Kenny “DOPE” Gonzalez is one of the most prolific artists of the modern music age. The four time Grammy nominated musical genius has been entertaining and astounding the masses alike with his fusions of house, hip-hop, Latin, jazz, funk & soul, reggae, alternative pop and broken beats for 20 years. Known as a living encyclopedia of beats and tagged with the nickname “DEBO” by his closest friends, Kenny is a purveyor of sonic masterpieces.

In 1990, appropriately dubbed “MASTERS AT WORK”, Kenny “DOPE” Gonzalez and Little Louie Vega began a creative partnership. As the MAW sound became prominent and pervasive in the clubs, they became more sought after by artists and labels, eventually remixing artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Daft Punk, Barbara Tucker, India, Luther Vandross, BeBe Winans, George Benson, and Tito Puente. Others included Stephanie Mills, James Ingram, Eddie Palmaieri, Debbie Gibson, Bjork, Dee-Lite, Soul ll Soul, Donna Summers, Puppah Nas-T, and many-many more.

In this time frame, not only did Kenny collaborate with Louie on MAW projects. He was also solely producing and remixing tracks in the hip-hop and reggae scene. “Get Up” (Clap Your Hands), and “The Madd Racket” were huge club tracks and still are in the scene today. In the early 90’s Kenny produced the “Unreleased Project” featuring Shaggy on the “Gunshot” track. During this time Kenny also release tracks on Strictly Rhythm, Freeze, Nervous, Henry Street Records, and TNT under different aliases.

Kenny worked on collaborative work with Vega aside from work on his own solo endeavours. MAW’s Nuyorican Soul was born in 1993. Titled after their heritage (Puerto Rican), residence (New York City), and style of music (Soul). Nuyorican soul released its first single “The Nervous Track” on Nervous Records that year. “The Nervous Track” was the first broken beat record. This is where Kenny got to showcase the syncopated beat style he developed earlier. The second single “Mind Fluid“ was released in 1996 also on Nervous Records. The Nuyorican Soul album was completed and signed by music maestro Gilles Peterson. Every aspect of the albums creation had Kenny’s unerringly creative imprint written all over it. The album marked a particularly important moment, and the albums release in 1997 marked Kenny Dope’s transition into one of America’s most important contemporary producers.

Master at Work have been labelled “The most revolutionary house production team of the 90’s”, so imitated that their innovations are now cliché’s. Latin percussion, joyous vocals, and natural drumbeats are MAW trademarks levitating dance floors with the infectious feeling of ecstasy and energy. If ever there was massive dance floor filler, it was MAW’s 1997 record, “Nuyorican Soul”, and in 2002 the album, “Our Time is Coming”. with cameos by Patti Austin, James Ingram, and Stephanie Mills. It simply proves that MAW write and remix great songs that are organic and soulful. Highlights include the afrobeat-tinged MAW expensive “A Tribute to Fela”, Mills’s gospel fire on “Latin Lover,” and Roy Ayers’s glorious vibes solo on the title track.

Kenny Dopes break through as a solo artist came in 1995. One night disheartened by the music that was being released throughout the business, Kenny went home and pulled out a series of classic records. After 3 days Kenny had produced an entire album, “The Bucketheads” what he didn’t know was that this was going to be a huge turning point for him. With a plan to produce a record that was raw and fun, one track stood out, “THE BOMB (these sounds fall into my mind)”. With its driving drums, screeching sound effects and extended sample from Chicago’s “Street Player”, the song was an instant sensation. Gonzalez had gate crashed the European pop charts with his first major hit.

While production and touring accounted for most of his time, Kenny also founded Kay-Dee Records in 2003. The label came about when Scottish funk DJ legend Keb Darge came to Kenny with a challenge. After Keb heard MAW’s “The Nervous Track” he promised Kenny that he would come up with a funk version of the track. A short while later he came back to Kenny with “Nervous” by The New Mastersounds. Kay-Dee Record’s was born and the track became the first pressing on the label in 2003.

While production and touring account for most of his time, the last 2 decades Kenny Dope has had his hands full releasing literally thousands of tracks, remixing hundreds of singles, and globetrotting to DJ all over the world. Gonzalez continues to build his reputation …Whether its standing behind the control board playing to his followers, or searching for the next great re-release classic, the beat master will continue to shine as “THE” Master at Work.

