In the Mixx with DJ Kinglion

 A soulfully mellow, romantic, house mix by DJ Kinglion - ....You'll definitely enjoy it as much as I did. (Think of dimming the lights and lighting those fragrant candles, bubble bath and a HUGE glass of wine), lol...

I asked DJ Kinglion to give us some background info and this is what he had to say:

"I have been a DJ most of my life.  My father was my first idol and mentor.  He was a DJ himself  - well rounded in his musical selection of jazz, soul, gospel, reggae and funk- which helped me develop a musical taste for a wide range of music at an early age.... Voices of Aretha Franklin, Ben E. King, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye (to mention a few) enriched my taste for soulful music."

"I started doing parties at age 12, which exposed me to a large audience and to "more music" especially dance music (sounds of the 70's, Philly sounds, disco).  Developing  my skills at this time was essential because the mixer and 2 turntables were now becoming the common tools of djing."

"After graduating from high school, my mind was set to become a DJ of world class standards. After doing numerous shows, to as many as 5,000 people, I was now ready to take it global." 

"My first serious encounter with house music was listening to Larry Levan at the Garage back in 1985.  That was a new experience.  It opened my ears and heart to new levels.  I was blowing away this moment, and that inspired me to really put roots down.  "House became my home."

"After many years of playing and making friends in the music industry, I pursued radio on the advice of a dear friend - doing terrestial radio during the 90's, intro pop, jazz, trance, and progressing into the mix of things.  I did this for 2 years at a NY radio staton. I got bored after doing this and  I hit the road and started promotion and engineering in studios with other DJs and recording artists."

"After doing dancehall for some time, I was longing to get back to house music because it was missing from most of what was out here - So I came up with the underground house movement with a few friends."

"That lasted for a good 10 years.  It is now a global group of DJs in which a few members at this time are the mainstayers in house music: Tony Humphries, K-Alexi, Dennis Ferrer, etc. I'm proud to say it is still a growing movement that I'm a part of - remaining  humble and loyal to house music."

"Now, at my full circle, and now, gaining new friends - I  thank all of the supporters and DJ's who carry the torch of house music ...and u, DJ Renay,  I'm proud to say,  are one of them."

"Bless u sista."

Thank u DJ Kinglion..I'm honored..

You can check out DJ Kinglion at www.myspace.com/kinglion973