Cozmic Cat - The fun lovin block rockin dj Cozmic Cat has built her career from the ground up, and has played with some of the hottest names in the biz including Jazzy Jeff, Ursula Rucker, ?uest love, Cosmo Baker, Bahamadia, De La Soul, Deep Dish and MIA's producer Switch (UK). She has rocked crowds in the Philadelphia, New York, Washington DC, Toronto, Ottawa, Puerto Rico, and Melbourne, Australia.
Voted Philly's favorite dj 5 times over, this award-winning Canadian DJ/producer has dropped beats at events frequented by celebrities such as Jill Scott, the Rolling Stones, Venus and Serena Williams, Justin Timberlake, John Waters, No Doubt, Jamie Foxx and the Philadelphia Sixers.
In New York city, Coz held down a monthly residency at the Diesel Superstore, as well as Idlewilde, in the East Village. She hosted and webcasted her own online radio show "The Alpha Room" for 4 yrs on Media Bureau Networks, where she worked as Program Director.
Giant Step , Virgin, Sony, Shanacie, Liquid Sound Lounge and Internal bass Records worked with her as a promoter and tastemaker for several years. In production, Urb magazine voted her record label crew (From Philly With Love) "next 100" for their first e.p.
In Toronto, dj Cozmic Cat holds down monthly and weekly residencies, and can be heard doing her thing all over town. Check her popular monthly girl party CHERRY BOMB @ Andy Poolhall w/dj Denise Benson
Under the moniker "Commonwealth", Coz and fellow producer Lorne form a deep n' funky duo, and are currently busy in the international labs whipping up new secret flavors for 2007 and beyond! She'a a dope Remixer, dj, producer , promoter and all round party wrecka, so just make sure you dont sleep on her soul shakin blend of funky breaks, soulful house, tweaky beats, hip-hop, reggae, disco, and more.
Canadian DJ/Producer Cozmic Cat is an award winning Philly Fav since back in the day. Expect to hear a booty shaking mix of house, electro, classic hiphop and funky mashups played with love... As part of the remix duo FUR SALON, Cozmic is premiering exclusive new tracks for EMERGE with local MC Benni E.
To find out more, visit her myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/djcozmic
Jivey - During the daylight hours, Jivey can be seen working as a television producer/director. When the night comes, it's time for her to spice up the dancefloor with a mix of house from all ends of the spectrum, sexy house grooves with more recent deep, latin, and funky house sounds. She's been spinning in Philadelphia for over 10 years at various hot spots, including – Sisters, Tavern On Camac, Transit, Silk City, TDPS, SOMA, as well as other private venues.
D. Parker a.k.a D.J. eye-V has become a household name in the Philadelphia Music World. She has graced stages all around the Philadelphia area, including Black Lily Productions, Soul Traveler Sundays, World Live Café in conjunction with Black Women's Art Festival and Manhattan's "Fat Baby" nightclub. Her multi-dimensional talents have made her the Jane-of-all-trades from hosting, spoken word and a more recent emergence as a DJ. Her career influences are many but Jazzy Jeff, Cozmic Cat and King Britt to name a few. Music icons such as Nina Simone, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Sergio Mendes and contemporary giants such as Estero, Outkast, Blue Six and Thievery Corporation give a small taste to what you will experience with DJ eye-V. In one line, DJ eye- V describes her sound as "progressive flashbacks of the self".
Her most current innovations of soul, classic and underground hip-hop, house, world-beat, drum & bass can be found on www.decibellive.podomatic.com. To get the full emersion of DJ eye-V live and with the collaborative Vybes Xchange Sound Collective, go to www.myspace.com/openeye08. For further information and booking, please contact Maleka Diggs at timely.manner@yahoo.com.
DJjd was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She first got into the house scene by dancing her ass off in the underground clubs of NYC and at the Winter Music Conference in Miami FL. Her love for house music didn't stop there. Determined to become a DJ, she bought a pair of turntables and a book, and taught herself the art of spinning vinyl. She went from her bedroom, to house parties, and can now be found tearing up the turntables in local clubs in Philly, venues include: Tavern on Camac, Bump, Pure, Fluid, PINK party, Tomboy, Action, Bleu Martini, Emerge, O.N.E, Sisters, Stir.
