DJ SPENCE:CHICAGO Live from the CHI 11/25/11

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Here is my latest live set, recorded in Chicago on 11/25/11.  I think it is a pretty good representation of how I like to bring intensity & passion into the live mix while blending what I consider to be the best of my favorite genres of house music.  Sit back, turn it up, and feel welcome to leave me any feedback either here, at the link, or via private message.   For the Love of House, SPENCE

… oh yeah:  That lighted DJ shirt was a gift from a friend. It’s sound activated, runs off of a battery pack that clips onto your pants or in your pocket. Kinda’ fun to wear once in a while……

DJ SPENCE:CHICAGO Live 11/25/11

WHILE WATCHING THIS SET I HIGHLY RECOMMEND WEARING HEADPHONES WITH GOOD BASS RESPONSE

1) Practice – DJ Jazzy Jeff feat. J Live
Aca) Music (Original Accapella) – Mr. V
2) Ethek (Jagermeister Dub) – Lovebirds
3) Take It Back – Audiojack
4) There But For The Grace Of God (Joey Negro Mix) – Fire Island feat. Love Nelson
5) Shazamalam (Original Mix) – Soulfuledge
6) Lady Iz A Tramp (Extended Mix) – Demarkus Lewis
7) Hypnotize (Original Mix) – Tony Lionni
8- Clouds (Roland Nights Remix) – Andres Aguirre
9) Byrdman’s Revenge (Original) – Mike Delgado
Aca) The Music Sounds Better With You (Accapella) – Stardust
10) Saturday Life – Funk Mediterraneo
11) Canto Pro Mar (DJ Meme Bonus Beats) – DJ Meme pres. Brazilianism
12) Woodnote (Soul Purpose Remix) – Patrick Podage and Nikola Kotevski
13) Oh Yeah (Julien Chaptal Remix) – Kevin Griffiths
14) African Blues (Original Mix) – Neuroxyde/Aki Bergen
15) Chicago In Mind (2011 Mix) – Hermanez
Aca) Nothing Without Me (Baboba Dj Tool) – Stonebridge, Mixmaster & Isabel Fructuoso
16) Show You How 2 Werk It Out (Original) – Demarkus Lewis
17) Heaven Made U (Original Mix) – Demarkus Lewis
18) Reach Inside (Restless Soul Peaktime Mix) – Bah Samba
19) Rumba Magica (Original Mix) – DJ Chus & David Herrero
20) Pasilda (Knee Deep Re-mix) – Afro Medusa
21) Belgian Jazz Melody – JR From Dallas
22) Let’s Get Together (Original Mix) – Scott Diaz
23) The Attraction (Attraxion Mix) – JedSet
24) MuSol Vs Kid Creme Vs Omar – MuSol / Pearl & Dean

Recorded live in Chicago on 11/25/11 with 2 Technics SL1200 MK2′s, 2 Pioneer CDJ 1000MK3′s, 1 Pioneer DJM 800 mixer w/Rotary Knobs, Pioneer HDJ-1000 Headphones and Chamucos Anejo Tequila…remember, if it’s TEQUILA… it’s gotta be an ANEJO.

Check out my live show very other Tuesday evening on www.Undergroundhouse.tv NEW TIMES: 5-7pm Los Angeles/7-9pm Chicago/8-10pm New York/23-01:00 Brazil/London UK: 1-3am GMT (Wed)

UGHTV Schedule

UGHTV Blog

All show live feeds are embedded on www.Souljackdigital.com

~ PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCERS ~ All the tracks you hear in my live sets & mixes can be purchased at TRAXSOURCE.COM (WE ARE HOUSE), Beatport.com, & Stompy.com

Play Different….Download Underground Music – www.Traxsource.com


DJ SNEAK!

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This Chicago-based DJ/Producer is one of my influences and favorites.  An original House Gangster and House Music Hall-of-Famer. … DJ SNEAK.  ’nuff said…. MASSIVE RESPECT.

