ABOUT DJ SPINNA
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 (having released an impressive slew of 12" singles on his then self-run label Beyond Real during this time) as well as providing the canvas for an array of that era's lyrical giants. As an emcee in New York City, if you didn't have a Spinna production under your belt, well, you just hadn't accomplished all there was to accomplish. Everyone from Mos Def, Talib Kweli to Pharaohe Monch boasted Spinna beats to prove their worth to the scene. At the height of indie-kingpin Rawkus Records heyday, Spinna was in demand, also churning out timeless classics of the era from the likes of J-Live, Mr. Complex and The Polyrhythm Addicts (his all-too-brief collabo-group with Apani B., Shaabam Sadeeq and Complex).
As collaborative production work flooded his studio, from hip-hop legends like Sadat X & Grand Puba (Brand Nubian), Masta Ace and Guru (Gangstar) to even The Jungle Brothers. Yet, while his stock as a the go-to producer rose so did his value as a key, if not crucial, remixer. At the time reworking hits for the major-label likes of De La Soul ("Stakes is High") Das EFX and MC Eiht.
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. Always relevant to the current, Spinna has taken to new mixes for the J Dilla bred Platinum Pied Pipers and Bay Area songstress Goapele as with the well respected Les Nubian. Though it goes without saying that one of the more memorable mixes goes to his monumental version of Shawn Escoffery's "Days Like This". In turn, catapulting Spinna into his now stately, touted presence in the dance music scene. Which made the transition to BBE Records smooth as ever, for his landmark solo production album "Here To There". It also spawned another record label, Spinna's own, Wonderwax. A home for his soulful dance classics, the imprint came to fruition in 2003, and has seen memorable releases from contemporaries such as Rich Medina, Lady Alma, Blaze, The Free Radikalz and Selan.
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. Not always the lone crowd-controller, Spinna's collaborated on stage alongside contemporary luminaries like Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova, Joe Claussell, Bugz In The Attic, Osunlade, Q-Tip, Jazzy Jeff, Kenny Dope, Keb Darge, DJ Scratch (EPMD), DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist. He's a true showman - versatile as ever.
Yet nothing compares to his celebrated Stevie Wonder inspired WONDER-Full-- DJ-performances (aside friend and contributor Bobbito Garcia). Garnering overwhelming fanfare each occasion done - whether NYC, LA, San Francisco, Japan or beyond - if a WONDER-Full-- event is booked at a club you can put money on a line around the block and thousands of Stevie Wonder admirers rocking the house. And while he's gained so much attention and accolade for his tributes to Stevie, Spinna is not incapable of doing the same for any other pivotal forefather. Visit New York City any given month and find a number of Spinna themed throw-downs in the city's esteemed venues - each as memorable as the last.
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.
With a brand new album "Sonic Smash" at its completion (set for release High Water Music), Spinna's venturing back into the Hip Hop stage that saw his inception in the industry, tapping into his perfected take on cosmic boom-bap that is unique and only manipulated by him. Remaining a musician for the ages, Spinna's true successes happily await in the future. Won't you come along for the ride?
DJ SPINNA EVENTS
Spike Lee Presents: Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson
SUNDAY AUGUST 29 2010
40 Acres and A Mule Filmworks Spike DDB
ON SUNDAY AUGUST 29, 2010
SPIKE LEE & The Great Borough Of Brooklyn
Invite You To
Celebrate The Birthday Of
MICHAEL JACKSON
"THE KING OF POP"
MUSIC BY: DJ SPINNA
@
PROSPECT PARK *The Nethermead Area* BROOKLYN, NY
From 12 Noon Till 5 PM
Help Us Sing It!
"Ma Ma Se, Ma Ma Sa, Ma Ma Coo Sa"
(F or G Train to 15th St./Prospect Park or 7th Ave)
*FLAVORS* 90'S PARTY: EAST MEETS WEST PART II
SATURDAY AUGUST 21 2010
*FLAVORS* 90'S PARTY: EAST MEETS WEST PART II
SATURDAY AUGUST 21 2010
Saturday August 21
Nineties Party -> The Golden Years 1990-1999
SPINNA + DJ SCRATCH
@
Element 225 East Houston St. NYC
$10 w/RSVP, $15 at door
21+ with ID
RSVP: keistarproductions@gmail.com
SUNcé Beat
FRIDAY AUGUST 13 2010
In the beautiful surroundings of the Garden Petracane -
"The Argonaughty Boat Parties have rapidly become an unmissable highlihgt for all festival goers."
