![Eddie Valdez - "e;I Remember How Hard It Was Starting To Be A DJ"e;](https://snschicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/1931506_77311744752_1963531_n.jpg?quality=100.3022033014090 "Eddie Valdez - "e;I Remember How Hard It Was Starting To Be A DJ"e;")
S&S: What's your style of music? How do you describe it? Eddie Valdez: I use to do mostly House, R&B, Drum & Bass and some Funk. My sound must be happy, noiseless and also classic. Sometimes I can be harder than that. S&S: Who or what was most instrumental to you when it came to music?Eddie Valdez: That’s not the tough one. DJ Wilson, a genius from my hometown who really open[...]
![Ralph & Louie - "e;Our Fans Are What Most Drives Us"e;](https://snschicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ralph-louie.jpg?quality=100.3022033014090 "Ralph & Louie - "e;Our Fans Are What Most Drives Us"e;")
At the forefront of the Atlanta House Music movement. Ralph & Louie continue to push the envelope in the development of this culture. Holding down residencies at the hottest clubs in the south and continuously releasing quality tracks with a heavy tech, deep and future influence. This dynamic duo is predominantly known as the heavy hitters for House Music in the south. Recently receiving [...]
![Global Mixx The Workshop HBCU SiriusXM Channel 142 feat. Guest Hosts Shannon "e;DJ Skip"e; Syas and Steve "e;Silk"e; Hurley](https://snschicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/medrink.jpg?quality=100.3022033014090 "Global Mixx The Workshop HBCU SiriusXM Channel 142 feat. Guest Hosts Shannon "e;DJ Skip"e; Syas and Steve "e;Silk"e; Hurley")
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 [...]
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. [...]
![DJ ZEEK - "e;I've always been on top of the music scene, trends, and culture"e;](https://snschicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/zeek-Small.jpg?quality=100.3022033014090 "DJ ZEEK - "e;I've always been on top of the music scene, trends, and culture"e;")
DJ ZEEK....With 30+ years of djing experience via mobile/clubs/radio/raves/house parties/ etc... Ezekiel Dominguez, professionally known as "DJ ZEEK", has become a popular house dj and mentor in the Midwest. This talented, but modest house jock, is a true professional who has enjoyed success other's will never know. Raised in the NWI-Chicagoland area, this south-sider grew up with the famous [...]
![Patrick Wayne - "e;I Dont Listen To Music At Home"e;](https://snschicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/patrickWayne-Small.jpg?quality=100.3022033014090 "Patrick Wayne - "e;I Dont Listen To Music At Home"e;")
Q&A with S&S S&S: What's your style of music? How do you describe it? Patrick Wayne: Funky, upbeat house music S&S: Who or what was most instrumental to you when it came to music? Patrick Wayne: Absolutely the Hot Mix 5 and all of the DJ's that came after them on WBMX and the original B96 Mixmasters...coming from the far north suburbs orignally, my only exposure to new [...]
![Exclusive Q&A "e;Shannon "e;DJ Skip"e; Syas](https://snschicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/skip-Small.jpg?quality=100.3022033014090 "Exclusive Q&A "e;Shannon "e;DJ Skip"e; Syas")
Q&A with VH Shannon “DJ Skip” Syas has gained worldwide acclaim as a dance music producer, remixer, publisher, promoter, executive and DJ. Skip hails from Chicago, where he contributed to the Chicago House Music genre that quickly spread to the rest of the world and remains a vibrant sector of the dance music scene on any continent. How did you get started in this line of work?[...]
![DJ Caveman - "e;I am influenced by different genres outside of house music"e;](https://snschicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13900735_1029983857071112_1521306176_n.jpg?quality=100.3022033014090 "DJ Caveman - "e;I am influenced by different genres outside of house music"e;")
"I am influenced by different genres outside of house music" DJ Caveman hails from Chicago….. the house capital of the world. This veteran has been part of the Chicago club scene for years moving the crowd time and time again. His roots stem from early radio in the 80’s in Chicago. As a boy growing up in Little Village, Chicago, he would stare at his beat-up [...]
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[...]
![Xander James - "e;Music Is The Highest Form Of Self-Expression"e;](https://snschicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Xander-James-@-Bang-This.jpg?quality=100.3022033014090 "Xander James - "e;Music Is The Highest Form Of Self-Expression"e;")
Xander James - "Music Is The Highest Form Of Self-Expression" Xander James d(•_•)b www.XanderJamesDJ.com Music connoisseur, delivering a unique dance music experience... House dj & music producer; visionary, entrepreneur & humanist. Colleagues describe him as the human dance music encyclopedia. Driven by his passion for music - an obsession for timeless melodies - Xander loves [...]