Episode 44 of the Club Management podcast has arrived and this one is for the books! For this episode, Shannon chats with underground house music legend and producer Parris Mitchell about the history of Dance Mania and his iconic releases throughout the label’s history.

Mitchell who has recorded under a number of different monikers from Victor Romeo, The Dance Kings, and the Parris Mitchell Project continuously adapted and shaped his prototypical sound throughout the label’s existence. From Hip House, Vocal House, and even his more stripped-down drum machine experiments, Mitchell kept fans peeled to the dance floor waiting for more.

With the help of Ray Barney, Parris released a number of influential EP’s like 1994’s “Life In The Underground,” and 1995’s “Project.”

Shannon walks down memory lane with Mitchell about the early days of Dance Mania, going on tour with Club Nouveau and the inspiration behind some of his music iconic records.

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Life In The Ghetto Underground With Parris Mitchell

*Edit : This is episode 47!

For this edition of the pod, we invite producer and pioneer of the new club wave genre @1calvomusic to the show. What is New Club Wave you ask? According to Calvo, the roots of the genre stem heavily from Baltimore Club Music’s rich history. The buzzing producer mixes sounds that have influenced him from various genres into bouncy and infectious club anthems.

Shannon spoke with the Baltimore native back in October about developing his sound, his love for video game music, and his most recent project with Night Slugs.

Tracklist

Explain Myself - CalvoMusic

H.E.R X Bryson Tiller - Could've Been  Remix (CalvoMusic Edit)

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The New Wave Of Baltimore Club With CalvoMusic

For the first episode of 2022, DJ Shannon invites Dance Mania alum Jana Rush (@jaru-1). 

Jana Rush’s hefty catalog extends back to the label’s heyday. She was dubbed “The Youngest Female DJ” under Dance Mania after she made an appearance on 1996’s “The Armageddon”-- a split collaborative EP With DJ Deeon. 

With the mentorship of some of the greats like Chicago’s juke king Gant-Man and the late great Paul Johnson, Jana’s production style slowly morphed, incorporating a bevy of different sounds from footwork, and juke to techno. The best thing about the Chicago native is that she works at her own pace, there’s no rush to create and the time and care she puts into her craft is evident, especially on her last LP "Painful Enlightenment," a project that takes you on an intense roller coaster filled with different chaotic samples, sporadic percussion, and vocal samples.

Jana reminisced about her early beginnings cooking up tracks with Paul Johnson, why she takes her time with producing, some of the challenges she faced coming up in the industry, and what she plans for 2022!

@Jana_Rush (Instagram)

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Tracklist~

"Drivin' Me Insane" ft. Nancy Fortune - by Jana Rush 

"Acid Tek 2" - by Jana Rush

Dance Mania's Youngest Female DJ With Jana Rush

Episode 57 has arrived and this week, we continue the conversation on mental health and well-being in music with DJ and event organizer Kristin Malossi (@latenitesbookclub), who performs under the moniker DJ Voices. 

From breaks and bass to techno, Kristin is known for her genre-shifting DJ mixes that pack a powerful punch from start to finish and as a booker at NYC’s famed Nowadays, Kristin extends her explorative ethos into the lineups she curates, inviting a loaded roster of talented producers and DJs to perform at the bustling venue from Pearson Sound and Nikki Nair to Tim Reaper. 

While fulfilling, being in nightlife can have its challenges. There are late nights, unforeseen cancellations, and crazy hours. It can certainly take a toll on your mental health and over the last year, Kristin has been trying to find the perfect balance. 

The busy DJ talks about her mental health journey, the problem with hustle culture, what it’s like working at the legendary Nowadays, and she sheds light on an interesting question. Does being in nightlife have a shelf life?

~Tracklist

Earwig - Pearson Sound

Zeus Dub - Mezey & Nosho

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Mental Health & Therapy Pt. 2 With DJ Voices

The 2nd episode of the "How To Handle Music Business" series has arrived and this time super producer, DJ and event organizer @Jadalareign joins the show. She’s negotiated some big music deals in all corners of the industry from DJing internationally to booking incredible talent at her dynamic parties.

