Phil Asher, MAW, MoodIISwing, Kerri Chandler, Todd Terry, Romanthony, DJ Spen, Tommy Musto, Henry Street, Dr Dre, Frankie Feliciano, Pal Joey, Julien Jabre, Patrice Rushen, Quincy Jones, Tangerine Dream, War, Larry Levan, Larry Heard, Jay Dee, Outkast, Roni Size, Blaze.....
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Aaron Ross isn’t your average DJ, in fact he doesn’t have enough fingers to put in all the pies he’s serving up. Having already made the move from playing at house parties and pirate radio to scale the great heights of the dance music industry, whether he’s signing a future anthem or working the crowds into a sweat, he’s doing it well.
After a successful run of A&R and promotion work with Virgin before heading up the team at Soul Heaven Records, Aaron’s more recently been awarded the role of A&R Manager at Defected and Strictly Rhythm. Aaron has been be praying he doesn’t have to re-write his CV anytime soon with his long list of job titles that include being a world renowned DJ, record label owner and production honcho.
“Giles Peterson is someone who I really aspire to, when I worked at Virgin part of me always wanted to work for Talkin Loud, Giles’ label. Phil Asher is my mentor though. He inspired me to start making music, I used to hang out at his studio, make tea and roll joints.”
Since mastering the studio credentials, using the alias Fanatix, Aaron and production partner Neil Peace have notched up a batch of releases under their collective belt. Their single ‘Love Connection’ featuring Alex Mills, proved to be quite a dance floor thriller, which has made way for the Fanatix LP. Dropping in February 08 on BBE guest appearances come from the likes of Shaun Escoffery and Sara Devine. Aaron Has also delivered remixes and productions for Major label acts such as Jamiroquai, Mr. Hudson, Estelle & Terri Walker.
Not satisfied with keeping the job centre out of work, he’s ready to embark on his next challenge, heading up In The House, a radio show that’s set for world wide syndication.
After spending the last five years at BBC 1Xtra, Aaron naturally sees this as the next step in his burgeoning broadcast career. “It’s served it’s purpose, in a selfish way I don’t think I can get much more out of it... House is having a second wind and I don’t play one sound, I’ll go in different directions, which I think is interesting for the listeners”.
Produced by Wise Buddha, who’s previously responsibilities include shows from Pete Tong and Roger Sanchez, the two hour session feature a selection of the finest house music. Expect everything from Aaron's preferred soulful variety to deep techy favourites...
with a star-studded line-up of guests like Kenny Dope, Bob Sinclair and Todd Terry dropping by or supplying upfront mixes.
“My ultimate collaboration would probably be me and Patrice Rushen in the studio, she’s such an amazingly talented song writer, producer and musician.”
In the meantime, Aaron can still be found propping up the mixer at an event near you. Despite no longer working as an A&R for Soul Heaven, he continues to hold the residency spot at the club night. His other residencies are: There It Is, with Fanatix and BBE at Herbal; now a monthly occurrence, and the global Defected presents Strictly Rhythm In The House event. You can also catch Aaron twice a year at Deep in LA. Then there are the annual trips to Brazil and tours of Asia!
It’s also his passion for the dark that helped secure his job as A&R Manager at Defected. “DJing is an essential part of A&R, it’s where I road test a lot of tunes. I signed Yass to Defected and have signed some bits for Strictly Rhythm, on more of an old skool tip. I definitely aspire to people like Simon Dunmore or Pete Tong, they’re still hungry for music, even though they’re in their 40s. It’s really important to have that and not just do it for the moment.”
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Jus lettin you know that my track is now out! World Keeps Spinning is availabel on Juno Download now. Getting mad props from Blaze, Osunlade, Domu and the French Radio Nova! Hope you dig!
C’est avec un grand honneur et un réel plaisir que P1 Deeper reçoit Dj Yass pour la premiere fois. Dj et Producteur de talent, il sera en écoute sur P1 Deeper du 15 au 26 Juillet 2008
HI AARON WATS UP !!! HOPE YOU FEEL OK MY DJS COME FROM BELGIUM TO MAKE PARTY IN BORDEAUX WITH ME COOL!!! AND I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT I AM ACCEPTED TO THE MUSIC SCHOOL GREAT A LOT OF KISS FA U AMELA / FRANCE FEEL THE MUSIC AND KEEP THE VIBE WAIT FOR NEWS BABE
yoyo..keith evan conference right around the corner..big ups to your new born...miss you aaron..got get out here..bring the family...i have a place for you all to stay...speak soon and easy...rude boyz... ;]
P.s: If you have some free time, check out the groove 'BOOK OF HOUSE (LOVE ON THE LINE)' on my page and post me a comment what you think? (if you like it i will post you a copy)
Easy aaron, Hope your cool bro. New albums sounding heavy mate. Got a new track up on our page "M4 Movements" If you get a chance check it out, Would love to send it over to you.
You've posted three new AMAZING tracks, Aaron!!!! I simply couldn't resist adding "Love Potion" to my profile page, it's so incredibly infectious! Will you be returning to the SF/Bay Area anytime soon? Do continue to keep quality soulful House music ALIVE!! One. Peace. ~"O"
maaaaaaaan... im sooo proud of you brother... the album came out amazing! fuck advance copies, i copped the LP online and me and cass have been jammin to it all weekend. mad props from your SoCal Fam son! young tender is in the HOUSE!
I needed advice from anyone here. I will be in London from June 5 through 15th. Will Aaron be performing locally? Is there anyplace I can go that plays this type of house music? I'm picky.
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