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Influences (2 CDs)
DJ Marky
Influences (2 CDs)
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop, Latin Music
 
  •  Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (16) - Disc #2

The world's #1 drum & bass DJ showcases all his influences for the first time, being it Brazilian Jazz, '70s Soul, Funk, Disco, '80s two step boogie and through to what he's most known for Drum & Bass... DJ Marky...  more »

     
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All Artists: DJ Marky
Title: Influences (2 CDs)
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Label: Bbe
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 10/28/2008
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop, Latin Music
Styles: Drum & Bass, Electronica, Techno, South & Central America, Brazil, Dance Pop, Urban, Latin Electronica
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 730003109928

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The world's #1 drum & bass DJ showcases all his influences for the first time, being it Brazilian Jazz, '70s Soul, Funk, Disco, '80s two step boogie and through to what he's most known for Drum & Bass... DJ Marky is regarded as a Drum 'n' Bass innovator and was discovered by English DJ Bryan Gee, who saw Marky playing in a club in São Paulo in 1998. Amazed by DJ Marky's scratch skills, he invited him to play in London. Marky got started in Drum & Bass in 1992, choosing a more hardcore edge, but the small audiences nearly caused him to give up. At the time, he was told that that kind of music was for only a few. In 1997, he went to London and met DJs Hype and Goldie. The meeting with Brian Gee was definitive for Marky's conquering of England. In 1999, he was awarded "Best New DJ" by the British critics. With the world now being his DJing playground, Marky has been praised for his sound articulation abilities, with elaborate mixings that connect one song to the next with amazing accuracy and also for the careful choice and combination of the repertoire which is exactly what shines through so brilliantly here on this album. As DJ Marky puts it himself: "My influences are from all over the place. I have a mad record collection that has all sorts from old soul and Motown to Broken Beat and Trip Hop; it's all in there! Variety is a spice of Life!"
 

CD Reviews

Tasteful selection for the "matured" dance music fan...
Elliott K. Hui | Greater DC, US | 02/16/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Marky is yet another vessel to share with all of us what can come musical melting pot of Brazil. I've followed this guy since sometime 2005 after hearing him play a very solid and memorable drum and bass set at the now-defunct Capital Ballroom in DC. After doing some more research on him and checking out his podcasts (see his website), he actually plays far more than just DnB. This set reflects the musical platform from which he extends. He touches the following genres on this: bossa nova; jazz; jazz-funk; soul; boogie; house; nu-soul; disco; drum and bass. As I've been actively listening to dance music since about 1992, I've grown to appreciate more diverse selections. It's nice to hear someone who is so talented and revered in one format be able to tastefully deliver a genre-busting set of good music.



My faves featured on this set? These Eyes - The Guess Who | Sambalanco Trio - Sambinha | The Style Council - The Lodgers



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