The phenomenal Brooklyn-based DJ and producer has been shaking up dance floors since 2016 with her eclectic sound centered on Black underground dance and if you’ve never had a chance to witness Jada in action you're in for a treat. The New York native can seamlessly weave between records and CDJS taking party-goers on a journey with her carefully crafted sets that span between vocal house, rare grooves and jackin' dance anthems. 

But Jada’s ability to create harmony and unity on the dance floor can also be seen in her community activism. Jadalareign created her popular Skillshare series as a safe place for DJs of marginalized identities to cultivate their DJ skills and learn strategies on how to scale their passion for music into a full-time career. 

In 2020, Jada co-produced a virtual production camp called In Session alongside her teammates FIVEBOI and Sam Law that attracted participants from across the globe looking to learn the ins and outs of production. 

Now, as a talent booker at the legendary NOWADAYS, Jada continues to extend her passion for cultivating community with her incredible residency and programming. She had a lot to share in terms of negotiating pay, creating contracts and ways we can continue to center diversity on the dance floor.

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A How To On Handling Music Business Pt. 2 With JADALAREIGN

Episode 61 has arrived and we are jumping into the last episode for the How To Handle Music Business series. For the last episode, we invite none other than the fierce blend queen DJ Noir to the show. She’s the co-founder of @JukeBounceWerk, an international collective of producers and DJs, who have laid the groundwork in expanding the Chicago Juke and Footwork sound in Los Angeles and across the globe. 

DJ Noir has been working in music and nightlife since the early 90s, priming her impeccable DJ chops in LA’s drum and bass scene. Now, she continues to pour her energy, wisdom and care into her community with JBW. She’s a mama bear and a mentor, continually encouraging her crew and those hungry to excel in the music world to perfect their skills. She does it all while churning out heavy-hitting mixes, touring and releasing her own production under the moniker Phyliss Jaxson.

Noir has used her platform to speak out against some of the social injustices Black artists often face in the industry. In 2020, the star penned an essay in DJ Mag that explored how language can be used to appropriate and erase Black artists with the rise of the 160 movement.

Shannon spoke to the music titan about Juke Bounce Werk’s early beginnings, what it takes to make it in the industry and what artists should do to build meaningful relationships. Noir also spoke about some of the backlash she received from her DJ Mag article and why it was important to address the glaring elephant in the room.


~Tracklist

Hornz Bang - JAE DRAGO X DJ Noir

In Love - Phyliss Jaxson

Thot Lava - Phyliss Jaxson

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A How To On Handling Music Business Pt. 3 With DJ Noir

For episode 62, Shannon speaks to KYRUH and WTCHCRFT, a DJ duo who has been blowing up dance floors in NYC with their fiery DJ sets.

Whizzing through trashing Techno, Hard House and booming Electronic vocal samples, KYRUH and WTCHCRFT light up the dance floor with their high energy.  Every time the pair manage to offer up something unique and their creative synergy feels timeless and unbound. 

KYRUH and WTCHCRFT have been devoted to the rave since high school and college, where they happened to meet and form an inseparable friendship. Now big things are exploding for the DJ duo. After their electric performance at Berlin's popular radio station HOR, the besties have been booked and busy, and they’re actually gearing up for another Euro tour. 

What's the secret to their undeniable sauce? Shannon spoke to KYRUH and WTCHCRFT about their early DJ beginnings. The pair walked through how they plan their electrifying sets, and the duo share some exciting developments about their buzzing DJ careers.

~ Tracklist 

WTCHCRFT - The Callers 

WTCHCRFT - Uhmm

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Techno Rising With KYRUH & WTCHCRFT

For episode 66, we head to NOWADAYS for a special live recording of the podcast. For this episode, three heroes in NYC’s music community join Shannon for a deep discussion about the state of the music industry post-pandemic.  

