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July 15.2008 Release
Date: Oct. 07, 2008 July 15.2008 Release
Date: Sept. 03, 2008 June 01.2008 Watch Steve Smooth's Electronic Press Kit March 25.2008 NOW AVAILABLE March 16.2008 Steve
Smooth & JJ Flores TOP 10 posted at Beatport.com http://www.beatport.com March 13.2008 NOW AVAILABLE March 11.2008 Steve
Smooth & JJ Flores sign to a new booking agent. Menage Management will now handle all of Steve's booking. Feb 04.2008 Energy 92.7 San Francisco (KNGY) is the 1st station to add "Being In Love" to regular rotaion. Feb 01.2008 Steve
Smooth & JJ Flores sign to Ultra Records. Ultra will release
their sophmore album in the Spring of 2008 Oct. 23.2007 Shock
Stars New EP "Feel For A Heartbeat" Now Available!!! August 04.2007 Shock
Stars wins Last Band Standing Competition!!! 2000 bands submitted
their music & Shock Stars won 1st place and a performance
on Lollapalooza's Main Stage Sponsered by My Space!!! June 09.2007 "Deep
Inside These Walls" Video Released March 06.2007 Steve's
new Electronic Rock project Now Available!!! Sept 01.2006 Groove Cruise 2006 with Steve Smooth Join Steve Smooth on the Groove Cruise November 12-19! Aug 01.2006 "B Like Me" Used in Syn Vodka add July 01.2006 Steve Smooth Podcast May 01.2006 Recently posted at www.funkyhousemusic.com "Your Body" (Bad Boy Bill, JJ Flores & Steve Smooth Remix) - Tom Novy Label: Kosmo “Your Body” by Tom Novy was released in early 2005 and took the club world by storm via the remix done by Andy Van. Now it's getting re-released on Novy’s own label Kosmo this summer. While we haven’t gotten a hold of the full details of the release, we have gotten a hold of the mix done by Steve Smooth, JJ Flores and Bad Boy Bill and if its any indication of what this package will hold this re-release will be HUGE. Getting away from the original's ‘80’s disco sample and using only the vocal hook (courtesy of Micheal Marshall); Steve, JJ, and Bill have crafted what is sure to be a dance floor bomb! With an infectious electro backdrop this mix is pounding from front to back; strong kicks and airing fx carry this track, allowing the vocal to shine through and set this mix off proper. With a break down that is perfect for the peak hour madness yet combined with a light texture, this one that will work well at any point in your set. When three of the biggest names in House music get together to remix one of the biggest tracks in House, you can bet it will be massive. Dance floors beware of the resurrection. Feb 01.2006 New Interview posted at December 07.2005 Recently posted at http://www.music-house.co.uk "Dacnin" - Aaron Smith Label: Data Records Hot on the heels of Studio B's 'I See Girls' one of the biggest and best selling dance tracks of the year so far is ‘Dancin’ by Aaron Smith. ‘Dancin’ has been floating around for while now and due to the massive demand for it Boss Records are finally giving it a full release through Ministry/Data. In order for the track to reach it’s full potential we’ve enlisted the help of one of music’s most talented engineers Dave Bascombe to work on the radio edit. Dave’s prestigious engineeering / mixing career boasts an impressive CV of high profile artists such as Depeche Mode, Placebo and Tears for Fears and most recently he has worked on albums for Goldfrapp, Moby & Soulwax. Aaron Smith is a long time stalwart in the house music scene, born, bred and plying his trade ever since in the birthplace of house Chicago. Originally part of the legendary production trio UBQ Project alongside house legends Ron Trent and Terry Hunter their productions rapidly gained a great reputation amongst the global house community and led to Aaron remixing 90's dance acts Shawn Christopher, Ten City and Zhane and major artists including Mary J Blige and Michael Jackson. Dancin' was originally released on Moody Records from Chicago, it sold steadily on import during the latter half of 2004. It's a unique track that has found supporters across the board, from the cooler house heads to the more commercial jobbing DJs. International globe trotting jocks Pete Tong and Roger Sanchez love it, whilst established house institutions Subliminal, Hed Kandi and Defected have given it their stamp of approval. Dancin' is a staple part of any DJ’s set at all the regular UK house clubs Moneypennys, Gods Kitchen, Garlands, Kiss da Funk and more. It’s been sung and co written by Luvli, another Chicago resident who's distinct and characteristic vocals really set this track apart from its contemporaries. Its swingin vibe has become a sing a long anthem, with club crowds singing back