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A true music connoisseur, Beverly Bond's passion for music and uncanny ability to
read the crowd has solidified her as one of the premier DJs in the world. Over
the last six years, Bond, a former Wilhelmina model, has brought her versatile talents
to the most exclusive events in the world with performances at the VH1 Fashion Awards, ESPN X-Games, US Open, and for myriad celebrity clients including Prince, Jay-Z, Diddy, Britney Spears, Martha Stewart, and Michael Jordan.
Known as the "DJ's favorite DJ" among her peers, Bonds musical knowledge
spans innumerable genres. Well-versed in hip-hop, rock, soul, funk, and pop, Bond
effortlessly blends eras and genres to create an unrivaled party vibe. Bond has
emerged as a prominent voice in hip-hop, having been recognized as one of the most
influential DJs in the country. Her press credentials support this reputation, with
Bond being named "Club-land MVP" (The Village Voice), one of the "Hot
100 People to Watch" (Honey Magazine), a member of the "Who's Who"
(Sportswear International Magazine), and one of five notable individuals noted as
a "Future Urban Icon" (Vibe Magazine). A winner of the prestigious "Justo
Mix Tape Award" for "Best Female DJ," Bond's status as the only female
member of the Heavy Hitter DJ collective (which includes DJ Enuff and Kanye West)
gives her significant street credibility.
Bond has performed on MTV's Total Request Live and Direct Effect, BET's "Rap
City" and "106th & Park," and been featured as the host/DJ for NBC's "Weekend Vibe." Most recently, Bond was chosen as Mercedes-Benz's spokes-model as a voice of hip-hop in its current international campaign. In addition, Bond has toured with some of hip-hop's biggest acts including Erykah Badu, Amerie, The Roots and Musiq Soulchild. MSN picked Bond as one of the most influential DJs and producers in urban music along with Lil' Jon, Big Tigger and Tony Touch to share her musical
insight for "The Scenario," an urban-themed microsite within MSN Music ®,
a music download store which serves as the epicenter of urban music on MSN.
Widely recognized in the media as a tastemaker, Bond is frequently sought after
by the press for her thoughts on fashion, music and trends. Bond was recently described by the New York Daily News as one of New York's most fashionable females and is often featured in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle editorials for Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and Glamour. She has also contributed editorial content to Essence, One World and ABC News.
Bond has served as a panelist on a number of community summits on hip-hop music
and culture. She sits on the board of Diesel's U-Music Competition, which seeks
out the most original and cutting-edge unsigned bands and producers. Love Heals,
a leading foundation for AIDS education, recognized Bond's presence in the community in 2006, naming her one of New York's Fifty Fabulous Females.
Beverly Bond is on the cutting edge of urban music and culture. That rare influencer
of cultural zeitgeist, her wide-ranging appeal rocks crowds from the underground
backpackers to the jet-set fashionistas. With such diverse talents combined with
an unparalleled and passionate devotion to music, it's little wonder that Bond
has emerged as a force in the DJ world and a powerful and respected voice in the
music community.
For more information about DJ Beverly Bond log on to: WWW.DJBEVERLYBOND.BIZ
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