Shannon chats with Sweet Kicks co-founder Rose Kourts (@RoseKourts), The Carry Nation’s Nita Aviance (@djnitamusic), and producer Doctor Jeep (@drjeep)about how they are navigating the music industry post-pandemic and how they have managed to weather some of the economic challenges present in the industry due to the impending recession and COVID's after effect on the economy.

All three panelists also share insight on…

- How to negotiate fees post-pandemic
- Breaking into the industry as a full-time DJ/producer 
- The problem with radius clauses 
- How to juggle different roles in nightlife
- Resources to help emerging talent + more 

Q&A Session:

Question 1:  What do you think about bar percentages?

Question 2:  Should a promoter request money from door sales?

Question 3:  How much marketing do you put into your brand on social media?

Question 4:  How do you adapt to different roles in nightlife? 

Question 5: Is there an agency that recruits, DJs, designers photographers, and other nightlife workers? 

Question 6:  What are ways that artists can better resource themselves?

Question 7:  What happens when you don’t abide by the radius clause?

Question 8:  Should a percentage of club profits be donated to an artist fund to help emerging talent in need?

Question 9:  How do you sustain yourself DJing full-time? 

Question 10:  How do you maintain confidence as a DJ and a producer?

Question 11:  How do you contact clubs to organize gigs?

Question 12:  How do you stay genuine to your sound as an artist?

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Navigating The Music Industry Post Pandemic With Rose Kourts, Nita Aviance, and Doctor Jeep (Live)

For episode 69, we finish up the last installment of the "Mommas in Music" series, which also happens to be our final episode of 2022. For this show, Shannon talks to two mommas in different parts of the world about their experiences with motherhood, production and music. 

For the first half of the show, we head to the UK for a lovely chat with DJ and producer Ikonika. The Hyperdub artist has spent over two decades making the world dance to her incredible tracks filled with a little bit of everything from dubstep and grime to house and a slew of other genres. There’s something admirable about Ikonika’s ability to shape-shift and transform to what the heck she feels like. Over the last two years, the London-bred artist’s imagination has taken to her music to some incredible places.

Look no further than “No Way,” Ikonika’s contribution to Adult Swim’s "Digitalis" compilation in 2021. We were also blown away by “I Need You,” a sultry dance track that features rolling Amapiano and catchy synth melodies on top of the star’s wispy vocals.

Now, Ikonika is sending dance floor reeling with her new EP “Bubble Up” a project that showcases her vocals and love for vintage deep house.  Shannon chats with Ikonika about her production process, writing music through her pregnancy and what's next for her busy career.

For the second part of the show, we bounce over to Olympia, Washington to chat with producer, DJ and momma of two, Sepha.

Like Ikonika, Sepha has a deep appreciation for club music from all corners of the world, and you can feel it in her sets and on her weekly Twitch streams. 

With two busy kiddos, at home, Sepha always finds some time to get in the flow state with her production work and DJ sets. We were thrilled with her “Thank You For Club Music” EP in 2021 and everything else that has come out of her steady wave of production over the last two years.

Shannon spoke to Sepha about club music culture in Seattle, how she makes time to create amid her busy parenting schedule and what she loves most about being a momma. 

Tracklist 

"No Way" - Ikonika 
"I Need You" - Ikonika
"Bubble Up" - Ikonika
"When you look at me" - Ikonika
"Trillium Joan" - Sepha 
"Thank You For Baltimore Club - Sepha

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Mommas In Music Pt. 3 With Ikonika & Sepha

We’re kicking off the first episode of 2023 with the inimitable @JaymieSilk. The Paris-based producer, vocalist and remixer has been churning out music with machine like efficiency over the last two years. 

Jaymie weaves and bobs through a number of music personalities greatly influenced by his Afro-European roots. From club tracks to thrashing techno beats, you’ll get a little taste of the rave and the diaspora in between when listening to the producer’s music. 