its memorable chorus to the DJ. This real clubbers favourite has been played on every regional radio dance show this year. Such is its nationwide popularity the act performed Dancin' live at Radio 1’s Global Gathering broadcast. Remixes so far have come from Italy's Fuzzy Hair, UK's Soulshaker and Mike Di Scala. It’s the Chicago home boys JJ Flores and Steve Smooth’s remix that has grabbed most of the attentionso far, but new mixes come from Brad Carter and Lil’ Love. October 20.2005 Steve Smooth joins My Space http://www.myspace.com/stevesmooth October 20.2005 Recently posted at www.surrealchicago.com This Might Be The Craziest Weekend In Our History How about those WHITE SOX! Best of luck to you guys in Houston tonight, it sure would be nice to be celebrate a White Sox World Series Championship Wednesday Night at Reserve. What a crazy night that would be. Well let's not jinx them and get too excited yet, but boy I would love to host that party. Anyway looking back on the past week we had great four days of parties. In fact, all of our events we as busy or busier than they normally are. We had a great start to the weekend at Reserve on Wednesday, kind of a late start, but a very good finish. Level on Thursday was possibly our best Thursday Night in our history. J.J. Flores put on a great show and had the crowd going until close. Steve Smooth jumped on the decks for a while and we even had Delano sang "Release" live. If you at other places in Chicago on Thursday, we are sorry because you missed one heck of a night. Friday we also had one of our better nights at Wet the place got going around 12:30 and actually st! ayed very busy right up until close. Moda was also on track this week with special guest DJ KCJ rocking the decks we had a solid night. Finally, the Silver Party in Kansas City was this past Saturday at Kabal. What a great party, a ton of great silver attire and a phenomenal after party that I am still feeling. Thank you to everyone who came and supported us this past weekend enjoy all the over 500 pictures in the Surreal Photo Gallery! October 18.2005 JJ Flores & Steve Smooth's music to be feat. on the Bad Ass Bitch DVD October 01.2005 Recently posted at www.nocturnalmagazine.net "Time For Love" JJ Flores & Steve Smooth Slick, sexy, main room electro-infused house from this dynamic Chicago production duo. "Time For Love" blends lush synth passes with thick kicks, and a very catchy vocoded hook. While not as uber stomping as past releases, the cut still has that big room feel to it, and the smoothness of the sound will lend itself to a broader range of DJs. Yet another solid release from Flores and Smooth. September 08.2005 Recently Steve Smooth & JJ Flores sat down with eventvibe.com to do an interview. You can read the full interview at www.eventvibe.com Release Date September 27.2005 Features new single "Time For Love" + More... JULY 01.2005 New Interview posted at http://www.funkyhousemusic.com APRIL 23.2005 Steve Smooth & JJ Flores remix of "Dancin" by Aaron Smith hits Radio 1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/dance/ MARCH 25.2005 Steve Smooth will be performing at the Winter Music Conference at the Eventvibe.com Pool Party Friday March 25th, 2005 @ The Clevelander Hotel. For more info log onto November 12.2004 "The Ride" by JJ Flores & Steve Smooth available for immediate download at www.beatport.com & exclusive pre release copies of vinyl available at www.dancerecords.com NOVEMBER 01.2004 Recently in International iDJ October 2004 NOVEMBER 01.2004 Recently in URB Magazine November 2004 October 19.2004 20th Winter Music Conference Mark your calendars: March 22-26, 2005 at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort. September 01.2004 Recently posted at www.nocturnalmagazine.net Smooth & J feat. Alex Peace "B Like Me" JJ Flores and Steve Smooth are back once again with a killer electro-fied house joint. Alex Peace's vocals reflect a Lenny Kravitz sort of feel over the twisting 303-inspired twisted and punching beats. For me the remix steps the intensity up and makes a bigger impact for the dancefloor. Regardless it's another solid release from JJ & Steve. September 01.2004 Steve Smooth is now a resident DJ at Avalon - New York City the first Saturday of every month along with Bad Boy Bill. www.avalonnewyorkcity.com August 01.2004 "Freak You" by JJ Flores & Steve Smooth available for immediate download at www.beatport.com & exclusive pre release copies of vinyl available at www.dancerecords.com AUG 01.2004 Recently in Big Shot Guest Reviewer: Speed Demon JJ Flores & Steve Smooth Freak You Two associates from