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Exclusive: Americas
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DERRICK CARTER  BHQ - Chicago

Derrick Carter is widely acknowledged as one of the best DJs in the world. With innovative productions, flawless technical skills and an effortlessly joyful attitude of rocking a crowd, his influence has infiltrated throughout the spectrum of dance music.  By refusing to accept conventional standards and instead choosing to simply do his own thing he has built a worldwide reputation as one of the underground pioneers, becoming a major celebrity among dance-music aficionados. Derrick’s sets are rooted in house, but he freely travels outside conformative club tastes, seamlessly incorporating old-school disco, soul, jazz, and whatever else catches his fancy to jack the beat and rock the party.  “So many people come up to me and say, ‘Man, I had the worst day. My girlfriend left me, I locked my keys in my car, but you turned me for two hours, and that made me able to get up in the morning.’ That’s the best thing going.”  - Derrick Carter

​Monthly mix resident for “Proud Radio”  ~ Listen to Derrick Carter on Apple Music
Exclusive: Worldwide
djcolette.com
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COLETTE  Candy Talk - Los Angeles

ON TOUR:
When the Music's Loud 10YR
Future Deep Tour B2B with Pete Moss

Chicago native and Los Angeles resident Colette has a unique career trajectory and influence as an international DJ, singer, songwriter, and landmark figure of American dance music. Colette has been an integral part of the Midwestern underground since 1994 - from her first mixtape in 1998 “Floating By” to her 2022 production commencement of her fifth studio album with production by Philadelphia’s deep beat guru, Pete Moss she has blazed her own distinctive trail through electronic music.

An alto since early adolescence, her natural gravitation towards integrating live vocals over DJ sets and songs would become a benchmark of Colette’s pioneering music career in DJ performance and record production over the next three decades. Launching her own imprint in 2010 — a goal she had for the better part of a decade — Colette put together Candy Talk Records as a platform to have more creative control over her music, curation, and collaborations. Running a successful Pledge campaign to fund her third studio album, 2013’s ‘When The Music’s Loud’, featuring the single “Hotwire”, would see Billboard name it one of the top 20 Dance Music Albums of 2013, with Thump/VICE naming it “One of The 99 Greatest Dance Albums of All Time” in July of 2015. She released her fourth studio album ‘Retrospective’ in 2017 and the second on her own label. This 2-part album features a collection of remixed works spanning her entire career, featuring production from artists such as Gettoblaster, Derrick Carter, Demarkus Lewis, Local Options, Change Request, and many more.  2020 saw the return collaboration with her OM labelmate, Kaskade, on their single “When I’m With You”, which has been streamed over 5 millions times. 2023 sees Colette starting work on her fifth studio album, releasing a new EP "Message in a Bottle" alongside launching her “Future Deep” tour with Pete Moss, playing select Second City Sessions shows with DJ Heather while performing solo shows for fans worldwide, with more releases and collaborations in the works.
Exclusive: Worldwide
djheatherchicago.com
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DJ HEATHER  Blackcherry, Apollo Music Group - Chicago

ON TOUR: H is for Hustle

DJ Heather is a highly respected and talented DJ from Brooklyn who has made a name for herself in the Chicago music scene. She got her start at the Artful Dodger, a neighborhood pub with a small dance floor, and quickly progressed to more prominent gigs, including a three-year residency at Red Dog and a stint at the famous Gramaphone Records. She is known for her versatile style, which incorporates a wide variety of genres including hip hop, house, jazz, soul, R&B, disco classics, and rare groove. Despite her success, Heather considers becoming a DJ to be a “happy accident” and a hobby that developed into a full-time pursuit. Throughout her career, she has focused on developing her skills and versatility as an entertainer, and is considered one of the premier selectors in the nation.

DJ Heather’s dedication and hard work have earned her a reputation as a skilled and talented DJ. Her ability to seamlessly blend different genres of music and create a unique and engaging experience for her audience has made her a favorite among music lovers in Chicago and around the world. Her performances are known for their energy and passion, as well as her ability to connect with the crowd and create a sense of community on the dance floor.

