. A character that is an electronic music kitchen sink that has become a trailblazing influence on the floors, the streets, in people's cars and homes. His live shows are simply dazzling. The DJ known only as Jelo is a leader in North America's electronic music movement and an innovator and ambassador to all things hard and funky in Canada. Since his days supplying the heartbeat of Toronto's dancefloors in Eastern Bloc records to the most obscure clubs in the cozy corners of his Country one thing has become obvious - Experiencing these awe-inspired and interactive sets, regarded legendary by many, is what makes the Jelo experience different than that found with the average DJ.

His straightforward 'take the bull by the horns' approach towards music and performing has kept Jelo amongst the top echelons of DJs in Canada. His style of presentation is unique and bridges the gap between audience and performer. Jelo becomes one with the audience and uses his uncanny abilities to read a floor, any floor, regardless of where he is. The young DJ brought about this awareness of 'new' music that is often refered to as 'banging house, electro, electro house and techno' to be a fashionable asset. Canada had no clue what hit them ! He was the first DJ in the Toronto clubs to usher in Speed Garage, Hard House, Nu Skool sounds and never sticking to one genre. He was constantly mashing things up. An innovator of moving sounds, even Eye Magazine awarded him the prestigious "most innovative DJ" award in their yearly DJ pools. Incorporating the spiciest elements of house, techno, breaks and rock blended with wild mixing abilities gives this DJ the distinction of all-around artist, entertainer, and performer. No stranger to travel he has dazzled thousands in Greece, England, Dubai, Taiwan, Coast to Coast in the USA and every major urban centre in his home country of Canada. There is not one venue that can resist Jelo, big or small, at anytime, anywhere.

Always maintaining the underground cool and respect of his peers Jelo refuses to compromise his musical principles. He exudes the authenticity of someone truly involved in a rhythmical love affair with music. The knowledge of artists and record labels is surpassed only by his natural drive to spread the joy these sounds has brought him. Always learning and always improving, the future for Jelo is guided by an awesome natural intensity, an astonishing musical dedication and a drive to change the world- one beat at a time.

Special thanks To Jelo!!!

FOR ALL BOOKING INFO PLEASE CONTACT alison@mixxitup.com

MySpace URL: 

 
http://www.myspace.com/djjelo  

http://www.myspace.com/mummiamiundergroundmovement  
Direct download: JELO_Consume_Smirnoff__Mix.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:10pm EDT

 



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