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Winter Music Conference
: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
by PAKLEETS
Another year, another WMC. We’re going to try our hardest not to sound too jaded, so we’ll this write up simple.
The truth is the following: WMC is the place to be if you’re in electronica. The contacts you make are for real, along with direct accessibility to labels, artists, reps, and various companies…so be you a DJ, vocalist, ...
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SXSW: The New WMC?
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by Mona Jonz
SXSW – the New WMC?
Last year, we put together the ultimate plan at WMC. I went along with my partner Kellilicious and Renita Clarke (DJ Lajoka). We each have our gifts – Renita can talk her way in anywhere, I can have fun at any party, Kelly can always make an entrance…we meant business! I figured our ...
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SHEJAY 101
: A Crash Course in How Shejay Works
by PAKLEETS
From time to time, we get people emailing in wanting to know exactly how Shejay works - aside from the obvious promoting of women in electronic music - and often times, we get emails in asking how people can help out. So, we thought it would be very useful to give our readers a bit of insight into the wonderful ...
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Online Radio
: It?s Future???
by Mona Jonz
I?ll make a safe assumption. That most of you are online radio listeners. The stations/shows that seem to pop right out of iTunes, appear right through your browser, are commercial free, widely-varied and perfectly unique ? anyone can find whatever it is that they?re looking for at any point in time during the day. I have personal ...
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What's New According To...
: Peaches
by Mona Jonz
Check out Shejay's little experiment. This month, we're taking recommendations from artists you already love. But it's more than just their review, it's music they think is about to blow up, music they can't get enough of, is on the edge...and their reasons why you should buy it. In this first "What's New..." we asked Peaches for ...
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Electro Techno
: Commentary by Shezzie
by Sherrie Metcalf
By Shezzie
Its been of interest to me for a while now on how the sound of today will shape the future.
Whilst the doubters are all announcing the death of this, that and the other, the pioneers are always searching for that new sound to incorporate, new way to push - or force - boundaries. We need the unorthodox rebels ...
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WMC Thus Far...
: WMC 2007
by Mona Jonz
WMC Thus far?
This is a glimpse at day FOUR of the Winter Music Conference.
Location. Mona Jonz and Kellilicious rooming with Sir Piers on Collins Avenue.
Meeting numerous female DJ and vocalists that are psyched to meet the faces behind Shejay.
Watching the Martinez Brothers make house music fun again.
Piers knocked out on a bed with a twisted, kinked up ...
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WMC
: Do It, Or Not?
by PAKLEETS
WMC
Do It, Or Not?
Each March, we put together a conference write-up, filled with Shejay's suggestions on what to do when you get to Miami. The last two years, we've done a WMC versus M3 comparison. But with M3 on a hiatus this year...it's all about Winter Music Conference. Like WMC or not, they've been doing this for ...
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Minus Miami
: How to make your own WMC
by Manik
Are you going to WMC? Are you? Are you? Are you!?!?!?!? THAT�S all I HEAR!!!!! So stop!!! Just wait a second. No, I�m not going, and I have never been. (GASP)� Yet, every year I continue breathing � and listening to great music and making music � and � yeah� it�s all OK. I was feeling a bit like the ...
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Songs for Choice
: The Choices We Face
by Manik
Songs for Choice is the benefit compilation partnered with the book, Stories for Choice, a concept founded by Ariel Hyatt to publish the stories of the pre Roe vs. Wade era � as voiced by the women of this time period. The goal, to keep women�s rights intact by remembering the sometimes horrific conditions that were endured prior to the ...
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Diva Says...
: Secrets of an Underground Event
by divaDanielle
Southern California is full of "underground" events, they happen every weekend. Most are completely legal with liquor licenses, location permits and security. The days of map points and secret locals have given way to the above-ground underground. But as I�ve learned, this is not such a bad thing! Not having to worry about hassles from the cops ...
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Living the Shejay Dream...
