INSPIRED BY HOUSE MUSIC
“INSPIRED BY HOUSE MUSIC”: Founder & House Music Ambassador: Jose Angel
Jose Angel is a world-renowned international award winning & published documentary photographer, director, cinematographer, film score composer and ASCAP Member. Growing up on the Southside of Chicago Jose Angel grew up DJing and listening to House Music, Deep House, Tech House, Disco House, French House, Acid House, Hip House and everything else in between. Coming from a background in music, very early on in my teenage years into college I decided to collect records and DJ and party with a bunch of friends that would go on and DJ & Produce huge international hits globally, that’s when my passion for music started and I eventually wanted to create something for myself. Fast forward years later I would be picking up an interest in Photography & Filmmaking and the rest was history. As a Photographer, Director and Cinematographer I know that a film score plays a huge part in the creative process of a visual or moving scene, it sets the tone for the audience and makes them engage with the visual story that’s unfolding right before there eyes. That’s when I decided to make my mark in the world of filmmaking and build a music catalog in the world of Filmmaking, Cinema & Film scoring with these new film score release Jose Angel Film Scores. As a House Music ambassador this allowed him to work alongside and build friendships and longtime relationships with some Legendary names in the House Music industry such as DJ Sneak, Bad Boy Bill, Tyree Cooper, Fast Eddie, Ralphi Rosario, DJ Jes, Derrick Carter, Czr, The Phantoms Revenge, Paul Johnson, Frankie Knuckles, Rafael “Ito” Garcia, Todd Terry, Mark Farina, Felix Da Housecat, DJ Colette & DJ AM just to name a few. This allowed him to experiment with different artist and incorporate their soundtracks in film scores on some of his projects. Jose Angel is currently working on a International House Music Documentary to be released in the near future so stay tuned.
daft punk - digital love
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Cinematographer: Jose Angel
Actress / Model : Rimanelli Mellal
Filmscore Soundtrack: Daft Punk - Daft Punk & DJ Sneak
Digital Love" is a song by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk. It was released as the third single from the album Discovery on 11 June 2001 and reached number 33 in France, number 28 in Italy, and number 14 in the United Kingdom. As part of the album, the song is featured in the film Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem. As documented in the Discovery liner notes, the song features a sample of "I Love You More" by George Duke. The sample was worked into an electronic pop song about unspoken love with lyrics by DJ Sneak and vocals performed by Daft Punk. Friend and occasional collaborator Chilly Gonzales remarked upon the unresolved chord progression derived from the sample, noting that the suspended harmonies contribute to the song's sense of longing and desire.
Inspired by House Music: Music Director: Jesse Galvez
Founder: Fresca Recordings
E-mail: infofordjjes@gmail.com
DJ jes |Fresca recordings
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Artist: DJ Jes
Apple Podcast Interview with DJ Jes
Born in Mexico and raised in Chicago, Jes has been exposed to the Chicago music culture since the early 80’s. It was very early on when Jes realized his passion for music and began working on his musical career. Growing up on the West side of Chicago, Jes saw his peers choosing a lifestyle of gangs and guns with daily activity of violence. It was then that Jes decided to lead a life of musical expression and lift himself to a higher state of being. Embracing his negative childhood exposure, Jes used that negative to propel his dreams and to fuel his drive to succeed. Fifteen years later, Jes is still continuing his path of musical creativity and has evolved into a professional dj, producer, and business owner. His passion for music still burns bright within. The Chicago underground has been moved by Jes for over twenty five years and he has emerged as a leading dj, producer, and remixer. Jes is an original house pioneer that continues to be an integral part of the underground electronic scene.
FEATURED ARTIST: DJ’S & PRODUCERS
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DJ CHIC
Based: Mexico City, CDMX.
