I got the name DAN SKI back in 1984, when breakdancing and grafitti culture hit the suburbs via Beat Street. Everyone that was in a "crew" had a "breakin" name, and mine just happened to become DAN SKI. It stuck with me through high school as my grafitti name (yeah, we we so hood ... lol) and by the time I started DJing in 1988, I just kept the name.
Now ... onto the DJ stuff.
My musical tastes/selections incorporate a little of everything.
My father raised me on generous helpings of classic and southern rock. Being born in the early 70's, I grew up in the 80's - and just like most children of the 80's - MTV opened my eyes to genres of music that I probably would have missed by just listening to the local Top 40 station.
On my earliest mixtapes, hip hop, "breakdancing music"/electro, new wave, and the dance music of the 80's could all be found mixing and mingling together very much like the different social groups that I hung out with in high school
However, what I came to be known best for in the 80's and 90's were my FREESTYLE mixes and mixtapes.
The clubs that I played at throughout the 90's were all Top 40 clubs, and my playlists were heavy with freestyle, house, radio friendly techno, Miami bass, and a dusting of hip hop.
If you were clubbing in those days, you would have heard me at:Taylors/Iguana, Sanctuary, Milkbar, Images, Metropolis, Planet Cherry Hill, Excalibur, Pandemonium, The Diamond Lounge, Nikki's, and The Coral Reef.
After taking a layoff from the industry, I returned to the clubs and nightspots in 2005 and picked up where I left off.
Currently, I play a fair share of "old school" type nights and concerts -- which are my roots and my soul ...
But I really enjoy playing in spots with a "ready to party" crowd where I can call upon all of my musical influences and play a fun mix of Top 40, party tunes, classic rock, and new wave ... all mixed and mashed up reallll nice.
The clubs/nightspots you might have heard me at recently are:
theRidge (Atlantic City) Bikini Beach Bar (A.C.) Blue Martini (Atlantic City) Deja Vu (Atlantic City) Shampoo Woodbine/Savoy Club 27 Kitchenbar Luna (Wildwood) A Lounge Fireside The ROC/Roosevelt's Posh
Everything that you need to know about me as a DJ is on here, or on my website www.djdanski.com
When I am DJing, I like to cross genres and play a fun party mix of music (Top 40, 80's/90's, party rock, etc) ... all the while keeping the energy up and the dancefloor moving!
Just finished a great summer season at Bally's Bikini Beach Bar, and looking forward to working in a few new places in Philly this fall/winter (in addition to my usual suburban spots).
I'll be adding video mixing to the show in October/November 2009. Nice!
When I am not working on music or DJing, I do like to go out/hang out at the local clubs/bars ... ahhhh, who am I kidding ... I work too much. I don't have alot of time to go out, but when I do it's with good friends and generally isn't in knobby joints.
I wear a few other hats too. I manage dance artist Jonelle. I also produce/remix for other artists, as well as make my own remixes to use during my DJ sets.
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Dan SKI! Need your help... Who sings this song, I think its either called "stronger" or "too late".
I will no longer try to live this compromise, you no that Ive had my fill, I'm not here to please you, gave you chance after chance, knowing that this will never last...gave you all that i could, now i know that i never should....
I cant stay here any longer, cause baby now Im even stronger...
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