: Chloe Harris
by Manik
Chloe Harris � DJ Chloe Harris to be precise � epitomizes what Shejay is about. A player on the international circuit, she DJs everywhere from Mexico to NYC, D�sseldorf to Budapest. She hosts her own weekly show on Proton Radio, as well as doing sets on Frisky Radio and John Digweed�s Kiss 100. Chloe is delving into the world ...
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Princess of Performance
: Pumping for Success
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Barca Baxant is a 27 year old singer/songwriter, dancer and actress. Born in the Czech Republic, she went to school in Austria and has been living in Vienna since 1984. About six years ago, she began to make a name for herself as the extraordinary talent fronting first Princess Him and for the last five years as one half of ...
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Pilgrimage to the DJ Mecca
: One DJ's Journey to Meet the Goddess, Ibiza
by Jen Woolfe
Be and I left the Island of Mykonos, Greece by boat. After our previous and very uncomfortable habitation on the floor of the Athens airport during our journey to the island, we decided to leave while riding in one of the plush bunk-bed cabins with private bathroom. We caught the boat at midnight and had a lovely 6-hour sleep into ...
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What Happened to the SOUL?
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by Sole Intent
In today's current climate of manufactured bands and genetically modified music I find myself constantly disgruntled and wondering "Whatever happened to the SOUL?? Whatever happened to the goose bumps, the prickles on the back of your neck and the urge to shout out loud "sing it sister/brother?I feel you", when that certain song would play. When you would close your ...
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Sounds Like Success
: Two local women march to their own drummers.
by Vanessa Salvia
A broken vase is bad, broken beats are good. That's your first lesson in electronic music, and one which Maressa Surrett, aka Jade Bassix, learned long ago. As Surrett, she is owner and CEO of So Broken Recordings, a label dedicated to electronic dance music. As Bassix, she travels the world spinning in dance clubs, loving every busy minute of ...
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It's
: Debut CD From RockDownBaby
by J. Friend
RockDownBaby produced, recorded and played all the instruments on this fresh collection of indie/pop/electronica/dance songs. A combination of strength and femininity, RockDownBaby doesn't take herself too seriously. "It's only rock and roll,” RDB says, "Love and Sex and Rock and Roll.
A Jersey girl who loves to play guitar and sing, one day last spring, she visited the J Club ...
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A Month In Dubai
: by Anna Kiss
by Anna Kiss
I was fortunate enough to spend the entire month of April DJing in the city of Dubai (UAE). There’s plenty for me to review – but I’ll stick to the highlights and try to keep this short!
Dubai is a big - small city! It’s small, but everything is BIG – the cars, the buildings… and the malls are MAHOOSIVE!! ...
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Miami 2006 Overview
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by PAKLEETS
Miami 2006 in a nutshell
Where to begin? Well for starters, we're STILL recovering from a very crazy 6 days of running around trying to see TOO many parties and TOO many people. So was it worth it?.....
In recent years, there have been many complaints about the conference - 'It's not what it used to be', 'it's become saturated with ...
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Encompass London
: 11th-13th May 2006
by PAKLEETS
A London festival that navigates cutting edge music.
Thursday 11 May, Friday 12 May, Saturday 13 May
NIGHT VENUES (CLUB SPACES/LABEL SHOWCASES):
93 FEET EAST, CARGO, THE END, 54 COMMERCIAL STREET, HERBAL, SOSHO, RHYTHM FACTORY (6pm onwards)
DAY VENUE (SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS):
SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL (Saturday 13 May 2pm – 8pm)
In 2005 Encompass launched what many knew was much needed and long overdue in the ...
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M3 Summit
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by PAKLEETS
While WMC still firmly holds the fort down in terms of providing the most workshops, M3 has given us something that WMC has lacked for years - quality associated events. Let's face it, most punters that descend on the sunny Floridian city each year are going their for 2 main reasons - to network and to party - and these ...
