FORtUne

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  • FORtUne

  • 35 / Female
  • MIlwaukee, Wisconsin, US
  • Last Login: 11/20/2009

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    Generally, my life is filled by 3 passions - my Son Akio, music & work. I made music my work, so my job supports my life rather than my life supporting a job.
    Human behaviour, psyche, spirit & relationships fascinate me.
    Pushing the status quo, blurring boundaries, overcoming odds, improving what I can & paying it forward makes me high.
    Living in each second, enjoying being well and happy, Living Love and Loving Life are daily practices that i aspire to grow in.
    I love being alone in my ride, pushing through 110 with only dope beats around me as the world blurs...
    Buckle up if you wanna ride with me.


    BIO

    Born and raised in England, Jessica Fenner (Fortune) grew up in a family that loved to throw parties with live music, plenty of wine, hours of dancing and 200 or so incredibly happy people - the foundation of a passion for musical events! Her childhood was spent largely in Bristol, where innovative music acts such as Massive Attack, Morcheeba, Portishead and Roni Size were also coming of age. Classically trained in flute, piano and tenor saxophone, she became hooked on electronic music during the eruption of rave culture in the late 80s and early 90s. Impacted by acts such as Carl Cox, The Prodigy, Jumpin Jack Frost, The Shamen and KLF she left home and school at 17 to become more involved with a local promotions outfit.

    In 1993, a month after turning 19, she had an unexpected opportunity to go to California and ten days later was crossing the Atlantic with $140 and a suitcase. Dr. Dre had recently dropped the Chronic and Pharcyde and Tribe Called Quest were at their peak; Fortune was enamoured by the sharp contrast to English music culture and embraced the chance to get a hip-hop education. After a year she returned to England , but stayed only 6 months - long enough to take in the new genre called jungle that was sweeping the nation and check out many of the djs who were blowing up the club scene, such as Grooverider, Fabio, Sasha and Boy George!

    At the end of '94 Fortune moved to Milwaukee where she has lived ever since, and watched a club music scene develop out of practically nothing, fluctuate up and down, but ultimately always grow better. In 1999 she finally started djing herself, playing mostly hip-hop. Two months later she played her first gig and soon had residencies at underground Milwaukee hip-hop establishments Mars Hotel and Quarters. She quickly developed her style to include house, breaks and techno and the elements she grew up with, and went on to play almost every venue that Milwaukee had to offer, from Dish to Thai Joes, Three to Mantra Lounge and traveling to Madison and Minneapolis. She has also made frequent appearances in Chicago locales Streetside, DarkRoom, MoonShine, Visions,Zentra and SmartBar.

    Her achievements include: winning the Triple Threat DJ Battle in 2003;being the featured Info DJ in 2004; being nominated an '05 Scion Emerging Artist; founding For U Events in 2005, which in 2008 was producing 8-12 events a month; co-ordinating the six date Milwaukee leg of the national Scion/Imeem BEAT Tour 06. She has had the privilege of being booked to open for numerous talented artists, including Derick Carter, Audiojack, Kaskade, Green Velvet, Justin Long, Colette, Gene Farris, Miss Honey Dijon, Dayhota, JT Donaldson, Stacy Kidd; one of the highlights of her dj experience so far was visiting Qbert at his home in 2001 and having the honour of scratching (or attempting to!) with him and Flare at the Octagon. In January of 2009 Fortune quit her more than 6 year long residency, at Milwaukee's home for EDM, Three - the longest running residencey to exist in the city! Since then she has played several times in San Francisco and will be traveling more through the end of 09, with plans for Europe in the works. Back at home she still co-ordinates regular events at 3 diverse venues - Wherehouse, B.Side and Cafe Centraal, giving her the creative freedom to book a range of artists in appropriately tailored settings.

    Fortunes main mission will always be to make people happy. "Some dj for the buzz of controlling the crowd, some for glory, others for the creativity. Since I was a child I have always been literally moved by music; from those first family parties, music has been presented to me as something that goes hand in hand with moments of happiness. Providing the medium that brings that same enjoyment to others, making them smile, dance or just close their eyes for a moment, is what really fulfills me."
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  • Music

    *Bumpin-thumpin-lift-you-up-and-take-you-on-a-ride-music*
    *Bring-out-the-gangsta-lover-dancer-cool-cat-dont-give-a-fuck-right-now- music*
    *Makin-you-a-sweaty-messy-dirty-sexy-happy-freak-music*

