K-ALEXI 1000 SHADES OF K-CHIWAX CLASSIC EDITION
OUT SOON..K'Alexi Shelby has done it again..Pure Klassic Heat..Check it out..#MzHouse Diva
THE SOUNDFILES ARE ONLINE!RAWAX IS PROUD TO WELCOME MR. K-ALEXI SHELBY
TO THE FAMILY!
OUT SOON:
CCE001 - K-ALEXI - 1000 SHADES OF K (12")
ARTIST: K-AKEXI
TITLE: 1000 SHADES OF K
LABEL: CHIWAX CLASSIC EDITION
CAT: CCE001
FORMAT: 12"
REL. DATE: AUGUST 2012
MP3:
http://188.165.235.130/dbh/release/2012_25/8630/8630_cce001_kalexi__if_i_had_u_5k.mp3
http://188.165.235.130/dbh/release/2012_25/8630/8630_cce001_kalexi_wwwlovecum.mp3
http://188.165.235.130/dbh/release/2012_25/8630/8630_cce001_kalexi_k_beat.mp3
http://188.165.235.130/dbh/release/2012_25/8630/8630_cce001_kalexi_k_remixx_beat.mp3
d train - you're the one for me (kung fu mix)
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Sound Syndicate - When Love Comes - Traxsource.com - Download Underground House and Electronic Music in WAV and MP3 format
Following up his Top 10 hit Love 2 Love U Baby, Sound Syndicate delivers another booty shakin, funky ass feel-good groove that every DJ and HouseHead will love! Exclusively available @TraxSource (WE ARE HOUSE)!
Sound Syndicate - When Love Comes - Traxsource.com - Download Underground House and Electronic Music in WAV and MP3 format
Sound Syndicate - When Love Comes - Traxsource.com - Download Underground House and Electronic Music in WAV and MP3 format
K'Alexi Shelby/Tec Soul Deep Delux Radio 2
http://www.mixcloud.com/KaayAlexi/k-alexi-shelbyk-klassik-tecsoul-deep-delux-radio-2/
Exclusive Interview with The Legendary K'Alexi Shelby
Mr. K Alexi Shelby
DJ / Producer / Entertainer
Like a moth drawn to a flame, there is
something utterly infectious about the music of Mr.K-Alexi Shelby,
better known as K'Alexi; one of the founding fathers of house music
direct from his home city of Chicago. Since the late 1980s, he has
pioneered the true house sound, leading to a DH and production career
spanning over 20 years, including collaborations with artists ranging
from The Pet Shop Boys to Derrick May and from Larry Heard and Felix Da
Housecat to Will Smith, as well as gigs across the globe.
MzHouse Diva: When did you get
started in the music scene?
I don’t want to give
my age away, let’s just say I was very young.
MzHouse Diva: When did you first fall in love with house music?
I grew up with guys that were into house and it was no
choice. A pivotal point that also helped me fall in love with house was when I
went to the New Music Box and saw Ron Hardy play Cloud with sound effect and
strobes, and that was it for me. It seemed like it was raining inside in the Box. Ron Hardy was an entertainer. I entertain. I don’t dj. I get high
off that.
MzHouse Diva: Who were some of
our musical influences?
Some of my musical influences are Ron Hardy, Michael Jackson, Loleatta Holloway, I’m a huge Prince fan, Mr. Lee, Earth, Wind and Fire, Anita
Baker, Sade and the list goes on.
MzHouse Diva: How did you get into djing?
My cousin was a dj and I was a dancer. One night out dancing, I did the helicopter
and hit my ankle. After that accident, I decided to become a dj because I was
too tall to be a dancer. Plus the dj’s got the girls and I wanted the girls; so
my dj career began.
MzHouse Diva: How would you
describe your djing style?
My style is unorthodox, yet classic because K’Alexi is
classic. I guess I play what’s in my soul,the party-goers that I play for
usually, have a deep connection to the music I pump. It doesn’t matter to me if
the club is packed or there are only 5 people there and only one of those
people are on the floor. I beat it for that one person who feels the
connection.
MzHouse Diva: How did you get
into producing?