Follow DJ HEATHER 'H IS FOR HUSTLE'  www.twitch.tv/djheatherchicago  ...get notified whenever she goes live!
Exclusive: Americas
djcharlesfeelgood.com
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CHARLES FEELGOOD  Guesthouse - Los Angeles

Charles Feelgood's rise to dance music infamy dates back to his humble beginnings as a leading force behind the Baltimore/Washington DC dance music scene.  His initial popularity was assisted thanks in part to his legendary mixed series, "Time to Get Ill" and has continued to flourish through the release of remixes and singles such as “Jacker's Anthem,” “My Life” and “Watchu Gonna Do”. He is a mainstay in the charts on BeatPort and Traxsource as well as other worldwide digital sites. In the past few years Feelgood has had several releases on Major and Independent labels such as, Instereo, Guesthouse, Moonshine, Fogbank and Ammo Recordings - with a breakout track called "Bebop" that stayed in the Beatport and Traxsource charts for most of 2014. Feelgood remains committed to lighting up dance floors around the world – summing up his musical mission in one sentence: "I just want to do what the name implies, to make people have a good time and go home with a great feeling”.
Exclusive: Worldwide
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PETE MOSS  Recline, Ovum, Kwench - Philadelphia 

ON TOUR:
30 YEAR Tour
Future Deep Tour B2B with Colette

Philadelphia based Pete Moss knows a thing or two about house music having traveled the world in search of the ultimate underground dance floors, and releasing over 150 projects on top labels such as, Ovum, Dessous, ALola, Definity, Large, Seamless, I records, MN2's, Acryl and dozens of others, including his own underground Recline imprint. Known as one of the finest late night/underground Dj's on the map, crushing it at Fabric London, La Terrazza Barcelona, Roxy Prague, Salon Daome Montreal, Harlot San Francisco, King King L.A, The Arches GLasgow, La Santanera PDC Mexico, Rioma Mexico City, Smartbar Chicago, Living Room Miami, among others, Pete has a reputation for giving his all at every gig and leaving people touched and inspired by his signature deep and eclectic sound.  Candy Talk Records kicked off 2021 with its twenty-second release, featuring the first in a two part retrospective compilation "The Days", from label favorite, Philly's deep house aficionado, Pete Moss. This two-part retrospective compiled by label head Colette features some of Moss' most memorable moments, with many tracks originally only available in limited quantities. These hand chosen tracks have all been remastered for today's modern fidelity.

Pete Moss is celebrating 30 years doing his underground thing, over 300 records and countless shows later, he’s doing a special tour and has a new mix to mark the occasion. Look out for tour dates near you... Enjoy the mix!
Exclusive: Americas
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JASON HODGES  Junction Style Music - Toronto

​Canadian born Jason Hodges first arrived in the house music scene in late 1991, taking on Toronto's underground party scene he developed his DJing skills on the decks with the likes of New York - New Jersey sounds. His hard-hitting beats with deep grooves became the signature sound for Hodges - whether in the studio, on the dance floors; from local Toronto gigs, to across Canada and throughout the Americas and Europe, Hodges has become a well respected selector behind the decks.

Jason began releasing records with various Toronto labels such as JINXX RECORDS and 83 WEST getting his feet wet remixing and co-producing tracks with some of Canada's talents. After many years of training and development, Hodges returned to the scene with a new energy and a new plan. He continued to build his profile remixing artists like, Kaskade on OM, Jully Black, Justin Timberlake, DJ Colette, DJ Heather, Derrick Carter, Music For Freaks, Diz and the list goes on.  The name Jason Hodges represents the technical craft he pours into every production, with highly anticipated tracks being played and praised by the likes of Mark Farina, Oliver Dollar, DJ Heather, Derrick Carter, among other eminent House Music Pioneers around the world.
Exclusive: Americas
soundcloud.com/dj-total-m

MILES MAEDA  Total M - San Diego

A classically trained musician as well as practicing yogi, Miles Maeda brings a unique perspective and approach to his music. On the outside, his style is a well balanced blend of Chicago house. On the inside, it is crafted with an intricate variety of influences which have become his trademark. Living in Chicago in the early 90's, he worked alongside his fellow nu-ravers Derrick Carter, Mark Farina and Spencer Kincey as a purveyor of new electronic dance music. He held residencies at Smartbar, Berlin as well as the legendary Shelter.  Miles is continuing the development of his yoga projects alongside playing shows through the Americas and Asia.
Exclusive: Americas
soundcloud.com/jt-donaldson​

JT DONALDSON New Math Records, Classic - Austin

JT Donaldson has carved a distinct niche for himself in the world of underground house music and has a strong reputation as one of the worlds’ top house producers remixing for artists like Mark Farina, Chez Damier and Justin Martin. JT has collaborated with the likes of Spencer Kincy, Sandy Rivera, Isabelle Antena, LoSoul, DJ Heather, Ge-Ology, and Cpen to name a few. With a career spanning over twenty years and an impressive discography across labels such as Cajual, Hudd Trax and Guesthouse Music, Texas based JT Donaldson’s creative and diverse style of production makes his music a perfect fit for Classic Music Company, in full display on his new release Stay Inside. With soulful vocals provided by fellow Texan Liv.e, delicate instrumentals and a grooving beat come together on ‘Stay Inside’ to create a glorious dance record. The remix provides a more club-focussed version, maintaining the blissed-out sound of the original mix while upping the ante with agile drums and playful piano samples.

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