DJ SNEAK’s Soundcloud page

NEW LIVE MIX AVAILABLE: FOR THE LOVE OF HOUSE ~ LIVE in CHICAGO ~ FALL 2011

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“You know, there have been many attempts to do what it is we’re doing. Right here, Right now. Today. All of us here together, strictly for the love of house music. For the love of house. For the love of beats. For the love of dance. Strictly for the love. Strictly for the L.O.V.E. Yeahhh. The Galactic Mind. For the Love. For the love of the music. For the love of the sound. Strictly for the love of house music. Most people don’t even understand. That’s why we are all here together… to let everybody know that HOUSE MUSIC LIVES. Because we LOVE it. Because we NEED it. Because we just HAVE to have it” – ’4 The Love’ – Karizma Feat. DJ Spen

DJ SPENCE:CHICAGO ~ FOR THE LOVE OF HOUSE ~ LIVE in CHICAGO ~ FALL 2011

DAS CHOONS:


Aca Intro) 4 The Love – Acapella – Karizma Feat. DJ Spen

FOR THE LOVE OF HOUSE ~ LIVE in CHICAGO ~ FALL 2011


1) Sea Fever (Original Mix) – Acid Andee
2) Stealing Love (Original Mix) – Grant Nelson
3) Cookys 4 (Illegal Mix) – Jamie Lewis
4) Stormy Weather (House Mix) – Jam P
5) The BB Boogie – South of Roosevelt
6) Old School – Mendo
7) Random Pleasure (Patrick Lindsey Remix) – David Durango
Aca) 4 The Love – Acapella – Karizma Feat. DJ Spen
8: First Time House – Fulbert
9) After All (Original) – Franck Roger and Mandel Turner
10) What I Remember – Patrick Lindsey & K. Mason
11) House (Original Mix) – DJ Ermi
12) Walk Away (ATFC’s VB Weekender Vocal) – ATFC feat. Lisa Shaw
13) Get Up & Bounce – Patrick Lindsey
14) Love Will Save The Day (Richard Earnshaw Vocal Mix) – JD73 feat. Miss Modest
15) Delight (Main Mix) – Davidson Ospina
16) Paris (Original Mix) – Julien Chaptal
17) Dutch Moonshine – Bryan Jones
18) Home Storm (Remaster) – Johnick & The Bay Ridge
19) Sugar Bites – Yeshua Murillo
20) Whats Killing Me (Original Mix) – Jeremy Joshua
21) Just Know (Original Mix) – Le Babar
22) I Choose Me (Organ Dub Mix) – Jonny Montana & Dawn Williams
Aca Outro) 4 The Love – Acapella – Karizma Feat. DJ Spen

~ PLEASE SUPPORT THE PRODUCERS OF THIS INCREDIBLE MUSIC ~ All tracks contained in this mix can be purchased @ www.Traxsource.com, www.Beatport.com & www.Stompy.com ~

Recorded LIVE in Chicago on 11/8/11 with 2 Technics SL1200 MK2′s, 2 Pioneer CDJ 1000MK3′s, 1 Pioneer DJM 800 mixer w/Rotary Knobs, Pioneer HDJ-1000 Headphones, a Korg Kaoss Pad 3, and Chamucos Anejo Tequila…remember, if it’s TEQUILA… it’s gotta be ANEJO.

Check out my live show very other Tuesday evening on www.Undergroundhouse.tv NEW TIMES: 5-7pm Los Angeles/7-9pm Chicago/8-10pm New York/23-01:00 Brazil/London UK: 1-3am GMT (Wed)

Undergroundhouse.tv DJ schedule: http://tiny.ly/QPTs

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MY EQUIPMENT

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People write me to ask what exactly I’m using for DJ gear, so I’ll just break it down in this post for everyone:

For live venue gigs I use the in-house CDJ’s with CD’s,  or I’ll bring my MacBook Pro loaded with Serato along with a set of Novation Dicers for fast access to cue points, loops, etc.., and sometimes my Korg Kaoss Pad 3.