DJ CHIC, Felipe Villanueva con mas de 20 anos en la industria de la musica, ha logrado la formula perfecta para crear la sinergia ideal dentro de los lugares mas iconicos de las ultimas 2 decadas en CDMX y el interior de la Republica Mexicana sus ritmos clasicos de House Music, actuales y frescos le permiten encontrar la armonia ideal en cada lugar ya sea club restaurante o evento donde se presenta. DJ CHIC se ha presentado en diversos escenarios los cuales destacan "Rioma, Malverde, Christine Cancun, Interior Uno, GIN GIN y muchos mas.
ANDREW MACARI
Based: Hawaii
English DJ-Producer from Nottingham UK Andrew Macari who continues to define his career with a growing discography, superb turntable skills and his well-established record labels Greenhouse Recordings, Tastie Music & Jack Locker. Greenhouse Recordings was founded by Andrew Macari in 2003 in order to bring people across the globe together thru house music, the label has numerous tracks licensed to various mix compilations for heavyweights like Mark Farina, DJ Sneak, DJ Heather and DJ MFR on labels such as Om, Transport, Ministry of Sound and Flower. His producing efforts span a wide variety of House styles including Deep house, Tech House, Deep Minimal & Jackin. Andrew has appeared under alias Toka Project, Greenbay Jackers, Deep South Playaz, Guided Methods & Flow on many labels like Viva Recordings, Transport Recordings, Flapjack, Emby Music, Bosh Recordings, Shaboom Records, Low Pressings and many more.. His DJ sets are as varied and characterised by intense energy and long, well-executed mixes. This multi-talented artist has been sowing the seeds of his musical success for over thirty five years.
DJ JES
Based: Chicago
Born in Mexico and raised in Chicago, Jes has been exposed to the Chicago House Music culture since the early 80’s. It was very early on when Jes realized his passion for music and began working on his musical career. Growing up in Little Village of Chicago, Jes saw his peers choosing a lifestyle of gangs and guns with daily activity of violence. It was then that Jes decided to lead a life of musical expression and lift himself to a higher state of being. Embracing his negative childhood exposure, Jes used that negative activity to propel his dreams and to fuel his drive to succeed. 35 years later, Jes is still continuing his path of musical creativity and has evolved into a professional dj, producer, and business owner. His passion for music still burns bright within. Jes has been part of music industry for over 35 years and has emerged as a leading dj, producer, and remixer. Jes is an original house pioneer that continues to be an integral part of the underground electronic scene.
TYREE COOPER
Based: Chicago
A House Music & Hip House legend, pioneer and friend, Tyree Cooper the worldwide producer awesome super duper trooper the pioneer behind the Chicago legendary tracks "Turn Up The Bass" with Kool Rock Steady and Tyree Cooper Ft. Chic -"I Fear The Night". Tyree Cooper is part of the first Global House music revolution that started in Chicago. His contribution to House Music & Acid House is unmatched and led him to co-create Hip House alongside DJ Fast Eddie, widening the appeal of House music worldwide. Growing up on the streets of Chicago’s South Side, listening to Farley Jackmaster Funk and The Hot Mix 5, Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles and his mother’s and uncles’ music collection, Tyree was well schooled in music at an early age. As a freshman he joined the Simeon H.S Concert and Marching Band. Two years after college Tyree was already one of the most popular and highly sought-after DJs in Chicago. He was then approached by Vince Lawrence of the House band Jesse’s Gang (founded by Jesse Saunders) who persuaded Tyree to put together a demo tape of his music to start a career as a recording artist. From now on, it was only a question of time before signing the first record deal with the Chicago based underground label D.J. International Records and the rest was history in the making.
DJ RAFAEL “ITO” GARCIA
Based: Chicago
Chicago native from Pilsen, Rafael “Ito” Garcia’s roots go deep as a world-renowned international House Music DJ, Producer & Remixer. DJ Ito used his passion for music as an escape from all the daily gang activity in his neighborhood and that really set the tone for what was to come in the future with his creative direction with his music production. From spinning at local clubs to headlining events across the US. DJ Ito co-founded the Hispanic Syndicate Empire, notorious for producing some of the most influential underground house music mix tapes in the Chicagoland area. Ito has released countless tracks like Obscure, Strong Feeling, I've been loving you, Muzik takes me high, and Get lost in the Muzik. ITO is also known for his notorious collaborations and releases under "CZR & ITO" on countless global & international hit tracks like "Bringin The Funk, Soiree, Feel The Pressure and Wonder of You" which were released on the world-renowned international record labels Subliminal and Sondos. Follow "ITO" from time to time to see when his next big banger House track will drop..........
