New York's famous spinner of vinyl
records known as DJ SeanKev has released his latest LP record,
“HouseFunkySco.” The long-playing album comprises 16 original
tracks for an approximate total listening time of nearly one hour,
making for a comprehensive serving of the mix master's material. It
has been proudly published on the Seankev Records independent music
label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Aptly
named, “HouseFunkysco” is packed with endless amounts of funk and
groove, and represents one of the best examples of the 1990s
tradition of mixing beats from vinyl to be released in more than 20
years.
DJ Seankev hails from NYC's Queens
area, where he learned to spin and mix vinyl albums in the 1980s and
'90s. Often referred to in purist DJ circles as “Doctor of the
Mix,” Seankev has been a traditional house-music DJ since the very
innovation of the sound.
“I, myself, have been influenced by
past and present DJs from around the world,” he writes, “but what
separates me is my unique style of how I mix and play.”
This style was standard nearly three
decades ago when the musician was learning the ropes from legends
like producer Boyd Jarvis. But today, even headlining giants like
Deadmau5 have pointed out that many modern DJs simply “press play”
on a CD player and do precious little else during live performances.
By contrast, SeanKev's shows are analog and non-digital. His discs
are high-quality vinyl, many of them prized antiques in pristine
condition. His record collection is a work of art in itself, bearing
the highly selective taste of their owner.
SeanKev's new release, “HouseFunkysco,”
showcases the aplomb with which he brings these beats and sounds
together from albums pressed long ago. In his music old and new are
seamlessly blended. His LP is a fresh group of songs imagined through
an old tradition, realized by mixing classic, vintage records for a
brand-new, 2015 release.
“My album shares a real, divine
message of dancing and of feeling free to the music,” writes the DJ
of his new LP. “It gives off a certain vibe to the body and soul,
takes a person back in the good-old days in New York City when the
clubs of my era in the '90s were 'the place to be.' I had a real good
time producing this sound for the world to enjoy.”
SeanKev has performed live with titans
like Natasha Diggs, among others. A characteristically humble man, he
outspokenly believes that the sound of soul music can spiritually
heal a person and align their chakras. He considers the uniformly
positive reaction of dancers at his live shows to be living proof of
this.
“HouseFunkysco” by DJ SeanKev is
available online worldwide. Get in early, fans of beats and dance
music. Very early.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
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