Frank Amodo + Big C - Let's Get It (Genetic Funk 420 Dub)
DJ BRADLEY BE
My interest in music started at the age of 5 when I bought my first record, but it wasn’t until I was 9 that my passion for music truly began. At the age of 12, I organized a hip hop party at a local youth center where I first started DJing. I promoted the party for six months and built up a following of around 50 people. However, as hardcore music became more popular, I decided to try my hand at it. Although I found mixing hardcore music difficult, I was fortunate to be introduced to house and garage music, which I found to be my forte.
This led to an opportunity to play at a local nightclub called Rackets (Essex), where I warmed up for DJ Disciple. Following this gig, a promoter offered me a residency at the Playground (Essex), where I warmed up for various top DJs, including Danny Bhudda Morales, Normski, Bobbi and Steve, and Boy George, among others.
During my time as a house and garage DJ, I met Graham Gold, whom I considered to be one of the best DJs in the industry. After a short time, we became good friends, and through our friendship, I had the opportunity to travel around England with him. On more than one occasion, I watched him play live sets at Kiss FM Studio, which led to introductions to all the top DJs, such as Judge Jules, Paul Trouble Anderson, and the Kiss FM crew. With all the experience I gained from these encounters, I was able to learn a lot from the people I met.
From this point on, my DJ career took off, and I began playing at various venues across England, Europe, and the world.
GENETIC FUNK
Si has been plying his take on house music for over 30 years now. Starting out as resident DJ for several promoters in and around London back in 1990, DJing along side names such as Tony Humphries and Roger Sanchez and by 1993 Si had taken his first steps into production via Nice N Ripe Records under various names but most notably as one half of 24hr Experience.
Since those first steps Si has gone on to produce his blend of house music for various labels under numerous pseudonyms and can now be found producing under his new pseudonym Genetic Funk for his co owned label Grounded Records.
DJ PHILLY PHIL
Philly Phil started his music journey in Carson, California “carrying crates” and learning from the Sound Reaction Entertainment DJs. He eventually started a long path in Hip Hop as an MC/producer named Lo Cell. But the shady business of the music industry led Philly Phil and a few of his friends to create an independent recording label.
Whoop-T-Whoop Entertainment housed a state of the art recording studio that produced, marketed and distributed all of its own audio and video content. Whoop-T-Whoop Entertainment also promoted and was a part of multiple music events along with releasing multiple albums. Throughout his time in the music industry, Philly Phil fell in love with House Music along with other dance music genres. It was ironically fitting that he would end up moving to the birthplace of House Music and planting his roots for his family in the City of Chicago.
Still heavily involved in music with producing, recording and DJing, Philly Phil decided to create a subdivision of Whoop-T-Whoop Entertainment called Future Unlimited Media. This gave him the freedom to start fresh in the Midwest and branch out the independent strategies he started with his friends from the parent company, eventually rebranding as Future Unlimited Media.
Through Future Unlimited Media, Philly Phil released his latest Hip Hop album under his moniker Lo Cell. He as also recently released his debut House album “Unity of Sound”. Aside from producing/recording, he finds his joy in spinning DJ sets for people. He has self described his style to be a very bouncy, funky groove with a dance-your-ass-off positive vibe. But because of his love for all types of music, he can become very eclectic on the turntables playing a wide range of genres. As Philly Phil likes to say, “it’s not the music you want to hear, but the music you need to hear”.
ALVIN EASE
Alvin Ease is a DJ / Producer hailing from the South suburbs of Chicago with over 28 years of experience. The definition of Ease is to move carefully or gradually with absence of difficulty or effort, which is exactly what Alvin Ease does in his mixing. His sound is eclectic, ranging from Hip-hop, R&B, Funk, Soul, Latin, Disco, House Music and everything in between.
