Even if you haven't heard of him but still follow modern dance music culture than you have probably experienced music handled by James 'Trek-e' Smith. As president of the Richmond Records Pool for more than eight years he has helped to establish Canada as a major market in the electronic music scene. Originally from a Suburb of Toronto, Ontario, James now calls Vancouver, British Columbia home. His achievements range from scoring a Sundance Film Festival award winning documentary entitled Crack The CIA and landing music placements for Bombay Sapphire, Grey Goose, Heineken and much more. James has traveled the globe DJing along side Drum and Bass greats such as Kenny Ken, Congo Natty and Roni Size. James' Richmond Records imprint is not only home to Canada's most prominent dance music record pool, but it is also a conglomerate which includes; a music placement partnership, music publishing partnership, record label management and much more.
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The London born, L.A. based Oakenfold has emerged as one of the most in-demand artists both in the studio and on stage, as well as in soundtrack realms. He's the first electronic artist ever to be in the Guinness Book of Records - for playing to the largest number of people in one place, the only DJ to have a display case in the Hard Rock CafŽ's Rock & Roll Museum, and also the first DJ ever to headline the Hollywood Bowl, where he performed before an audience of 15,000 plus. He has helmed chart topping remixes for, among the many, Madonna ("American Life") and Justin Timberlake ("Rock Your Body") and his smash 2002 album, Bunkka , featured guest vocal performances by the likes of Nelly Furtado, Tricky, Perry Farrell and the peripatetic Hunter S. Thompson. His music has graced such major feature films as Planet Of The Apes, Matrix: Reloaded , Swordfish and Austin Powers and, as a live attraction he was headlining DJ on Moby's massive Area:One North American tour as well as racking up gold sales for his prior mixed album, Another World.
Based in Vancouver, Canada's Kevin Shiu has been at the forefront of club culture for the last 16 years. His Magic touch, keen foresight and suave mannerisms have propelled him into headliner status at clubs around the world. His signature style ranges from deep tech house through driving progressive house and remains true to the underground sound that first inspired him: a deep, moody sound with pounding percussion and a mighty hypnotic groove. Kevin's career has recently started to spark on a global scale - both John Digweed and Tiesto have recently been quoted mentioning Kevin as one of their favorite DJ's, and in the last few years Kevin has played alongside almost every major DJ in the world. Kevin has been singled out as a trend and style leader in the worldwide dance music community. Kevin's residency at Focus in Vancouver has propelled the night to become one of the top club nights in Canada and has been called one of the top club nights in the world by a number of top DJs including Luke Fair, Desyn Masiello and Chris Fortier. Kevin's involvement guarantees that Focus remains on the cutting edge of what is underground and at the forefront of what is to come. His 5 hr Journey sets are legendary and eagerly anticipated by his fans. Kevin's talent for playing the right tracks at the right time is paying off as John Digweed and Tiesto both requested for Kevin to open for them this summer. Plus the man himself, Sasha has asked Kevin to tour Asia with him this fall (7 dates).
Mark Farina is a person that loves music and loves to share it. That's my goal, get new music and share it, be it my music or other people's. On top of that always trying to be doing a positive thing, keeping things friendly and nice and being aware of the surroundings.
DJ Bolivia (aka Jonathan Clark) is based in Atlantic Canada. His career has been diverse and varied. He spends his summers on Canada's West Coast, but during the fall and winter, he runs the Club at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick. When time permits, he produces both audio and video projects in his recording studio.
Cary Chang has been perhaps the most influential dj on the Calgary scene since its small beginnings. Over the last 12 years, he's transformed what had been a fragmented, very new community into a thriving, united scene. Part of this large reputation weighs in on the fact that Cary founded the most successful record shop in Calgary, Feroshus. The store brought together djs, artists, promoters and anyone else with a remote interest in the culture of electronic music.
Mahogany Speed aka Charles Yearwood is one of Toronto's hot new talents. Yearwood maintains his day job, working in the brand marketing department for Nike Canada while DJing at various nightclubs and boat parties in and around Toronto. Working closely with Mark Farina and Jason Hodges, Yearwood can be heard regularly at 99 Sudbury Street in downtown Toronto.
Homegrown on the West Coast, DJ Rod is infamous for taking his listeners on a journey far beyond the mystic's reach. Rod enjoys playing deep progressive house fused with tribal beats, mashed together with some funky breaks in between. Rod's spirit behind the decks emanates pure sound and joy for his listeners. He has played at parties and lounge venues throughout the city of Vancouver since he started playing in 2002. DJ Rod likes to share his passion with his listeners and always creates a magnetic energy. His love for his music is inspired by the elements of true West Coast; serious beats, and groovey rhythms.