Lips & Rhythm has been on safari 10 years strong in search of ripe sounds and fresh artists hiding in the midst of the cosmic music jungle. 

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Label: www.lipsrhythmrecords.bandcamp.com
Bookings: Lipsandrhythm@gmail.com

DJ/Producer/Remixer
Moulton Music/Harlum Muziq/UnHarnessYoself

David Harness is one of the most popular DJ/producers in the San Francisco Bay Area club scene. He has been described as ‘a man who lives, breathes and emanates everything that is beautiful about deep house music and classic garage.’ David is considered a ‘rising star’ within the dance community.’ With influences varying from Barry White and the Love Unlimited Orchestra, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Quincy Jones, the Jackson Five, Stevie Wonder, Parliament Funkadelic, the Isley Brothers and First Choice, among others it's easy to see why funk and soul have always been strong elements in his sound. In 1990, David began DJ’ing at the After Dark in his hometown of Monterey, California. As his popularity grew past the boundaries of Monterey, he was invited to establish a residency at Tilt and the Sound Factory in San Francisco. 

1994, David opened and DJ’ed at the popular club Lift at Club Dv8 (today known as Temple) in San Francisco. His success as a club DJ led to a DJ spot on commercial radio.  David joined the popular radio show Your Mama’s House on the San Francisco Bay Area’s number one radio station 106KMEL FM. Your Mama’s House was the only ‘true’ house mix show on any major radio station in Northern California. As part of the Your Mama’s House crew, David played a key role in exposing the masses to House Music in the San Francisco Bay Area till 1999. 

1995 David kicked off a seven year residency at San Francisco ‘s legendary Club Universe — San Francisco’s hottest Saturday night party. At Club Universe, David had the opportunity to play with many legendary DJs like Frankie Knuckles, Tony Humphries, Little Louie Vega, Tedd Patterson, Dave Morales, Danny Teneglia, London’s Simon Dunmore & Aaron Ross, Los Angeles’ Marques Wyatt, San Francisco’s Miguel Migs, Mark Farina and Kaskade, Quentin Harris, Dennis Ferrer, DJ Spen, Timmy Regisford, Doc Martin, Osunlade, Danny Krivit, Joe Clausell, Derrick Carter Mr. V, Kenny Dope, DJ Spinna— just to name a few. His growing popularity accelerated David’s natural progression into production.  In 1998, he released a CD for Universe Sounds and Twisted America, ‘Welcome to the Universe’. This innovative CD, recorded live from Club Universe, reflects San Francisco’s unique ‘sound’ and introduced the world to David Harness. Recognizing his talent, Twisted America quickly signed him to produce his first single, ‘Get It Together’, for a Twisted America compilation entitled ‘A Little Bit of the Old, A Lot of the New’.  In 1999, David started Taboo in San Francisco’s Mission District. Taboo started out of David’s love of House music and his desire to provide a showcase for Bay Area talent as well as internationally known DJs. Now in Oakland, this ongoing monthly party attracts a loyal crowd of househeads from around the San Francisco Bay Area and the globe to the this blending of spirit and soul.

September 2000, David launched DHJ Productions and has established himself as a respected producer and remixer. To date, David has worked on projects featuring artists such as Mary J. Blige, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Simply Red, Alicia Keys, Floetry, Donnie McClurkin, India Arie, *NSYNC, and Donnell Jones, Ann Nesby, Anane, Barbara Tucker, Inaya Day, Shea Soul, Dawn Tallman, Heidi Vogel, Yoko Ono, Roland Clark as well as remixing for labels Defected, Kings Street, Vega Records, Foliage, Quantize Recordings, Making Moves, Tribe Records, Look At You, Yellorange/Tony Records, Chez, Slaag, Bargrooves.  He is a partner in the Moulton Music label and divides his production time between his solo work and co-productions with Harlum Muziq (co-productions with Chris Lum).  David is also affiliated with Loveslap Recordings label releasing 2 cd's Loveslapped Vol2, & Heartbeat, as well as original production and remixes for the label. David Has performed at Coachella, Southport Weekender, Outside Lands, Pride Festival (SF-1995-2011, Oakland-2011/2012), Nextaid Benefit, Macy's Passport, and countless clubs and event around the globe.  





Kenton Schawe AKA DJ Nutmeg has been contributing to the dance scene since the early 90’s. While living in Denver, CO, Nutmeg purchased his first set of 1200’s in the summer of 1995 and has been gracing dance floors all over the country ever since. Nutmeg was the winner of Westword's "Best Club DJ" in 2004 and 2005, voted "Best Up-and-Coming DJ" in 1999/2000, and "Best House DJ" in 2001. He has played with some of the world's finest and most accomplished DJs and producers including DJ Dan, BT, Paul Oakenfold, Bassment Jax, Robert Miles, John Digweed, Bad Boy Bill, Wicked Crew, Mark Farina, Scumfrog, PillowTalk, Maetrik, Christian Martin of Dirtbird and countless others.  Nutmeg also produces under Nutelli with long time friend and dj Partner Tony Rodelli, with releases on 2MR2, Native Soul and OneThirty Recordings!! With nearly 20 years dj experience the season vet will not disappoint. 

I don't claim to be a musician, nor a singer; I just have a passion for music, lyrics, poetry, and songwriting. I write songs because I love it and it's FUN. I taught myself a little guitar and piano and only recently took some much needed singing lessons (after these songs were recorded) which taught me a great deal. I hope you enjoy my original little ditties. Some songs were written based on the first lines of a lyric, others started with a sound or a chord. Try it both ways, you might surprise yourself! I did.

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