My studio set-up that I use for my online shows consists of  2 Technics SL1200 MK2′s, 2 Pioneer CDJ 1000MK3′s, a Pioneer CDJ200 for drops, a Pioneer DJM 800 mixer w/Pioneer Rotary Knobs, AIAIAI TMA-1 and Pioneer HDJ1000 headphones, a KORG Kaoss Pad 3, a Korg Kaossilator, Rane Serato SL4, Novation Dicers, and a MacBook Pro.

My current studio set-up

 

LIVE 11/8/11 in CHICAGO

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Check out my latest live set, recorded live in Chicago on 11/8/11 via streaming video on www.Undergroundhouse.tv.  Unfortunately I couldn’t get the third camera placed directly above my rig to auto-focus but hopefully I will have that fixed for next time.  Full set-list and equipment breakdown is posted below the video…. ‎WARNING: Contains some explicit language and stupidity….Man, I gotta start watching what I say when I’m doing my shout-outs after drinking Tequila….. that’s right, I’m blaming it on the Tequila… :)

WHILE WATCHING THIS SET I HIGHLY RECOMMEND WEARING HEADPHONES WITH GOOD BASS RESPONSE.

DJ SPENCE:CHICAGO Live 11/8/11 {click on the smaller ‘play’ button to stay on this page}

WHILE WATCHING THIS SET I HIGHLY RECOMMEND WEARING HEADPHONES WITH GOOD BASS RESPONSE.

Live 11/8/11
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/18398615

Aca Intro) 4 The Love – Acapella -  Karizma Feat. DJ Spen
1) Sea Fever (Original Mix) – Acid Andee
2) Stealing Love (Original Mix) – Grant Nelson
3) Cookys 4 (Illegal Mix) – Jamie Lewis
4) Stormy Weather (House Mix) – Jam P
5) The BB Boogie – South of Roosevelt
6) Old School – Mendo
7) Random Pleasure (Patrick Lindsey Remix) – David Durango
Aca) 4 The Love – Acapella – Karizma Feat. DJ Spen
8: First Time House – Fulbert
9) After All (Original) – Franck Roger and Mandel Turner
10) What I Remember – Patrick Lindsey &  K. Mason
11) House (Original Mix) – DJ Ermi
12) Walk Away (ATFC’s VB Weekender Vocal) – ATFC feat. Lisa Shaw
13) Get Up & Bounce – Patrick Lindsey
14) Love Will Save The Day (Richard Earnshaw Vocal Mix) -  JD73 feat. Miss Modest
15) Delight (Main Mix) -  Davidson Ospina
16) Paris (Original Mix) – Julien Chaptal
17) Dutch Moonshine – Bryan Jones
18) Home Storm (Remaster) – Johnick & The Bay Ridge
19) Sugar Bites – Yeshua Murillo
20) Whats Killing Me (Original MIx) -  Jeremy Joshua
21) Just Know (Original Mix) – Le Babar
22) I Choose Me (Organ Dub Mix) – Jonny Montana & Dawn Williams
Aca) 4 The Love – Acapella – Karizma Feat. DJ Spen

Recorded live in Chicago on 11/8/11 with 2 Technics SL1200 MK2′s, 2 Pioneer CDJ 1000MK3′s, 1 Pioneer DJM 800 mixer w/Rotary Knobs, Pioneer HDJ-1000 Headphones and Chamucos Anejo Tequila…remember, if it’s TEQUILA… it’s gotta be an ANEJO.

