• 11th Annual Global Mixx Game Changer Award Recipients Shannon &quote;DJ Skip&quote; Syas & Steve &quote;Silk&quote;Hurley

    Global Mixx, Comed & TruthBTold News recognized those who have changed and influenced the way people respond and embrace important issues and solutions in their respective fields. Shannon "DJ Skip" Syas & Steve "Silk" Hurley were among this prestigious group of industry professionals.

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    Global Mixx The Workshop HBCU SiriusXM Channel 142 feat. Guest Hosts Shannon &quote;DJ Skip&quote; Syas and Steve &quote;Silk&quote; 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 [...]

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    Patrick Wayne - &quote;I Dont Listen To Music At Home&quote;

    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 [...]

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    Exclusive Q&A &quote;Shannon &quote;DJ Skip&quote; 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?[...]

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    DJ Caveman - &quote;I am influenced by different genres outside of house music&quote;

      "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 [...]

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    S&S Podcast 004 - Paul Johnson

    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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    Alex Peace - &quote;I have musical A.D.D&quote;

    Alex Peace - "I have musical A.D.D" Alex Peace is among a select few in the changing electronic dance music realm that is accepted as not only an artist, but as an entertainer. In addition to working as a DJ, producer, MC and radio personality, AP has been performing for more than 10 years. This well-rounded and extremely talented musician has dabbled in radio jingles, commercial voiceovers and[...]

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    Georgie Porgie - &quote;Everyday Life Inspires My Creativity&quote;

                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 - &quote;I’m A People Person&quote;

    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 - &quote;It All Comes Together Once I Get Behind The Decks&quote;

    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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