Roy Davis Jr. is, in no uncertain terms, a legendary DJ and producer from Chicago who has helped to define electronic music. His self-titled soul-electronic sound is a hybrid of garage, disco, r&b, house, hip hop, and soul and it has graced everything from underground imprints to major league labels since way back in the 1990′s, including the likes of Defected, Strictly Rhythm, King Street Sounds, XL Recordings and Universal, Sony and Warner Brothers. Some of his incredible work was done ... view more »
Roy Davis Jr. is, in no uncertain terms, a legendary DJ and producer from Chicago who has helped to define electronic music. His self-titled soul-electronic sound is a hybrid of garage, disco, r&b, house, hip hop, and soul and it has graced everything from underground imprints to major league labels since way back in the 1990′s, including the likes of Defected, Strictly Rhythm, King Street Sounds, XL Recordings and Universal, Sony and Warner Brothers. Some of his incredible work was done under the aliases names like The Believers, Men From The Nile, Phuture, Umosia, DJ X Ray, Infinity, S.R.-1, The U.P. Connection. As a DJ Roy Davis Jr. commands dance-floors and festival stages all over the world with his tight and masterful mixing at places like Smart Bar in Chicago, Yellow in Japan and Fabric in London. Initially turned on to the possibilities of dance music by DJ Pierre, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Marshall Jefferson, and Lil’ Louis, Roy started spinning himself at the age of 12 and during the early 19902 was asked to work as and A&R scout for Strictly Rhythm in New York. Of course, you can’t mention Roy Davis Jr. without mentioning “Gabriel,” released in 1996 on Large Music out of Chicago. Fast forward to now and Roy still remains one of the worlds most prolific DJ’s & producers in the history of house music. Once again returning to what Roy loves most, continuing to push boundaries with his DJ sets and ongoing production projects.
DJ/Promoter DJ YOGI and his company United Soul has been a leading curator in Toronto’s House Music community for over 2 decades. His journey started as a member of the highly respected DJ collective the Groove Institute. DJ YOGi’s sets showcase his love for global rhythms and Solid Garage music. He has appeared at WMC, Mi Casa Su Casa, BPM Festival, The Tribe Tambor Boat Cruise, Sankofa Soul & The Chosen Few Picnic.
A concert promoter, musician & DJ, Jay NuFunk is known for playing disco-funk, party breaks, and soulful-house between sets at live concerts. He is the founder of NuFunk Concerts, co-Founder of Brooklyn’s No Wahala DJs and Toronto’s Make it Funky Collective.
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