Check out my live show very other Tuesday evening on www.Undergroundhouse.tv NEW TIMES: 5-7pm Los Angeles/7-9pm Chicago/8-10pm New York/23-01:00 Brazil/London UK: 1-3am GMT (Wed)

UGHTV Schedule

UGHTV Blog

All show live feeds are embedded on www.Souljackdigital.com & www.TheFunkyPlanet.com

~ PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCERS ~ All the tracks you hear in my live sets & mixes can be purchased at TRAXSOURCE.COM (WE ARE HOUSE), Beatport.com, & Stompy.com – Music on the Download!

Play Different….Download Underground Music – www.Traxsource.com

Karizma “4 The Love (The Main Vocal Club Mix)”

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You know, there have been many attempts to do what it is we’re doing. Right here, Right now. Today. All of us here together, strictly for the love of house music. For the love of house. For the love of beats. For the love of dance. Strictly for the love. Strictly for the L.O.V.E. Yeahhh. The Galactic Mind. For the Love. For the love of the music. For the love of the sound. Strictly for the love of house music. Most people don’t even understand. That’s why we are all here together… to let everybody know that HOUSE MUSIC LIVES. Because we LOVE it. Because we NEED it. Because we just HAVE to have it.

UGHTV BLOG: ‘FEATURED’ ~ SOULMAN T

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“I first heard the incredible sounds of up-and-coming UK Producer Sweeney ‘Soulman T’ almost 2 years ago, when fellow Chicago-area DJ Kelvin ‘DJ KELVINTHE1′ Anderson opened up one

SOULMAN T

of his podcast mixes with “The Way It’s Gotta Be”.   It was as if somebody grabbed me by my heart & soul and demanded my full attention.  What I was hearing was a powerful slice of old-skool-meets-modern-vibe underground house… 8 heavenly minutes of a classic-sounding melodic build infused with a minimalistic sensibility and carried along by a relentless driving kick that doesn’t make it full presence known until a good 3:04 into the damn track!  I instantly contacted Kelvin and asked (more like demanded) him to ID the track for me, fully expecting to be given the run-around for requesting what must have been one of his most treasured silver bullets.  Kel’s not only graciously ID’d the track for me, but also offered to put me in touch with the man who created this incredible music!  Hell yeah!  Soulman turned out to be a super cool, humble, accessible (but known to disappear off the radar from time-to-time) and TRUE underground house cat to his core.  I began to play many of his tracks in my mixes, and more than a few times I had excited house DJ’s from all over the world contacting me (“That song is “I See How It Is (Sanna Virus Mix)”!!!…  Do you know Soulman T???…  Can you get that track for me???”).  I’ve been a super-fan ever since that day I heard “The Way It’s Gotta Be”….. now it’s time to share the knowledge…….”

READ THE FULL WRITE-UP OVER AT THE UNDERGROUNDHOUSE.TV BLOG

WORDS OF WISDOM

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Check out these words of wisdom dropped by MasterDj TonySoul (靈魂大師):

“Every set is a demo. Every mix is your production. Every time you play its a rehearsal. When you play live, its an audition. You never know who is listening. No time to bullshit. Must stay sharp whether there is ONE viewer, or 700. YOU NEVER KNOW…. That one viewer may own 9 clubs in the South of France. But you was bullshitting since you didn’t see many viewers on the screen. YOU LOSE. Just saying..”

photograph by aimee.slates via Flickr

VIDEO: DEADMAU5 LIVE IN CHICAGO

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Check out this video recording of DEADMAU5 rocking the Windy City with 2 sold out concerts at Chicago’s Aaragon Ballroom this past weekend.  DEADMAU5 was off-the-damn-hook and the as you can see by the video that the crowd was completely losing their sh*t … EPIC!!!!

“DJs! If You Want It, You Better Take It!”

