My competition entry is dedicated to my dear, late cousin, Pietro Gandolfo, who was taken from us in a tragic accident aged just 39. Pietro LOVED techno. He was a DJ too, and gave me my first exposure to turntables when I was 15 in his home country of Sicily. 

The journey features my complimentary vocals sung over three tracks, whilst live in the mix, in Italian. I speak to Pietro on behalf of myself, our family, and his friends, wishing him peace, and letting him know we'll be there to rave with him soon.

Recording this mix, whilst holding back tears, was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Whenever I play this mix I know Pietro is listening. I hope you enjoy it.

Track list:

1. Anthony Castaldo - Bad World (Dubspeeka Remix) [Organism]
2. Slam - Cirklon Bells (Jeroen Search Remix) [Soma Records]
3. UMEK - Brethren (Original Mix) (D-Vox Live Vocal Edit) [Filth On Acid]
4. Alan Fitzpatrick & Wheats - M27 (Original Mix) [Toolroom Trax]
5. Spektre - Gates of Dawn (Original Mix) [Respekt Recordings]
6. Hidden Empire - Cashmere (Original Mix) (D-Vox Live Vocal Edit) [Octopus Records]
7. Da Hool - Meet Her At The Love Parade (Shadym & Alain Delay 2018 Rework) [SC FREE DOWNLOAD]
8. Secret Cinema & Egbert - Maximaal (Original Mix) [Drumcode]
9. Audio Spectro - Submit (Original Mix) [Deep Down Dirty]
10. Optimuss - Feel It Baby (Original Mix) [Sync FX]
11. DJ ZAfrica - Sequence (Original Mix) (D-Vox Live Vocal Edit) [Deep Down Dirty]


VOCAL EDITS - LYRIC TRANSLATIONS

Lyrics over Brethren by UMEK

I know you are listening
From where you are, from where you are
I know you're dancing
We're dancing with you
We will never stop
Beautiful sounds, with love, from us

Lyrics over Cashmere by Hidden Empire

Rest in peace 
The one we love
Rest in peace
The one we have lost
Wait for us, we are coming
Wait for us, we are coming soon

Lyrics over Sequence by ZAfrica

We will never forget you
You have gone, but you are not forgotten
Cousin, son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, family, we love you very much

Decoded Magazine Mix Of The Month November Submission - DJ D-Vox

DJ | Vocalist | Radio Host | Writer 
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OUT NOW: Winkar, Save The Robots, Daniela Rhodes & Guss Saxx - Around The World on Disco Freak Recs. https://www.beatport.com/release/around-the-world-original-mix-ft-guss-sax/4969511

OUT NOW: @chrisyorkmusic & Daniela Rhodes - 'Sacrifice', as feat. on Sunset Garden from @kraftedofficial.  go.protonradio.com/r/rl8VdjdEtFMb
 
OUT NOW: @dunkmellowd & Daniela Rhodes                                                  'Dancing With The Stars' on @rgmusicrecords https://www.beatport.com/release/dancing-with-the-stars/4940688

Gigs & Guest Sets 2020-25

15.11 - Conversations with JP Sykes Guest Mix @ Saturo-Sounds
20.09 -  El Ritmo Latin/Tribal Guest Mix @ CMR USA
28.02.25 - A Drug Called Music Guest Mix @ Saturo Sounds
31.10 - Halloween Techno Guest Mix @ CMR USA
26.08 - B2B with ShadyLady @ Shine879, Essex
27.06.2024 - Prog Epidemic @ Saturo Sounds, USA
31.08 - We Love OldSkool Fest, Bristol
09.06 - Mixpub Radio, UK
27.02 - Paul Sawyer's 30 Yrs A DJ Party, DI.FM
14.01.23 - Global Language Prsnts: Lange, BMTH
31.12 - NYE @ Thirsty's Sports Bar, BMTH
27.08 - Cocktail Party @ Quay Inn, Wareham
14.05 - Beach Club @ Aruba, Bmouth
01.04.22 - Global Language: Space Bros, BMTH
26.02.22 - Krafted: Matt Fax @ The Vault, BMTH
18.12 - Krafted Radio @ DJ Shop, SOTON
03.09 - B'mth Revival @ Horsemen, BMTH
14-16.05 - MH Matters, MIND Fundraiser, Herts.
11.03 - Cadenza, AATM Radio
23.02 - Lost Lounge @ Love Summer Radio
30.01 - LyfeTV, CAN
15.01.21 - RadioStudioHouse, ITA
21.11.20 - Findike Recs Show, CosmosRadio, BER
23.06.20 - Changing Faces Radio, UK/IBIZA/MEX/USA

Half English/half Sicilian D-Vox AKA Daniela Rhodes first touched the wheels of steel over 20 years ago, with the purchase of her Technics 1200s back in 2002. She's supported Judge Jules, Seb Fontaine, Sunscreem & Brandon Block, has played at some top venues and events including MOS, Es Paradis, Logic Fest and Soundwave Fest, and has shared the bill with craft masters Matt Fax, Frankie Wah, Junior Jack, John00Fleming, MarkEG, Space Brothers, and Cristian Varella, amongst others.