Our host Shannon Dawson caught up with Mr. Silk as he was gearing up to release his most ambitious project to date– Rub Music Vol. 1, a six-track EP filled with AI generated vocals from popular artists like Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and the late great Tupac. The EP is packed with driving dance floor bangers that are sure to set the club off at any given moment. 

Jaymie Silk chats with Shannon about his early beginnings as a producer, the ups and downs of being independent in the industry, the power of AI and the potential dangers it could have on the music industry.

Tracklist

Temptation - Jaymie Silk 

Black is Beautiful - Jaymie Silk

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AI Music With Jaymie Silk

For Episode 72, Shannon sits down with one of the forefathers of Philly Club Music. Meet DJ Sega. The producer and phenomenal DJ has been blaring down sound systems around the world for more than a decade with his hard-hitting high energy club anthems and edits. And he’s truly a student of the game.

Sega’s passion for producing and Djing came at a rough time period in his life.  After the death of his grandmother, the Philly native locked into production as a way to process and mourn her loss . But after a few short years of toiling away his musical production software, Sega created something special. 

Combining the fundamental roots of Baltimore Club and Jersey Club's rhythmic flare, Sega was one of the first producers to craft the Philly Club sound, a fast and energetic genre that rests at 140 BPM, sometimes soaring to 155 BPM.

Laden with samples of rock, hip-hop and everything else in between, Sega’s infectious beats have had crowds rocking around all the world and now, the producer has been building up a steady following with his weekly DJ Twitch streams and helpful content on producing, streaming and other music related topics.

Shannon spoke to the Philly legend about his early days DJing at Philly's famed Jamz Entertainment Center, the emergence of Philly Club, his time with Mad Decent and Sega finally sets the record straight about what really happened between him and Diplo.

Tracklist ~

DJ Sega - At All (The DJ Sega Remix)

DJ Sega - Hey Mr DJ (The DJ Sega Remix)

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The Philly Club King With DJ Sega

For episode 73, Shannon chats with the brilliantly talented Devoye Folkes, a DJ, producer and educator who has been delivering exciting sets all across NYC.

Masterfully weaving between club, melodic house and driving techno, Devoye hits every sweet spot jumping across genres with his hefty production and impeccable music taste.

Devoye has numerous self-released albums and banging DJ tools that have been shelling down dance floors across the city.

The talented producer inherited his passion for music from his father Neville Folkes, also known as Raja More, a New York rapper and reggae artist with releases stretching back to the height of Nervous Records in the 90s.

Shannon spoke to Devoye about his musical upbringing, his passion for teaching and the drums, his buzzing DJ career and how things are coming full circle with his next release.

Tracklist ~

69 Let's Go! - Devoye 

Ohbliv Chills Remix - Devoye 

Uptown Jazz (Jaedon's Saxy Mix) - Devoye

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The Boy Devoye With Devoye Folkes

For Episode 74, Shannon chats with DJ and event producer Daiyah (@daiyahwilliams) about her thrashing techno party Rumble n The Ramble, a monthly event that has become a utopia for ravers across NYC.

It’s not just a party, it's an experience. Packed with fog and the tint of smoldering red lights, every month, Daiyah finds the most interesting spaces to hold her monthly rave, whether its a massive warehouse or in the case of March’s event, an empty skatepark, ravers are invited to show up as their authentic selves and dance the night away to booming and euphoric techno.

Known for her heavy, unhinged and pummeling selections of techno, acid and thrashing industrial, Daiyah sends the dance floor into a hypnotic trance as she tells a story with her effortless mixing. And she’s been inviting some incredible artists to share space with her since the party’s inception.

Shannon spoke to Daiyah about the importance of R&R in New York City’s thriving nightlife scene, how spiritualism has played a driving force in her work and what is up next for her busy DJ career.

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The Spiritual Rave With Daiyah

Before we go on a hiatus, we leave you with episode 77 featuring the multi-talented DJ, producer and thought leader Elijah.