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Antoine Simpson, Chicago-based house music lover AND outspoken blogger is a house-head I think is worth following because everything I’ve seen written by this cat clearly comes from the heart.  He just posted a new article over at Househeadspeaks.com that is not only worth the quick read, but may ruffle a few feathers.  “DJs! If You Want It, You Better Take It!” contains Antoine’s strong perspective along with words-of-warning and wisdom for every DJ trying to break into their local scene.  Click the link and read about what you may be up against and how to fight against it…. and while you are at it, subscribe to his blog, join his Facebook page and follow him on Twitter because this house-head is already doing so and suggests you do the same!!!  :)

JEFF MILLS ‘Exhibitionist’

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Check out American Techno DJ/Producer Jeff Mills mix on 3 turntables during this 10 minute excerpt from his 2004 DVD “Exhibitionist”.  During his live performances the Detroit-born Mills usually mixes on 3 decks and is known to spin up to 70 records in one hour.  We found this quote in the comments section for this video to be quite fitting considering the mastery contained within:

“All you kids who can click options on VirtualDJ and think you have skills……. You don’t know the meaning of “achievement” – the sheer insane joy of putting the old track in it’s sleeve in the record crate, fishing out the slab you want next, changing your mind, getting another one out instead, throwing in onto the deck, frantically trying to get the pitch right, using your fingers to fine tune the beat match before and during the mix…..and hearing it all come together. You know nothing”.  Posted by Zog26

ROGER SANCHEZ rocking four CDJ’s LIKE A BOSS….

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Oh man this is pure SICKNESS.  Watch Stealth Records head honcho and award-winning American DJ/Producer ROGER SANCHEZ rock four Pioneer CDJ-2000′s and a DJM-2000 on Pioneer’s ‘DJsounds’ series.  Also hear how the ‘S-Man’ uses the CDJ Hot Cue Banks, how he organizes his tracks and more….

‘DIGITAL DJ vs VINYL DJ vs SYNC vs BEAT MATCH’

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‘DIGITAL DJ vs VINYL DJ vs SYNC vs BEAT MATCH’  by MasterDJ TONY SOUL

I WANTED TO TOUCH ON WHAT APPEARS TO BE A VERY HOT TOPIC IN THE DJ GAME.
Since I am DJ who switched from Vinyl to Digital years ago, I wanted to share my perspective.
Dont take it personal…

Check out the spirited (and at times heated) debate that went down on Tony’s Facebook page after he posted this video…..

R.I.P STEVE JOBS ~ APPLE FOUNDER/VISIONARY

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Apple founder and visionary entrepreneur Steve Jobs passed away October 5th 2011 at the age 56, seven years after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It’s no exaggeration to say that Steve Job’s products greatly contributed to the growth of modern music, especially house music, as Apple Mac’s are a favored computer platform for many producers and DJ’s.   HousePlanet.DJ posted an excellent little article listing many famous DJ’s reactions to the passing of Steve Jobs.  Read it at this link.

STEVE JOBS (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) ~ Apple Founder/Visionary

KERRI CHANDLER WINS 2011 DJ AWARD (DEEP HOUSE)

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Congratulations go out to legendary DJ/Producer/Visionary Kerri Chandler as he takes home a prestigous 2011 International DJ Award in the Deep House Category (along with co-winner Jamie Jones).  The winners of the 14th edition of the DJ Awards were announced at Pacha Ibiza on the 27th of September.  Check out the short write-up over on MN2S.com

House Legend KERRI CHANDLER

DJ AWARDS 2011 - DEEP HOUSE - KERRI CHANDLER

FULL AWARD WINNER LISTING AFTER THE JUMP….

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MIDWEST ELECTRIC: THE STORY OF CHICAGO HOUSE AND DETROIT TECHNO

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“Midwest Electric: The Story of Chicago House and Detroit Techno” is a pretty amazing 59 minute audio recording by Afropop Worldwide consisting of dozens of interviews with house & techno producers such as Paul Johnson and Carl Craig, among others, as well as scholars, radio DJs and party promoters to find out how Chicago and Detroit greatly contributed to the origins of house music.

