DeMarkus Lewis, a driving force behind todays house music sound and key player in the evolution of its future, has come a long way in the last sixteen years. From his start as a dj in 1990 to the beginning of his production career in 2000, he had already established himself as a Dallas favorite. Add to that over a hundred quality house music records in the last 8 years and the reputation for destroying dance floors worldwide and it becomes clear why he is one of house musics most sought-after djs/producers.
It all started on his 25th birthday when he met his long time goal of signing his first record deal by the age of 25. After that, his dedication grew and he continued to top himself release after release. Throughout the beginning of his production career he had created his own sound with signature beats, chord structures and instrument choices. Releases on labels such as Moods & Grooves, Bluem, Roam, and Alluv Recordings established DeMarkus as a respected deep house artist. Then in an attempt to expand his production tastes in the height of the tech-house rise, he released I Can Do What You Do on the Fuzzy Slippers EP on Flat & Round a track that definitely pushed its self-entitled statement. Not only had he proven he could capture the techier edge of some of tech-houses leading artists, but he had done it remarkably well the track was a WMC 2004 breakout hit. Suddenly DeMarkus was receiving heightened media exposure and commissioned for work on a wide range of labels including Nightshift, Vista, Brique Rouge, Grab, Nordic Trax, Freaked and Guesthouse. Since then, his music has received support from Diz, Joshua, Music For Freaks, David Duriez, Phil Weeks, Phonique, Lady D, Hipp-e, Doc Martin, and DJ Heather to name a few.
As a DJ, there is no doubt that DeMarkus can work a crowd. In fact, promoters and venues worldwide have booked him repeatedly due to the overwhelming response he gets from the dance floor. This has also led to a monthly residency in Chicago at Zentra the first Friday of every month playing alongside Derrick Carter and Paul Johnson periodically. He enjoys playing throughout the US and in locations in the UK, Belgium, Spain, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Germany, France, Russia, Holland, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Belgium and Mexico.
Yo, What up, Not sure if you remember me, but I played Tekken with you on the playstation a few years ago in Columbus Ohio after a gig. I met you through a girl named Mary. Anyway's hope all is well.
I give your 1 hr 15 min of space audible audities that I have discovered through my travels. I saw you there too! So I'm sure you will remember them as well.
this piece is a little out of my norm...but I took it further into the depths this time...at least thats what I believe. I focused on the sublevel bassline and dirty warehouse sounds. ITS TIME TO TAKE IT BACK TO THAT! NO CD's, no laptops....all pieces of time recorded on vinyl by space explorers like you and me. Respect goes out to Doc Martin & Harvey.
How in god's name is London? I'm three semester away from my bachelors. I'm in two honors societies. I'm the p.r. officer for the honor's college here at u.t arlington. And I'm in an electronic music band. I miss you man. I bet they're dancing their asses off where you are.
hello mate, look forward to playing alongside you this sunday may 4th at bar vinyl inverness street in sunny camden town between the hours of 7pm and 12am all our welcome free entry on the nite see you sunday jay....
Dallas, Texas – Dallas artist Benjamin Hancock has a solo exhibition of new work entitled "BitterSweet" at the Magnolia Bar Gallery, located inside the Magnolia Theatre in the West Village, 3699 McKinney Avenue in Dallas from April 23 through May 27, 2008. The reception is Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 6–9 PM. Admission to the reception is free and, the art is available for viewing during regular theatre hours. Go to www. benjaminhancock. com for more information.
