Slamming Deep Tech Goodness for 2008! Superstar Roy Davis Jr and rising talent XL team up for the hands in the air anthem "Reach". Four mixes to choose from here, each with classic trademark Davis beats and pads. Roy's Stripped Tech mixes go minimal and deep while the Get Large Vocal and Get Large Dub hit hard with a vintage Chicago house vibe. Classic dance tune for the masses in 2008.
As early as age 10, XL (a.k.a. Khristaan Hillard) was captured by the deep grooves and beats of the underground. Listening to the Hott Mixx 5 from his bedroom on the South Side of Chicago, he would practice his dance moves and feel the music in his soul. As the House Music movement grew, so did XL. By the age of 16, he was sneaking into the music box to watch early legends like Farley Jackmaster Funk tear up the party. This fueled an uncontrollable passion within him to take to the decks himself. In addition to various DJ’s that inspired him, XL also attributes other musical styles like R&B, Jazz, and Gospel as having deeply influenced his own sound. Over the years, XL has played at various venues throughout Chi-Town, including: Big Wig, Harry’s Velvet Room, Slicks Lounge, Copa, Bar 13, Buzz, Red No. 5, Star Gaze, Betty’s Blue Star, and Beviamo.
“House Music first touched me through the Spirit of Dance. It was through the spirit and the vibe that made you feel like no matter what was happening in your life you always felt like you were a part of something special. That’s what influenced me to go deeper into the Movement, not just through dance, but also by playing the music; expressing back the love that was given to me through the sounds of House Music. Musically my life was affected many ways through artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Prince and Roy Ayers. I also have been inspired by turn table legends Gene Hunt (Gene, by the way, is responsible for my first major gig), Mark Grant, Dimitri From Paris and Malcolm Charles. I have been ‘in this’ for almost 20 years now and over that time have been touched by many beautiful things, beautiful people and beautiful music, and by this feel truly blessed. I hope in the next 20 years I can give back all that House Music has given me.”
COME OUT AND PLAY LADIES! "TEMPER (MRS.773)" IS IN THE BUILDING. COME OUT AND DRINK, DANCE AND ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL WOMEN OF CHICAGO. DJ XL WILL BE PLAYING SELECT SONGS FROM TEMPERS NEW ALBUM. COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR THE HOTTEST FEMALE ARTIST ON THE SCENE.
LOCATION: MAXBAR "2247 N LINCOLN AVE". DOORS OPEN AT 9PM TO 4AM. FREE BEFORE 11PM, JUST $5.00 AFTER. DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT
Do hope your New Year is off to a great start. My birthday party is this Friday, January 16th at Zentra with Dj Sets by Glenn Underground, Paul Johnson, Gene Hunt, Mike Ezebukwu and Lego. Would love to have you out, let me know if you are down to come out and I will list you to get in for free. Do have an excellent week. =)
LAR-119 Roy Davis Jr. feat. XL
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