TRIPMASTAZ | HÖR BERLIN
DJ & Producer: Tripmastaz
Blessed with versatile talent, both as an outstanding DJ and exquisite producer, Tripmastaz is one of finest exports to the global underground house/minimal scene. Residing in Berlin, he’s busier than ever; with recent releases of his fresh Respect The Craft imprint, very few artists managed to stay in the game for so long and remain this fresh, humble, and sonically adventurous. From working on an instrumental trip-hop album and managing a string of secret labels to co-producing music and touring alongside no other than Ricardo Villalobos and DJ Sneak, these last years further established Tripmastaz as a world-class DJ and an artist to look out for.
ns dayz - nimes france
DJ & Producer: NS DAYZ
NS DAYZ isn’t your ordinary producer. He has the ability to manipulate samples and beats to make tracks which sound completely out of this world. NS DAYZ is from the house capital of the world: France. To be precise, he hails from Nimes, France. He has a numerous set of singles floating around in the underground French house scene as well as a huge remix collection. His style is most definitely French house but is ultimately defined by his sampling of long-forgotten funk and disco gems. Most of his samples contain riffs from the mid to late 70's to early 80's funk or groove r&b, which put a classic spin on a new face. With France producing such important electronic artists as Guy Manuel de Homem Christo and DJ Falcon, NS DAYZ can only do more to maintain France's stronghold on the french house music scene. His chopping and glitch cuts occur nearly seamlessly and showcase his undeniable talent behind the boards. He states his influences as: DJ Falcon, Daft Punk, DatA, David Bowie, David Rubato, Dazzle, Cold War Kids, Candi Staton, Boys Noize, Armand Van Helden, Electric Light Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, Ian Pooley, John Julius Knight, Justice, Louie Vega, Michael Jackson (the 80's old era), N.E.R.D., Paul Johnson, Pharrell Williams, Prince, and many more.
Derrick mckenzie - mexico city
DJ.PRODUCER.DRUMMER: Derrick Mckenzie
Instagram: Derrick Mckenzie
Website: Derrick Mckenzie
Derrick McKenzie: UK-born Drummer, Producer, Drummer-DJ, Radio Host and Teacher. Derrick McKenzie's pure passion for drumming started in his early years, when from the age of six, he fashioned makeshift drumsticks from his mum's coat hangers, tapping out beats on the floor to the tunes playing from the radio. 30 plus years as drummer and co-contributor to the legendary U.K. and internationally recognized band Jamiroquai and the ONLY combined Drummer DJ, Musician and Producer on the international DJ circuit.
DJ SNEAK - BEHIND THE SCENES
Location: Pilsen, Chicago
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Cinematographer: Jose Angel
Artist: DJ Sneak
DJ Sneak (born Carlos Sosa; 1969) is a Puerto Rican born American International DJ and record producer raised in Chicago, Illinois. He is noted as being one of the second waves of Chicago house producers, (alongside Derrick Carter, Cajmere/Green Velvet, Gemini, James Curd and Paul Johnson and has ties with daft Punk) as well as a member of the vanguard of late-1990s United States house producers. In 1983, Sneak moved to Chicago from Puerto Rico, where his early musical experiences and influences were rooted in salsa, merengue and Latin orchestras. In Chicago, Sneak found inspiration in underground house music, warehouse parties and "old school" mix tapes from the early pioneers, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Ralphi Rosario, Steve Hurley and local radio station shows played on WBMX.
bad boy bill & richard vission
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Cinematographer: Jose Angel
Artist: Bad Boy Bill
International DJ & Producer Bad Boy Bill began his DJ career in 1985 during the Chicago house music movement of the mid to late 1980s. He worked with Mike "Hitman" Wilson and Julian "Jumpin" Perez of the WBMX DJ mixing team, known then as the Hot Mix 5. Bill's popularity grew out of DJing parties throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as opening for the Hot Mix 5.