Bad Boy Bill's gang deliver another shaking house anthem that's bound to slide you toward decked-out bliss. The title-track features an irresistible bassline and crescendo that's garnered crowd approval from Release and Get Naked. Also provided is an instrumental for your disc pilot pleasure. You can confidently expect top-rung Mix Connection quality that's sure to be appearing in numerous and well-respected house DJ sets. JULY 01.2004 Recently in URB Magazine July/August 2004 JULY 01.2004 Recently posted at www.nocturnalmagazine.net 1 JJ Flores + Steve Smooth - Release (a clamaran rmx) - IHR 2 Colin Dale - You Know How - Sensei 3 Magik Johnson - In The Loop - Bosh Recordings 4 Roy Davis Jr. - Live It Up (monkey bars) - Geisha 5 Peter Rauhofer - Unique (peter presta rmx) - Star69 6 Deepswing f. Jay Gee - Get Ready - Generate Music 7 Jake Childs f. A Mack - Someone Else (chris lum) - Housetown 8 Fast & Slow f. Inno Bros - Love Train - Sound Division 9 Basement Jaxx - Good Luck (tim deluxe) - XL / Astralwerks 10 Bhooka + T-Bone - Dare To Dream - Soundsheavenly 11 Robbie Hardkiss - Everything is Changing - Classic 12 Hatjak - Searchin - Blow Media 13 JT Donaldson - The Funk Is On Your Side - Grab Recordings 14 Slam - 3B4Zero EP - Soma 15 Enzo Mori + S Clarke - Got The Feeling - Royal Flush 16 Ben Watt f. S Maitreya - A Stronger Man - Buzzin Fly 17 Boza - Ghettoblastin Traxx - Blow Media 18 Moodlex f. Joy - Just One Look - Jamayka 19 Locodice - Cellar Door - Four:Twenty 20 H Foundation - So Fine - Soma JUNE 30.2004 "B Like Me" by Smooth & J feat. Alex Peace available for immediate download at www.beatport.com & exclusive pre release copies of vinyl available at www.dancerecords.com JUNE 01.2004 Recently posted at www.nocturnalmagazine.net JJ Flores & Steve Smooth feat. Delano Release Remixes This one has already been tearing dancefloors worldwide, and now we get a proper dosage of superbeats from Antoine Clamaran on the remix tip. Antoine toughen's up the vocals, superfunks the melody and ups the energy on an already pumping track. Guaranteed to destroy your dancefloor for sure. APRIL 01.2004 Click Here to listen to the live interview from the Winter Music Conference for Project Groove Radio on Power 92.3 Phoenix APRIL 01.2004 Recently posted at www.nocturnalmagazine.net Smooth & J Get Naked One of the tracks of the conference at WMC, JJ Flores & Steve Smooth's "Get Naked" banged out dancefloors around South Beach. With a simple, yet effective guitar loop, infectious synth screech and hypnotic vocal this one is an instant crowd favorite and ass-shaker! MARCH 01.2004 Steve Smooth was voted America's 37th Favorite DJ according to BPM Magazine. This put him in the TOP 10 among House DJs. Thank you to everyone that voted! www.djmixed.com JAN 14.2004 "Discoteca" by JJ Flores & Steve Smooth feat. Alex Peace released on Moody Recordings. JANUARY 01.2004 Recently in Mix Mag Magazine JAN 01.2004 Recently in URB Guest Reviewer: DJ Dan JJ Flores & Steve Smooth feat. Delano Release I loved this track the second I heard it. This track is a straight-forward party rocker that takes no prisoners with its dirty, grungy bass line, tight compression and floor-rocking beats. The vocal suggests the crowd "release," which is pretty bold if you do not have the goods to back it up. This has the goods though, and then some. NOV 01.2003 Recently in DJmag DJ TOP 100 POLL *NAME: Bad Boy Bill *FROM: Chicago *STYLE: House *BEST KNOWN FOR: Scratching and tricks with House music *LITTLE KNOWN FACT: It's not so little *BEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT THIS YEAR? Named America's Favorite DJ *BEST UNDISCOVERED DANCE MUSIC TERRITORY? Colombia *BEST UNDISCOVERED DJ? Steve Smooth *DESCRIBE YOUR YEAR IN THREE WORDS: Behind The Decks *BEST RUMOUR YOU'VE HEARD ABOUT YOURSELF? I'm a Daddy *TUNE OF 2003? "Release" by JJ Flores and Steve Smooth feat. Delano *WHAT'S NEXT? www.Beatport.com OCT 20.2003 "Get Naked" by Smooth & J released on Motus Music. OCT 08.2003 "Release" by JJ Flores & Steve Smooth feat. Delano released on International House Records. SEPT 01.2003 Recently in DJ Times Behind The Decks Bad Boy Bill System Recordings Bad Boy Bill captures the pumping house sound of his manic live sets in a searing album (with a nearly three-hour DVD) exemplifying his famous turntable skills. Tons of inspirational accappellas and dramatically reverberating bass frequencies abound, as on Harrison Crump's "The Talk" (Bad Boy Bill Remix) and The Dukes Of Sluca's "Don't Stop." Check the non-stop percussion on Steve Smooth's "Beat Freaker" (Retromode Remix), JJ Flores feat. Delano's "Feels