Steve "Silk" Hurley & Cece Peniston With R&B roots, but a voice so versatile as to blow out every genre of music, she is a bonafide dance club diva and high priestess of House Music. With a catalog of work that spans the musical genres, he is a modest musical genius, a highly sought after producer, earning 4 GRAMMY® nominations, and House Music royalty. Together they are as iconic [...]

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In this episode of “The Workshop,” host Caryn Lee leads a journey into the depths of entertainment executive Shannon “DJ Skip” Syas. With an impressive list of accomplishments and titles amassed over his 20+ year music career, Skip demonstrates that he is far more than the intern. Learn how “DJ Skip” was first an internationally renowned music producer before earning acclaim as a [...]

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S&S Records, Inc. (and S&S Chicago, Inc.) was established in 2005 by 4-time GRAMMY® nominated producer Steve “Silk” Hurley and global DJ/Producer Shannon “DJ Skip” Syas. Merging Hurley’s worldwide commercial success and Syas’ strong global following, the dance label has become home to numerous musical greats and one of the most respected blogs / podcast on the internet. [...]

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ADVICE TO ARTISTS AND DJS   There are so many things to cover with this, but I will keep it as short and sweet as possible. Here are some pointers on marketing yourself and getting the attention of others, in no particular order. Branding: Make sure you have the proper branding. Whether you are using your real name or a stage name, make sure you have a professional looking logo. Your[...]

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S&S Records, Inc. (and S&S Chicago, Inc.) was established in 2005 by 4-time GRAMMY® nominated producer Steve “Silk” Hurley and global DJ/Producer Shannon “DJ Skip” Syas. Merging Hurley’s worldwide commercial success and Syas’ strong global following, the dance label has become home to numerous musical greats and one of the most respected blogs / podcast on the internet. [...]

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Julius The Mad Thinker - "As A DJ, My Job Is To Present Music" Julius the Mad Thinker is a dynamic event producer and must- see international DJ talent. Since the age of 17, Julius has worn many hats while distinguishing himself in the dance music industry. He is a true visionary with infectious energy and amazing music. His reputation for uniting music communities and launching premiere DJ music[...]

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            There’s a certain type of DJ/ artist to emerge from Chicago, having been raised around the rawest and purest forms of house music. These roots cement themselves within the cities‘ residents, and form a continual source of inspiration for those who seek it. George Andros or Georgie Porgie or GP as he is known across the globe, is no exception. An accomplished DJ, Artist, hot [...]

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DJ Wayne Williams - "I’m A People Person" From local DJ to major record label executive to producer of one of the world’s largest house events, music is the story of Wayne Williams’ life. Noted for being the first DJ to bring disco from Chicago’s underground, gay dance clubs to a young, receptive audience on Chicago’s south side, Wayne quickly became an in-demand DJ as a teenager, [...]

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Steve Amoroso - "It All Comes Together Once I Get Behind The Decks" Steve Amoroso is a New York City based DJ / Producer. He is Regarded as one of the hardest working DJ's in the industry. His work ethic and passion for house music has brought industry-wide recognition. Amoroso first fell in love with house music when he was still in high school . He embarked on a path toward the vibrant club [...]

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