A Marriage Of Music
A night of Soul, Funk, Boogie, Hip Hop, Drum & Bass, Disco, Nu-Disco, House, Turntablism, Artwork & Battlegrounds Breakdancers.
DJ’s:
DJ Big Wiz (Pharcyde, Aesop Rock, Hail Mary Mallon, True DJs of Dallas):
Beginning his DJ career in 1983, DJ Big Wiz has since conquered Houston, New York and the world with his turntablism skills and knowledge. Since his early days with Rap-A-Lot Records, Wiz has performed globally with artists like The Pharcyde, Aesop Rock, Hail Mary Mallon, Chris Whitley and more. He has made appearances on MTV & Fuel TV, rocked stages for thousands at music festivals such as Coachella and Bonnaroo, and has helped to create, test and shape the technology of DJing today for some of the top equipment and software manufacturers in the business.
While Hip-Hop is where his roots are, DJ Big Wiz is a master at reinventing himself to not only stay current in the field and genre that he loves, but to be able to move any crowd in front of him in the way they should be moved no matter what the style of sounds all while putting on an amazing turntable show.
DJ Leo J (Too Fresh Productions, Battlegrounds, True DJs of Dallas):
As an amazing turntablist, Leo J has provided direct support for DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Z-Trip, DJ Mix Master Mike, DJ Nu-Mark, Rebirth Brass Band, Marc Rebillet, Ronny Cheing, Spoon, Sarah Jaffe, The Polyphonic Spree, and more. As a curator, Leo J founded the award winning DJ night ‘Fresh 45s’ as well as booking local, regional, and national touring DJs and artists. Leo J has been nominated for Dallas Observer’s and Central Track’s award for “Best DJ in Dallas.”
In addition to his musical talents, Leo J is a husband, father and proud supporter of the Dallas community with events like “Kids Dig” as well as teaching the history of hip-hop culture at community colleges & centers. He is a co-producer of “We From Dallas”, a documentary that premiered at the 2014 Dallas International Film Festival. He has worked with brands such as The Dallas Cowboys, Red Bull, Mountain Dew, Toni & Guy, City of Dallas Cultural Affairs Office, Dallas Latino Cultural Center, The University of North Texas, Hattie B’s, Texas Live, Dallas County Community Colleges, and more.
DJ Rick Preston (Viva Recordings, CA):
Rick’s musical journey is a rich tapestry that began in the early 80s when he first immersed himself in the grooves of disco and funk. However, it was his exposure to the booming alternative music scene of the 80s that truly honed his DJing skills and set him on a path towards something greater – House Music. As the genre evolved, so did Rick’s love for it. His passion for House grew stronger with time, and he became deeply involved in promotion and DJ gigs within the underground music scene.