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The Choice Is Yours
: WMC versus M3...
by PAKLEETS
Winter Music Conference : March 24 – 28, 2006
Wyndham Miami Beach Resort : 4833 Collins Avenue
www.wintermusicconference.com
M3 Summit : March 22 – 25, 2006
Surfcomber Hotel : 1717 Collins Avenue
www.m3summit.com
Yep, it’s that time again! In less than a month, many of you will be Miami-bound, finding the M3 Summit in its second year, with WMC ticking 21 years off its proverbial ...
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Results of the Top 100 DJ Poll!
: You Asked For It, You Got It!!!!
by PAKLEETS
Did your mother ever tell you 'be careful what you wish for? Well wasn't she right! The results of the long awaited TOP 100 FEMALE DJs list are here
We KNOW you’ve been gagging for it. Why? Because you haven’t shut up about it!
Everyday, we’ve been getting questions about the results. “Who made the list?” “How many people voted?” “Who won?” ...
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Encompass is Coming
: May 11-13, 2006
by PAKLEETS
Diverse live acts and quality DJs, coupled with the latest in music, technology all showcased in some of London’s coolest venues. This is Encompass...
In 2005, Encompass launched what many knew was much needed and long overdue in the capital. A London festival with a vision of bringing music, art, business and parties under one unifying umbrella. Hosting 19 record ...
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The Monkey Gets Spanked
: Shejay responds to DJ Mag's Bass Monkey
by PAKLEETS
We love all our industry aficianodos - we truly truly do. We also have an enormous amount of respect for DJs, producers, and music journalists - men and women alike. So it was quite interesting to see DJ Mag's "Spank the Monkey" article written by its nameless (wonder why) journalist Bass Monkey slagging off the idea of Shejay, the Top ...
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Miss Megan debuts on Deepfunk Recordings
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by Kellilicious
After a very well received first release on COA Recordings, San Francisco femme Miss Megan offers lovers of the funk’d up jacking house sound a second helping of her impeccable beatmaking under the production moniker Megadank4200.
“Futuristic Funk”, released on LA based Deepfunk Recordings sees the talented Megadank4200 teaming up with the superbly skilled Sexicanz (Dimitri – Danked ...
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Who Are The IT Girls?
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by Kelly Marie
The IT Girls originate from the hottest capital city of the world London. These sassy young ladies felt that such a vibrant city is deserving of a high quality entertainment. Their aim was to create a product which is as fashionable and dynamic as the town itself. A show that collaborates traditional elements of cabaret as we know it ...
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Shejays Approached by Fraudulent Handler
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by PAKLEETS
By this time, most Shejay members are aware of the email scam plaguing the artist page. We’ve heard from similar organizations that have experienced this. Luckily, most of you are savvy enough to stay clear of it, but want to make sure you know all about it…
Unsuspecting members typically receive an email looking like this :
Good day,
How ...
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Eve Falcon Signs to Cyber Records...
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by Mona Jonz
We’re happy to hear about Shejays up to big things…and LA-based progressive house and breaks DJ/producer Eve Falcon has just released, “Eve Falcon & Desert Sol - Know It All” on the legendary Cyber Records.
“Know It All” was released on the CD compilation "Femme Fatales," featuring female artists such as Jes Breiden, Jan Johnston and Collette. “Know It All,” ...
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The TOP 100 FEMALE DJs
: It's About Time...
by PAKLEETS
In true Shejay style we are going where no one else has gone before with the launch of the TOP 100 FEMALE DJs list.
Despite ever-growing demand for female DJs, they continue to be a under-represented in industry competitions and press, which we feel is not a true reflection of the wealth of talent existing in the industry that is ...
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Anne Savage
: This Blonde is No Dummy
by PAKLEETS
[ Interview by Kelly Sylvia ]
Anne Savage - the women famously named Queen of Clubs - has reigned supreme during dance music's many highs and lows and has always come out on top. As one of the first and most famous female DJs in the game - and one of the only females to rank in the DJ Mag Top ...
