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| Last Night a DJ Saved my Life DJ Zita is a funktress goddess whom has played in places from the Philippines to New York City, and most currently residing in San Francisco. Her classic jams teem with influences from her idols so one can hear how her roots of old school beats blast through the speakers. Spinning all vinyl, this girl DJ rocks it all night long with seamless transitions from funk to R/B to 80s. Having shared the stage with everyone from Mark Farina to Lyrics Born, her eclectic sound and innovative personal style reflect her many talents and abilities. With two monthly residencies at 330 Ritch and Lazslo, it's no wonder San Francisco has embraced this DJ withMore | | Last Night, A DJ Saved My Life As the child of a musician some of Lady Fingaz earliest memories revolve around the stage, taking in her fathers gigs, and often sitting in to sing with the band. From this musical beginning she began studying piano, and it wasn’t until her teenage years that Lady Fingaz would discover and enthrall herself in her first true love: hip hop.More | | Last Night, A DJ Saved My Life In a male-dominated industry, it’s hard to find girl DJs who are as down to earth and talented as J. Phlip. Hailing from the Midwest and a recent addition to the famous Dirtybird crew, J. Phlip’s newest record Rumble Rumble drops this week. This prolific DJ also has remixes coming out on Dotbeep and Alland Byallo’s Nightlight label.More | | Last Night, A DJ Saved My Life Who knew a mix Jimmy Eat World and 50 cent could make feet move so fast? Blending the different styles of pop, rock, and hip-hop, the Rock-It! Scientists combine to formulate the perfect recipe for mash-up success. Hailing from Berkeley and Southern California, DJ Solarz and DJ Guzie have become well-recognized in the Bay Area club circuit.More | | Last Night, A DJ Saved My Life Rising out of the 90s Drum 'n Bass scene in San Francisco, Smoove quickly became a fixture on the underground Breakz circuit. These days his signature power-funk Breakz sound can be heard every weekend all over San Francisco's night life, from underground warehouse parties to his residencies at The End Up, 1015 and Mighty, along with being voted Best DJ 2008 by the readers of the S.F. Bay Guardian.More | | Last Night, A DJ Saved My Life San Francisco resident and world-renowned DJ/producer J-Boogie has continued to challenge the boundaries of the music world across genres, styles, languages and borders throughout his 15-year career. This truly unique artist speaks to his listeners through a diverse musical language that he has created, integrating various techniques and musical genres including dub, soul, hip–hop, reggae, funk, Latin, afro-beat, bhangra, dancehall, disco, electro and house. J-boogie has and continues to lift music to its full potential through his distinct approach and one of a kind style.More | | Last Night, A DJ Saved My Life [b]Last Night A DJ Saved My Life[/b] is a weekly profile to give readers a further glimpse into the lives of Bay Area DJs. With so much local talent, it’s hard to ignore the wide array of DJs and their eclectic styles. See what they sound like without headphones on, and as always, support your local DJ.More |
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