Matt C - Hot House - Detroit US - Dec 2006 - Part 2

Biography of Matt C

Matt Christensen has spent over a decade emersed in Detroit's electronic music scene. Initially drawn to the power the dj holds over a crowd, Matt C has turned his interest into a lifestyle dedicated to the versitile sounds of House music.

Inspired by a range of musical styles including Hip-Hop, Jazz, and R&B Matt got his start dj'ing parties with Detroit-based Sub-Culture Inc. and Syst3m. Over the years, Matt has played across the tri-state area alongside House heroes such as Derrick Carter, Miles Maeda, Terry Mullan, Justin Long, Mike Huckaby, and many more.

Recently teaming up with Pitchslap Music, Matt's love of House music continues on as he and the rest of the Pitchslap crew strive to be the go-to djs for the latest and greatest in House music.

Establishing himself as a dj with exceptional technical skills, and deep crate that boasts 11 years of selective record collecting, Matt is always a crowd favorite. Currently holding a residency at Centre Street alongside Chuck Daniels of Sampled Music, Matt delivers that chunky, funky, bouncy, House music that keeps the dancefloors hot.

Number9 - Hot House - Detroit US - Dec 2006 - Part 2

Biography of Number9

Number9 (Shaun Stanek)
(Detroit, Pitchslap Music)

Hometown:
Born in Ohio and current resident of the Ann Arbor, MI area.

Genre/Influences:
House.

Background:
DJ Number9 first became exposed to underground dance music in 1996 while attending Eastern Michigan University on a golf scholarship. Frequenting the Motor Lounge and various parties in the Detroit area exposed him to a variety of different musical choices. Although techno was Detroit’s trademark, Number9 was immediately drawn to the house sounds of Chicago. Mark Farina, Derrick Carter, DJ Sneak, John Acquaviva, and D-Wynn proved to be his biggest influences as a dj. Witnessing these artists perform and hearing them unleash some of the funkiest house on the planet, lead Shaun to his first set of tables...and they've been ON ever since.

Within a short time, Number9 has worked hard to position himself as one of the hottest up and coming dj’s in the Detroit area. Number9’s reputation in Detroit is rapidly growing as one of the leaders of the funky west coast house sound. His sets have become known for their seamless mixing and superb programming that is never short on funk. Over the past 3 years Number9 has released 8 mixed cd’s that have all shown his true versatility as a house dj. Whether it’s deep, funky, techy, or quirky--Number9 has shown that he has the ability to take the listener on a journey through the multi-dimensional sounds of house music.

Number9 has performed all across the Detroit area and has made stops in Cleveland, Lansing, and Kitchener, Ontario. He has made numerous appearances at various parties and clubs including the Necto, Foran’s, Bleu, Carbon, The Works, Belmont Bar, and Peabody’s (Cleveland). Many of these appearances have given him the opportunity to play alongside several world class dj’s including DJ Dan, 'Evil' Eddie Richards, Terry Mullan, Dayhota, Lady D, Mike Huckaby, and Glenn Underground.

The future will no doubt hold many great things for this up-and-coming talent. Between the rapid growth of his booking schedule, his partnership with Pitchslap Music, and his shift of focus towards production, you will definitely want to keep your ears open to the sounds delivered by Number9.

Favorite Artists:
Mark Farina, Dj Sneak, Jason Hodges, Lawnchair Generals, Inland Knights, Miguel Migs, East Coast Boogiemen, Swirl People, The Beatles.