So Good" and Smooth & J's "Get Naked." A Study in quick-cuting and flawless mixing -Emily Tan JAN 01.2003 Recently posted at www.eventvibe.com Name: Bad Boy Bill What's your favorite 12-inch right now? Beat Freaker by Steve Smooth JAN 01.2003 Recently posted at www.nocturnalmagazine.net Best of 2002 *Julie McKnight - Home (accappella) - Defected *Jay Tripwire - Masta Killa - Blue Daze *Thick Dick - Insatiable - Sondos *Phil Weeks - Just Married - Cyclo *Donna Washington - It's All Right - Generate Music *DJ Chus - That Feeling - Defected *Shakedown - At Night - Defected *Rubber Souls - Ain't No Way - Subversive *Tim Deluxe - It Just Won't Do - Underwater *Supreme Beings of Leisure - Devine (hatiras remix) - Palm Pictures *Cassius - Sound of Violence - Astralwerks *Who Da Funk f/ J. Eve - Shiny Disco Balls - Subusa *Richard F - Down and Dirty - Subliminal *Chris Anderson - Fragments (mattlok remix) - Bug Eyed *Hatiras - Lost In Space - IHR *Dave Armstrong - Downtown In - Stereo *Steve Smooth - Beat Freaker - IHR DEC 01.2002 Recently posted at www.badboybill.com 1. Beat Freaker - Steve Smooth (Retromode rmx) - IHR 2. Warehouse Muzik - CZR - Boo 3. Shiny Disco Balls - Who Da Funk feat. Jessica Eve - SUBUSA 4. Keep On Touchin Me - Jaimy and Kenny D - Loaded 5. Beautiful - Big Fella (Junior Jack Rmx) - Nu Life 6. Subtitle - Jay Walker - bfamily 7. Release Yourself - A. Clamaran (Angel Alanis rmx.) - Ambastade 8. Irresistible - Superchumbo - Loaded 9. The Sound Of Viloence - Cassius - Astralwerks 10.Light Speed - Hatiras - IHR DEC 01.2002 Recently posted at www.nocturnalmagazine.net 1. Cassius-The Sound of Violence-Astralwerks 2. Steve Smooth-Beatfreaker-IHR 3. Cricco Castelli-It Ain't Nothing-Mn2S Recordings 4. Blaze-Breathe-Slip n Slide 5. Earth Deuley p/ Kito Kala-Polythene-Addictive 6. Selective Spirit-Do You Feel Me-Subliminal Soul 7. Chris Anderson-Fragments-Bug Eyed Records 8. Baracus-Bijongas-What Goes Around 9. Joel-Won't Take No-Electric Monkey 10.Jason Jinx-When You Know You're There-Subliminal NOV 19.2002 "Beat Freaker" released on International House Records. NOV 01.2002 Recently in DJmag DJ TOP 100 POLL * Name: Bad Boy Bill * From: Chicago, IL. USA * Number of years DJing: 19 * DJ style: House * Best known for: Scratching and Hip Hop Techniques over House Music * Little known fact: Walked over hot burning coals at an Anthony Robbins Seminar * Is MP3 DJing the future? Probably...mainly because records are a drag to carry around, plus you don't have to worry about them not making the flight... * What changes will we see in the dance scene in 2003? US Music Festivals and Radio will begin to show some more love * Tune of 2002: "Funk a Tron" - Robbie Rivera - Subliminal * Gig of 2002: The Event formally known as Rave on the Rocks: Red Rocks Amphitheater, Colorado...close second: The After-Party in Cali, Columbia * Upcoming DJs to look out for: DJ Bam Bam, Steve Smooth, David Garcia * What do your parents think of your job? My Grandma boasts about me to her friends at bingo, and my Dad took me to buy my first pair of real decks...my family has always had my back... OCT 01.2002 Recently in DMA Bad Boy Bill Feat. Nadine Renne "Costa Del Sol" Moody Chicago's heavyweight turntable boxer and Mix Connection CEO, B-cubed performs another flawless knockout on his hot house label, Moody, illustrating his production prowess even more after the explosive "Everybody" on IHR. Here we have Nadine Renee seducing you with sexy Spanish lyrics over Bad Boy's booty-shakin' beats. This outstanding double-pack also features a showcase of remixes by latin legacies Mijangos and Légo, who add their distinct flairs to the masterpiece. Sending you to final light-headed, grinning bliss is the downright wicked Sol Dub by Bill and fellow funkers Steve Smooth and JJ Flores. * * * * * - Speed Demon JUNE 01.2002 Interview for www.freedomnightclub.com your first encounter with your love for music?? SS: When I was just graduating from grammar school my cousin gave me a mix tape. Some songs I was familiar with and some I wasn't. It was just interesting to hear the way all the songs where mixed together without pauses between them. From that point on I just Knew I had to do something like that... How old were you when u touched your first set of decks? SS: I was able to get my 1st set of decks when I was about 14. But they didn't have pitch controls. I didn't even know you needed pitch controls for the first couple years. I didn't know anybody who liked to DJ except for my boy Louie. It was just me and him. We would do all the house parties in the neighborhood with turntables with no