Classic Rock & Roll, Etta James, Punk, The Carpenters, Prince, Rick James,
Michael Jackson, Roy Ayers, Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson, Masters @ Work, Farley "jackmaster" Funk, Steve "silk" Hurley,
Mr. Fingers, Tony Humphries, Ce Ce Rogers, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Derrick May, Juan Atkins, DJ Pierre, Todd Terry, Laurent Garnier, DJ Rolando, Jeff Mills, Roger Sanchez,
Franck Roger, Francios K, Carl Craig, Danny Tenaglia, Miguel Migs,
Spirit Catcher, Dimitri from Paris, Robert Owens, Satoshie Tomie, Jocelyn Brown, Aretha Franklin, Apple Macs, Analogue Synths, Racket Sports, Martial Arts.
Testimonials
Over the 35 years I've managed to survive in the business I occasionally meet other Artist and DJs that really inspire me. The inspire me in a way that makes me want to run home and start playing records, record a tape or CD, try new things when I'm playing. Or, their sound adds a fresh coat of paint to what I do musically.
SILKY did this for me the very first time I heard a choon produced by SEMINAL GROOVES. And when we met we were instant drawn to one another. He was like the little brother I always wanted to dote on, show the right way to do this job, the proper way to handle himself.
But in all actuality he needed nothing from me on this score. The first time I worked with him at EMPIRE I knew the boy had a future in from of him, if he dedicated himself. And that he has.
SEMINAL GROOVES is a musical entity that I know I can surely count on for quality material. There are only a handful of guys in this business I know I can trust when it comes to the music they produce. SEMINAL GROOVES is in good company with some of the best in the business. And a couple of pretty nice blokes too!!!
In this ever-changing arena of dance/house music, if we don't have anything else, thank God we have some artist/producers we can depend on. These days it's very difficult for me to find great songs and productions that are truly dynamic. The kind of material that makes people really prick-up their ears. These guys have it in Spades and I'm a better DJ for carry their work with me always. Frankie Knuckles (Def Mix)
Today, it's very rare to find a Dj that truly understands the music he plays. I've seen guys study the scene from start to finish and they still don't understand what's going on. Silky just "gets it". He feels the music and more importantly, he knows how to convey those emotions to the dance floor, either with the decks or in the recording studio....................................... Marshall Jefferson (USB Records)
20 years ago Fingers Inc announced “House Is a Feeling” in their classic track and in the years that have followed many DJ..s and Producers have tried and failed to capture that feeling.
Silky as a DJ and producer is one of the few that fully understands those words. His productions as Seminal Grooves ooze feeling and his DJ sets alight dancefloors. It has been our honour to share the stage with him on numerous occasions and to enjoy his Djing and equally it has been a pleasure to play his productions in our sets and see people..s reaction to his productions that are full of soul and feeling!! Russ & Paul (K-Klass)
We djed with Silky in Middlesbrough, wowsers! I thought this guy was a robot his mixing was that tight!!! Great selection of tunes and such a great guy too! Graham Lord (Audiowhores)
Silky definitely one of the key players on the UK house scene right now, a rising star with some seriously smookin productions under the Seminal Grooves moniker definitely expecting big things to come in 2008 from this very talented Dj /producer! Groove Assassin (Large Music, Jellybean Soul)
With numerous heavy hitting releases under his belt and and ever growing touring schedule, Silky of Seminal Grooves is on the top of his game to say the least. From deep to jack and front to back, Silky continues to raise the bar and go far beyond! Aaron Dae (Dae Recordings, Dae Deep - Chicago)
"...What can I say?! ...Silky is probably one of the main reasons I got into djing! He is a natural talent & master on the decks. HIs choice of tunes & musical knowledge is second to none. ...His productions continue to blow me away! ...Silky has been a true inspiration to me throughout my dj career - His infectious passion for music can't help but rub off on you! ...Lucky for me he is a true friend to boot! ? Xx DJ Suzee X
International purveyor of deep underground House & Techno, producer and radio host. Silky is fast becoming one of the rising stars of today’s music industry.