DJ SNEAK - BEHIND THE SCENES
Location: Pilsen, Chicago
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Cinematographer: Jose Angel
Artist: DJ Sneak
DJ Sneak (born Carlos Sosa; 1969) is a Puerto Rican born American International DJ and record producer raised in Chicago, Illinois. He is noted as being one of the second waves of Chicago house producers, (alongside Derrick Carter, Cajmere/Green Velvet, Gemini, James Curd and Paul Johnson and has ties with Daft Punk) as well as a member of the vanguard of late-1990s United States house producers. In 1983, Sneak moved to Chicago from Puerto Rico, where his early musical experiences and influences were rooted in salsa, merengue and Latin orchestras. In Chicago, Sneak found inspiration in underground house music, warehouse parties and "old school" mix tapes from the early pioneers, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Ralphi Rosario, Steve Hurley and local radio station shows played on WBMX.
MATT B - BEHIND THE BEATS
OTB International Film Awards 2022 Winner | Best Documentary Short Film | Matt B - Behind the Beats
Official Selection The Paus Premieres Festival 2022
DJ & Producer: Matthew Baltazar ( AKA ) DJ Matt B
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Cinematographer: Jose Angel
Chicago House Music DJ & Producer tells his story of how music saved his life from gangs, drugs and violence in his neighborhood. If you were to look up where House Music was born, from the Deep Disco days to the WBMX days the answer would be Chicago. Chicago is also where Matthew Baltazar better known as Matt B was also born & raised. Matt has played at almost every club/venue in Chicago. From coast to coast and many cities in between, playing alongside some of the globes biggest djs/producers such as Harry ‘Choo Choo’ Romero, Erick Morillo, Felix Da Housecat, Oscar G, CZR, Derrick Carter, Green Velvet/Cajmere, Bad Boy Bill, Gene Farris, Mickey ‘Mixin’ Oliver, Paul Johnson, Ron Carroll, Dj Funk, Steve Smooth, the entire Ghetto Division and many more up and coming djs/producers.
TODD TERRY
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Artist: Todd Terry
International DJ & Producer Todd Terry began in the 1980s by DJing at parties in New York, playing Italo disco and hip-hop - then later, house music, upon its mid-80s emergence. He debuted, as Masters at Work, with the 12-inch, "Alright Alright" (1987, Fourth Floor) and an edit from this was then included on the Chicago house vanguard compilation Jackmaster 1 (1987, D.J. International). Much of Terry's early work in the late 1980s is considered a milestone in the development of both progressive and modern deep house. Grammy Award nominated DJ/Producer Todd Terry has been engulfed in dance music since he first started listening to European dance music records while growing up in Brooklyn. Already devoted to turntables, he heard something different in those tracks, and he “went for the difference. I never got a break in New York, but England happened right away, so I catered to them.” In any event, the Todd Terry sound was born.
idris elba - defected records
DJ.PRODUCER.ACTOR: Idris Elba
Instagram: Idris Elba
Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE is an English actor, producer, DJ, singer, rapper, and writer. He's won a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and has been nominated for six Primetime Emmys, a British Academy Film Award, and a British Academy Television Award. Elba first gained attention for his role as a crime boss in The Wire.
