I had the distinct pleasure of getting acquainted with Debbie Graham during Miami Music Week in March. In fact, she played at the My House Radio FM showcase party and showed everyone her vast talent. Not only is Debbie a phenomenal DJ; she is also a genuinely kind and interesting person. My House Radio [...]
I had a very special opportunity to connect with Domingo Canate, author of "I Was There." "I Was There" is Domingo's personal memoir about his life and times spent at the Paradise Garage. "I Was There" is beautifully written--painting a lively and detailed picture of those nights he spent at the Garage, not as [...]
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For those in the know, Marcia Carr has been in and around the scene for more years than most. Coming up through the ranks in South London, honing her skills on the decks, and became a highly knowledgeable selector. Part of the LadyBugz collective back in the 90s – the female Bugz in The [...]
David Morales shares the story behind his dance anthem, 'Needin' U' In an exclusive interview with DJ Mag, David Morales shares the story behind his dance anthem, 'Needin' U'. Morales reflects on the origins of his career, from DJing at the Paradise Garage to remixing Whitney Houston at just 25 years old. Morales explains [...]
Kwame Safo hosts an expansive conversation with Kevin Saunderson, DJ Paulette and Lovie, reflecting on their journeys as Black electronic musicians, navigating the industry, and joining the dots between the past, present and future of dance music Kwame Safo: Four individuals, three different time zones. I deeply appreciate that you're all here with us today. Kevin [...]
Detroit techno is more than just a genre—it’s a cultural movement, a philosophy, and an unstoppable creative force that has shaped the global electronic music landscape. Rooted in innovation and resilience, it has continuously evolved while maintaining its core identity. Stacey Pullen, a pivotal figure in this evolution, embodies the genre’s forward-thinking ethos. His [...]
Peven Everett means business. In a rare interview with Kwame Safo, the Chicago singer and multi-instrumentalist shares his views on the importance of developing musicianship and songwriting, learning from the greats, power being taken away from artists, dealing with industry blacklisting, and much more For many years I've wanted to speak to Peven Everett across [...]
Acclaimed Singer / Songwriter Jason Walker hails from Pittsburgh and moved to New York where he signed to Junior Vasquez’s, label, JVM, and recorded two albums, ‘This Is My Life’ and ‘Flexible’, garnering three Top 10 Billboard hits (‘My Life’, ‘No More’, and ‘Movin’ On’), and two Billboard #1s (‘Foolish Mind Games’ and ‘Set [...]
The Princess of Amapiano, shares her journey in an exclusive interview for Rolling Stone Africa's February digital cover. Born Lungelihle Zwane on March 30, 2000, in Eswatini, Uncle Waffles grew up surrounded by the infectious sounds of South African house music. Her journey into DJing began in 2020 during the lockdown, a time she [...]