She can be found on myspace @:
www.myspace.com/jdabrow33
Erica Baran aka The Baraness Von So Def! ... DEEP in the MIX of LIFE! Eyes closed feelin' the vibe deep inside, body movin' to the beat, hands workin' the mixer like an instrument, and beautiful smile enticing the crowd to come on the journey with her... now you have the image of the queen of Philly DJs, The Baraness, deep in the mix! Abstract art was the original expression of Erica's creativity. Once a turntable was added to her "creativity mix" after she graduated college, The Baraness really began to turn it out! House music, of all genres, is her passion... and passionate is a great way to describe Erica as her passion for life and how she lives it clearly comes through in her choice of music and her style of mixing. The Baraness began DJing at parties and then grew to guest appearances at venues such as Bubble House (Sundae Philadelphia), Swanky Bubbles, Pure, Mansion, South Beach, Miami, London, and New York City. Recently, notable residencies at Sisters (12" Happy Hour) and Fluid (Monday Night Social) combined with opening sets for Andy Caldwell, Frankie Feliciano, Alex Alvarez, J Boogie, Robbie Tronco, Stacy Kidd, and Oscar P, have solidified Erica as a house music force in the city of brotherly (and sisterly) love! Erica has also been involved with the commercial end of the music business with her mix CD and podcast series available at Podomatic.com (12" Happy Hour, Adventures in Deep House: A Von SoDEF Podcast), and with promotions and freelance writing for The Joint/Media Services NYC. In addition, she has also shared her music with the masses on 91.7 FM in Philadelphia, BSP.org and www.thesharpnessproductions.com Internet radio. Erica... The Baraness, brings an energy wherever she plays and with a diversity of audiences. So, hurry to hear her at a venue near you or through one of her mix CDs or podcasts and allow The Baraness to deftly mix her way into your mind, body, and SOUL!
DJ KiT has been spinning and organizing parties in Philly's queer community for the past 8 years. What started with the Freak ‘N Queer and Dirty Kitten led to her 5 year residency at Girl Party. Today you can catch her heating up the decks at two of Philly's hottest queer monthly events, FUSE (every 3rd Saturday) and In Stereo (every 2nd Saturday at The Dive). DJ KiT brings the best of hip-hop, 80's, punk, electro, queer core, bhangra, latin and a dash of funky house music to each event. Her events are a damn good time and you can always expect a chill, friendly and unpretentious ambiance chock full o' fun tunes and folks losing their minds on the dance floor. DJ KiT dropped some Philthy beats at Mondo Homo Music Festival 2008 (ATL) and has played shows with KIN, Lesbians on Ecstasy, 8 Inch Betsy, The Shondes, Bitch, Katz, Nicky Click and many more punk rockin' musical geniuses. She is honored to be spinning this year's Emerge closing party and to be working with so many rad performers.
Hit her up at, www.myspace.com/djkitinphilly for updates on news, performances, booking or just to say hi.
A Philadelphia native, Megan Gibson, known in the party and promotion world as "BeFree", was born into a family of music lovers. BeFree found the transition into the DJ world to be seamless. BeFree has become known for blending the old with the new to rock private parties, clubs, and lounges throughout Philadelphia and NY. BeFree currently promotes and DJs, "...Any Questions?" a monthly lounge event and "Phunk Boxx" a monthly party that takes its partygoers through the evolution of sound.
BeFree is one of the founding members of the 2009 LGBTQ Womyn Of Color Conference to be held April 3-4th 2009.
Send an email to lgbtq.womyn@gmail.com for additional info as well as ticket pricing.
DJ Andi might be one of the younger DJs to grace Emerge this year, but don't sleep on her skills behind the wheels of steel. Andi brings over 7 years of organizing, promoting and Djing experience to this year's event. When she is not tearing it up in her residency at Rainbow Eye, you might catch her wreaking dance floor havoc at Shampoo, JJ's Café, North Philly Rhythms, Miami After Life, Edn Lounge and Alfies, as she spins some of the sickest Hip Hop, R&B, Salsa, Merenque, Bachata and Reggaeton this side of the Mississippi. Her skills, however, are not limited only to the DJ booth. When she is not transforming the dance floor, Andi is active in the community transforming politics. Andi is a member of the Mayor's Advisory Board on LGBT Affairs, has served with the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute and is a force to be reckoned with all around. Trust and believe; you do not want to miss this up and coming DJ! To learn more about where you can hear DJ Andi, hit her up at: www.myspace.com/arproductions26 or e-mail: andilove26@gmail.com
PRECOLUMBIAN.DJ is a new DJ in Philly. Since starting this past summer, they've quickly gained notoriety in Philly's queer party scene, with their high energy sets. Dropping a wide variety of Latin American/Caribbean beats, PRECOLUMBIAN.DJ brings a new flavor to queer dance parties! Spinning Baile Funk, Dancehall, Soca, Reggaeton, Bachaton, Crunk Cumbias, and remixes of the hottest Top 40 Hits. They've played dozens of house parties, benefits, and is part of West Philly's Queer Superparty "The Next Big Thing."
PRECOLUMBIAN.DJ has two new projects coming this spring, so be sure to check out this rising star. First is a new party, "Baile Crunk," combining the sounds of the dirty south with the global south. They will also host a bi-weekly radio show on WPEB 88.1 FM, "Radio a las Barricadas," an hour long showcase of punk, indy rock, and metal from Latin America and beyond!
Check them out on myspace: www.myspace.com/precolumbiandj or facebook: Precolumbian Deejay
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