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Spencer Kincy aka Gemini

Gemini / Spencer Kincy

Gemini - South of Da Border Mixtape, Part 2

Spencer Kincy AKA Gemini - South of Da Border-B

Another mixtape from Gemini. Not sure on the year, maybe '92 or '93... 

Spencer Kincy AKA Gemini - Early 90s Mixtape

Moodymann@Smartbar Chicago2009

Gemini - Can t Stop 2nd Birthday Metroland 16 3 96 4

Gemini - Live from Optimal SF 18/08/2000

Scott Henry - Live @ Love Dove

Spencer Kincy - At Play (Original Mix)

Spencer Kincy AKA Gemini recorded this mix for Boomtown Records of Vancouver Island, BC, Canada circa 1999(?). Spencer, as a producer and a DJ, had the innate ability to build soundscapes with deep, minimal, soulful tracks and also lay down some super heavy beats with a tribal/tech edge that would blow you away.  His catalogue of productions as well as his DJ sets were full of unexpected and transcendent moments of psychedelia, abstract dissonance, explosive volume, and full on freak outs. He was an enigma as an artist and has become a subject shrouded in mystery as a man. If you listen closely to this mix, I'm sure you can find some real insight into the musical spirit of this very inspirational and influential Chicago underground legend. 

J-Dub Vinylcast 009 - Spencer Kincy - It Is What It Is Side A

This mix was recorded live at Radio Campus in Brussels for Nicolas Deckmyn's Some Like It House radio show.  Spencer was in Brussels at the time recording the Pieces of Euphoria EP for SSR and came by the station for a session.

Spencer Kincy aka Gemini - Radio Campus, Brussels (July 17, 1995)

Spencer Kincy / Gemini - Music Part 1

Our pal and DJ extraordinaire Tamas Jones emailed us last month with an early Spencer Kincy mixtape he'd uncovered from the very early '90s, which was given to his ex-girlfriend by Kincy himself when she was living in Chicago around that time.

His music, most often released under the name Gemini, was a critical part of the house music revival in Chicago around the mid-'90s, along with artists like Derrick Carter and DJ Sneak. Kincy's releases on key labels like Planet E, Peace Frog and Relief were played by the greats of the time, and his DJ sets were incredibly eclectic, astonishingly programmed and completely unique. He was truly one of Chicago house's greatest talents. 

After a brief move to San Francisco in 2000, Kincy returned to his home town in a bad state. He isolated himself from his friends and the music scene, and ultimately ended up homeless. Since then his whereabouts are somewhat of a mystery, and despite his music still being in hot demand with collectors and lovers of classic house music, it's unclear if much of it will ever exist outside of the original limited vinyl releases. 

With this in mind, it's even more exciting to come across this little nugget of house music history. Big thanks to Tamas for allowing us to share this. Enjoy!

Spencer Kincy aka Gemini Mixtape | 1990

This mix shows the first 45 minutes of TP djing at our legendary opening event. Please check www.jackinvasion.com for more. 

Terrence Parker @ JackInvasion (2009-02-06)

Radiohead - Idioteque (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

It's a  mix from around the turn of the century maybe from europe, I can't recall but thought it was worth sharing. Check it out the man is a house music legend and is sorely missed

One of the most forward-looking producers in the continuing Chicago renaissance of the 1990s, Gemini first came to the world's attention through his recordings for cult Chicago labels Cajual / Relief. He began recording early in the decade, and gained fame for the minimalist flavour of Cajual twelves like ‘Tangled Thoughts' and ‘Duality'. Gemini debuted his album work in late 1997 with his stunning 'In and Out of the Fog and Lights' LP for Peacefrog, which followed 'Hibernation' and 'North Star' EP's. Being a highly sought after DJ in both America and Europe as well as an in demand producer / remix, Spencer Kincey aka Gemini is one of the most important jewels in the Chicago house crown. (Ta Discogs for the blurb)

Gemini AKA Spencer Kincey

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Terry Francis - Live @ Underground House Playas Party 3-08-04

Klayman is a music addict since the age of 13, when his cousin (who worked in New York by that time) infected him with electronic music. As a DJ he first popped up at little house parties, but suddenly found himself in various clubs in Budapest. Due to a long-time clubbing experience across Hungary and Europe, he managed to absorb the knowledge of the dancefloors, which contributes in his DJ-sets. His heart still beats for the 90's house sound.

Between 2010-2014, he hosted a weekly radioshow on Tilos FM with White Rack called Lesson Zero, where they showcased a wide spectrum of music and invited tons of local DJ's along with playing guest mixes from Austria, Germany, Portugal etc.

After working two years in London he moved back to Hungary, and started a queer party series called Persephone with OMOH co-founder Alexandr in 2018, focusing on female, queer, trans folks, people of color, underrepresented communities and their allies.

Gemini - Live from Optimal SF 18/08/2000

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