DJ, remixer, record producer, radio speaker, promoter and club tour creator; it’s impossible not to think of Joe T. Vannelli as one of the most influential producers in the current house scene. Every Saturday night from eleven to midnight – JTV broadcasts Slave To The Rhythm on Radio Deejay, the most listened Italian radio network (six million listeners a day). Slave to the Rhythm is dedicated to the best buzz house tracks in the world, providing sixty minutes of mixed house music.

The same buzz house tracks are played by JTV worldwide – in January 2008 he performed in Japan and spreading his own night Supalova. Supalova was born in autumn 2000 and quickly become one of the most worldwide, loved dance events. It is celebrated every Thursday night in Milan and once a month it visits Italy’s top clubs on tour. Supalova is also the title of a house compilation collection which arrived at its 14th volume in winter 2007. In 2004 JTV’s double CD debut album Who Fucked the DJ? was released, and it received much respect from everyone in the industry.

We have to remember we are talking about a very famous DJ, very famous in Italy and abroad, who is accustomed to DJ-ing for the best dance floors worldwide, from New York to Los Angeles, London to Paris, Ibiza to Mikonos, Dubai to Tokyo, Amsterdam to Oslo and many more. His gigs have been unforgettable for the likes of Ministry of Sound, Soap, Renaissance, Cream and many others, while his last tour in Australia was a huge success.

In 2009 came the 16-track follow-up album Doctor House showcasing collaborations with artists such as Rochelle Fleming, Helen & Terry, Jonathan and Csilla including his own remix of Get High by Chab & JD Davis. Meanwhile 2010 saw the raving remix Get Involved by Ginuwife ft. Timbaland & Miss Elliot that took the global venues by storm.

With his record label JT Company he has just remixed legends such as Masters At Work, Danny Tenaglia and David Guetta. Some of the tracks he has re-worked are Stronger by Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick (feat. Shawnee Taylor), Exogroove by Exogroove (ft. Tony Bruno), Rumore by Veerus & Maxie Devine (vs. Raffaella Carra) and He’s Alright by Jasper Street Co.

On top of his debut label JT Company, JTV has also created several more among them Dream Beat, DBX Records, Muzic Without Control Records, Clubbin’ Records and 909 Records.

His voice was used for a TV and radio spot for Smart, Lotto and Fiat; he was a testimonial for brands like Burn, MTV, Camel Yahama, Axe, Robe di Kappa, Levi’s and the World DJ Fund. In 1999 JTV won the DJ Awards in Pacha Ibiza for his contribution to the DJ-ing industry.

Be sure to follow him during his radio show and definitely visit his Supalova night as you won’t be disappointed. If ever in doubt, just repeat his favourite slogan “House Forever”.

In 1985 Jeffrey Allen Townes exploded onto the music scene as half of the superstar duo known as DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (long-time partner/performer/actor Will Smith). Since then they have gone on to sell over ten million records worldwide. The infamous pop-rap pair has also won three Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two NAACP Awards, two Soul Train Music Awards and an MTV Music Award.

In 1990 Jeff fulfilled his long-time dream and started A Touch of Jazz Inc. in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ATOJ is a full-scale, musical production facility. Housing four complete digital and analog rooms, A Touch of Jazz Studios also has a variety of vintage microphones, keyboards and gear. Pre-production, recording, and mixing are performed magically and almost effortlessly by a team of talented young producers. Jazzy Jeff prides himself on the laid-back atmosphere that allows all those who enter to feel unity and inspiration. The result of this relaxed attitude is what has made ATOJ renowned and revered as THE place to create music.

A Touch of Jazz Inc. has various musical credits to its name including the theme to The Fresh Prince of Bel Air television show, a song on The Simpsons compilation album and the theme to the UPN Network’s Between Brothers. ATOJ produced songs on the Wild Wild West, Love Jones, The Wood, and In Too Deep movie soundtracks. A Touch of Jazz has also worked with Kenny Lattimore, Tatyana Ali, MC Lyte, Darius Rucker (front man for Hootie and the Blowfish), and pop star Jewel, who has ATOJ releases on both her latest release 0304, and an upcoming album by hip-hop violinist Miri Ben Ari. Jeff produced three songs on Will Smith’s first solo album and served as executive producer on Will’s second solo project, aptly titled Willenium, which is now multi-platinum.

