We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming west coast Electronic Music Pioneer and a legendary Producer and DJ, to the center stage for this VERY special edition of our “SYNERGY SESSIONS” mix-series.  A series dedicated to promoting cohesiveness throughout our underground dance-music networks, via “Artist Spotlights” and “Special Guest” club-mix releases.  

syn·er·gy (sĭn′ər-jē) n.pl syn·er·gies

-  The interaction of two or more agents or forces, so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.

- "Synergy is the creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts."

“SYNERGY SESSIONS” _ #SS005

SIMPLY JEFF
Phonomental Music | Fraktured L.A. | Nexus Artists – Los Angeles, CA 

Jeff's earliest experience in dance music began in the mid-1980s in Sacramento, California working as a DJ for private events, local clubs to finally hitting the air waves on Sacramento’s popular FM-102 mix show as a guest DJ, mixing the latest club hits over the late-night weekend hours. 

In 1987, Jeff would make the move to Los Angeles to attend school to become a Sound Engineer. As fate would have it, Jeff (known as Spinn at the time) would eventually make his way to producing remixes in Burbank, California for Alternative & New Wave artists such as Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Fine Young Cannibals to EMF and was heard on the World Famous KROQ (106.7FM) exclusively. Soon after, Jeff’s voice and mixing talents could be heard as a co-host and mix show DJ on the legendary "Mars FM Top 30 Countdown" (103.1FM) with host and legend, Swedish Egil. In 1991, this Santa Monica based station was known for breaking such acts as Moby, The Prodigy, 808 State to Rozalla. Mars FM was also the first Electronic Dance Music station in the nation on the FM air waves while serving the Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and Orange County area 24-7.

In the beginning of 1990, the United States was slowly adapting to an alternative style of Electronic Dance Music which was thriving in underground dance clubs in the Los Angeles area. At this time, Jeff was fortunate enough to work at a popular record shop in Hollywood, California supplying club/underground DJs the latest dance tracks to date. In 1994, Jeff opened up his own record shop and label with a colleague located 40 miles south in Orange County, California and would remain in business in one way, shape or form for 16 years.  

In 1997, Simply Jeff received his first recording contract from an indie record label based out of Los Angeles with a name suitability called, “City of Angels” (also prior home of The Crystal Method, Uberzone and Elite Force). Jeff would continue to release popular dance singles such as "My Planet" and "Godzilla Funk" to releasing top selling dance compilations such as the "Funk-Da-Fried" series which has received worldwide acclaim. 

Simply Jeff's evolving style of Funky Breaks accompanied by the funky sounds of House and Techno has taken Jeff to perform on stages around the world. Simply Jeff has also appeared as an authority figure in major films, television shows, live cast and documentaries on the subject of Electronic Dance Music over years.

Simply Jeff has evolved once again as an artist and dance music enthusiast. This has ultimately drove Jeff’s passion and life mission to share, inspire and educate the next generation of Electronic Dance Music artist and enthusiast around the world.  In the summer of 2019, Jeff released his first dance single in 9 years called "Sister Valentine" featured on the album compilation "Beyond the Stars" (a tribute to the late great Skylab 2000).

Watch / Listen / Connect w/ SIMPLY JEFF:

www.facebook.com/djsimplyjeff
www.instagram.com/original_simplyjeff
www.Twitch.Tv/SimplyJeffTv 
www.soundclound.com/simpllyjeff
www.nexusartists.com/simplyjeff

SYNERGY SESSIONS #SS005 feat. SIMPLY JEFF (Phonomental | Fraktured L.A. - Los Angeles)

Another mix fresh from the Deep Groove Society archives is from the Legend, Simply Jeff. This was Jeff's first time playing in Humboldt and he brought the house down. Much respect to our brother in heaven, Harry Avers, who was our link to Jeff, this booking was one a special one indeed as the DGS crew looked up to Jeff as an OG in the game. Since then, this mix has cooking up steam in the vault. Enjoy.

Simply Jeff - DGS Sundaze 12-14-08

Nexus Artist Management (Formerly "Flex Productions" the O.G. promoters from "Flex Records" crew), founded in 2001 by Promoters & DJ's Justin R.E.M. and Chris Pattison.

After producing a massive number of their own events (and still continue to...) featuring top-flight electronic music artists from around the globe, Chris and Justin sought to promote the talent that they experienced in the Green Mountains of Vermont to other reaches of North America and beyond. Thus, Nexus Artists emerged onto the North American electronic music scene. After a few short years, Nexus Artists developed the continent’s premier break-beat artist roster, managing the likes of John Kelley, Simply Jeff, Control-Z, Cut n' Run, Mephisto Odyssey, Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes, and Elite Force to name a few.

In addition to having booked artists world-wide, Nexus Artists has showcased the most electronic music in the region to date. Nexus produced the first New England electronic music festival, ABUNDANCE, in 2003. The event featured 48 artists from six different countries on two stages and the event attracted electronica enthusiasts from all over the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.  In 2023, Nexus Artists remains a foremost choice in music offerings in both quality and quantity of services provided.  

Nexus Artist Management is a three-point boutique agency specializing in ARTIST BOOKINGS, SOUND PRODUCTION, LIGHTING + LASER PROJECTION, MEDIA PRINTING / DESIGN and EVENT PRODUCTION.

A multi-dimensional community of music lovers. Deep Groove Society is a collective of people dedicated to the love of the music, and thr propagation of that love. We are in the deepest sense of the words a community. A community cannot function without everyone doing their part for the common goal. Our common goal is to come together to share the gifts that we have all been blessed with, while providing environments laced with love, respect, rhythm, vision, and higher forms of consciousness. Deep Groove Society consists of a widely diverse combination of artists, including dj's, producers, technicians, promoters, photographers, and last but far from least, dancers. Dancing has been used since the beginning of time for everything from celebrating life to making crops grow. We recognize the power in vibrations and dancing, and we are doing everything we can as a collective community to spread the knowledge and emotions of this power. But we are nothing without YOU. To those of you who are out there dancing, smiling, laughing, thinking, nodding, playing, breathing to the music, or just simply listening, Thank You! Together we are a community that is promoting the progressive revolution of both music and thought, in both local society as well as the world. We welcome you to our family. Peace

Deep Groove Society DJs:

Jsun Paul
Derek Watts
The Middle Agent
Dub Cowboy
Touch
Joe E
Baggadonuts
Basstard
Simon Surreal
Walter Lee
mr.415
Andreas
Forest Bump
Paul Rosas

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