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Remix Hotel
: Something For Nothing...
by Mona Jonz
Every few weeks, I get a nice looking email from the folks at Remix Magazine, with yet another “Remix Hotel” taking place in one of four cities : Miami, New York, Chicago or LA. I’ve never felt compelled to go – perhaps it’s my mother’s voice telling me, “Ain’t nuthin’ good for free…” And after November’s Remix, I ...
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FEMALE RAPPERS :
: A Dying Breed?
by PAKLEETS
By Tachelle Shamash Wilkes
Reprinted by permission from Femmixx.com
Where are all the lady emcees? It seems like female rappers with any semblance of skills or originality are a dying breed when it comes to major labels. With the weak economy and relatively low sales figures of many female rappers, it seems that many record companies aren't taking any chances on ...
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The Ultimate DJ Battle
: Break the Record!
by Patrick Steenks
In March 2006, the Ultimate DJ Battle will be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Five DJ’s from five different continents will try to break the current Guinness World Record ‘non-stop-DJing’. The record currently stands at 84 hours, but our aim is to hit the 4 day-limit with a total of 96 hours.
The DJ’s will all have to perform in one ...
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Shejay Featured in DJ Magazine
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by PAKLEETS
DJ magazine's Ben Osborne speaks to Kelly Sylvia about what Shejay's been up to, where we've been and where we're going. Here's how it went :
Shejay's on Tour
words by Ben Osborne as published in In NO99 / Volume 3 of DJ Magazine
THE all-female online-based DJ organisation Shejay will party at London's Egg venue on Saturday 17th ...
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New Orleans DJ Tries To Rebuild Her Life
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by Mona Jonz
A few weeks ago, we heard from DJ Soul Sister, a New Orleans-based radio and club DJ. Soul Sister lost almost everything in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, but was able to grab 60 records and a few other items as she evacuated New Orleans. Shejay is helping spread the word about her plight, but her experience is not ...
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Think Pink!
: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
by Mona Jonz
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We know you're interested. But what can you do? Plenty...
We're working with the folks at http://www.thebreastcancersite.com. By clicking on the "Fund Free Mammograms" button, you can help fund free mammograms, paid for by the site sponsors.
Your donation will help the more than 182,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer and 43,300 who die every ...
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LADIES FIRST TOUR HITS LONDON
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by PAKLEETS
Ladies First Tour in London @ The EGG
Presented by Shejay in conjunction with Good Life & Fallen Angels
After a short hiatus while recovering from our killer LA party and numerous other sold out dates in Russia in June, the Ladies First Tour is back with a vengence to rock the UK capital!
The much anticipated Ladies First event ...
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DJ SHUGGA BREAKS OUT
: Breaks DJ Shugga Set To Release First Solo Album
by Lucky Romero
The female deejay has been a topic of fascination and speculation for sometime in electronic music. So when DJ Shugga (aka Kelly Barrett) entered the scene in 1997, the East Coast went a buzz of what would surely become a white lotus within the genre.
Shugga has found herself under the electronica microscope multiple times, though not simply because women ...
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Femme Fatales Release
: The Leading Ladies of Electronica
by Celeste Lear
Female artists (including several Shejays) reexamine the definition of Femme Fatale with the new compilation CD, "Femme Fatales - The Leading Ladies of Electronica." No longer a villainous woman using her sexual power to snare the hapless hero...this release celebrates the burgeoning presence of women behind the turntables & on the mics.
This supremely evolved platter features : the single “100 ...
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Ladies First Tour goes global
: Summer 2005
by PAKLEETS
Yes, you heard it, Shejay is going international this summer! The aim of the Shejay Ladies First Tour™ is to promote female talent world-wide, and unite international and local artists with audiences around the world. Shejay hit the road to launch the tour of the summer, Ladies First™.
