| Name: |
Shape presents Alex Kenji + Worthy + Shazam |
| Date: |
Saturday 11 Jul 2009 |
| Featuring: |
Alex Kenji, Worthy, Shazam, Flex, Luke reti, Aarin F, KitPop |
| Venue: |
Shape |
| Price: |
$20 general / $15 members (door sales only) |
Saturday 11 July, Shape goes HUGE with not one, not two, but three of the dance scene’s hottest dj/producers…
Alex Kenji (Italy)
Worthy (USA)
Shazam
Hailing from Italy, Alex Kenji is currently one of the hottest things in dance music, having had a string of number one’s of Beatport, with many now proclaiming him the next big thing.
Straight out of San Fran and signed to Claude VonStrokes label Dirtybird, Worthy is one of a nubreed of dj’s coming out the US. His funky tech sounds are gaining plenty of recognition with the likes of Carl Cox, Stacey Pullen and Sven Vath.
Shazam…need we say more. Responsible for disco-pop-tastic remixes for the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Sneaky Sound System and Empire Of The Sun, Shazam has become the blog-sensation for 2009. Now signed to Bang Gang, Shazam is set to take over the world in 2009.
Supported by Flex, Luke Reti, Aarin F, Kit Pop, Petrosex, Clomas, O-Trax
Best of all, entry to Shape is only $15 for members, $20 general. Doors open 10pm, but be early as it’s door sales only folks.
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ALEX KENJI (Italy)
Alessandro Bacci (28), aka Alex Kenji, is an internationally renowned and respected DJ/producer with over 10 years experience of producing, DJ’ing, and performing. As well as ‘Alex Kenji’, he has released records under host of pseudonyms including: Yoshie Chandler, Combo, Green Sugar, HouseLovers, D.L.D., Orange Love, Kaiko, Itchy Bit and many others.
His tracks have featured on the BBC Radio1 Essential Mix and in the DMC US House Chart and playlisted by: Tiesto, Pete Tong, JUSTICE, Sasha & John Digweed, Roger Sanchez, Kaskade, Sharam (Deep Dish), Robbie Rivera, Tocadisco, David Piccioni, Jason Nevins, Chris Lake, Hernan Cattaneo, Tom Novy, Alex Gaudino, Joe T Vannelli, BSOD, John Dahlback, Inpetto, Jean Claude Ades, Demi, Omid 16b, Desyin Masiello amongst his fans.
His DJ sets offer an impeccable house / tech-house selection ranging from deep grooves to more techno oriented tunes all designed to rock the dance-floor to its foundations. He has performed all over Italy, Canada, Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Hungary, the UK, Germany, Cyprus, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Tunisie, Portugal and Switzerland such as both resident and headline DJ.
Recently, thanks to the huge success of 2 singles 'A Lot Of' and 'Adelante', he has been featured for 11 weeks on Beatport Overall Top Downloads, selling more then 16,000 units thru the net; as well, licensing them on top notch Cd compilations such as: Azuli Presents Miami Sampler 2009, Roger Sanchez - Release Yourself vol. 8
Outside the club, Alex is co-owner with Manuel De La Mare and Marshall of 303Lovers and Hotfingers record labels; these brands have sold more then 50,000 units on music web stores, mostly via Beatport since first launching in August 2007.
As well, he has overseen collaborations with both independent and major labels including: EMI (Italy), UNIVERSAL(GSA), AZULI (Usa), King Street Sounds (Usa), 9records (IT), Beef Records (Australia), EQ (Australia), Electronica/Cyber (France), Serial Records (France), Presslab Records (Italy), Starter Records (CA), Send Records (UA), Bosphorous Underground Recordings (TR), Ingrooves (USA), Omnis Recordings (IR) and many more.
With over 50 releases, and tracks featuring on 10 mix CD’s, Alex is ready to 'move u' on the dance-floor.
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WORTHY (USA)
Worthy grew up around Washington DC in the early days of Deep Dish, Scott Henry and the early American rave scene. In the late 90’s after moving to New York City, he met good friend Justin Martin and was exposed to the sounds of people like LTJ Bukem, Stacey Pullen and Sasha. These artists greatly influenced his early ear while the expanding dance music scene encouraged him to play records of all genres; from hip hop to breaks to techno and drum ‘n’ bass.
In 2001 Worthy moved to San Francisco. He set up his studio and began producing house and techno music and DJing around the city. He later conspired with Christian Martin, Justin Martin and Claude VonStroke to co-create a fresh take on outdoor parties, rightly named Dirtybird. The Dirtybird parties have quickly become an institution for San Francisco die-hards and a destination for international travelers.
2006 brought the launch of Worthy’s label, Anabatic Records. Originally intended as an outlet for the release of his own music, Anabatic quickly branched out to take on new artists. Anabatic has been providing a steady stream of high quality tech house and has been gaining the praises of top DJs and Producers around the globe for its edgy new sound.
In 2007 Worthy broke out as a producer with his release of Irst_Te? on Dirtybird, Crack EL EP on Leftroom, and Bass Quake and Mummer EP on Anabatic. As well as doing remixes for Curfew, OM, Utensil, and Tentigo records, Worthy’s music production has been showing up on DJ charts across the world and has been played by everyone from Carl Cox to Sven Vath to Ben Watt.
With no signs of slowing down in 2008, Worthy has already released the underground hit Work The Walls on his label and its accompanying music video has given fans a glimpse into the la la land of his mind. With plenty more remixes and originals on their way and the continued growth of Anabatic Records, Worthy is set to continue getting everyone working the walls around the world.
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