PAUL JOHNSON

CARL CRAIG

MADHOUSE RECORDS ~ KERRI CHANDLER INTERVIEW

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If you know me it should be no surprise to you that I am a huge HUGE Kerri Chandler fan. James from Madhouse Records conducted a KILLER interview with Kerri that is a fascinating 8 minutes of history, insight & knowledge dropped by a living legend who is not only a deep house ORIGINATOR, but a house music INNOVATOR.  Check out the tragic story behind why Kerri changed from producing/performing in the Hip-Hop genre to House music, why his preferred players are TAPE MACHINES (!)  and much much more….

‘Uh’ produced by ANDRE HARRIS

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ANDRE HARRIS

 

Prolific Chicago DJ/Producer/Label Head Andre Harris (“10 Things Not To Say To A DJ”) has just dropped another smoking hot joint that we here at UGHTV think you need to hear: “Uh” is a funky house stomper designed to blow-up the floor.  Have a listen by clicking on the link to Traxsource.com … CAN I GET A WITNESS!!!

THE CRANE STAND

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Most DJ laptop stands are ugly-looking contraptions designed only to fufill the base functional requirements involved in balancing a computer over a mixer.  Some of them look like ‘HI I’M DAN CAN I HELP YOU?” haunting aisle 7 of your local Home Depot decided to gather up some parts from the overstock cabinet and screw it together during his lunch break.  For those of you that have been waiting for an über-stylish alternative that not only looks KILLER but is the MOST STABLE and WELL-DESIGNED stand one could possibly imagine… meet The CRANE STAND.  This thing KICKS TOTAL ASS…


‘SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND’….

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This track is catchy as hell, and the video…. ahhhh, the video….. let’s just say I’M DIGGING IT! “Something For The Weekend” is the second single off of Ben Westbeech’s forthcoming album “There’s More To Life Than This.”  Produced by Enzyme Black (Danny J Lewis ~ London Underground House Producer/DJ extraordinaire), “Something For The Weekend” is a house-inspired, disco-tinged feelgood groove that’s a perfect prelude to any weekend.

SUPER GREG! NUMBER ONE!

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This tantalizingly short 1999 teaser showcasing the skills of international DJ superstar SUPER GREG single-handedly turned the DJ world on it’s head.  Very shortly after SUPER GREG exploded onto the global DJ scene, he quickly disappeared,  and rumors that this Master Selector had decided to go deep deep underground began being whispered ear-to-ear in house clubs & parties.  Soon this news began circulating on house music chat sites such as ‘Deep House Pages” where an underwear-only clad DJ elite sit silently in front of their glowing computer screens while typing out judgement on those not registered to use their hallowed forums.  SUPER GREG left us all with a brief impression of his insane greatness burned into the collective consciousness of DJs around the planet, most of whom must now trudge onward in the massive shadow of the unibrowed one that came before….. like a BOSS.

“THIS IS ACID” (CHICAGO 1988)

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“This Is Acid” by Maurice & The Posse Featuring Hot Hands Hula (released on Trax Records) and performed during the video below on the ‘Manic Monday Dance USA Party’.  Oh yeah, that’s Maurice…as in Maurice Joshua. You might have heard of him, but if not… go here.  The version of “This Is Acid” embedded below is the more popular Todd Terry production… compare that to the little-known original underground “acid” version, which can be heard here.

“WHAT IS HOUSE MUSIC?”

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I’ve given up on verbally describing HOUSE to people that ask me “What is House Music?“.  I used to tell people that House is a constantly evolving style of dance music with many branches that has it’s roots in the production elements of 70′s disco/80′s electronica, furthered along by advances in recording & production technologies, created/incubated/melded in Chicago/New York/Jersey/Detroit,  then migrated around the planet and back again while absorbing multiple influences as it sonically unites people of all beliefs/nationalities/sexualities through the spiritual power that it can produce within our bodies/hearts/souls/minds blah blah blah BLAH BLAH!…. now I just say “LISTEN TO THE MUSIC AND YOU’LL FEEL IT“… and then if I have to I direct them to Wikipedia for a solidly linear left-brain answer to “What is HOUSE MUSIC?“

