all these pieces shaped or help shape in many different ways....
Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, DJ Premier, The Police, Sting, Billy Holiday, Miles Davis, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, motown, Prince, Janes Addiction, Violent Femmes, Madness, Musical Youth, Depeche Mode, funk, R n' B, Latin, Salsa, the cure, The Roots, Lauryn Hill, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Sade, The Beatles, Ella Fitzgerald, Digable Planets, Guy, Run DMC, Beastie Boyz, BDP, Michael jackson, Doctor Dre, Biggie, NWA, A HA, Led Zepallin, Pink Floyd, The Doors, 1200 WARRIORS, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Sneak, Doc Martin, Thomas White, Pete Williams, Vibezelect - Cory wells & Jah Ques, Jon B.,Hector Moralez, Tasho Nicolopolus, Jt Donaldson, Lance Desardi, Heather, Jdub, Jason Hodjes, Lawn Chairgenerals, Chuck Daniels, Swirl People, Galen, Solar, Markie Quark, Miles Maeda, Diz, Iz(Joshua), Tony Senghore...and on and on....
Part producer and DJ, part entrepreneur and purist, Wally Callerio has kept true to his house music roots since immersing himself in the West Coast scene of the early ’90s. Since then, the Los Angeles-based artist has gone on to internationally release more than 100 original tracks and remixes; launch his critically acclaimed Dufflebag Records imprint; and develop the burgeoning digital distribution site, digibag.com.
While Callerio first started mixing records at age 14, his foray in underground house dates back to Doc Martin’s “Unlock the House” sessions in the early ’90s. One-off gigs at house parties and short stints at local clubs help the young artist evolve his sound, which would feature melodic vocals paired with funk-jazz influences and deep, chunky basslines.
In 1997, Callerio took stock in his own sound and created the self-styled imprint, Dufflebag Records. His first two original EPs, “Déjà vu/Whispers” and “In Your Arms/Thisgo,” received critical fanfare from artists and audiences alike. The success led to slew of collaborations with other global house artists including DJ Sneak, Doc Martin, Natural Rhythm and Vibezelect, to name a few.
Dufflebag Records’ success followed Callerio into the new decade, earning him studio time for some of the industry’s most respected labels. In addition to releasing original tracks on imprints such as 5.1 Surround (L.A.), Shaboom (U.K.) Classic Recordings (U.K.) and Alluv Recordings, Doc Martin—Callerio’s original influence—began licensing them for his label and making creativity come full circle.
In 2010, Dufflebag Records has gone on to release more than 75 tracks on 26 pieces of vinyl.
Now as a new decade and new era in house music begin, Callerio is repositioning his sound and label. The past few years have been marked by the artist’s collective mindset, which has focused him on developing and stockpiling music for his forthcoming digital distribution site, digibag.com. But the time for reflection is over, he says.
“I obviously can’t hold back anymore. I have a ton of good music I want to unleash on people right now—good ole fashion, soulful, funky, dirty house,” he says.
Callerio jump-started his game in 2009 by releasing 15 original tracks and remixes on labels such as Phil Weeks’ Robsoul, DJ Sneak’s Oomph and Magnetic, Chuck Daniels’ Private Parts, 1200 Warriors’ 1200 Traxx and San Francisco’s own Motion Music. The December 2009 relaunch of Callerio’s Dufflebag Records also marks the release of 11 new original tracks, along with fellow artist including, Amp fiddler, Parris Bennet, Myka 9, Allensworth, Nadine Loren, Lili De La mora and Josh One.
What’s behind his ever-evolving vibe? As always, it’s all about the vocals.
“I am trying more musical, crossover house while trying to keep that underground feel,” he says. “I want people to walk away whistling a melody or singing a vocal that sticks with them.”
A/O ALL OURS IS BRINGING THE HEAT ONE MORE TIME WITH THE PRESENTATION OF A LEGENDARY AMAZING ARTIST. ALONG WITH HILLARY BASS PR AND ROBOTS AND ANGELS. THIS NIGHT IS ONE
stoked to have gotten to listen to you bump it out at Fire couple weekends ago!! So nice to have some quality sound hit the portland scene, you gotta come up more often! be well :)
I can't wait to see you guys lol... especially you meng..all that jazz lol! Looking forward to this year! Hope all is well and bless on your end brotha...dont worry! We haven't forgot about bring you to sb! We can't wait!
If Wally would, then Alex would... keep gettin down. Chicago might have been trying to take over the house, but you threw down!! Oh that love and happiness remix... I've still got the shivers. I know you told me but who remixed it? So phat. Good seeing you darling, and it looks like I'll be seeing you at the End Up. Uh oh... xoxo
Thanks for the welcome into your world. Much love from Texas. =)
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”Howard Thurman.
I must say...Thank you for opening up that AMAZING 5 hour can of WoooP aSS on the Tree HoUse!!! I really really enjoyed the energy exchange with you! My mind, body, ears and soul were beyond satisfied ♥ You know....If you did not have to leave, I would have gone all day with you!! Soooo great meeting you Wally ♥
With so much LoVe and Respect from Denver! ~Jeanette ღ
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