DJ : Musician : Producer : Promoter : Label Owner:
Brazilian Rhythms : Afro Beats : Latin Dance : World Jazz : Reggae Roots : Middle Eastern : Funky Soul : Deep House : Broken Beat : Downtempo
BIOGRAPHY:
At the core of everything DJ Seduce does is a restless drive to be both inventive & creative. Whether behind the turntables, in the studio, or putting together a variety of events, DJ Seduce is always on a mission to capture audiences in a way that sets him self apart from most in the entertainment industry.
Since his emergence in 2001, this Arizona native has taken his love for jazz, funk, soul, and world beats, and expanded his global horizons far beyond the nightclub walls. Not your typical DJ, but a musician’s dj, and a djs musician, DJ Seduce has created his own unique sound & style drawing on heavy influences of Africa, Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica, Europe & the Middle East. With an eclectic taste for musical treats, DJ Seduce digs deep through the past and present, giving you a blast of musical fusion from influential taste makers like Art Blakey, Andy Palacio, Jorge Ben, Nicola Conte, & Buena Vista Social Club.
Over the course of 8 years, DJ Seduce has shared the stage with legendary icons, played to crowds of more than 14,000, released his critically acclaimed debut album, "Foreign Affair. Vol. 1" and launched the award winning "Afro:Baile" world music event. His continued strive to bring a cultural groove to the forefront, has allowed him to push his way to new heights. Some of his recent & notable accolade's include: 4 consecutive nominations for "Best DJ" by the "Arizona Republic" & "Best Jazz" by the "Phoenix Newtimes. He's also been a featured guest, and performed live on Good Morning Arizona (3TV), and has an extensive list of featured articles & reviews in over 15 magazine publications, including Global Rhythm Magazine & Spin Magazine.
As a savvy business owner, his latest endeavor includes the break through music record label "Afro:Baile Records". The label was founded in 2007, as a spin off of to the award-winning (afro:baile) event. Afro:Baile Records specializes in the global sounds of Africa, Brazil, Latin American, and Jazz from around the world. The labels current releases have received rotational airplay on "A World in London - BBC w/ DJ Ritu", "KCRW's Branches w/ Jeremy Sole", the "Giku Experience Radio Show on Giantstep.net", Higherground w/ Jonathan Overby, and "Raizes w/ Samia Panni" just to a name few. From diggin in crates to finding upcoming talent, DJ Seduce lets the music take him to places that allow him to showcase not only his mixing abilities but his constant love for a cultural groove.
Media Says:
"DJ Seduce is the Guru of Soul & Broken Beats!"
- College Times
"Sure to convert anyone to an International Groove Junkie"
- Nightlife Magazine
"The Valley's mixmaster maestro of bossa nova basslines & jazzy globe-trotting jams "
- Phoenix Newtimes
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Has shared the stage with:
Grupo Brasilidade (Rio de Janeiro), Grupo Fantasma, BLK JKS, Cherry Poppin Daddies, Occidental Brothers Dance Band Int'l, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Mark De Clive-Lowe (London), Sergio Mendoza y La Orkestra, Lady Alma, Radio Active (Spearhead), Motet Trio, VibeSquad, B-Side Players, General Smiley (michigan & smiley), Pitbull, Sy Smith (brand new heavies), Daz-I-Kue (bugz in the attic), DJ Jeremy Sole (KCRW), DJ Miss Lisa, DJ Lady Tribe, DJ Bobby B (kottonmouth kings), DJ Phill (Russia), Bassnectar, Sandbloom, Big Organ Trio, Edison Gem, CoCo Montoya, Jugoe & DRM (bastard jazz), DJ Aztech Soul (Kajmere sound), DJ Cinful (playboy mansion), Modern Groove Assembly, Delta Nove, MC Souleye & BLVD, Cedric Cebalos, DJ Chris Brazil, DJ Santos (Yoruba)
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Event Credits include:
*Brazilian Day Arizona 2010
*Evolution of Hair Event
*Sirius Event
*Agave on the Rocks - Desert Botanical Gardens
*Carnaval Brasil AZ 2010
*Axe Capoeira AZ Event
*Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser
*2nd Annual Mambo Stilo Gala
*Leandro Barbosa's Brazilian Bash
*Inspiration Lounge - Grand Opening
*Scottsdale Center of the Arts - Grand (re)Opening
*Casa Brazil Charity Event
*Mesa Art Center - Fall Opening
*Western Arts Alliance Conference- WAA’s NEXT
*World Cafe - Angelique Kidjo - pre-evnty
*World Cafe - Afro-Cuban All Stars - pre-event
*1st Annual Mambo Stilo Gala
*Brazilian "Carnival" (Hollywood Palladium 2009)
*Deer Valley Rock Art Expo / Festival
*Sony Entertainment / "Destination Playstation" 2007-10
*Goatfest 2007 & 2008
*Bribery Ball / AZ Weekly Magazine Event
*Cinco De Mayo Celebration - Tempe Market Place
*Barnes & Noble - Summer Series
*Capoiera Brazil Arizona Ball
*Hot Import Nights / Hot Import Days
*Arizona Arts Commission Fund Raiser
*OM Records Listening Partys (various)
*Liberator Magazine Events (various)
*RE:UP Magazine 007 & 009 Event
*Contact Magazine Launch Event
*Retrogression Fashion Show
*AGA Couture Fashion Show
*Phunk n Fusion Fashion Show
*Liquid Clothing Fashion Show
*Tower Records Grand Opening
*New Berlin Art Opening - Phoenix Art Museum
*Oxfam America / Make Trade Fair Event
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Magazine Features/Reviews:
*Brazil Explore Magazine
*Desert Living Magazine
*Soul Brasil Magazine
*Latino Perspectives Magazine
*Spin Magazine
*Global Rhythm Magazine
*Liberator Magazine
*Arizona Republic
*Phoenix Newtimes
*ASU State Press
*Nightlife Magazine
*AZ Weekly Magazine
*College Times
*Spanglish Times
*Phoenix Metropolitan Magazine
*Zodi Attic Magazine
*Sonik Magazine
*Worldmusiccentral.org (online)
*Soulcommune.ning.com (online)
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:: FULL BIO / CREDENTIALS (HERE) ::
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Resident DJ / Show Producer:
AFRO:BAILE EVENTS (Held Monthly):
(Event Calendar HERE)