The tour scored a successful launch in mother Russia in May with ...
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Encompass
: The Sessions @ Cargo : July 30, 2005
by Encompass
After a few months rest, Encompass is back.
First of all, the site has been updated: there are live sets from Encompass courtesy of Samurai.fm plus a selection of photos from the weekend : www.encompass-london.com. Samurai FM will be recording future Encompass gigs for archiving, so those of you foolish enough to miss something can lazily listen at work ...
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Jo Devious talks NASTYDIRTYSEXMUSIC
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by PAKLEETS
For Shejay by Jo Devious
Those who frequented Ministry of Sound when it was ubercool in the 1990s, will probably have at least one instalment of the treasured album series, the "Sessions." Originally launched in 1993, the "Sessions" albums were created to capture a clubbers unique experience of a Saturday night at Ministry of Sound.
Ministry have announced that the "Sessions" ...
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How I Met a Prince in Clubland
: ...
by PAKLEETS
So I met the man, the myth, the legend…I met a prince in Clubland.
Now, if you’re anywhere from the east coast, “Clubland” would suggest two places: New York and, of course, South Beach's Miami. Considering that most east coasters prefer their party life in warm weather, Miami wins hands down.
When news of the upcoming M3 (which stands for Miami, ...
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Tips for Time-Travellers
: WMC 2005
by Henry Smith
Thinking about enduring the long security lines at the teleport and traveling back in time to South Beach during the last week in March of 2005? Be sure to print out these handy tips and tuck them into your fanny pack so that you can make the best of your week at the Winter Music Conference and M3 ...
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Wax Poetic
: Cadence into Reflections of the Dark Heart
by PAKLEETS
Written by Tere Cisneros for Shejay
Shejay comrade Kate Wax is about to release her album Reflections of the Dark Heart, with gems of sounds that will make you sit up and listen. Equal parts producer and DJ, Swiss-born Kate is someone to keep on your music radar.
Former graphic artist, and of the generation surrounded by the boom of synthesizers, ...
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Q & A Session with Charles Ward
: Founder of DJ Magazine
by PAKLEETS
Co-founder of DJ Magazine UK and DJ Magazine Ibiza, Charles Ward has always been first to spot potential business opportunities in the turbulent world of dance music. Not only has Mr. Ward been a driving force for both advertising and cover mount promotions but also is involved in marketing DJ Downloads at the beginning of 2005 and has pioneered ...
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Encompassing Almost Evertyhing
: ...
by PAKLEETS
Questions by Tere Cisneros
On April 29 to May 1, hundreds of music revelers, industry professionals, artists and fans gathered in the UK and the world's dance music capital for 3 days and 3 nights to explore cutting edge music, technology and art and will feature top labels and reknowned DJs and artists from all over the world.
Encompass London ...
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Addyboy Clothing
: Girl Gear Just For You
by Mona Jonz
Heard of Addyboy Clothing? You will want to know them after reading this article...
Adam Dodge was your average, unsatisfied lawyer, with a curiosity about fashion design. He’s also into DJ culture. Seeing DJs as a form of expression, his inspiration was to come. “DJing is the most prevalent art form right now,” says Dodge. “I know ...
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The Miami Report : WMC & M3
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by DJ Jolene
Every year since 2000, I’ve headed down to Miami in March to escape the gloom and cold of NYC. It’s a super recharge straight to my inner core: soaking in some sun and making a big list of great house tunes that I’ll need to add to my record bag.
This season I was looking for a mighty musical boost...as the ...
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Encompass Music Conference : London
: April 29 – May 1, 2005
by PAKLEETS
Encompass - London : April 29 – May 1, 2005 : Navigating the Business and Art of Cutting Edge Music
Can’t make it to Miami this year? That’s okay, you have London.
Encompass will be London’s first global music conference. From April 29-May 1, hundreds of music revelers, industry professionals, artists and fans will gather in London’s historic trendy Shoreditch area ...