"Not Everyone Understands House Music, Its a Spiritual Thing, a Body Thing, a Soul Thing"

Oliver $ explains ‘Doin’ Ya Thang’

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“Oliver $’s “Doin’ Ya Thang”, with its generous samples of Moodymann’s signature patter, has caused quite a stir since being released…”

Read Steve Mizek’s interview with Mr. $ at Little White Earbuds to find out more about the controversy and hear from the producer responsible for one of 2011′s most notorious records.

Oliver $ Explains 'Doin’ Ya Thang' To LWE

UNRELEASED HOUSE MUSIC DOCUMENTARY TRAILER

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Take a look at this cool-looking trailer for ‘An Untitled Documentary about House Music” that first appeared over 2 years ago  but has yet to be released.  Too bad,  it looked promising…. website still online

AIAIAI TMA-1 HEADPHONES

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One of the most buzzed about pieces of gear to recently come on the scene in some time, AIAIAI’s TMA-1 Headphones have some in the DJ community claiming they are the most perfect headphones.  TMA-1′s are the embodiment of functionality & minimalism, notable not only for those design elements included, but also for those  left out.   The name TMA-1 (Tycho Magnetic Anomaly-1) refers to the black Monolith in the science fiction novel “2001: A Space Odyssey”.  I’ve been using the TMA-1′s along with my trusted Pioneer HDJ 1000′s and I’m very happy with the TMA-1′s build quality (indestructible, as compared to my Pioneer’s which break every 9 months) and sound quality (clear & louder than other headphones).  My only complaint is that the cups stick out a little too much on my head… I wish they were a little more ‘low-profile’ like the Pioneer HDJ 1000′s.   Only time will tell if AIAIAI’s entry into the professional DJ headphone market will stand the test of time and gain the level of ‘industry standard’.  http://www.aiaiai.dk/all-products/tma-1.html

Saturday 9/24/11 ~ DJ SPENCE:CHICAGO live at STAY LOUNGE

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Saturday September 24th… after Midnight... Catch DJ SPENCE:CHICAGO bringing the sounds of the underground to STAY,

111 W. Erie, Chicago’s premier late-night spot. (Doors open @ 1am until 5am Sunday/no cover)  

Pssst!… if you have trouble getting in the password is:  “Chill Productions”

UGHTV BLOG: ‘FEATURED’ ~ DJ SPENCE:CHICAGO 9/13/11 Live Set’

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DJ SPENCE:CHICAGO featured on UGHTV Blog

From the article @ www.undergroundhousetv.com

“If you like your live house music sets to be a blend of the old and the new, delivered with high-intensity & passion, while combining the very best of multiple genres during a tequila-fueled full-frontal assault in beast-mode, then you just might like DJ SPENCE:CHICAGO.   He was one of the first online DJ’s streaming live that began to push the advantages of the visual medium of video by experimenting with multiple camera angles, lighting effects, interesting backgrounds, visual software effects, and a front-on camera view.  When Spence started casting his show in 2009, the overwhelming majority of online DJ’s were either streaming audio-only, or using the same static camera angle for video:  from-the-side OR hands-on-mixer-only.  These shows were generally poorly-framed and usually included a hamper full of dirty clothes on the floor and visible in the shot, in a room with all the lights on.  Since he began posting his video sets online, Spence has adamantly committed himself to a personal ethos of publishing full set-lists in order to encourage others to support the producers of the music he plays. Here is something we think is definitely worth checking out:  DJ SPENCE:CHICAGO Live 9/13/11 

Watch DJ SPENCE:CHICAGO streaming live every other Tuesday evening @ 5-7pm PST/7-9pm CST/8-10pm EST/23-01:00 Brazil/1-3am UK on www.undergroundhouse.tv/”