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DJ Spinna

 
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Formal Connection With:

Polyrhythm Addicts
  • Active: '90s, 2000s
  • Genres: Rap
  • Instrument: Producer, DJ, Remixing
  • Representative Albums: "Heavy Beats, Vol. 1," "Fueled for the Future, Vol. 4," "Strange Games and Things"

Biography

DJ Spinna's accomplishments surpass those of most DJs, yet he remained strictly an underground artist despite his astonishing talent. Though primarily known for his hip-hop work, Spinna also expanded his reach to include downtempo house music as well. The New York DJ remixed tracks for many artists such as Soulstice and Nightmares on Wax. He also produced a number of artists such as rappers Guru and J-Live and his own rap group, Jigmastas. Along with his partner, MC Kriminul, the duo debuted as Jigmastas in 1996 with the single "Beyond Real," which they released on their own independently operated label of the same name. Besides his Jigmastas albums and his occasional productions, Spinna mixed several albums for various labels. For instance, Raiding the Crates (2002) compiles tracks from the Chicago deep house label Guidance, and The Beyond Real Experience, Vol. 2 (2002) compiles tracks from his own label. In addition, Spinna mixed an album for BBE, Strange Games and Things (2001), that creatively compiles an eccentric blend of old-school tracks such as Eddie Kendricks' "Girl You Need a Change of Mind," Rick James' "Mary Jane," and Donald Byrd's "Wind Parade." ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
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DJ Spinna
Birth name Vincent Williams
Also known as DJ Spinna
Genre(s) House
Hip-Hop Music
Soul
Occupation(s) Producer, DJ
Associated acts Polyrhythm Addicts, Jigmastas
Website http://www.djspinna.com/

DJ Spinna (born Vincent Williams, 1973) is an American hip hop music artist and producer, who has "remained strictly an underground artist despite his astonishing talent".[1]

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Biography

He began experimenting with turntables at age 11 and is known for combining dance music with hip hop, funk, and soul music. He has remixed artists such as De La Soul, Mary J. Blige, and Stevie Wonder. He also collaborated with Eminem on songs Three Six Five, Watch Deez, 5 Star Generals, before the latter went on to super stardom. His first group Jigmastas was with the MC Kriminul. He is also a member of Polyrhythm Addicts, an underground hip-hop supergroup, consisting of himself, Apani B, Mr. Complex, and Shabaam Sahdeeq. Their album Rhyme Related was released in 1999 and featured a song with Pharaohe Monch. The line-up included Apani B (Fly MC), but she was replaced by Tiye Phoenix when they reformed for the 2007 release Break Glass. They released the Reachin single in 2007, from their album Break Glass..., released on April 24, 2007. He has also worked with New York based live house music band Tortured Soul.

Discography

With Polyrhythm Addicts
  • Rhyme Related (1999 EP)
  • Reachin' (2007 Single)
  • Break Glass... (2007 LP)
With Jigmastas
  • Grass Roots: Lyrical Fluctuation EP (2000)
  • Infectious (2001)
Solo
  • Jiggy Breaks (1996)
  • Heavy Beats, Vol. 1 (1999)
  • Bahia Blues (featuring Monet) (2000)
  • DJ Song (2000)
  • Deep-Rooted (2001)
  • New York Times (2002)
  • DJ Spinna Presents Beyond Real Experience Volume 2 (2002)
  • Rock (Unplugged) Drive (2002)
  • Wonder of Stevie (2003)
  • Here to There (2003)
  • Compositions 2 (2004)
  • Compositions 1 (2005)
  • Compositions 3 (2005)
  • Intergalactic Soul (2006)
  • Dillagence 7" (2008)
With Tortured Soul
  • Why Fall In Love (2007)
With Grand Pianoramax
  • The Hook (Remixes) - digital single (2008)
  • The Hook (Remixes) - 12" vinyl single (2009)

References

  1. ^ allmusic ((( DJ Spinna > Biography )))

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