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M3 Summit : Miami
: March 21-26
by PAKLEETS
M3 Summit – Miami : March 21-26
The Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel : 1717 Collins Ave. @ 17th St (Evening Event location)
Raleigh Hotel : 1775 Collins Ave. @ 18th St (Day program location)
Born out of the popular success of DJ Prince's Miami Master List - the definitive guide to all of the events, parties, ceremonies, and other happenings throughout the entire week ...
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Carry on...
: Kary
by DJ KARY
ARE DJ cabins in big clubs the preserves of men? I am afraid it appears so. You can count the clubs that hire female DJs on your fingers but in Chennai, there was none until recently. To borrow a cricketing phrase, the city got off the mark last month when Flame Le Club put Delhi's DJ Kary on its payroll. ...
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International Womens Day 2005
: Silky Sisters First Birthday
by James Walsh
SILKY SISTERS 1st BIRTHDAY on INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2005
7-11pm 8th March @ Centro, Tib St, Northern Quarter, Manchester, England
Once again, Silky Sisters are partying on International Women’s Day - a day when women and their positive roles in society are celebrated in many different ways across the globe. Silky Sisters are amongst the best female house music DJ's in the ...
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Samurai.fm
: Japanese-based radio drops into London
by PAKLEETS
Article courtesy of DanceFrontDoor.co.uk
Having conquered their home country of Japan, where they are proud to call themselves ‘the nations favourite electronic music radio station’ Samurai.fm are now planning to take over the UK starting (of course…) here in London.
Samurai.fm Sessions UK will see the station set up their first UK club residency at East London’s super trendy hangout ...
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Reid Speed
: Goddess of Drum n' Bass
by PAKLEETS
Small in stature, yet with an enormous presence, Reid Speed, has been moving dance floors for the past ten years. Often referred to as the ?Goddess of DnB?, she stepped out of the studio to visit with Shejay on a chilly afternoon in Venice, California.
How did the name Reid Speed come about?
I?ve been called Reid since I was twelve, ...
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RAVE ACT UPDATE
: Congress’s CLEAN-UP Act Gets Cleaned Up
by PAKLEETS
We last reported on the Rave Act in summer 2004, and the news wasn’t great. But there has been a development in the fight to Protect Live Music. Our friends at the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) spent 2004 battling against the CLEAN-UP Act in Congress. While much in this bill was favorable – it provided funding for safe ...
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Reid Speed
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by Diosa
Reid Speed
By Diosa
Small in Stature yet such an enormous presence, Reid Speed, has been moving dance floors for the past 10 years. Often referred to as the ?Goddess of DnB?, she stepped out of the studio to visit with Shejay on a chilly afternoon in Venice, California.
How did the name Reid Speed come about?
I?ve been called Reid since I was ...
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Shortee's DJ 202 DVD
: Eye KIss Films
by Diosa
Hot on the heels of the successful how to DVD “Shortee’s DJ 101” Faust and Shortee Music and Eyekiss Films have presented us with the second installment - “Shortee’s DJ 202”. The second video features skills geared towards the intermediate to advanced DJ. Shortee herself demonstrates more mixing, scratching, and Beat Juggling skills that you can combine with the fundamentals ...
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How to Become A DJ : By Shortee
: Reprinted by Permission from Playboy
by PAKLEETS
Aspiring DJs, get ready for some competition. These days everyone is a DJ, from local radio talent to the high school kid next door and even Playboy's 50th Anniversary Playmate! Madonna's singing "Hey Mr. DJ," Burger King scratches their buns and even Ellen Degeneres has a DJ on her daytime talk show. DJs have infiltrated pop culture and "turntablists" are ...
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Beauty and the Beats Female DJ Contest
: Finalists Revealed
by PAKLEETS
ROCKSTAR Energy Drink announced the top three finalists in its nationwide search to select the country’s best up-and-coming female DJ through its inaugural ROCKSTAR “Beauty and the Beats” Award. Over 200 applicants submitted DJ mixes in hopes of being chosen for the top honors and a chance to compete in front of a live audience at the Ivar in ...