DJ ARES & DJ JES | FRESCA RECORDINGS
DJ & PRODUCER: DJ JES
Born in Mexico and raised in Chicago, Jes has been exposed to the Chicago music culture since the early 80’s. It was very early on when Jes realized his passion for music and began working on his musical career. Growing up on the West side of Chicago, Jes saw his peers choosing a lifestyle of gangs and guns with daily activity of violence. It was then that Jes decided to lead a life of musical expression and lift himself to a higher state of being. Embracing his negative childhood exposure, Jes used that negative to propel his dreams and to fuel his drive to succeed. Fifteen years later, Jes is still continuing his path of musical creativity and has evolved into a professional dj, producer, and business owner. His passion for music still burns bright within. The Chicago underground has been moved by Jes for over twenty five years and he has emerged as a leading dj, producer, and remixer. Jes is an original house pioneer that continues to be an integral part of the underground electronic scene.
BAD BOY BILL - FUNKY MUSIC
OTB International Film Awards Official Selection Best Music Video
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Cinematographer: Jose Angel
Actress / Model : Rimanelli Mellal
Filmscore Soundtrack: Funky Music - Bad Boy Bill, Milty Evans & Brian Boncher.
Bad Boy Bill began his DJ career in 1985 during the Chicago house music movement of the mid to late 1980s. He worked with Mike "Hitman" Wilson and Julian "Jumpin" Perez of the WBMX DJ mixing team, known then as the Hot Mix 5. Bill's popularity grew out of DJing parties throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as opening for the Hot Mix 5. Between 1987 and 1995, Bill produced a series of promotional mixtapes under the name "Street DJ Promotions." These tapes were distributed out of Bill's car to local Chicago area record shops, flea markets, and DJ gigs. These mixes included: Hot Mix #1–17, Non-Stop Hip-Hop, Flashbacks Vol. 1 & 2, Classics Vol. 1–3, Street Style 1 & 2, and Gettin' Wicked. Bill has been credited with the idea of mass-producing mix tapes unlike before, and was apparently inspired by Andre Lopez, owner of the Hot Jams record store. This caught the attention of the Recording Industry Association of America and music publishing houses who were not paid any royalties from the use of copyrighted music on the vast number of mixtapes being produced and sold throughout Chicago by these many DJs. Bill then became a part of the licensed-mix movement and started Mix Connection Multimedia (MCM). He has been generally credited with being the first Chicago DJ to produce legally licensed mixes.
RALPHI ROSARIO - BEHIND THE SCENES
Location: Pilsen, Chicago
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Cinematographer: Jose Angel
Artist: Ralphi Rosario
Ralphi Rosario began spinning records for friends at many events during the early 80’s. Almost a quarter of a century later, he still spins for legions of friends at massive events around the globe in such countries as London, Spain, Brazil, Canada, and others. Rosario is an American house musician and founding member of the influential Chicago DJ group Hot Mix 5. When Hot Mix 5 was formed in 1981 on radio station WBMX (now WVAZ), Rosario, the youngest member of the group, was still in high school. The Hot Mix 5 went on to become one of the leading forces in the early Chicago house music scene. Like other members of the group, Rosario eventually branched out into music production and remixing. His first release, made in collaboration with Vince Lawrence, was "Sample That!" in 1986 under the name Bang Orchestra. In 1987, his collaboration with Xaviera Gold, "You Used to Hold Me", became a big hit for Rosario that was subsequently remixed and re-released several times.
dj colette
Live at My House Music Festival
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Artist: DJ Colette
DJ Colette graced the stage with her unique vocals and left her heart in Chicago with all her long time loyal fans. Singing is one of her biggest passions and she’s not slowing down anytime soon.
DJ, producer, vocalist – Colette has grown from an integral part of the Chicago underground into a breakout musical triple-threat releasing her most accomplished and fully realized artistic statement to date. Combining the tunefulness of classic pop songs with the thump of classic house of her hometown, the album ventures into new sonic territory for Colette, from intimate bedroom beats to stadium-shaking dance anthems. When the Music’s Loud is the sound of an artist at the peak of her powers.
Felix da housecat
Live at My House Music Festival
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Artist: Felix da Housecat
Felix Da Housecat makes a grand entrance in Chicago in the Art District of Pilsen and brings his house disco beats to the neighborhood for fans to enjoy at the music festival.