I have heard too many songs that are just awful. Case In
point, a song by Divine called Jungle Jezebel. I heard the words and I was like,
“you all like that?” I could do that and since I’m a creative a person I
started producing songs. I consider it a blessing that I was born in this city
where we live and breathe the House Music, genre.
MzHouse Diva: When you aren’t
busy djing and producing; what do you like to do in your free time?
In my spare time I spend time with my family or I go to the
movies. I love movies. My favorite movies
of all time are Half-Baked and It's All Gone Pete Tong. The movie, "It's All Gone Pete Tong" is about a
dj that brought house music to London.
MzHouse Diva: What was the best
advice that was given to you?
Farley told me if a person put your name on something, then
they have to pay you. Ever since, if my name is on something I get paid. It
seems elementary, but when you’re young sometimes you only want to be known so
you can be used in a lot of ways. As you mature in this business, you begin to
understand that everything has a price and your name has the highest price of
all.
MzHouse Diva: What is your most memorable moment in your career?
That’s easy. I went to Hillcrest High School with a guy
named Jamo Holloway and he would always tell people that Lolita Holloway was
his mom. We didn’t believe him because she was a famous House music singer. One
night I did a set at his house and I was banging it. I played Hit and Run,
which happens to be my orgasm song. At the end of the night, none other than Ms.Loleatta Holloway walked down the stairs in a robe and he said to me, “You beat
that”. She paid me and drove me home. I was in heaven. That is still my most
proud moment. Another moment was when I was at WBMX radio station and Farley
stopped everything and found my record,” Essence of a Dream” and played it.
Farley help break that record. Farley was the first to do a break on that
record. Also, I’ve had grandparents that brought their kids to see me. I’ve
been blessed to have such moments like this.
MzHouse Diva: You’ve played all around the globe. Are there any
favorite destinations/venues that you look forward to going back to?
Some of my favorite destinations are Ibiza, Tokyo and
Berlin. In Berlin the after party is a figure of speech. There is always an after
party, it’s unbelievable there. I played Darryl Pandy and I gave it to them hard
and they went bananas. I always rep Chicago to the fullest. In Zurich, I would
be still playing at 6:00a.m. and people were still trying to get in. Just
unbelievable.
MzHouse Diva: How different is the house scene in other countries
compared to Chicago?
There are many reasons why it’s different and I believe that
videos have messed us up. Everyone wants to be a dj now. When making a movie
someone has to be the director, lead actor, producer, and editor to make a
good movie. People need to know their place; everyone can’t be a dj.
MzHouse Diva: Who are some of
the artists in the music industry, you would like to work with in the future if
given the opportunity?
Timing is an issue,
but I would like to work with Mike Dunn, Glenn Underground, Peven Everett,
Marshall Jefferson, Ron Trent, and Frankie Knuckles; just to name a few.
MzHouse Diva: What are your
thoughts on vinyl verses the mixing software?
All I care about is how it sounds. To be
honest, I’m too old to be carrying around a box filled with vinyl records. I
appreciate and have adapted to the technology. Besides, I lost records three
times to flood damage.
MzHouse Diva: If you could
change one thing about the house music industry, what would it be?
First, everyone stop trying to be a dj. Let’s put our
parties back in the clubs. Stop having free parties. People pay for every other
mode of entertainment. Within our circle of fellow dj’s, we should have more
accolades. In fact, this should be a category in the music awards .
MzHouse Diva: There is alot of
young fresh talent out there waiting to be discovered. What do they have to do for getting
recognized and promoted?
It is very important to respect the culture and the ones
that came before you. There is no right to be here but rather a privilege to be
here. They should be humble. I still say please and thank you.
MzHouse Diva: What do you see in
the future of house music?
I would like to see more women in the house industry. I would also like more feelings and
creativity put into the music. More lyrics over tight beats instead of just
fast paced tracks.
MzHouse Diva: Have you any plans
(personal or business) that you can share with us about your future plans or
goals?
I am relaunching Tech Soul and starting my new label K
Klassics. I also just got picked up with two agencies overseas.
*Follow the links below to get a taste of the K'Alexi Shelby House Experience*
- www.twitter.com/KaayAlexi
- www.discogs.com/artist/K-Alexi
- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mr-KAlexi-Shelby/124360304297972
I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to do this interview. It’s been a pleasure. Peace.Love..House
#MzHouse Diva
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