LUNICE + EPROM + EKALI // MAKE IT FUNKY w SONNY FODERA at 1015 FOLSOM
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DJ Dials, Make It Funky & 1015 Folsom present
LUNICE
EPROM (LIVE)
EKALI (SF DEBUT)
MAKE IT FUNKY - BASEMENT TAKEOVER
ft SONNY FODERA
BENJAMIN K // BURLIE MAC
front room hosted by TACOSNAP
CARNITASTACO // BUTTERSNAP // RISK FACTOR
MIKE TEEZ // ORENDA // $ECRET GUE$T
Friday October 2nd / 10pm - 2am / 21+
LUNICE
Born and raised in the city of Montreal, Canadian producer / DJ Lunice has always been a disciple of hip hop. Coming up on breakbeats and having taken a stab at nearly all elements, from graffiti to beatboxing, he cut his teeth as a breakdancer and perfected his sense of rhythm and ear for music before hitting the decks and making his own beats. Now, Lunice is an international sensation- overthrowing dance floors everywhere he goes with his unique style: a perfect fusion of traditional and new outlook trap production. With a handful of other peers, he is crafting a powerful new lane in music with bigger and bolder visions for hip hop production.
Crafting his early education listening to masters like Dilla, Madlib, and 9th Wonder, his outlook completely changed when he got his first break DJing legendary parties in the then-budding Montreal Bass scene, circa 2007-2008. Experimenting with electro synth sounds layered over pounding bass and drums, he soon developed a sonic aesthetic that kept the spirit of rap music while remaining as potent on the dancefloor as anything else. Crowds gravitated towards Lunice right away for his unique energy and charisma on the decks. Since his very fist DJ gigs, he stood out as the guy with the most energy and dopest moves.
Soon enough, his name was spreading beyond city limits and he began learning more about people in other countries with similar ideas and sounds as his – Hudson Mohawke, Rustie, Flying Lotus, Gaslamp Killer. He went viral with a video of himself popping & locking to Lazersword’s “Gucci Sweathshirt” and took his production skills to the next level with a chance to participate in the Red Bull Music Academy 2010 edition in London. There, he learned new production techniques and developed a sense of collaboration and songwriting. Within a year, he caught the eye of and ear of music critics and his contemporaries with two EPs on famed indie label LuckyMe – Stacker Upper and One Hunned – and soon connected with renowned producer Diplo and his irresistible label Mad Decent.
Since then, he’s been leaving a trail of smoke everywhere he goes. Producing "Runnin'" for Azelia Banks and appearing in the 212 video, a critically-acclaimed EP on Warp as TNGHT- a collabo project with close friend and fellow visionary Hudson Mohawke – Lunice keeps multiplying fans as he is prepping his debut full-length release, one that already has an air of legacy just like everything the young man does.
SONNY FODERA
As today’s fledging house revival attains new heights so does the difficulty in standing out amid its thriving pool of talents, however Sonny Fodera continues to scale the mounting hierarchy whilst making it look easy. Named by Mixmag as one of their ‘Hot Six’, Sonny Fodera has had an impeccable 2013 with releases on a slew of today’s biggest house labels including a debut album, Moving Forward, on the reputable Cajual Records. Renowned for his smooth technical mixing, last year saw Fodera play at some of the world’s greatest clubs such as Air, Ministry of Sound, DC10, Booom! as well as a residency at Ushuaia Tower.
Sonny’s journey as a producer begun at the tender age of 16 when he was making Hip Hop, but it was not until the likes of Derrick Carter, Inland Knights and James Curd visited his homeland that his passion for four-four took firm shape. Fast forward in time and the budding 27 year old has stood shoulder to shoulder with his inspirational heroes of whom now all credit him for his dexterity both behind the decks and in the studio with Fodera receiving praise from some of the genres most established veterans, from Cajmere to Derrick Carter all the way to the ‘Godfather of House’ Frankie Knuckles.
Such recognition from the industry greats is testament to Fodera’s knowledge and talents. Proving he is anything but a neophyte, the producer’s sub-genre ranging productions attest to his immense understanding of the genre with his tracks being supported by some of today’s biggest DJs. Cajmere was so fond of Fodera’s abilities he began collaborating with him as well as offering him an album deal on his label Cajual Records.
“We just really vibe together and get along really well” says Fodera on his relationship with the legendary house stalwart. “We understand each other’s jokes and he’s extremely easy to work with. He’s just an awesome guy and acts like a mentor to me and has helped me a lot. He’s very consistent and pushes you, which is good.”
According to Fodera, last year’s highlights were “playing with David Morales and Simon Dunmore at Defected’s party at Ushuaia Tower, DJing at DC10 in Ibiza, getting signed to Defected and also releasing an album on Cajual Records”. These are all remarkable feats for any artist his age and require immense work ethic and passion, traits which Fodera has in spades. When asked about the biggest challenges a new producer faces Fodera states it is “getting signed to the right labels”, however looking back on his discography only proves this is a challenge he continues to pass with flying colours having had releases on the likes of Defected, DFTD, Cajual Records, Farris Wheel Recordings, Guesthouse, and of course his very own label Beatdown - all within the last year.
Now in the age of the popularisation of electronic music the young breakthrough producer is a reminder of a stronger than ever underground scene as he continues to showcase his true-house sound to every corner of the globe. Looking to continue last year’s momentum into 2014, the burgeoning artist has collaborations planned with some much respected artists including further work with Cajmere and Gene Farris, another album on Cajual Records due in March as well as a touring calendar that will undoubtedly top the previous one. With no sign of resting on his laurels Sonny Fodera aims to persist with the fervour and integrity that has got him this far, forming a bright and promising future where he will undoubtedly be looked up to by future generations himself.
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