Felix da Housecat is an American DJ and record producer, mostly known for house music and electro. Felix is regarded as a member of the second wave of Chicago house and has produced an eclectic mix of sound since, from resolute acid and techno warrior to avant-garde nu-skool electro-disco.
dj colette
Live at My House Music Festival
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Artist: DJ Colette
DJ Colette graced the stage with her unique vocals and left her heart in Chicago with all her long time loyal fans. Singing is one of her biggest passions and she’s not slowing down anytime soon.
DJ, producer, vocalist – Colette has grown from an integral part of the Chicago underground into a breakout musical triple-threat releasing her most accomplished and fully realized artistic statement to date. Combining the tunefulness of classic pop songs with the thump of classic house of her hometown, the album ventures into new sonic territory for Colette, from intimate bedroom beats to stadium-shaking dance anthems. When the Music’s Loud is the sound of an artist at the peak of her powers.
ron carroll
Live at My House Music Festival
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Artist: Ron Carroll
Ronald Michael Carroll is an American DJ, singer, songwriter and producer. He is primarily known in the house music circuit. Carroll has worked with many of house's most famous producers, including E-Smoove, Maurice Joshua and Bob Sinclar. Carroll was born in Chicago in 1968. As a boy, he learned to sing while a member of his church choir. As a teenager, he was a fan of rock band Kiss, but became interested in house music when he attended a high school dance and spent time watching the DJ perform. Carroll started performing as a DJ in the late 1980s in a club he himself opened. He released his first official record, "My Prayer", in 1993, a track produced by local producers Hula (from the Outhere Brothers), Kay Fingers and Ron Trent. Because of his style of singing like a preacher, he received the nickname "The Minister of Sound".
dj sneak
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel Films
DJ Sneak (born Carlos Sosa; 1969) is a Puerto Rican born American International DJ and record producer raised in Chicago, Illinois. He is noted as being one of the second wave of Chicago house producers, (alongside Derrick Carter, Cajmere/Green Velvet, Gemini, James Curd and Paul Johnson) as well as a member of the vanguard of late-1990s United States house producers.
BAD BOY BILL
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Bad Boy Bill began his DJ career in 1985 during the Chicago house music movement of the mid to late 1980s. He worked with Mike "Hitman" Wilson and Julian "Jumpin" Perez of the WBMX DJ mixing team, known then as the Hot Mix 5. Bill's popularity grew out of DJing parties throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as opening for the Hot Mix 5.
dj sneak
DJ Sneak | DJ & Producer
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
DJ Sneak (born Carlos Sosa; 1969) is a Puerto Rican born American International DJ and record producer raised in Chicago, Illinois. He is noted as being one of the second waves of Chicago house producers, (alongside Derrick Carter, Cajmere/Green Velvet, Gemini, James Curd and Paul Johnson) as well as a member of the vanguard of late-1990s United States house producers.
todd terry
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
International DJ & Producer Todd Terry began in the 1980s by DJing at parties in New York, playing Italo disco and hip-hop - then later, house music, upon its mid-80s emergence. He debuted, as Masters at Work, with the 12-inch, "Alright Alright" (1987, Fourth Floor) and an edit from this was then included on the Chicago house vanguard compilation Jackmaster 1 (1987, D.J. International). Much of Terry's early work in the late 1980s is considered a milestone in the development of both progressive and modern deep house. He was responsible for releasing two of the house era's most respected crossover remixes "I'll House You" by the Jungle Brothers (late-1988) and "Missing" by Everything but the Girl (Aug 1994).
bad boy bill & richard vission
Bad Boy Bill & Richard Vission | DJ & Producers
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
International DJ & Producer Bad Boy Bill began his DJ career in 1985 during the Chicago house music movement of the mid to late 1980s. He worked with Mike "Hitman" Wilson and Julian "Jumpin" Perez of the WBMX DJ mixing team, known then as the Hot Mix 5. Bill's popularity grew out of DJing parties throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as opening for the Hot Mix 5.