He began his career collecting vinyl all over the city and started spinning them at house parties in the early 90’s, quickly transitioning to spinning at events all over the city. Eventually he made his way into the Chicago nightlife scene and across the globe spinning in cities such as Houston, London, Vienna and Manila, etc. Circa 2000, Alvin Ease held Chicago residencies at Beviamo Wine Bar and Spybar with rotations at the Dragon Room, Transit Night Club, Zentra, Domain, Rednofive, & Bordos, etc. More recently, he has rotated at The Drake, Arbella, Theory, Debonair Social Club, Fame, Emporium, Cira at Hoxton Hotel & The Hampton Social in Chicago to name a few. In 2020, he began to stream his live sets on Twitch which started during the pandemic and continues to every Thursday and Friday. Since 2021, he has released multiple tracks and a EP on Bandcamp. In 2022, he signed with Sunrising Records and released his first single called “Think Out Loud”, available on all platforms. He recently joined Myxglobal for their MYXradio show called HouseBrew which airs every Friday at 10pm PST.
He has shared the stage with top DJ acts such as The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff, Paul Johnson, Ron Caroll, Diz, Mark Farina, JT Donaldson, Hatiras, Mark Grant, Andre Harris, Local Options, FLX, Greg Norwood, Jay Funk, DJ D::Double, Cathy Frey and many others. Alvin Ease continues to create and spin music that is timeless, turning on his crowd to new music while bringing them back with the past. He keeps a soulful, infectious vibe and groove with his eclectic sound, always inviting the crowd on the dance floor and keeping them there and wanting more.
Check out Alvin’s Linktree to find out more about him.
FRANK AMODO
Frank Amodo has been immersed in the world of music for over three decades. His journey began in 1987 when a close friend introduced him to the art of DJing. From that moment on, Frank’s passion for music ignited, and he started exploring genres from hip hop, electro hip hop, freestyle and to new wave.
As a young and aspiring DJ, Frank found joy in playing at small parties, high school dances, and birthday parties. It was during the early 90s that he became captivated by the scratch/turntablism era, which led him to share his knowledge by teaching scratching and trick mixing at the Universal DJ School in Hawaii. Here, he collaborated with DJ Kutmaster Spaz, a well-known DJ and entertainer in the local scene.
Throughout the 90s, Frank’s musical tastes expanded, but it was the late 90s when he truly fell in love with the mesmerizing sound of House music. Influenced by iconic DJs such as DJ Heather, Derrick Carter, DJ Sneak, Mark Farina, Colette, and Pete Moss, Frank found himself gravitating towards this captivating genre. He was fortunate to forge friendships with individuals like Cory Wells, Mike Jacobson (DJ Habohs), and Jon Jon Gentry (Dr. Boogie), who were instrumental in shaping the underground House Music scene in Hawaii during the late 90s and early 2000s. Another influential figure during this time was Scottie Soul, whose live performances inspired Frank with his unique style of House music dropping beats that swept the clubs keeping the crowd moving.
In 2007 Frank has lessened the passion of House Music as he focused on building a family and his photography business. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has led Frank back to his musical roots. During the lockdown, he discovered Twitch and observed fellow DJs streaming their sets and sharing the joy of House music with a global audiences. In 2021, Frank took the plunge and started streaming his own DJ sets on Twitch which he also started producing music again.
Today, Frank is an established streamer who plays weekly on Twitch on Thisco Thursday and Bahay Collective, collaborating with friends and fellow DJs from around the world. He has also seen success in 2022 & 2023 as a producer, with his House music releases gracing the catalogs of esteemed record labels such as Sunrising Records, The Underground Chronicles, That’s Right Dawg Music, Native Soul Recordings, Pelvic Movements, Nine Sixteen Muzik, Run To My Beat , Jump Beat Records just to name a few.
Frank’s journey as a DJ and producer is a testament to his unwavering passion for music. From his early days spinning records at small parties to becoming an influential figure in the house music streaming community, Frank continues to captivate an online audience with house music sets and his dedication to spreading the love of music.
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BUFS
Hailing from Plymouth United Kingdom, BUFS has been spinning since 2000 collating his collection of Funky/Jackin Chicago house sounds. Often playing events in both Devon, UK and LA, he has also held various residencies on internet radio stations and streaming sites. A resident at “Loco events” in Exeter he shares his time between Devon and LA, where he plays as many events as he can.