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Sounds Peachy
: Interview with Peaches
by Mona Jonz
Peaches. The mullet-wearing, Berlin-based Peaches who gave birth to The Teaches of Peaches, and follow-up album Fatherfucker has created inventive, raucous excursions into rock n roll, sexual farce, and what some call 'electro-punk.' I wouldn't know what to call it, except that every time I listen to her, I find something in a track that makes me think. ...
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Wake Up To Magdalene's Dream
: New Music Group
by PAKLEETS
Magdalene's Dream is Keith Hillebrandt (Programmer/Sound Designer for Nine Inch Nails) and Lana Lokteff (Lead singer for Thirty Day Notice).
Lana's original and seductive vocals and lyrics alternate between spooky, playful and soothing. While Keith's music brings something new and original to the mainstream, filled with pounding, thick electronica beats that grab hold of even those who don't normally ...
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DJ Keri Delivers Second Mix CD
: “Can U Feel It?”
by Shejay
Keri returns with a new mix CD "DJ Keri – Can U Feel It??" (GPR-Media-Toucan Cove) after a successful tour for her Radikal Party Mix CD and Dream Keeper album. Keri recently traveled to Venezuela for a performance and appearance at the fabled Brahma Drums Club and Thai Beach Club on Margarita Island. Over 3,000 people caught her sets, ...
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Laptops That Like it Hot and Wet
: The New Panasonic Toughbook
by Andy
It’s 4am, the after-party is banging, there’s 50 people in a room the size of a toilet, with water dripping down the walls, a strange mist at eye-level, and you have been asked to DJ with your laptop. Sound familiar? Are you gona start up your computer?
Wiping water off the Vinyl and your hands is one thing, but ...
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Beauty and the Beats Contest
: Female DJ Award & Tour
by Aurelia
Beauty and the Beats : Female DJ Award and National Tour
Judged by DJs Collette, Rap and Reid Speed Calling all Shejays... Rockstar Engergy Drink has launched a nationwide search to select the country’s best up-and-coming female DJ with their first Rockstar “Beauty and the Beats” Award. The winner will be selected at a spin-off event in February by a ...
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Take Yourself to School
: Shejay’s Best Picks of DJ Tutorials
by Diosa
When starting out as a DJ, finding all of the resources necessary to hone your skills can be a bit overwhelming. After much research, we at Shejay have compiled a list of many different resources that we hope can help you be the best possible DJ. From DJ schools, to DVD's, and even online tutorials we feel that ...
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This is One Busy House
: Ladyhouse Releases Her First Single
by Mona Jonz
A typical week for the San Francisco-based Karlyn Neel (aka DJ Ladyhouse) involves playing a gig, producing new material or participating in something in the music world. After getting to know her this year, I found her energy and enthusiasm is contagious. Don’t be fooled by the sweet-side…she’s also focused and driven. Karlyn’s single, “We Are House” ...
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“Reality” in Vegas
: At “The Club”
by Mona Jonz
Yes, yes, we know. Reality TV shows are running rampant. For those of you who are intelligent enough to stay away from the TV, reality shows claim to represent real life in a spontaneous, unscripted format. Ugh. We’ve had enough of them, but they just keep popping up like mushrooms after rain. Shejay was contacted ...
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Styleaholics Productions Open Auditions
: Best Female DJs and Indie Fashion Designers
by Styleaholics
Styleaholics Productions — Ambassadors of the Eclectic Lifestyle — Say, “Show Us What You Got” in an Open Audition Party –
For The Best Female DJs and Indie Fashion Designers
The Styleaholics announce a nationwide open call for the best independent fashion designers and female DJs to participate in their upcoming 2005 shop n’ party events, “the Closet.” Part shopping ...
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