[Dynagroove] Fwd: 6/16/07 Streetlight Sessions 002 w/ Jason Hodges + more.

Thu Jun 7 10:15:39 PDT 2007

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> From: Neil Goodman <chroniqueimagry at charter.net>
> Date: June 4, 2007 10:43:40 AM PDT
> To: dynagroove at dynagroove.com
> Subject: [Dynagroove] 6/16/07 Streetlight Sessions 002 w/ Jason
> Hodges + more.
>
> less than 2 weeks away. i ncase youve been living under a rock, heres
> some info about our guest Dj's, The imfamous Hodges and Craig
> Hamilton.
>
> Jason Hodges:
>
> Canadian born Jason Hurtubise, first arrived in the house music scene
> in late 1991, taking on Toronto’s underground party scene he
> developed his DJing skills on the decks with the likes of New York -
> New Jersey sounds. Todd Terry, Kenny Dope + Lil Louie Vega (Maw) Zack
> Tomz, and Todd Edwards are a few of Hodges¹ favorite producers.
>
> Drawn to the sounds of drum machines, Hodges began renting gear from
> local music stores until finally deciding on a E-MU SP 1200, a piece
> commonly used by Hip Hop producers since it’s arrival in 1987.
>
> Hard-hitting beats with deep grooves became the signature sound for
> Hodges  whether in the studio, on the dance floors; from local
> Toronto gigs, to the surrounding towns around Ontario and across
> Canada, Hodges was growing and coming into his own.
>
> Jason began releasing records with various Toronto labels getting his
> feet wet remixing and co-producing tracks with some of Canada’s
> talents. After many years of training and development, Hodges
> returned to the scene with a new energy and a new plan.
>
> As a rising house DJ and producer, Hodges has teamed up with Big
> Chief DJ Sneak on co-production and remix work for several notable
> and established artists. Hodges & Sneak (AKA "The Jizznackaz") have
> collaborated on a number of Sneak’s projects and records for Magnetic
> Recordings, as well as Sneak’s new imprint label Oomph Recordings
>
> Jason is currently building his profile; remixing artists like Freaks
> on MMF, Kaskade on OM, Sneak’s "Fix my Sink" on Magnetic, Cozy
> Creatures Oomph, among many others in the horizon. 2003 opened the
> floodgates for world travel and new music projects, promising a
> steady and bright future for Canada’s best-kept secret.
>
> The name Jason Hodges represents the technical craft he pours into
> every production, with highly anticipated tracks being played and
> praised by the likes of Mark Farina, DJ Heather, Derrick Carter, DJ
> Raoul and Sneak, among other eminent House Music Pioneers around the
> world.
>
> Sneak on Hodges: "My very first trip to Toronto in 1994, I had the
> pleasure of meeting Toronto’s upcoming producers. I can remember
> perfectly a comment I made about Jason, I said, "He's the Kenny Dope
> of Toronto". He has productively advanced into a solid house music
> trooper".
>
> heres a mix to check out. http://www.undergroundhouse.net/mixes/
> listen.php?ID=989
>
> Craig Hamilton:
> It was in the early 90's that Craig was first bitten by the music
> bug, begging his dad for a set of turntables when he was still at
> school. After several years in the bedroom it was time to unleash on
> the unsuspecting public.
>
> After playing virtually every major club in glasgow, Craig was asked
> to present the ever popular static show on Glasgow based Radio
> Magnetic, for over 4 years Static concentrated in bringing the best
> in chicago house to a listenership of over 250,000 worldwide.
>
> In late 2005 Craig decided it was time to put something back into the
> scene by putting in some serious studio time.Which saw the release of
> his debut track "Yo Dj" on chicago imprint control recordings in feb
> 2007, a track which has gained support from phil weeks, jason hodges
> & bryan jones to name but a few & could be widely heard at both wmc
> 2006 & 2007 in various djs sets, even finding its way onto radio one
> extra's popular Garage show.
>
> Following on this "The Glass Cheque EP" was released on upcoming
> irish imprint yakuza recordings, this was to be the labels biggest
> release to date, selling out within a week of hitting the shelves.
> Recently recieving praise in two separate reviews in popular music
> publication DJ Mag, obtaining 3 1/2 out of 5 & 3 out of 5.
>
> "Northern Style" was to be the next release, on Andrew Macari's
> Greenhouse Recordings. This 4 tracker has been Craig's biggest
> release to date, with mark farina, dj heather, jason hodges, diz,
> bryan jones, joey youngman, sound republic all over each track for
> the past year. With 800 copies selling in 2 days & 2 of the cuts
> licensed to a forthcoming compilation in south africa.
>
> During this time he along with good friend Leon Knowles set up a
> small glasgow based independent Digital label, Flatpack Traxx. This
> has the focus of releasing material from up & coming artists within
> the genre, to bring them into the public eye. so far releasing 6 ep's
> which have turned a few heads in the US & right across the
> world.Flatpack Myspace Flatpack Homepage
>
> Craig Also makes up one half of Glaswegian production duo "Soulfunk
> City" with good friend Ryan Allen. The partnership was formed in
> summer 2006 shortly after the pair first met. After a few sessions in
> the studio they worked out "Get Up" this was to be picked up by
> boston imprint Clean House Music, which underwent the remix treatment
> of Demarkus Lewis & The Honeymooners. Following on this the now self
> titled "Soulfunk City" was picked up by nashvilles finest house label
> Photo records, due to drop on Craig's solo ep "Works 4 Me". After a
> break of working on solo projects they are now back in the studio
> working on some new material. As well as just having finishing off
> several remixes for Clean House Music.Soulfunk City Music
>
> 2007 has also seen Craig work alongside William Alexander for an ep
> under the guise of "Under The Influence" which comprised of original
> works & remixes from either artist. This year has also seen collabs
> with the Sound Diggers, Sceneheadz, Hustle & Flow & Benjamin Brown in
> the works. As well as starting collaborations closer to home with the
> likes of long term friends Chris Mac, who put together "Swingin G-
> town" in 2006. Full Phat who was snapped up by Flatpack Traxx &
> Esteban Carracas
>
> and a mix from craig.. http://www.djcraighamilton.com/mixes/
> june_mix.mp3
>
> Saturday June 16th
>
> Streetlight Sessions 02
>
> w/
>
> Jason Hodges (sampled, aroma, amenti, om, Canada)
>
> Craig Hamilton (flatpack, greenhouse, control, yakuza, streetlight,
> Glasgow, UK)
>
> Eddie B. (hawt music, werkit, una, LA)
>
> Louis FS (mixxing pieces,LA)
>
> and your streetlight residents
>
> KiteHill (streetlight, working class, fyasko ltd, LA)
>
>
> 10pm - 5am
> 18 and over. 21 to get wet. open bar till 12:30
> downtown LA
> info: 310 405 6930 or myspace.com/streetlightrecordings
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> Neil Goodman
> Streetlight Recordings
> Owner/A&R/Arstist
> 949 842 4828
> www.streetlightrecordings.com
> myspace.com/streetlightrecordings
>
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> Editor/ Videographer
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Neil Goodman
Streetlight Recordings
Owner/A&R/Arstist
949 842 4828
www.streetlightrecordings.com
myspace.com/streetlightrecordings

Mission Visual
Editor/ Videographer
missionvisual.com