BUFS productions have often been seen in the top 100 traxsource charts within the Jackin house genre and featured in many others. His music is found on labels such as Juiced Music, Funky Revival, Lofrequency, Groovy Riddim, Robotical Grooves, OTT, Disco Down and Discoballs. Lots of which have charted by some heavy hitters in the scene.
AGENT 818
Much can be said about Agent 818 (Nohe Gomez) as an extraordinary artist. A seasoned DJ together as an innovative producer is what makes Agent 818 an immense MUST hear talent.
Born and raised in Southern California he found his passion for DJ’ing at age 15 and has been committed since. Agent 818 is credited with a broad range of projects ranging from sound design to scoring for film. His ventures have proved him to be dynamic as a diverse artist. Behind his drive is an ongoing passion for stepping behind the decks. “To me, spinning can be as creative as producing & remixing, DJ’ing is part of what draws me into making music” he says. He says he pulls his creativity from his exposure to the Los Angeles urban elements, anywhere from the Hollywood after-hour scene, to driving to the beaches of southern California sitting in traffic and taking in the LA scenic views of graffiti decorated buildings. With his true passion for real Jackin underground House music, Agent 818 is a must see DJ in action.
DJ BIG C
DJ BIG C is a highly respected House music DJ, with almost three decades of experience spinning records. Originally from New York City, he now resides in Atlanta and is renowned for his vast selection of House music, including Jackin, Disco, Deep House, tech house, and classic house on vinyl. His weekly show “The Club House” airs every Tuesday on Twitch, where he showcases his unique style and talent to a worldwide audience.
DJ BIG C’s love for House music started at a young age, and since then, he has performed at some of the most prestigious clubs and venues worldwide. For over ten years, he was the resident DJ at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem, where he developed his skills and refined his sound. He has played in front of diverse audiences, and his sets are always tailored to suit the occasion.
One of the unique features of DJ BIG C’s music is his ability to blend various genres seamlessly. He can mix classic vinyl tracks with modern tech house or introduce disco elements into his sets, creating a fresh and innovative style that sets him apart from other DJs. His passion for House music and his ability to read a crowd.
DJ BIG C is constantly exploring new sounds and techniques, pushing the boundaries of House music and keeping his sets fresh and exciting.
Despite his success, DJ BIG C remains a down-to-earth and approachable individual who is always looking to connect with new people and showcase his talent. His weekly show “The Club House” on Twitch is a testament to his dedication to House music, and he always ensures that every episode is a unique and unforgettable experience.
In conclusion, if you are a fan of House music, DJ BIG C is a must-see DJ. With his decades of experience, unique style, and ability to keep crowds dancing, he is undoubtedly one of the best in the game. Tune in to “The Club House” every Tuesday on Twitch and experience DJ BIG C’s talent for yourself.
RORY NORTHALL
Rory Northall is a House music DJ / producer from Walsall England. Rory is known for his heavily influenced Chicago / Jackin House sound.
Born in 1978, Rory was instantly surrounded by music. With his father being a jazz/funk saxophonist, he was exposed to various styles and genres of music that his parents would collect on vinyl and play. Such as funk, soul, disco, blues, jazz, etc., which shows in his style.
In 1989 Rory would take an interest in graffiti and hip hop and, in 1992, began attending a youth centre that ran for graffiti artists and DJs. Here Rory would get to see friends using the turntables and was mesmerised and instantly wanted to take up DJing. Not having the money to afford his own equipment, he would book studio time twice a week to learn.
Soon he was having records donated to him and would use any money he would get from helping the family out. He would go and buy vinyl to add to his now growing collection and started mixing hip hop & breaks.
With his father helping him out with finance, it wasn’t until 1996 Rory eventually owned his own turntables. From his part-time job, while studying art at college, Rory paid his father back.
Around this time, Rory had fallen upon house music while out on a drive in a friend’s car. In the tape deck was a recording of a live mix by masters at work, there was soul, there was funk, there was disco, and it had a groove. Rory was hooked in. From then, Rory began searching for more house music similar to masters at work. He started to go to nightclubs following American DJs such as Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, DJ Sneak, just to name a few.