If you’re on Instagram, you may see Elijah posting his world-famous yellow squares. They are filled with his thoughts about the music industry and provide tips for DJs and producers on how to navigate the industry’s complicated and rugged terrain. From the power of collaboration to music sustainability, every day, the busy artist takes to the platform with a new idea that inspires artists and DJs to think outside of the box. 

Elijah knows far too well how the music industry’s complexities can prevent creatives from making or pursuing the art they want. Alongside his business partner Skilliam, Elijah spearheaded Butterz, an independent record label home to heavy hitters like Swindle, Flava D and Royal-T--all while churning out his own banging releases. 

Now, the star is bringing the content of his Yellow Squares to life with his new album “Make The Ting,” out June 30th alongside grime MC Jammz. 

The music guru spoke to Shannon about his origin story, shifting from djing to music management, the incredible opportunities that have emerged since he launched his Yellow Squares project in 2021, and what listeners can expect on "Make The Ting."

We will be back in August with more episodes! 

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Make The Ting With Elijah

For episode 79, Shannon is reliving the magic of her first Europe/UK tour. The DJ and podcaster reflects on her busy Euro/UK tour run, with stops in Berlin, London and Vienna. Shannon also talks to her good friend Kira Ibanez, who helped her to organize her latest tour and who is the mastermind behind the booming NYC collective, @XOXANYC. 

Founded in 2017, XOXA is a collective and party that provides a supportive platform for women and LGBTQ+ artists to perform while creating an intentional party space for everyone. Kira spoke about the inception of the collective, her plans for the future and why it's important to create space for women and LGBTQ+ artists in the music scene.

She also walked Shannon through how she helped to set up her UK/Euro tour run. *Note this interview was recorded before the tour :) 


~Tracklist

Panooc - Paradis

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XOXA & Tour Recap With Kira Ibanez

After a five-month hiatus, Club Management is back! 

We’re kicking off the season on a high note with Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin — the founders of @Nowadaysnyc. 

In this episode, Shannon spoke with the duo about the long road toward opening their iconic club based in Ridgewood, Queens and the parties and songs that inspired and informed their musical journeys. 

Justin and Eamon also gave Shannon a history lesson on the formation of their long-running party series, Mister Sunday and @MisterSaturdayNight and their exciting plans for Nowadays programming in 2024, such as Nonstop, the club’s monthly 24-hour party that will run every weekend beginning in January.

Tracklist 

Eamon Harkin - Good Manners

James Bangura - Big Change 

Nowadays Live and Direct 012 - Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin

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The History Of Nowadays With Justin Carter & Eamon Harkin

Born and raised in New Jersey, @niyah-west loves experimenting on the dance floor and keeps the party activated with her fun, all-vinyl sets – and no stone is left unturned with her dynamic range.

If you listen closely, Niyah loves giving dancers and listeners a history lesson with her unique mixing. One minute she’ll have you transporting back to the iconic Club Zanzibar, touching corners of Gospel House, big-band Disco native to the legendary Newark hot spot in the ‘80s and early ‘90s. Before you know it, you’re zooming over to Detroit and Chicago, shuffling and twisting your hips to Soulful House, Tribal grooves or classics from some of the greats like Dee Dee Brave, Robert Hood and the Late great Paul Johnson. 

Niyah has been busy. Last year, she did a Euro tour and a phenomenal vinyl set for @MyAnalogJournal, a popular YouTube series where DJs are given free rein to explore rare grooves and forgotten gems with their vinyl selection. Something tells us Miss West has a lot more in store for us this year. 

For episode 80, Shannon chats with Niyah about her DJ journey, her recent UK/Euro tour, the music that informs her sound, and how her family has played a deep role in her transition to playing vinyl. 

Tracklist ~

- Niyah West's @myanalogjournal Set 

- Niyah West Live From Good Bar

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The Selector With Niyah West

Episode 81 of Club Management is here and for this episode Shannon takes wheel and reflects on her growth from 2023 and goals for 2024.