With a glittering career spanning over a decade he's established himself as an ever growing presence on the global circuit. Spending years perfecting his craft under some of the biggest talents in the industry, Silky has emerged as one of the most forward thinking, perceptive and well respected talents on the scene today.
Mentored by the "Godfather of House" himself, Frankie Knuckles and being one of the few DJ/Producers on the planet that inspire him, Silky’s productions are continually supported from some of the biggest names in dance music.
Silky ”just gets it – He feels the music, he knows how to convey those emotions to the dance floor, either with the decks or in the recording studio.” – Marshall Jefferson (USB Records)
A penchant for the freshest future sounds of the underground; a desire to forge new directions in contemporary House music and roots in early Chicago House & Detroit Techno are showcased in Silky¹s dynamic releases and transcendental DJ sets – weaving deep hypnotic underground House, electrifying Techno & Tribal grooves - attracting rave reviews from clubbers, international music aficionados, peers, and features in dance music's leading magazines such as M8.
Silky produces under various guises exploring the vast musical realm within his elements, with a more deeper vocal sound can be heard under the name SEMINAL GROOVES (alongside Primo), the more electronic influenced sound can be heard under the names SILK & VANDERMEER (alongside Vandermeer), OUTSOURCE (alongside Nitin Kalyan & Vandermeer) and of course under his own name.
After a hectic tour schedule last year, Silky is back in the studio working on his burgeoning discography - teeming with progressive production, successful collaborations and select remixes for artists including Marshall Jefferson, Gary Blade, Manuela Panizzo, Justin Michael, Art & Pleasure, Gina Rene, Matt Caseli and Random Soul.
Exciting new projects are due this year including a monumental collaboration between Seminal Grooves, Theresa Griffin and Grammy Award winner Frankie Knuckles. Other upcoming projects include the launch of IMPRINT AUDIO, a Deep House & Techno Record Label showcasing the releases brought forth by SILK & VANDERMEER and also various other artists. Two new remixes this month one for Steve Porter's (voted America's Best DJ) PH Recordings label and another for London's deep house label Muak Music. Silky’s latest solo effort has already been picked up for release on Toronto’s premier deep house & techno label, No.19 Music for their infamous “I live in…” series, joining the likes of Jonny White, Nitin Kalyan, Jamie Jones (Crosstown Rebels), Justin Drake (Peace Division), DJ Sneak, Glimpse, Enzeilkind, Osunlade etc.
A successful radio show, and a resident for one of the hottest club nights in London - Rhythmatic (currently residing at THE EGG nightclub) , and regularly featured on the same bill alongside the who's who of House & Techno, names such as Guy Gerber, Gregor Threshor, Italoboyz, Peace Division, Scarlett Ettiene, Simon Baker, Gorge (8bit), Kreon, Glimpse, Lemos, Spencer Parker, Luca Bachetti, Argy, Kabale Und Liebe are just a few. Silky also frequently guests world famous clubs such as Ministry of Sound (London), Giant (California), CiRCA (Toronto) alongside playing the Amnesia (Ibiza) & Cavo Paradiso (Mykonos) World Tours in London. With ongoing tours at prestigious clubs throughout the U.K, Asia, Europe, North America & Australasia - Silky continues to show the world that his next decade in music will be even better than the first! !
Yeh mate everything is cool and the gang, Im still in touch with the two Karl's mainly the Frampton. New label nice one , You could allways sign me (No pressure like)hahaha..
I just wanted to stop by Your Space Place and say hello. Also wanted to stop by and show some support and love. Here's sending it your way! I'll stop back by soon to see how you are doing. Have a great weekend!
Cool, hope your tour was great! I actually coming to London for a gig the 5th of Oct, maybe be see you in town. I'll send you a message, would love to get your new tracks! Have a nice Sunday!
what up brotha. great to have you back on the west coast again. thanks for the sets - amazing stuff as always - and hope you had safe trip back. talk real soon...
I hope all is well and good and I just wanted to let you know I've just put up a new track called ECHO so I thought you might want to have a listen. :o) It's just the instrumental version I did not long ago but I do have a full section of vocal to arrange into this track so I'll keep you posted on the outcome! :o)
I appreciate your time and support and any comments posted.