During the 2000s, Rory has been influenced by many other artists such as Daft Punk and the whole French filtered disco house sound. Phil Weeks, Hector Moralez, and the Jackin House genre. In 2011 Rory began producing his own music and held many releases on a variety of labels.
Rory’s style has continued to be influenced by disco, funk, jazz, soul, hip hop in the tracks that he selects, mixes, and produces over the years. Rory has been fortunate to meet and become friends with many of his influences through social media and events. He has played on the same bills with DJs such as DJ Sneak, Stacy Kidd, Marshall Jefferson, Jason Hodges, DJ Dan, and many more.
Rory has built up support from fans worldwide through his production, DJing and graffiti artwork, and social media. He has also helped various labels with supplying his graffiti art for releases.
DJ RAMON VALDEZ
Ramon Valdez, Jr. hails from Vallejo, California in the bay area and has resided in the County of Long Beach, South bay Los Angeles, California since the late 1990’s. His Father would share with him as a young boy the different scales of sound – anything from the styles of Alice Cooper, the tones of The Doors to the early genius of Prince as well as the smoothness of groups like Con Funk Shun. As a child of the 1980’s, Ramon would discover other songs and groups of the rising MTV era such as Duran Duran, Motley Crüe, Culture Club, Men at Work and the B52’s as well as Hip Hop’s front stage pioneers of RUN DMC, Beastie Boys and the like.
Still a youngster in 1988, a neighborhood friend once had his stepbrother visiting from Chicago. Along with the visitor came a mix tape of House music. Sitting in a garage, Ramon took a first listen and did not know what he was hearing, explaining, “It was different, kept looping, which I didn’t understand at the time.”
Years later, Ramon has been the consummate advocate of House Music, the culture and music’s beats, harmonies and vibe. His understanding and passion evident in his DJ skills, the parties he backs and promotes for. He has expanded his technical ear for sound, becoming a graduate of Music Production & Engineering at the Los Angeles Recording School.
Currently, Ramon plays weekly on Twitch and works on his own productions and mixes which can be found on the links above or by going to
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CORY WELLS
Los Angeles native DJ and producer Cory Wells is no stranger to the global house music community. Known for his floor-filling soulful funky jacking grooves, legendary figures have sought after his music since his start in the late nineties. To this day he remains passionate about his mission to provide the world’s dancefloors with his vibrations.
Often charting as Cory Wells or under the use of his many monikers – Guided Methods, Vibezelect, Vibe Travelers, and Cdubs. Cory’s music is deeply rooted in the seminal styles of the original Chicago and West Coast deep house movement that he himself played a major part in curating. Cory prides himself on creating timeless music not influenced by current trends. His extended vinyl/digital DJ sets encompass long mixes and blends and serious selections.
Cory has collaborated with several prominent artists including Jah Ques (Jon B.) of Vibezelect, Ric Viera of Guided Methods, and Wally Callerio of Vibe Travelers. Releasing on a variety of labels, including Cross Section Music, RobSoul Recordings, Duffel Bag Recordings, Amenti Music, Guesthouse Recordings, Green House Recordings, and Compu Sol Records.
His music has been featured on Mark Farina Live and San Francisco Sessions DJ Mixes on OM licensing Track Names Do What You Know and Come Chill. He has also shared the stage with numerous high-profile DJs, including Mark Farina, IZ and Diz, Dj Mes Doc Martin, DJ Harvey, Dj Heather, Dj Sneak, and Miles Madea.
Cory’s ultimate goals of producing music to be appreciated worldwide and to release on his favorite labels have been achieved many times over and will continue to as his heart is in the right place. Cory’s love and dedication to the house music culture is has been enough to fuel him for a lifetime and it will always shine through as its just for the love.
SIMPLY B
Introducing SimplyB, electronics engineer by day and a rising talent with a passion for all things house by night. Northern Ireland native, his musical journey began in the early 90s with humble beginnings with an addiction to mixtapes, radio shows and late-night clubbing TV, he officially caught the bug even before he was old enough to get into a club. Fast forward a few years and he had taught himself to mix on his first set of belt drive turntables proceeding then to spend every cent and hour he had fuelling his passion, a later trip to Ibiza in 1998 solidified his love for the scene.