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Self Reflection Pt. 1 With DJ Shannon

For episode 82, we dive into the vibrant world of a self-taught producer and DJ, @nextdimensional.

In 2018, nextdimensional packed her bags and made the move from Minneapolis to the bustling streets of Brooklyn. Since then, she's been a force to be reckoned with in the New York City music scene. Independently releasing music and curating her own event series, Lucid Dream, nextdimensional has ignited the decks at hotspots like Mi Sabor Cafe and Mood Ring. She’s also taken her energetic sets abroad to Tokyo.

Nextdimensional is the co-founder of Lucid Radio which she runs alongside Dev Moore out of their shared studio in Ridgewood. The fun radio series showcases emerging talent in the underground dance music scene here in New York and abroad. 

Nextdimensional's production is unmatched. She combines ethereal and wavy soundscapes with pulsing hypnotic rhythms. With a penchant for variety, her original works traverse the realms of breaks, techno, and East Coast-inspired club music. It's a sonic adventure that keeps her audience on their toes and her new EP "Mazeworld" perfectly embodies the spirit of her dreamlike electronic production. 

In this episode, nextdimensional spoke to Shannon about her upbringing in Minnesota and the DIY culture in her hometown that inspired her love for music and art. She also touched on her production, her passion for teaching and the inspiration behind her new EP “Mazeworld.”


Tracklist ~

Break Mommy - nextdimensional

Halloween Party - nextdimensional *off "Mazeworld".

DJ Simulator - nextdimensional * off "Mazeworld."

FUCKLUV FLIP - nextdimensional

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Enter The Maze with nextdimensional

Episode 83 of Club Management is here and today we shine a light on Facility, a party series that prioritizes health and wellness in NYC.

Run by DJ Lani and Adi Dahiya, who DJ's as Taal, Facility is a hub dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of the dance music community in New York. It serves as a haven where creativity thrives, granting DJs the freedom to explore their musical repertoire while partygoers groove from the early hours of the morning until the late afternoon. Embracing a disconnect from digital distractions, dancers are encouraged to immerse themselves fully in the rhythm, and to connect with the dance floor and fellow ravers.

Behind the scenes, a passionate team works tirelessly to ensure the seamless execution of each event. 

At Facility, libations take a backseat, with Lani and Adi partnering with local food vendors to provide nourishing, health-conscious refreshments that fuel dancers' energy and enthusiasm throughout the experience.

DJ Shannon spoke with the duo about the inspiration behind the project and what the future holds for Facility. 

~ Tracklist 

DJ Shannon's Depth Perception Set

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Facility With DJ Lani & Adi

Another Self-reflection episode has arrived for episode 84. Shannon takes the wheel alone and reflects on some of her highlights from Dweller, which just celebrated its 5th year in February.  

She also gives an update on her production process, her health journey and DJ happenings for April.

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Self Reflection Pt. 2 With DJ Shannon

Episode 85 of Club Management has arrived and this week, we invite NYC-based DJs and event organizers Lovie (Lindsay Summers) and Honey Bun (Sam Taylor) to the show. 

Individually, Lovie and Honey Bun have been shaking up the NYC dance scene with their fun sets filled with disco, house, Y2K-era bangers, and whatever else they can manage to sneak into their impeccable record bags.

Together, the duo throws Soul Connection, a recurring party that encourages dancers to connect with their minds, souls, and bodies on the dance floor.

Shannon spoke to the DJs about their entryway into the NYC dance scene and their backgrounds growing up in Texas and Washington D.C. They also spoke about their fun individual projects, their banging Boiler Room sets in 2023, and how their amazing party Soul Connection came to be.

Tracklist ~

Soul Connection - Honey Bun & Lovie @ The Lot Radio 11/27/2021

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Soul Connection With Lovie & Honey Bun

For episode 86 of Club Management, we dive into the pulsating beats and vibrant history of house music legend DJ Sneak, as he shares his journey from the sunny shores of Puerto Rico to the bustling streets of Chicago. 

