Soul x Hip Hop x Trip Hop x Forgotten Pop

THOTs & Players 3

All thangs House. Love that deep ish.  Movin and groovin in Minneapolis.

https://soundcloud.com/nicewon-recordings 
https://soundcloud.com/house-proud-minneapolis 
Deepslide Cru

Jen and Ian met as music writers, got married and now DJ together.  It's a real cute story. 

Contact: http://www.instagram.com/bunnymob612

HEY! I moved out to Hear This and you can find my new mixes and other projects here: https://hearthis.at/j-matthews/

Under the radar but definitely not new to the scene, J Matthews has been DJing since the late 90s at nightclubs and raves throughout the Twin Cities and Boston, MA. Under the moniker “DJ Nickles,” J Matthews rocked out the bangin, jackin, funky, and disco flared house music classics in such iconic venues as First Avenue’s Sunday Night Dance Party, Quest Nightclub, The 90’s nightclub, and various other nightclubs across the Twin Cities. In 2003, J Matthews relocated to Boston, taking on said name, and continued to showcase his talents at high-profile events, including the long-running Bump at the Phoenix Landing in Cambridge, MA. The distinct sounds of the East Coast have further enriched his selection and style, with influences that include Mark Farina, Greenskeepers, No Assembly Firm, The Sound Republic, Troydon, Jason Hodges, Brett Johnson and more. Now J Matthews is back in the 612 and playing with some of the best local and national talent at venues including: Sound Bar, Foundation, First Avenue Nightclub, Caterpillar Lounge, Club Underground, Element Nightclub and more.

"Growing up with a family that has a love for musical expression has certainly helped me to be a DJ. Plus, being a part of the Midwest dance community has taught me so much about this music, and how rich and diverse it can be. I have been graced with the opportunity to have house as a part of my life, and I will never take it for granted." – j matthews 

A&R for Love Network, Meme Sounds. Send demo links to jakelovenetwork (at) gmail dot com. Sugar Shack Recordings resident. Listen to Metro Sessions with Jake Encinas every Tuesday, 4-6pm CST on www.sugarshackrecordings.com

It's All Happening Right Now is an ode to the classic DJ mix tapes of the 1990's. 30 minutes each side, rather than the now standard hour or more mix session. The DJ needed to communicate a cohesive, yet short set that was designed to grab the listeners attention. A mix of house music classics, burners and bootlegs.

Nick's unique style of house music was instrumental in defining the sound of the Minneapolis club and underground house scene for over two decades. Nick started his career as a DJ in the late 90s, influenced by the Chicago hot mix style of dj'ing on B96 FM. In the early 2000s he spearheaded the Black club series at the First Avenue VIP Room, hosting exclusive events that brought world class house music to the Twin Cities.

Nick's signature sound draws from a wide range of influences, including French house, Chicago house, New York vocal house anthems and bootlegs. He has often been praised for his ability to blend nostalgic classics with contemporary bangers.

THOTs & Players 3

Eric Arcilla