Prolific New York house label Strictly Rhythm has tapped house producer Seamus Haji as its new head of A&R.
With a multi-faceted career spanning back to the mid-’90s, Haji seems a perfect fit for the job. In addition to being a successful DJ and producer with dozens of releases to his name, Haji also has his fair share of management experience, having launched his own label, Big Love at the beginning of the last decade. He’s an old hand at A&R as well, after filling the role at labels like Defected and Slip n’ Slide.
The appointment comes at a particularly momentous time in Strictly Rhythm’s history. Just two months ago, the label finally went independent again after working as a joint venture with Defected for several years–an arrangement the UK-based label had offered as a lifeline to Strictly Rhythm following its legally and financially disastrous partnership with Warner Music in 2002.
In a message sent out yesterday, Strictly Rhythm founder Mark Finkelstein said: “I have known and respected Seamus Haji since he first worked at Defected over a decade ago. He has the perfect ear and talent to creatively guide Strictly Rhythm into the future while staying true to its heritage and tradition.”
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http://www.myspace.com/djseamushaji
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atmosferix on June 15th 2010 in Events
Benji B is one of the UK’s most respected DJs. Renowned worldwide for his radio shows and club sets alike, he’s amassed a fanbase who have come to see him as a leader in the future and soulful music movement, mixing the genres of hip hop, house, soul, funk, dubstep, and more, seamlessly taking his audience from one genre to the next.
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Back Again!!…after last years amazing alldayer we’ve got an amazing line up of top Boogie/Soul DJ’s again….plus Trish Andrews flying over from the U.S.A to do another live p/a.. We had over 200+ attending last year so don’t delay getting your tickets….
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atmosferix on June 6th 2010 in Events
On Saturday 3rd July, Bobby&Steve Presents returns` with our 3rd birthday party, at the luxurious Mustard Bar in Central London (opposite St Pauls Cathedral). Bobby&Steve Presents is for the lovers of quality Soulful & Uplifting House Music, to be held on 2 floors – including UK residents and legendary pioneers of Soulful House, Bobby&Steve, who will be joined by guests from around the world each month. Meanwhile downstairs, it’s all about uplifting Funky House with the very best from the UK.
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atmosferix on June 6th 2010 in Events
We are back to celebrate our 1st Birthday!! On top of that Sheyi and Crookid will be celebrating their birthday’s on this night as well. With hosting a few of the best Deep and Soulful house party’s in London over the last year this will be another party with some serious vibes and the best soulful heads.
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Anyone with even a passing knowledge of dancefloor history knows Frankie Knuckles respectfully as the ‘Godfather of House’. Together with his childhood friend Larry Levan he ran wild on the early disco scene: his first job was spiking the punch at Nicky Siano’s Gallery. Transplanted to Chicago after a residency at the bacchanal of New York’s Continental Baths, it was Frankie’s sets of ballsy older disco at the Warehouse that ignited this polite midwestern city and gave house music its name. This interview was conducted just after the shock closure of New York’s Sound Factory, another great room that Mr Nicholls had (briefly) made his own.
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“Before throwing my first party back in 2004”, says Need2Soul promoter Alex Ruello, “I had a sound and atmosphere in my head that I wanted to bring to life. Heroes of mine like Larry Levan, Danny Krivit and Francois K created an engrossing atmosphere through their sets, which could take in disco, boogie, house, new wave, punk funk, electro and anything else that caught their ear.
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