From mixing hard dance in her bedroom inspired by Tiesto, and through the heavy influence of her music loving parents, Daniela competently and passionately delivers multi-genre DJ sets ranging from feel-good disco right through to the deepest, darkest techno, and has gained a wealth of experience as an artist since her music journey began.

D-Vox is also a versatile vocalist and, since her days of singing old school garage classics into her hair brush with a dream of one day becoming a singer, she has developed a unique ability to accompany instrumentals within her glowing, multi-genre sets with her impressive live vocals.

Daniela is steadily becoming recognised for her skills in the studio as well as on stage and has worked with many respected artists including Philth, JP Lantieri, Xspance, Fractal Architect, ACAY, MellowD, Monsieur Pluspetit, Sweet LA, Collate, Audioglider, J Luada, Matt Black & Chris Sterio, Somar Nomar, Findike, Dolby D, Martyn Nytram, Mogi Wa Wa, Doppelstern, Stu Chapman, Joey Fehrenbach, Col Lawton, to name a few.

Her collaborative releases span across a multitude of highly acclaimed labels including Bonzai Progressive, Superfreq, Dispatch Recs, Upon You, Morphosis, Krafted, Cinematique, RG Music, Big Speaker, Zulu Recs, Modus Vivendi Records, HoTL Records, Stripped Music, ARRVL, DeepDownDirty, Flemcy Music, and many more.

Daniela's collaborations have also seen some mighty remixes by powerhouse producers inclusing Mr.C, Nichols, David Leckenby, Focus FL, Zstimer & WRU, Simon Harris, WLSN, Nostromos, KETNO and Konvic.

Daniela hosted her live show 'D-Vox & Guests' on Bournmouth’s Afro*disiac Radio for 5 years before making the hard decision to step away from radio to focus on collaboration projects. She's also aired popular shows on Southampton's Voice FM and Germany's Progressive Beats Radio between 2015-16. Her 3-month residency at a luxury Ozen By Atmosphere resort in Maldives was a highlight in 2017, and she spent the next few years that followed laying her foundations in Ibiza and Aiya Napa, performing at top night spots with Parasol Collective, ANHP, and Voice FM.

D-Vox has made many guest appearances on nationwide radio stations, including London’s legendary LifeFM, also at Shine879 in Essex, and with BBC Radio 1 residents Krafted for their radio show streamed live from The DJ Shop in Southampton shortly after which she was invited to play at their quarterly event supporting the mighty Matt Fax alongside Krafted residents.

An amazing opportunity was then presented to D-Vox, by dj/producer Laurent Schark, to share her sound on his Live Selection Show; the worlds’ most syndicated radio show reaching out to 3 million listeners which she accepted with a very big smile. The segment featuring Daniela was unknowingly picked up by Italian cable channel Canal 7 that streamed her live set, and artist interview, out to the Mediterranean masses.

With the help of her South African soul friend DJ Sharm Pillay, D-Vox sailed into 2019 with a four-page spread in global Audiation Mag's Jan issue which included her snap on the cover. Following this she was invited by Sharm to share some melodic techno moods with her SEKSiCuLLTURE listeners on Melbourne's Kiss FM, Australia.

As well as being heavily involved in the practical side of music Daniela is also a keen writer of more than just her deep and meaningful lyrics. She copywrites for Flemcy Music, Findike Records and Dark Hooks Records, and provides music and event reviews, press releases, pitches, and proofreading services on request.

Daniela also a proud member of The Black Chapel Collective; a passionate group of creative artists founded by Essex based music producer Steve Mortimer, with a worldwide, multi-award winning film & live show 'Connect', addressing important global issues using contemporary music, visuals, graphics, speech samples, poetry & dance.

With a bustling music diary, an ever-evolving and dynamic catalogue of works, and with producers queuing to work with her captivating vocals, Daniela has her foot firmly on a pedal powered by her relentless passion for the music she loves. Who knows where her talents will take her as she continues to share her positively infectious, and highly creative music energy as far & wide as she can spread it.

Decoded Magazine Mix Of The Month November Submission - DJ D-Vox

D-Vox / Daniela Rhodes