Music By: DJ SPINNA, as well as Jazzie B, Dennis Ferrer, and many more
Where: The Garden Petrcane, Near Zadar, Croatia
Boat Leaves: 2:00PM, Returns 6:00PM / Admission 15 per BOAT PARTY
CLICK HERE FOR TIX www.suncebeat.com
PAST EVENTS
PIECES Boutique Anniversary Party
SATURDAY JULY 31 2010
Pieces 10th Anniversary Party
Music By: DJ SPINNA
Live Performances By: Johnny Valtik & ADM, PIECES "Fashionology" Fashion Show
Where: 1011 Dean Street (at Classon Ave)
Brooklyn, NY
Doors 10:00PM-3:00AM / Admission $20 (w) Advanced Tickets (call 862-600-1987), $30 at the door
**Forever Michael**
SATURDAY JUNE 26 2010
Tribute Event Honoring The Late Great MICHEAL JACKSON - KING OF POP!
Music By: DJ SPINNA
Spinning All MJ Exclusives, Covers, Samples, Remixes, etc...
&
A Special Screening Of The Film
"The Michael Jackson Show"
Where: THE BK STUDIO LOFTS
525 Waverly Avenue - Brooklyn, NY
Doors 9:00PM-3:00AM / Admission $20 (w) Advanced Tickets / 21 & Over, ID Required
WONDER-FullTM (XII)
SATURDAY MAY 15 2010
Annual Tribute To The Wonders Of Stevie
Music By: DJ SPINNA
Spinning All Stevie Exclusives, Covers, Samples, Remixes, etc...
@ BLVD - CRASH MANSION
199 Bowery (Between Spring & Rivington Sts) NYC
Doors 10PM-4AM / Admission $20 (w) Advanced Tickets / 21 & Over, ID Required
Click here for presale tix
RSVP below
DJ SPINNA *** SOUL SLAM (XV) MJ & PRINCE ***
SATURDAY APR 17 2010
It's That Time Of Year Again! KeiStar Productions' Legendary Event SOUL SLAM (Part 15) Will Set The Tone For The Ultimate Spring Event of 2010 In Beautiful New York City.
Where: BLVD-CRASH MANSION! @ 199 Bowery btwn Spring & Rivington Streets (NYC) 10002
DJ SPINNA Will Be Rockin' The Best Of The PRINCE & THE KING OF POP (R.I.P.)
Limited REDUCED Pre-Sale Tickets Available Now
Click here for presale tix
RSVP below
DJ SPINNA ***AnyThing Goes***
SATURDAY MAR 6 2010
Where: The Newly Renovated * LOVE *
179 MacDougal Street (at 8th Street) NYC 10011
DOORS 10PM-4AM / Admission $5 (w) Flyer Or RSVP / 21 & Over- ID Required
RSVP below
DJ SPINNA *JOURNEY*
WEDNESDAY JAN 20 2010
*JOURNEY* After Work w/DJ SPINNA **Monthly Residency** @ Crash Mansion
Where: Crash Mansion, 199 Bowery (bet Spring & Rivington Sts) NYC
7PM Till 11PM / FREE (w) RSVP / 21+
RSVP > DJSPINNA.COM or WWW.KEISTAR.NET
NEXT MUSICAL JOURNEY w/ DJ SPINNA- Wednesday January 20th, Wednesday February 17th, 2010
DJ SPINNA "AnyThing Goes" JAPAN TOUR 2009-2010
SUNDAY JAN 10 2010
"Anything Goes" w/DJ SPINNA (Japan Tour 09-10)
Where: Club Mago, Nagoya, Japan
www.club-mago.co.jp
DJ SPINNA "AnyThing Goes" JAPAN TOUR 2009-2010
FRIDAY JAN 8 2010
"Anything Goes" w/DJ SPINNA (Japan Tour 09-10)
Where: Riverside Lounge, Kyoto, Japan
www.riverside-lounge.net
DJ SPINNA "AnyThing Goes" JAPAN TOUR 2009-2010
SUNDAY JAN 3 2010
"Anything Goes" w/DJ SPINNA (Japan Tour 09-10)
Where: Manier, Kanazawa, Japan
www.mairo.com/manier
DJ SPINNA "AnyThing Goes" JAPAN TOUR 2009-2010
SATURDAY JAN 2 2010
"Anything Goes" w/DJ SPINNA (Japan Tour 09-10)
Where: Club Mars, Okayama, Japan
www.mars-childclan.com
DJ SPINNA "AnyThing Goes" JAPAN TOUR 2009-2010
FRIDAY JAN 1 2010
"Anything Goes" w/DJ SPINNA (Japan Tour 09-10)
Where: Sound Channel, Osaka, Japan
www.sound-channel.jp
DJ SPINNA "AnyThing Goes" JAPAN TOUR 2009-2010
THURSDAY DEC 31 2009
Special Countdown Party!! "Anything Goes" w/DJ SPINNA (Japan Tour 09-10)