In this episode, Shannon chats with DJ Sneak about his immersion into the diverse musical landscape of Chicago, where he found inspiration in underground house music and honed his DJing skills amid a crowded field of talent.

DJ Sneak's musical journey began with a vibrant blend of salsa and meringue in his native Puerto Rico, setting the stage for his exploration of diverse rhythms. Upon arriving in Chicago, he found himself immersed in the pulsating energy of the city's iconic warehouse and block parties, where influential DJs like Farley Jackmaster Funk left an indelible mark on his evolving sound. 

The self-proclaimed “house gangster” played a pivotal role in the emergence of 'filtered disco' tracks, with his iconic release "You Can't Hide From Your Bud," setting a new standard for funky, disco-infused house music worldwide.

DJ Sneak spoke about his remarkable career, working with house music legends like Daft Punk and Louie Vega, and his involvement in Chicago’s graffiti-tagging community. 

He also touched on his outspokenness on social media, how he's grown since ditching Twitter, working at the legendary Gramaphone Records in Chicago, and the relentless work ethic that continues to drive his prolific output of music.    

Tracklist ~

My Dub - DJ Sneak

Damage - DJ Sneak

You Can't Hide From Your Bud - DJ Sneak

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The House Gangster With DJ Sneak

By fan request, DJ Shannon is back with another self-reflection for episode 87.

In this show, Shannon talks about her recent show in Chicago, her highlights about interviewing house music icon, DJ Sneak and why it's important to take your craft seriously. 

~Tracklist 

Balcony Cliffs by KOOXLA

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Self Reflection Pt. 3 With DJ Shannon

Episode 16 is here! Shannon gives updates on the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic right from the epicenter in New York City.  She's still stranded in NYC as the situation grows worse in the states. However, things seem to be returning back to normal in China.  In Chengdu in particular, now that the virus has subsided, the nightlife scene is slowly reopening bars and clubs for people eager to hit the town and dance again. But what will nightlife look like moving forward?

Kristen Ng joins Shannon for a nice interview about some of the uncertainty the scene faces.  Performing under the alias "Kaishandao" Kristen's been making club ready "4 to the floor" beats and performing a lot in the city.  Kristen also co-runs Chengdu Community Radio alongside DJ Aymen, the booking manager and resident DJ at Chengdu's leading underground club TAG. 

CDCR is an online radio station that opened earlier this year in Chengdu to give a space to the city's super talented DJ's, artists and storytellers. They work to create immersive online stream experiences of each show; with genres spanning from Techno, Leftfield to Hip Hop. 

Tracklist ~

"And They Flew Overhead" - Crooked Finger 

"Aymen's CDCR Lock Down Mix"

"Chan CDCR MiX" 

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The Power Of Chengdu Community Radio With DJ Aymen & Kaishandao

For episode 28 Shannon speaks with Ray Barney the founder of legendary house label Dance Mania. From 1986 to 1999 Dance Mania pioneered an incredible moment in Chicago House history.  It saw a ton of milestones throughout its existence, releasing everything from Classic House, Trax, and Hip House, but the label hit a sweet spot when the dawn of Ghetto House emerged in 1994. 

Dance Mania cultivated the careers of some of the most influential producers and DJ's in House music history like the incredible DJ DEEON, Waxmaster, Eric Martin, DJ Funk, Traxman, and Parris Mitchell.

Ray has been in the music business for a long time too. His father founded a distribution business called Barney’s One Stop Records in the early ’60s. Ray continued to follow in his dad’s footsteps when he took over the shop in the ’80s, and the rest was history. 

In this episode, Ray and Shannon chat about the importance of doing music business with integrity, the power of using mixtapes as promotion tools-- and Ray details the history behind his iconic label and how it all began! 

