Post by republik on May 7, 2007 16:16:41 GMT
Waterford dance music promoters RePublik and Resistance join forces for the first time to bring DJ Sneak, arguably the World’s greatest House music DJ, back to Waterford at The Forum on 19th May. Tickets for this exclusive Irish date are on sale now at The Forum, BPM Records, Sinnotts, Ticketmaster Outlets, 0818-719300 and www.ticketmaster.ie.
In 1983, Carlos Sosa AKA DJ Sneak, moved to the city of Chicago from the island of Puerto Rico, where his early musical experiences and influences were rooted in salsa and Latin beats. In Chicago, Sneak found inspiration in underground house music, warehouse parties and "old school" mix tapes from the early pioneers like Farley Jackmaster Funk and Steve Hurley. Sneak earned his nickname rocking graffiti-tags and began working at retail stores as an airbrush artist, which kept him out of trouble and allowed him to make important local industry contacts. Development as a DJ came while working regular mobile DJ jobs and local nightclubs. In 1992, using basic studio equipment, Sneak began recording tracks with an unusual new style and in 1994 got his big break when he met Cajmere (Green Velvet) owner of Cajual and Relief Records, who released three of Sneak's catalyst tracks, helping to bring Sneak international recognition and with it a global DJing career.
By 1995 Sneak's new sound had revolutionized house music with inspirational sounds and rhythms never heard before. The disco filtered house grooves became Sneak's signature sound and inspired others like Daft Punk, Basement Jaxx and Armand Van Helden. In 1996, DJ Sneak's 'You Can't Hide from your Bud', on Derrick Carter's Classic Recordings became an instant classic and a blueprint for funky, filtered disco-influenced house – AKA Sneak Style – redefining Chicago's underground music. From 1996 to the present day, DJ Sneak has perfected his remix skills, seizing opportunities to work with world-class talent and fine-tune his sound. His highly anticipated remixes take dance floors around the world to levels of unmatched frenzy with his trademark booty-shakin, bass-heavy beats and rhythms.
DJ Sneak is now a familiar name across the world's club circuit playing the very best venues and events. A frequent visitor to Ibiza - the island of spiritual parties and Mecca of dance music culture, Sneak has participated in several key events with the best UK production companies - Ministry of Sound, Cream, and Manumission just to mention a few. Also a favorite at Europe’s summer festivals (Creamfields, T in the Park), Sneak shows no mercy on any sound system and is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Recognized as the disco filter innovator, his productions and musical style have maintained his status as one of the Top 10 DJs in the world. Dynamic in style, from furious banging Chicago tracks and Latin tribal beats, to disco filtered reworks of retro classics and melodic rhythms to suit your soul.
In 2005 Sneak was enlisted to mix the first installment of the acclaimed ‘House Of Om’ series on Om Records. Then in 2006, Ministry of Sound came calling to have Sneak mix a double CD for their ‘Sessions’ series as well as hosting Sneak’s quarterly ‘Sneak Beats’ residency at their flagship club in London. This will be Sneak’s third visit to Waterford (the House music capital of Ireland !) and a much anticipated return to The Forum, scene of his debut show here back in 2005, which is still referred to as the best dance music event the city has ever seen. KENNO & WILL POWER are on warm up duty for THE party of 2007. Don’t miss !.
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