Where: Microcosmos, Tokyo, Japan
www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
DJ SPINNA "AnyThing Goes" JAPAN TOUR 2009-2010
TUESDAY DEC 29 2009
"Anything Goes" w/DJ SPINNA (Japan Tour 09-10)
Where: Club NUTS, Tokyo, Japan
www.clubnuts.net
DJ SPINNA "AnyThing Goes" JAPAN TOUR 2009-2010
FRIDAY DEC 25 2009
"Anything Goes" w/DJ SPINNA (Japan Tour 09-10)
Where: Club Loft, Nagano, Japan
www.myspace.com/loftueda
*Wonder-FULL*
SATURDAY DEC 12 2009
WONDER-FullTM - Stevie Wonder Tribute w/ DJs SPINNA & BOBBITO in San Francisco
Mezzanine, San Francisco, CA
FLAVORS
FRIDAY DEC 11 2009
FLAVORS - 90's Party
Where: The EchoPlex, Los Angeles, CA
*Wonder-FULL*
SATURDAY NOV 21 2009
WONDER-FullTM - Stevie Wonder Tribute w/ DJs SPINNA & BOBBITO (Paris)
Au Bataclan, 50 Boulevard Voltaire - Paris
Info: keistarproductions@gmail.com / www.keistar.net / www.djspinna.com
WONDER-FullTM
FRIDAY NOV 13 2009
Stevie Wonder Tribute w/ DJs SPINNA & BOBBITO (Los Angeles, CA - IV)
Where: The Vanguard, Los Angeles, CA
*MAKE IT FUNKY! (IV)*
THURSDAY OCT 29 2009
*MAKE IT FUNKY! (IV)* - WE WANT THE FUNK...A PRE-HALLOWEEN FUNK FEST!!! THURSDAY 10.29.09 at Crash Mansion - 199 Bowery (bet Spring & Rivington Sts). DOORS 10PM-4AM / Admission $10 - REDUCED (w) Flyer-RSVP Or (w) FUNKY Gear / 21 & Over- ID Required
Spinning Funky JAMES BROWN Exclusives, Covers, JB Samples & Funky-Soulful Hits Of JBs' God Children i.e.; Parliament Funkadelic, FELA, Public Enemy, JACKSON 5, Sly & The Family Stone, THE ISLEY BROTHERS, Kool & The Gang, PRINCE, Labelle, RUFUS & CHAKA KHAN, Ohio Players, BT EXPRESS, Brass Construction, SKYY, Slave, CAMEO... Plus Afro Soul, Hip-Hop & More FUNK!!!
Info: keistarproductions@gmail.com / www.keistar.net / www.djspinna.com
WONDER-FullTM
SATURDAY OCT 24 2009
Stevie Wonder Tribute w/ DJs SPINNA & BOBBITO (Toronto, ON - II)
Where: Revival, Toronto, ON
MJ & PRINCE *SOUL SLAM (IV)*
SATURDAY SEPT 19 2009
MJ & PRINCE *SOUL SLAM (IV)* SATURDAY 9.19.09 at Mezzanine in San Francisco, CA. DJ SPINNA! THE ORIGINATOR of MJ & PRINCE Events Since 1999
MJ & PRINCE *SOUL SLAM (V)*
FRIDAY SEPT 18 2009
MJ & PRINCE *SOUL SLAM (V)* FRIDAY 9.18.09 at The EchoPlex in Los Angeles, CA. DJ SPINNA! THE ORIGINATOR of MJ & PRINCE Events Since 1999
MJ & PRINCE *SOUL SLAM (XIV)*
SUNDAY SEPT 6 2009
MJ & PRINCE *SOUL SLAM (XIV)* SUNDAY 9.6.09 Labor Day Weekend! DJ SPINNA! THE ORIGINATOR of MJ & PRINCE Events Since 1999
JOURNEY
THURSDAYS (PAST)
JOURNEY every Thursday at Santos Party House in NYC - A Soulful Musical Ride with DJ SPINNA spinning soulful house afrobeat funk dance classics and MORE!
@ SANTOS 96 Lafayette Street (btwn Walker & White Streets) NYC 10013
DOORS 10PM-4AM / Admission $10 - FREE Before Midnight / 21 & Over- ID Required
*JOURNEY* Every Thursday @ Santos Party House
Directions To Santos A, C, E, J, M, Z, or 6 Trains To Canal Street) Or mapquest.com for Driving Directions
Michael Jackson Birthday Celebration in Prospect Park
SATURDAY AUG 29 2009
Michael Jackson Birthday Celebration presented by Spike Lee in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY
WONDER-Full (Stevie Wonder Tribute Party)
FRIDAY AUG 14 2009
WONDER-Full (Stevie Wonder Tribute Party) w/ DJs SPINNA & BOBBITO (Las Vegas) FRIDAY August 14, 2009 at the Palazzo (Venetian Hotel) in Las Vegas
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