DJ Sneak

DJ Sneak
Birth name Carlos Sosa
Born 1969 (age 48–49)
Puerto Rico
Origin Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres House
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • record producer
Website djsneak.com

DJ Sneak (born Carlos Sosa; 1969) is a Puerto Rican born American DJ and record producer raised in Chicago, Illinois. He is noted as being one of the second wave of Chicago house producers,[1] (alongside Derrick Carter, Cajmere/Green Velvet, Gemini, James Curd and Paul Johnson) as well as a member of the vanguard of late-1990s United States house producers.

Biography

In 1983, Sneak moved to Chicago from Puerto Rico, where his early musical experiences and influences were rooted in salsa, merengue and Latin orchestras. In Chicago, Sneak found inspiration in underground house music, warehouse parties and "old school" mix tapes from the early pioneers, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Ralphi Rosario, Steve Hurley and local radio station shows played on WBMX.

Sneak earned his nickname rocking graffiti-tags and began working at retail stores as an airbrush artist.[2] His development as a DJ came while working regular mobile DJ jobs and local nightclubs. Sneak focused on his music production and started his independent label – Defiant Records.[3]

In 1994, while still working at local store Gramophone Records, Sneak met Cajmere (Green Velvet) owner of Cajual and Relief Records. Cajmere released three of Sneak's catalyst tracks, which helped bring him international recognition.

In Ibiza, Sneak has participated in several events with Ministry of Sound, Cream, Manumission, and Miss Moneypenny's. Sneak currently resides in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Lyrics by DJ Sneak are featured in the Daft Punk song, "Digital Love", from their 2001 album, Discovery.[4] In 2001, Sneak launched a new record label Magnetic Recordings, where he has been releasing new music, with compilations to come, along with the introduction of new musical talent.

Discography

Albums

  • Kinky Trax Collection (1996)
  • Blue Funk Files (1997)
  • Buggin' Da Beats (1997)
  • Sneak's Ju Ju Beats (2001)
  • Housekeepin' (2004)
  • House of Om, Vol. 2 (2005)
  • Thefunkrockdiscopartything (2006)
  • Special House Blend (2008)
  • The House Of House (2009)
  • Gangsters Paradise (2013)
  • Fabric 62 (2012)

References

  1. ↑ IMO Records. "DJ Sneak Biography", IMO Records, Retrieved on 24 February 2012.
  2. ↑ "DJ Sneak Biography". Discogs.com.
  3. ↑ "Defiant Records". Resident Advisor.
  4. ↑ Record of the Week
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