Too many to mention but I acknowledge Ska/Bluebeat, Reggae, Jungle, Bashment, Soca, Disco, Groove, Funk, Soul, Gospel, Garage and House as the main sources of my sound. If its funky, if its soulful, if its got driving rhythms, if its got heart and spirit, I'll play it.
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My sound is broad and wide. It ranges from deep and soulful, through to driving beats of African and Latin grooves, through to the funkiest, phattest bassline.
DJ AYO (pronounced I-O). Ayo is a Yoruba name and means joy. It acknowledges my African roots and the joyful vibes I try to encourage on my nights. The name also acknowledges the joy I feel in being a God seeker, a Christ follower and a lover of the Spirit.
I have been djing and promoting events seriously for about three years now. However, I have been a party starter for years. As a youngster, I was invited to play at house parties because I always had choons. My music passions are/have been influenced by a party vibe and thus are very broad and wide including, but not limited to, Reggae, Ska, Disco, Soca, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop (the non sexist conscious kind) and Nu-Gospel. (My tastes may be broad but I'm afraid rock and country are really not my bag!) However, my absolute favourite music is deep, funky and inspirational soulful house.
As you can see from the photo I am a vicar or a dj vicar. Although I like to say I'm a minister of sound! My role is to explore a different way of doing church that might appeal to people like myself who connect with the 'Big G' through dance music rather than 'Songs of Praise'! So, instead of doing Sunday morning services or weddings, funerals and christenings, I promote a number of bar/club nights in South Birmingham as well as in the centre including REVIV'IN at the RED BAR & LOUNGE. I hope that some form of community may grow out of these events eventually but in the end its about good times, good music and positive spiritual vibes.
Finally, I present a show on a local community radio station. The Show is called 'Soul Food' and is on every Sunday morning from 2am GMT. Check us out on Newstyle Radio 98.7FM if you are local to Birmingham, UK or online at www.newstyleradio.co.uk
"Heavy Duty Brothers - Check This Out" on Dirty-Dj-Recordings featuring heavy remixes from Finkelstein, L_C, Dirty2Groove and Minimal Duty! Available exclusively from Trackitdown.net
Hey how are you doing?Just passing through your page to show you some luv.I have put HOUSE MUSIC tracks on my page for my up comimg album. Please take a few minutes,litsen and tell me your honest opinion. Also tell me which track you like best. Take care.
how u doin?just passin through your page spreading some love.'ve put some nu house music trax that i just finished working on.please have a listen n drop n honest opinion/advise/comment.thanks for your time. Peace
Hey DJ,Just passin thru to say hi.Please take a minute to litsen to my new house music track on my page n tell me what you think.cheers for your time. Also want to send y some of my tunes so you can spin dem on ur set
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LoveJoy is back in session THIS SAT 2Oth DEC 2008 FEATURING..DJ FITZ
Hope you can make it!
9pm-3am Downstairs in The O Bar, Broad Street, Birmingham City Centre.
FREE ENTRY however, the venue charges £3 for entry after midnight. SO COME EARLY! Please note The O Bar also operates a 'NO TRAINERS' dress code.
Hey Yo Ayo!! Thanks for rolling through! I was listening to you on the way to work this morning - picked me up with the track 'When the Funk Hits the Fan' AMAZING!!
November 2008 Playlist New & Upfront 1. Chester Gregory - On+On 2. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight – (Bentleys remix featuring Chubb Rock) 3. The Chestnut Brothers - Choose Your Destiny 4. Paul Mac Innes & T.B.O.I - You Make My Sunshine 5. Tracey Cruz - A Better Day 6. Sly & Robbie - Blackhouse 7. Razzberry - Closer 8. Willie Collins - All Things 9. Kindred The Family Soul - Hey 10. Alisa Ohri - Just Stay
Flashback 11. Four Tops - Love Music 12. Gladys Knight - When You're Far Away 13. Chi-Lites - Running Around 14. Solo - Nights Like This 15. Chantay Savage - Betcha Never Find 16. Gwen Guthrie - Save Your Love For Me 17. Magic Lady - Give It Up 18. Stacey Orrico - Take Me Away 19. Rockie Robbins - Time To Think 20. Eric Roberson - The Moon 21. Light Of The World/Beggar & Co ft The Funk Jazz Collective - I Am So Happy New & Upfront 22. Little Anthony & The Imperials - I Aint Fallin 23. Nicky Prince - Tired Shoes 24. Jason Anthoney Wright - Reset To Zero 25. Kloud 9 - Cant Hold This Love 26. Maysa - Never Really Ever 27. Terry Dexter - No Place to Go 28. LJ Jaxon - We Are Souls 29. Keni Myles - Last Night To listen, please check out the monthly schedule on http://www. soulchoon
November 2008 Playlist New & Upfront 1. Chester Gregory - On+On 2. Jennifer Hudson - Spotlight – (Bentleys remix featuring Chubb Rock) 3. The Chestnut Brothers - Choose Your Destiny 4. Paul Mac Innes & T.B.O.I - You Make My Sunshine 5. Tracey Cruz - A Better Day 6. Sly & Robbie - Blackhouse 7. Razzberry - Closer 8. Willie Collins - All Things 9. Kindred The Family Soul - Hey 10. Alisa Ohri - Just Stay
Flashback 11. Four Tops - Love Music 12. Gladys Knight - When You're Far Away 13. Chi-Lites - Running Around 14. Solo - Nights Like This 15. Chantay Savage - Betcha Never Find 16. Gwen Guthrie - Save Your Love For Me 17. Magic Lady - Give It Up 18. Stacey Orrico - Take Me Away 19. Rockie Robbins - Time To Think 20. Eric Roberson - The Moon 21. Light Of The World/Beggar & Co ft The Funk Jazz Collective - I Am So Happy New & Upfront 22. Little Anthony & The Imperials - I Aint Fallin 23. Nicky Prince - Tired Shoes 24. Jason Anthoney Wright - Reset To Zero 25. Kloud 9 - Cant Hold This Love 26. Maysa - Never Really Ever 27. Terry Dexter - No Place to Go 28. LJ Jaxon - We Are Souls 29. Keni Myles - Last Night To listen, please check out the monthly schedule on http://www. soulchoon
Hey - DJ AYO!!! Kicking the flava, deep soul behaviour, A-YO selecta your beats sound major!!! Great to hear from you! We're all keeping well thanks, little one is becoming a real little sir and the music is growing and growing... we'll have to catch up properly soon. Kurlxxx