SimplyB’s musical taste gravitates towards the jackin and early French-filtered realms of house music, where groovy basslines, filtered synths, samples and infectious rhythms take centre stage. While he may not yet boast a lengthy list of gigs at renowned clubs or festivals, his energy behind the decks and the enthusiasm he brings to his sets make him a promising talent on the rise. Since the pandemic, he has been sculpting an impressive online presence with his Simply Sessions Show on several online radio stations including Ibiza Stardust Radio (Ibiza), Quest (London), and Vinyl Diffusion Radio (San Diego) as well as establishing a firm footing live streaming on Twitch.
Though relatively new to the production game, SimplyB is dedicated to honing his craft taking inspiration from some of his favourite established and new artists. His early productions showcase a promising fusion of jacking percussion and filtered French-esque grooves, with a sprinkling of tongue-in-cheek sample-based fun demonstrating a growing proficiency in music production. As he continues to explore the electronic music landscape, SimplyB’s unique sound is slowly taking shape and is one to watch.
Keep an eye on SimplyB as he embarks on this exciting chapter in his music career; with his passion, dedication, and growing portfolio of house music creations, the journey is just beginning, and the future holds great promise for this emerging artist.
JD VASQUEZ
Born in Puerto Rico, raised in the North East, and currently residing in South Florida. Music has been a major part of my life and I have been Involved in music from a very early age. I have a deep connection to all types of music. My childhood home was filled with the sounds of Miles Davis, Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto , and Tito Puente just to name a few. My father is a musician who plays the trumpet and although not playing with bands anymore still practices during the week. It was not uncommon to have a band practicing at my house during the weekends. Both my brother and I played instruments growing up and my brother, who plays the keys among other instruments, can be found playing in little spots in NY City any given weekend. I was introduced to house music and DJ’ing around my freshman year of high school 1984. By the start of the following school year I had my very own set of Gemini Belt Drive turntables. I have been chasing house beats since. It’s been an amazing and rewarding journey.
JASON MERLE
Hailing from The Tower District in Fresno CA, Jason Merle has been playing records since 1997. After moving to the Bay Area to swim with the big fish, he began to produce and play with some of the incredible DJ’s that saturate the scene in San Francisco and eventually moved back to Fresno where he continued his rise until 2008.
Fast forward a decade after concentrating on fatherhood and he is back at it. Producing tracks and starting his own label 4E&A Records, he is focused and passionate about learning and improving in the studio and playing tracks that honor the past and create visions of the future. He may be a little less intoxicated this time around, but he is just as dizzy in love with house as he was back in the day.
You can find Jason’s Music on the following labels.
Viva Recordings, Pluralistic Recordings, Colour & Pitch Recordings, Cheap Talk Records, House Global Alliance, Delve Deeper Recordings, Deepen Sound, Funk Mansion, Denied Music, Panhandle, Moulton Music, Industry Standard, Whiskey Pickle, Plastik People, Moiss Recordings, Rhythm Vibes, Wetsuit Recordings, Midwest Hustle, Pigeon Project, Not SO Fast, 4E&A Records, Deep Fix Recordings, Cosmic Gems, Yerba Bueno Discos, Kolour Recordings, Shak Digital, Le` Poop Music, Just Rockin’ Chicago, Warrior Music, System Recordings, Orange Sofa Lmtd.
KAIZ (BE)
Hailing from Ghent, Kaiz (BE) is a Dj/producer with a passion for underground house music from the funky sunset till the deep sunrise. He’s been collecting and playing House since the early ‘00s. Around the same era he started performing at the locally renowned parties called “Freak City”, where local legends Yellert & Clauz took him under their wings. His passion for House music grew and never died ‘till this day. Cezar Touch convinced him to start producing and as a result he got signed! And now releasing tracks on different labels in the underground house scene (FederFunk Family, Chronic Rhythm, That’s Right Dawg Music, Deep Clicks, Run To My Beat, Bid Muzik,…) He also has a musical project with Cezar Touch with which they’ve released track on Nu Monkey Records and Chronic Rhythm Label as Cezar&Kaiz (BE).
