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South Africa in the HOUSE!!!! Vinyl Vandals welcomes Reece Brooks.

REECE BROOKS (SOUTH AFRICA ) 🇿🇦 AFRO HOUSE | SOULFUL HOUSE

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REECE BROOKS IN THE TRUE ESSENCE OF THE WORD IS A PROFOUND MUSICAL EXPRESSIONIST.

The Vinyl Vandals welcomes Reece Brooks representing South Africa, who is integral to the music scene and culture in Port Elizabeth and surrounding areas. .

A highly motivated, energetic, enthusiastic DJ, whose career began at the age of 15. Self-taught with the basics and techniques of mixing, looping breaks and beats, developing a commercial but more underground style over the years. This has given the necessary exposure and the opportunity to play at well-renowned gigs, residencies and venues within South Africa as well as in the Middle East.

From July 2013 to August 2014, he was resident DJ for two of Dubai’s very popular nights, namely, ‘Homegrown’ at 360 Jumeirah as well as Time Out Middle East’s 2013/2014 highly commended best house night ‘House Of Afrika’ Media 1 Hotel.

His speciality, House Music (soul, funk, afro, deep tech) has helped him play alongside some of the worlds best DJ’s / producers such as; Stimming, Osunlade, Black Coffee, Boddhi Satva, Jullian Gomes, Goldfish, Mike Steva, JoJo Flores, Mi Casa, Black Motion & Afroboogie to name a few.

Residing back in the Mother Land (South Africa), he joins forces with the most sort after musicians, artists, event companies, expressionists, photographers and videographers that SA has to offer, connecting with the most passionate, most musically literate and socially accepted in the industry.

He has also created some authentic brands within Nelson Mandela Bay region and has hosted the most stylish & fashionable event in the East Coast, Fused Sunset x SOULDEEP.

Listen to Reece’s interview on the legendary Kid Fonque ‘Selective Styles’ radio show on 5FM.


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SangBang Djs TOUCH down at IMNOMAD - Doha

Steve Paris - FRANCE

Steve Paris - FRANCE

The new nightlife concept in Doha at St Regis beach will take us through a colourful celebration where people and music from all over the world will blend together.

IMNOMAD is an innovative concept that will bring an eclectic vibe to the revamped Oyster Bay Bar at St. Regis Beach.  Doha based DJ's Steve Paris, Dj Longplayer & Chino Vv from the SangBanG collective have hosted a number of sets throughout March and look forward to more of the same throughout April.  

Chino Vv -  UK

Chino Vv -  UK

With the best sound system in Doha, this is definitely a series of events not to be missed and the SangBang DJs will be playing the finest in Afro, Deep, Upfront and Soulful House music.

DJ Longplayer -  New Zealand

DJ Longplayer -  New Zealand

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Weekends in Doha will never be the same again with IMNOMAD, we will lay the sun to set and will rise with the moon in a combination that never fails: beach, music, sun and friends.

Friends of the Vinyl Vandals', Dj's based in Doha include Adam Rickwood, Gambit DJ, Mike Hobson, Suisse & Andrew Harris,  who will all be dropping some big beats. 

Beats and melodies from all over the world will create nights full of joy, energy and dance. St. Regis beach is the perfect scenario where modern and trendy meets world culture and where the music and the people from different origins fuse together. 

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Chino Vv - Live from The Secret Garden - Doha

(25th January 2018 - Live from the Secret Garden - illusion Doha, Opening hour 8-9pm)

In one of the most beautiful rooftop settings in Doha, Chino Vv gives you a little insight into his opening hour at the Secret Garden.

Dropping a mixture of smooth vocal afro house, fused with acapella samples as he builds up the Secret Garden crowd nicely during this 4 hour DJ set.

its nothing but SangBang Vibes in the Secret Garden, every Thursday & Friday 8-12am

Featuring tracks from the following producers & Djs…

Girls of The internet - When U Go (MoBlack Dub)
Mikki Afflick / Jah Rain - Woman Rising (Abicah Soul Afro Tech Vox Remix)
Sphelele / J Male - Mahogany Deep
Stagz Jazz - Your Love (Feat Motlatsi)
Dj Vetkuk Vs Mahoota - Hero
Dave Anthony - I feel for you (N’Dinga Gaba Dub)
Johan S / SoulfulEdge - The One
UPZ / Sio - A Dream Away (Cuebur Remix)
Sir LSG - Sandcastle
Stagz Jazz - Sek’phelile
Black Coffee & Monique Bingham - Deep in The Bottom
Jose Carretas feat Chenai Zinyuku - No Love Lost
AbyaSoul / Sio - Words (Yoruba Soul Mix)
Omar - Lay It Down (Andre Lodemann Remix)
Stefano Crabuzza - Ain’t No Sunshine

SangBang DJs ‘We love to BANG the DRUM’

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SAW 10 Compilation Mix by Scholar Tee!!!

Scholar Tee is a House & Funky DJ, Music Producer & Remixer, Record Label Owner.

Having held a long standing weekly residency every Sunday night for the best part of 4 years at Persona - Fridge Bar, Brixton, London (2007 - 2011).  Scholar Tee now runs @Se7enMusicLDN , which is a House / Dance record label & party established in 2009.  With plenty of events & booking coming in 2018, its a it will be another busy year for Mr ST!

Scholar At Work (S.A.W) 10 compilation, celebrates a decade in the game as a top level DJ.

As with all the other past S.A.W compilations, the formula remains the same.......2 mixes..........one for the clubs & one to chill.

Big up Mr Scholar Tee, nothing but respect from the Vv family... 10 years in the game and still going strong! Vv&out

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#1MixADay - Chino Vv

#1MIXADAY from Chino Vv... 

Throughout November, Chino Vv will be looking back over the last 4 1/2 years and selecting #1MIXADAY for the whole month.   30 of his favourite mixes will be selected from the 57 uploaded. 

Enjoy

Vv&out




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