DJ Denise

Age: 24
Spinning Since: August 1998
Based out of: San Francisco, CA, USA
Style of Music: UK/Dutch Hard House, Funky House
Formerly Known As: DJ D (name transition began June 2001)

Compilations:
MP3/CD: September 2002 - Denise "After Hours"
CD: June 2002 - Denise "Theundergroundurbansound"
MP3/CD: March 2002 - Denise "Tribute to Tickle 2"
MP3/CD: March 2002 -Denise "Live on HouseNation"
MP3/CD: March 2002 - Denise "Live at the Howe House"
Mix tape: January 2002 - Denise "Retro Mix Volume 1: Deeper"
Mix tape: July 2001 - Denise a.k.a. DJ D "The Orange Species"
MP3/CD: June 2001 - Tom Slik vs. DJ D "Live at Cybersex"
Mix tape: January 2001 - DJ D "Rockin'!"
Mix tape: December 2000 - Morgan vs. DJ D "The Big Apple 2001"
MP3/CD: May 2000 - DJ D "Live on Thump Radio"
Mix tape: January 2000 - DJ D "Style!"
Mix tape: July 1999 - Thomas Trouble vs. DJ D "Kickin' Arse"


During the summer of 1998, Denise stumbled into DJing after being taught by mentor Thomas Trouble on a whim. Her natural ability behind the decks got her spinning at her first show just two weeks later. By the time 1999 rolled around, Denise quickly became one of the most beloved and sought after DJs in the Bay Area, playing nearly 50 shows within her first year of spinning. Word has traveled quickly, as she has performed all across North America's West Coast as well as Hawaii. Today she dominates the Bay Area rave scene and can be inarguably called the area's premier hard house DJ. You can find her spinning anywhere from 2 to 6 times a week, rocking the crowds like she always does! Her greatest influences are Thomas Trouble for showing her the ropes, DRC for her enthusiasm behind the decks, and Donald Glaude for his ability to arouse a crowd like no other can.

Denise always has something up her sleeve. Earlier this year she released her fourth solo mix tape that is the first in a series entitled the "Retro Mixes." These compilations will feature older tracks that never quite made it to the recording booth. "Deeper," as this first compilation is entitled, is a break from the norm, containing mellower hard house and house tracks. Also, in order to further expand her horizons, she put together her first house compilation, "Live at the Howe House," in March. This is available as one of many downloadable MP3s on her web site. "Live at the Howe House Volume 2" is well underway & will be released this winter. This summer Denise released her first promotional CD entitled "Theundergroundurbansound," a fine blend of serious yet funky UK hard house.

Since the moment she first touched the tables on that unforgettable day in '98, Denise has considered DJing to be her fate. She doesn't do it for the fame; she does it because she loves to make people happy through her music. So far, so good, but she still has a lot more to do!

In merely 3½ years of DJing, she has played alongside many other musical greats, including, but not limited to: Paul Oakenfold, Binary Finary, BT, Dave Ralph, DJ Ziad, Christopher Lawrence, Charles Feelgood, Carl Cox, DJ Sneak, Donald Glaude, DJ Dan, Superfast Oz, Mark Farina, Richard "Humpty" Vission, DRC, Dieselboy, Q-Bert, Mixmaster Mike, Gene Farris, Stacey Pullen, Angel Alanis, and last but not least, Thomas Trouble.

Check out www.DJDenise.com for more informaiton.

Email Denise at denise@djdenise.com for booking information.