    Oldskool Outkast, Dre, Tribe, Jungle Brothers, Pharcyde, Digables, Black Sheep, KRS 1/BDP, Mos Def, Guru, M.E.T.H.O.D. Man, N.W.A., Do or Mutha-Fuckin Die, Biggie, Nas, Jeru, De La, Lyrics Born, Xzibit, Clipse, Neptunes, Erykah, Lauryn, Missie, Aliyah, TLC, Blackstreet, D'Angelo, Boys to Men

    Bassnectar, Bunjie, Daniel Bell, King Britt, LTJ Bukem, Marco Carola, Derrick Carter, Acid Circus, Carl Cox, Craze, Diz, Dong, D.on, Catz n Dogz, David Dominguez, Guillaume and Coutu Dumonts, Lawnchair Generals, Goldie, Mark Farina, Gene Farris, Freaks, Laurent Garnier, Mark Grant, Richie Hawtin, DJ Heather, H.O.S.H., Italoboyz, J.Phlip, Cobblestone Jazz, Jimpster, Brett Johnson, Paul Johnson, Stacy Kidd, Inland Knights, KiNK, Sebastian Leger, Justin Long, Miles Maeda, Old Man Malcom, Justin Martin, Mike Monday, Paco Osuna, Osunlade, RTHM, Stephen P, Booka Shade, Tinhead, Toka Project, Qbert, Santiago, Swamp, Claude Vonstroke, Josh Wink, Zombie Disco Squad

    James Brown, Stevie Wonder, The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, Blondie, Janis Joplin, The Cure, Prince, early Michael J., Sade, Seal, Madonna, Bangles, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, James, Pop Will Eat Itself, Portishead, Morcheeba, Happy Mondays, Oasis, Stone Roses, EMF, The Shamen, KLF, Jamerequai

    LOTS OF MUSIC
  • Movies

    Films with eroticism, artful violence, OG gangsters and mobsters, well done car chases, great sound tracks, boundary pushing love, truly clever twists, underdog heroes, documentaries on war & history, exposes, black and whites esp. Hitchcock...:
    Original Sin, The Usual Suspects, The Secretary, Sex and Lucia, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Toombstone, Kill Bill 1&2, The Last Samurai, Belly, Boyz n the Hood, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Hero, The Last Emperor, Ronin, What Dreams May Come, The Butterfly Effect, Train Spotting, Snow Falling on Cedars, Damage, Fahrenheit 9/11, Dead Poets Society, Rounders, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Carlito's Way, Shawshank Redemption
    That one where the basketball kid meets the author and they kick the stupid private schools ass together... All things Monty Python/John Cleese.
  • Television

    NO.
  • Books

    Currently- Wake Up: A Life of the Buddha - Jack Kerouac E-myth Mastery: 7 Essential Disciplines for Building a World Class Company - Michael Gerber The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship - Miguel Ruiz The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference - Malcolm Gladwell
  • Heroes

    My Parents, whose daily mission is to save the world - Literally
    My ex-husbands mother - probably the strongest and most genuine woman I know

    The 3 music industry professionals I know who combine a love of music with astute business practices - such a rarity

    Women who aren't afraid to do the damn thing: Benazir Butto, Angelina Jolie, Margaret Thatcher (politics aside!), Helen Keller, Mother Theresa, Madonna, , Princess Dianna, Heidi Fleiss & all the Lady DJs out there who do it with integrity

    All my Public Allies Milwaukee '05 - Anyone dedicated to a better world.

Companies

  • For U Events

    • Milwaukee, WI US
    • Owner
    '05 - present

Details

  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Bristol, UK
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries
  • Children: Proud parent
  • Smoke / Drink: No / Yes
  • Education: Some college
  • Occupation: Nightlife Promoter, Consultant, DJ

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Who I'd like to meet:

The musically driven Business genius's with integrity Psychics, Super Heroes and Survivors

I like meeting famous people who are normal, and seeing that success hasn't made them into jerks


I DO NOT WANT TO DATE YOU, "GET TO KNOW YOU BETTER" OR SLEEP WITH YOU. IF YOU ARE FILTHY RICH WITH A HOUSE THATS LARGE ENOUGH FOR US TO NEVER SEE EACH OTHER, AND YOU ARE CELIBATE, GAY OR HAPPY SLEEPING WITH ANYONE OTHER THAN ME, THEN YOU MIGHT BE THE MAN I WANT TO MARRY. I WILL NOT ADD YOU UNLESS I THINK WE HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON. THIS EXCLUDES DIRTY OLD (OR YOUNG) MEN WITH STRINGS OF PRETTY YOUNG GIRLS AS FRIENDS.