Tracklist ~

Devotion - Ten City 

I Can’t Stay Away - Ragtyme Ft. Byron Stingily 

Pump It - DJ Funk 

Da Bomb - DJ DEEON 

The Ghetto Shout Out!! - Parris Mitchell Ft. Waxmaster 

Beat On The Drums - Corky (Traxman) Strong 

House Nation - The House Master Boys 

Hit It From The Back  - Traxmen & Eric Martin 

Factory - Jammin’ Gerald

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The History Of Dance Mania With Ray Barney

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT 6:31

For episode 31, Shannon has a chat with Cornelius Ferguson,  better known as @TRAXMAN. Hailing from the West Side of Chicago, TRAXMAN has witnessed the evolution of the city’s rich music history as a producer, with releases stretching back to the height of Ray Barney’s Dance Mania and now he stands at the forefront of Chicago’s iconic Footwork and Juke scene.

As one of the founders of Chicago’s  G.E.T.O. DJz and an honorary member of Teklife, TRAXMAN continues to spread Chicago’s kinetic and syncopated sound of Footwork worldwide.

TRAXMAN shares stories about his upbringing and musical influences as he walks us down memory lane of how it all began for his incredible music career. 

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"Work It, Juke It, Bang It!" With TRAXMAN

We’ve finally made it to 2021! We’re blessed to see another year and glad you came on the journey with us too. 

We step into the new year with a new episode, and this one is all about reflection. Shannon chats with rapper, producer and entrepreneur, @TalayaMcCain about growing pains, finding yourself through hardship, and using music as a means of spirituality. McCain also gives us a closer look into the themes behind her new self-titled EP "Talaya."


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Growing Pains With Talaya McCain

For episode 34 we travel to Nairobi, Kenya for a chat with an artist whose whimsical voice and impeccable production paints a vivid story of her experiences growing up on the continent. Meet Nabalayo. 

She's the pioneer of the Changanya genre, a style that she characterizes as a complex mix of heavy electronic sounds perfectly weaved together with African idioms and light airy vocals.

Nabalayo recently performed at this year’s Nyege Nyege Festival for Black Bandcamp’s stage and she’s only getting started.  

The talented musician talks about her experience growing up in Nairobi and she dives into the process of making her new album "Changanya."

Tracklist ~

Cry Me A River by Nabalayo

Dua by Nabalayo

Senpai by Nabalayo

Mwana wa Gorofa by Nabalayo

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Making Music On The Continent Pt 2. With Nabalayo

For episode 36, Shannon chats with one of the founders of NYC based collective and talent agency @Discwoman --Frankie Decaiza Hutchinson. She’s an incredible event organizer and promoter as well as a prominent voice and activist for diversity and representation within nightlife. 

Hutchinson has planned and curated a number of shows all while giving space and opportunities to marginalized artists who are often overlooked in the industry.

With Frankie at the helm, Discwoman has showcased and represented a loaded roster filled with female producers, artists and, DJs. The label started in 2014 and has grown to produce and curate over 20 events in different cities across the globe. 

In 2019, Hutchinson began to work on another passion dear to her heart and community work. The techno evangelist created Dweller, a 6-day festival celebrating Black artists from all walks of Electronic music. The festival also served as a way to pay homage to today’s artists pushing forward Electronic Music’s undeniable influence and inception within Black culture. 

Frankie joined Shannon on the pod to chat about why Black lineups and inclusivity within the industry matter, her plans on growing Dweller, and what changes she would like to see in nightlife when the rave returns.

~ Tracklist

 Riven - UMFANG

Gaza Border Violence - Bergsonist 

Change 4 Me - Fauzia 

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Rave Revolutionary With Frankie Decaiza Hutchinson

Club Management hosted by Shannon Dawson tells the stories of the nightlife venues, labels, DJs and musicians around the world who are making noise and changing their communities through music. We also analyze the cultural and historical elements that shift, impact and develop our beloved music scenes too.  A new episode drops every other week. You can find Club Management on iTunes, SoundCloud, Mixcloud, TuneIn, Stitcher and Spotify!

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