Afro-House DJ Stan Zeff & the Magic of Tambor Party

Stan Zeff, hailing from the UK but now based in Atlanta, Georgia, has been a prominent name in the dance music scene for decades. His journey is not just about playing music but creating a cultural movement. Stan's vision goes beyond mere entertainment; it's about crafting experiences that resonate on a deeper emotional level. The inception of Tambor Party in 2009 marked a significant milestone in his career. Motivated by a desire to bring people together through the power […]

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Other Frequencies

Interview: House Producer Crackazat

"What surprises me is that I have found relative success in the area of house music. In my head I`m still a jazz musician and beat maker. I didn`t start making, or listening to house, until my 20s. I am forever grateful to the house community for giving me a musical home, and a career." Crackazat- Born in Bristol, Ben Jacobs aka Crackazat, currently resides in Sweden, where he’s developed a long-running relationship with Stockholm label, Local Talk. However, his last […]

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DJ Articles

Atjazz shares a selection of his favourite Ocha Records cuts

Ocha Records underlines its credentials as a home for quality underground house music as long-time friend, Martin Iveson a.k.a. Atjazz, lands on the label with a remix of Coflo & Lady C’s 2019 vocal-led cut, ‘Easy’. The revered UK DJ, producer and label owner, skilfully twists the uplifting afro house vibe of the original into a stylish deep house groove. Released globally on December 2nd, Atjazz brings his undeniably unique and definitive touch to an already stunning track, giving it a whole new lease of life. Lush, sweeping […]

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DJ Articles

Beatportal’s Artist of the Month: DJ Minx

Marcus Barnes speaks to Detroit’s queen of house music DJ Minx — a champion of women’s empowerment in the dance music scene — to learn more about her ancestral history, the first time she mixed records, the origins of her Woman On Wax imprint, and beyond. It’s interesting to hear DJ Minx describe the path that was forged by her predecessors while also considering the fact that she has also paved the way for those who’ve come after her. Contending […]

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DJ Interviews

Interview: Ash Lauryn

Even though she has been based out of Atlanta for more than a decade, the rising DJ Ash Lauryn is still more than capable of waxing lyrical about the legacy of Detroit electronic music. It was this move in her early 20s that helped her gain perspective on her beloved hometown Detroit, showing her the impact and reach of its legacy and the need to preserve it for future generations. Over the last couple of years on the DJ circuit, […]

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Dancer Articles

Interview: Legendary House Dancer Marjory Smarth

"Fluidity is my thing. I think I am an earth-bound mermaid. If there were a way to describe the way I dance, I have a lightness to my movement. Sometimes it's as if my feet don't even touch the ground." - Marjory Smarth Originally hailing from Haiti, she grew up in New York City and began dancing in her formative years. Deriving influences from the native dances of her culture as well as from the different styles of street dance […]

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The Evolution Of Different CDJ Types

The History Of CDJs The history of the CDJ is one of the most interesting stories in music technology. From revolutionary to mainstream, this DJ hardware has seen it all. The literal meaning of CDJ is Compact Disk Jockey which references the key reason the hardware was so successful - its compactness and convenience. The first CDJ was introduced by Pioneer in 1994. Prior to this, DJing on vinyl was the only viable option. Looking back, this was a big […]

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Top Trends: DJ Tech for 2024 & 2025

To stay at the top of our game, we DJs need to keep up with the latest in DJ technology. This industry is always evolving, and falling behind is not an option. With technology changing rapidly, music and DJing tech are growing fast, and the price of new gear is becoming more affordable. From cloud DJing to VR integration, there are countless new tools designed to make our lives easier. Let’s dive into the recent and upcoming DJ technology trends that I believe deserve […]

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DJ Interviews

Behind the beats: DJ Nina Sol

"Turning non-believers into house heads became my ministry." Nina Sol has that inquisitive nature that will build your night full of meaningful plateaus. She conjures up that mystical people-moving energy, a forever-soul controlling your get-down. That name she performs under is a nod to her Afro-Latina heritage and warm and sunshiny disposition, according to her website. This is a Bay Area legend, giving her full attention to the details of DJing while she soundtracks your night. The global heavyweights know it. […]

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