RICHARD VISSION is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum producer, remixer and artist. The Los Angeles native has over 40 #1 Billboard Dance chart remixes and an A list clientele, that has him at the forefront of dance music. His hit single “I Like That”, featuring Luciana and Static Revenger, has gone triple platinum in Australia, peaked at #3 on iTunes, and became a favorite on dance floors around the globe. The video, with over 50 million views on YouTube, has been a staple on MTV internationally.
mark farina
Mark Farina | DJ & Producer
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
International DJ & Producer Mark Farina early in his career established a passion for music following for his unique sound and in 1996, OM Records released the first Mushroom Jazz mix compilation that firmly cemented his place as a leading trendsetter in the scene. Other notable releases include ‘OMʼs Seasons’, ‘San Francisco Sessions Vol. 1’, ‘Connect’, ‘House of Om’, ‘Live in Tokyo’, and ‘Fabric 40’, which all showcasing his dynamic and innovative approach to dance music. Today you can find Farina traveling the world putting his taste-making ability on full display, captivating both seasoned dance music veterans and newcomers to the scene. Catch him on the Mushroom Jazz 8 Tour with stops in Philadelphia, Honolulu, San Francisco, Denver and more.
dj sneak & mark farina
DJ Sneak & Mark Farina | DJ & Producers
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
DJ Sneak (born Carlos Sosa; 1969) is a Puerto Rican born American International DJ and record producer raised in Chicago, Illinois. He is noted as being one of the second waves of Chicago house producers, (alongside Derrick Carter, Cajmere/Green Velvet, Gemini, James Curd and Paul Johnson) as well as a member of the vanguard of late-1990s United States house producers.
International DJ & Producer Mark Farina early in his career established a passion for music following for his unique sound and in 1996, OM Records released the first Mushroom Jazz mix compilation that firmly cemented his place as a leading trendsetter in the scene.
dj ares
DJ Ares | DJ & Producer
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
Cesar Galvez better known as DJ Ares is a Chicago based House Music DJ and Producer what started as a hobby became one of his biggest passions for music. He continued to pursue his passion for music at no cost, he has graced the stage with some of Chicago’s legendary DJ's and producers out there in the industry such as Cajmere, Bad Boy Bill, Czr, Fast Eddie and DJ Jes just to name a few. Spending countless hours behind the decks and in the recording studio allowed him to create his own style of music and producing beats. His unique blend of deep and soulful house music has caught the attention of a lot of Chicago and International House Music DJ's and Producers.
matt b
Matt B | DJ & Producer
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
If you were to look up where House Music was born, from the Deep Disco days to the WBMX days the answer would be Chicago. Chicago is also where Matthew Baltazar better known as Matt B was also born & raised. Matt has played at almost every club/venue in Chicago. From coast to coast and many cities in between, playing alongside some of the globes biggest djs/producers such as Harry 'Choo Choo' Romero, Erick Morillo, Felix Da Housecat, Oscar G, CZR, Derrick Carter, Green Velvet/Cajmere, Bad Boy Bill, Gene Farris, Mickey 'Mixin' Oliver, Paul Johnson, Ron Carroll, Dj Funk, Steve Smooth, the entire Ghetto Division and many more up and coming djs/producers.
matt b | behind the beats
Matt B | DJ & Producer
Directed & Produced: Jose Angel
If you were to look up where House Music was born, from the Deep Disco days to the WBMX days the answer would be Chicago. Chicago is also where Matthew Baltazar better known as Matt B was also born & raised. Matt has played at almost every club/venue in Chicago. From coast to coast and many cities in between, playing alongside some of the globes biggest djs/producers such as Harry 'Choo Choo' Romero, Erick Morillo, Felix Da Housecat, Oscar G, CZR, Derrick Carter, Green Velvet/Cajmere, Bad Boy Bill, Gene Farris, Mickey 'Mixin' Oliver, Paul Johnson, Ron Carroll, Dj Funk, Steve Smooth, the entire Ghetto Division and many more up and coming djs/producers.