While creating material for outside artists, A Touch of Jazz is now developing its own roster of talent to present to the world. In summer 2000, A Touch of Jazz produced Jill Scott’s debut album Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sound Vol. 1. Jeff executive produced Jill’s now multi-platinum album and serves as executive producer again on her highly anticipated sophomore effort, Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds vol. 2. As well as being the signature for Philly sound and flavour, Jill Scott has won accolades worldwide and several Grammy nominations. Musiq Soulchild’s debut album Aijuswanaseing, also produced by ATOJ, is complimentary to the studio’s millennium climax of performers, along with Floetry, whose DreamWorks debut has earned them both BET Award and Grammy Award nominations.

Jeff’s success as a producer pre-empted his brilliant insight as founder and CEO of A Touch of Jazz Inc. and now his instincts are leading him to sculpt, perfect and project his already definitive music into the future. Jazzy Jeff and his producers’ A Touch Of Jazz style have succeeded in providing acts with substance and stability. 2012 holds only hope and anticipation for the growth enterprise A Touch of Jazz has already become, built by the man that has already been.

Representation Territories:
Russia & CIS countries
UAE & Middle East
India
Summer 2012 Festivals – worldwide on request

Jamie Lewis began his career in the mid 80s when he first appeared around Swiss venues playing classic disco and funk until the late 80s when he was introduced to house, and soon enough established himself as one of Europe’s greatest house producers. In 1987 he opened up his own record shop called Dee Jay Service that ultimately became the foundation of the Swiss and International DJ scene and ran for almost two decades.

By the early 90s he had already made a name for himself in the club scene, but decided to take it to the next level and in 1992 he released his debut Anixus EP with the Italian label UMM. He followed it up with the release of Anixus EP 2 in 1994 on the same label, blasting himself onto the worldwide scene.

During the 90s he produced many well-established and popular singles such as The Poem, Can’t Live Without You, Back To Roots, Eau De Chante and Paradise, most of them released on UMM. In 1997 he launched his own label Purple Music establishing it with Sabrynaah Pope’s single Shelter (and adding his own remix), and eventually his own single For You featuring Michael Watford. In the same year Lewis began a residency called Purple Music Nights at the venue Kaufleuten in Zurich eventually spreading it to the club Atlantis in Basel in 2000.

Since then Jamie has showcased his talents in some of the world’s most vibrating venues such as Pacha (Ibiza), El Divino (Ibiza), Cielo (New York) and Ministry of Sound (London) among others. 2001 saw the release of the single Streetlife but this time on the praised Purple Music imprint. In the following few years Lewis released several distinguished singles such as Independent Moods feat. Louis Benedetti (2002), It’s Allright feat. Lisa Millett (2004) and It’s Over feat. Michael Watford (2006).

His most successful productions so far have been the acclaimed singles The Light (2002) and Be Thankful (2005) that he collaborated with the wonderful Michelle Weeks, and brought him nominations at the UK House Music Awards. Purple Music went on to release more of his productions such as Unity (2007), the follow-up It’s Not Over (Baby Please) (2008) featuring Michael Watford, Body Music feat. Keith Thompson (2008), It’s On Your Face and Michael’s Prayer (2009) both featuring Michael Watford.

Jamie Lewis has been nominated for and won several prestigious awards; he was nominated for the UK House Music Awards in 2004 and 2005 for his label Purple Music and as a producer, in the categories “best producer”, “best WMC Miami’s 2004 and 2005 song” and “breakthrough best European label”. He also won the 2006 Ibiza DJ Awards of the 9^th Edition in the category “breakthrough best DJ of the year”.

He has created many club anthems that have conquered the world including Hooked On You (2004), You Are The One (2005), Not Too Shabby (2006) and Tattoo Woman (2009), all remixes of the disco legend Cerrone and proving he has exceptional, roof-raising remix skills. Despite his activeness in production and DJ-ing, Jamie Lewis finds the time to collaborate with over 75 different radio stations worldwide including a weekly radio show at Radio FG, 105 Switzerland & Italy and a monthly partnership with Maxima & Loca FM.

This year in July Jamie released his highly anticipated single Sunshine Hotel in collaboration with Cynthia Manley and Deep Solution’s track Calypso Woman (feat. Roland Clark) where Jamie participated as a co-producer. He also released the compilation My Girlfriend Is Out Of Town Vol. 5 now in October.

With so much going on, and with so much experience and talent behind him, the man who helped shape house music is still spinning the records and twisting the sounds. With several singles forthcoming, we can only sit back and admire.