Comments

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  • Oct 4 2009 12:09 AM

    Techno + House... Viva La Tech! VivaLaTech.com :)
  • Oct 3 2009 6:49 PM

    thx fortune.
  • Oct 3 2009 2:52 PM

    because im spinnig them : ) ...nice name thoo ...cheers ...

    http://soundcloud.com/for-tune
  • Sep 26 2009 4:51 AM

    Hey!! Wzup??

    It's been a while since I dropped in, just thought I'd keep in touch

    :D

    Any success??
  • KCZ

    Sep 21 2009 5:50 PM

    KCZ at "JUICE" This Friday September 25th '09 | @ Frankys-200 Main St.-Lower Level | & "Phreakin' the Beatz" Sat. Sept 26th!!! | Justin Long / Fortune / Tazl & Ewald / Bad Eggs | Lord Rum Bottoms Pub-129 N. Lake St. Neenah
  • Sep 18 2009 11:24 PM

    I dont get it... and dont u dare :)
  • Sep 17 2009 1:21 AM

    hi jess, just dropping by to say happy autumn, Hope all is well in your world. I'm sure I will see you at amatos party saturday... take care.
  • Aug 14 2009 5:00 PM

    Heyyyyyy :---o) have a nice weekend .... Rock on !!!
  • Aug 15 2009 9:44 PM

    A little birdie told me ur going to b in Mad Town 2nite! Hope to c ya there baby!! :) (wink)
  • Jul 28 2009 3:10 AM

    So cool to see you on Saturday :)
  • Jul 27 2009 3:30 PM

    sorry i could not make the art /dj show i really wanted to check it out
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    I hope to c u behind the decks soon.Peace..
  • Jul 21 2009 11:20 PM

    What's up baby!!!
    I just wanted to stop by and let ya know we've been watching your movements!!!hehe haha
    Soooooo very proud of your progress mah!
    I just graduated from college!!!YAY! Go UOP!
    We just got back from AZ!
    Love ya n miss your company!
    Keep in touch! Hope to see ya soon baby! :)
    XOXO


  • Jul 3 2009 9:58 AM

    32 Story Building is my favorite too. Thanks & good luck yrself. By the way, we'll be bookable worldwide this october ;) Kisses & hugs from the city of hate & crime.
  • Jul 1 2009 10:32 PM

    I'm gonna try and make it down to see ya tonight!!!! You totally rock woman!!!!
  • Jul 2 2009 2:06 AM

    tear it up @ beat sessions :)
  • Jun 29 2009 3:43 AM

    Thanks for the add see ya on the flip side.
  • Jun 28 2009 1:35 AM

    no doubt, I appreciate the love!
    -Siege
  • Jun 21 2009 9:34 PM

  • Jun 9 2009 12:41 AM

    i am happy we are friends :)
  • May 20 2009 10:30 PM

    Society is afraid of your wild natures
    afraid of your naturalness,
    so from the very beginning,
    it starts cutting your wings.
    And the most dangerous possibility in you
    is the possibility of love.
    Because if there is love, you can go even against the whole world.
    If you know your being, there is no question of becoming.
    All that you could have ever imagined to become you already are.
    You are gods who have forgotten who they are.
    You are emperors who have fallen asleep and are dreaming that they have become beggars.
    Now beggars are trying to become emperors,
    in dreams they are making great efforts to become emperors,
    and all that is needed is to wake up!
    You may be the last generation which has be the possibility to rebel.
    And if you don't rebel there may be no more chances.
    Humanity can be reduced to a robot like existence.
    So rebel while there is still time!
  • May 17 2009 9:48 PM

    great show sat, had a blast, thnx!
  • May 18 2009 6:26 AM


    Bitchy Resolutions
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    So u think its time your gurl finally made it to your top 16????? PlEaSe??XOXO DJ WhaTeVa!
  • May 15 2009 10:59 AM

    Thankz for the add! It's greatly appreciated... Keep rockin'

    Mitchi
  • May 11 2009 6:59 PM

    SIMPLISTIC (TWIZZY and CHRIS LUCAS UK HIP HOP, BRISTOL)



    Download the mixtape from the link below



    http://www.sendspace.com/file/fomvvh



  • May 11 2009 3:35 AM

    Thank you madre!!!