pitch. I would hate to hear what my mixes sounded like back then. When I was about 18 I finally got enough money to buy turntables with a pitch control. That is when it all made sense to me. From that point on I just got better. Now that sounds like that was rough to learn that way. I bet all of that helped you even more once you got some tables with pitch control. Do you remember you first record you ever bought? SS: The 1st record I bought to start DJing with was called Dreams Of Santa Anna. It was a techno record. I didn't even have a turntable yet to play it on but I knew I would soon Where was the first place you played out at? Besides house parties? SS: The 1st place I ever played out besides for a house party was at a KFC Hall. Nobody knew who I was so I had to throw the party with my boy Louie. So I basically booked my self. But we still needed a big name to pull people. So we booked the biggest name in Chicago, Bad Boy Bill. The party was a success. From that point on we just keep doing our own parties until people knew who we where. Speaking of Bad Boy Bill how is it touring with him.? Sorry to get off subject with that one. SS: It is great touring with him. We always are just having fun doing what we love. How did u hook up going on tour with him? SS: I meet Bill through the Chicago circuit. Then at the beginning of 2000 Bill asked me to help work around the studio. A few months later I went with Bill to a few cities to tour manage. From that point on it turned into a permanent job for the past 2 years. Then at the beginning of this year (2002) Bill asked me to be his opening DJ while Bo Basic handles all the tour managing. So of course I jumped at the chance. How much of a influence did Bad Boy Bill and other Chicago dj's have on you? SS: Every DJ in Chicago during the era I grew up in was basically influenced by BBB and Julian Perez. I worked at a record store called Jumpin Muzik which was owned by Julian Perez. People would just come in and ask for the records that they played in there mixes on the weekends. They had that a lot of influence on the music. Who has been your biggest supporter? Or influence in the scene? SS: I would have to say everyone that works and has ever worked at Mix Connection which is the company that runs International House Records and Moody Recordings. Ok Now that we know a little bit about you time for some other stuff. What did you think of Arizona? SS: The vibe was great. I have been to Arizona many times, but have never played myself. So I wasn't sure what to expect. But they showed me mad love. After my set I had so many people thanking me for playing, I should be thanking them for letting me do what I love to do. I remember hearing nothing but good things about your set for awhile after you played. How do you prepare for a set? SS: I really don't do a whole lot. I already have in mind what I am going to play. Then I will make some changes during my set depending on what the crowd is feeling. So you don't have a planned set then or you mainly go by how the crowd is? SS: It's about half and half. There are some records I know I'm just gonna play and there are some I just end up playing cause I think the crowd will like it. Well I only have a few more questions, I'm sure you are very busy. Do you have a favorite track that you spin in all your sets? SS: Right now my favorite track that I always have to play is Sting Me by Who Da Funk. But I know it will change in a few weeks. I am always getting a new favorite record. Records you never leave home without? SS: I will never leave home without Take me Higher by CZR. Favorite place to play? SS:I have a few right now. I really enjoyed playing at Avalon in Boston, Eleven 50 in Atlanta and Dockland in Germany. Nice I have seen the layout of Eleven 50 and to say the least I was in Awe. SS: The club had a great atmosphere. Plus they just went off to my music. So where can anyone go to learn anything else about you and maybe pick of a cd or hear some of the tracks you have produced? SS: www.stevesmooth.com Has some info on me and you can listen to the tracks that I have produced. Well Steve wanna thank you for doing this interview with me its much appreciated. SS: Thank you for doing it. SEPT 01.2001 Recently in XLR8R Automatic "Gimme Your Love" International House Records Dilate the thousands of attentive pupils by applying this magnificent move medication to them on your decks of choice. Louis Botella proves he's got gourmet game with his Filter Connection carver that's Ginsu sharp and loaded with touches of CZR and Hatiras. On the parallel opposite are two thick thighs to dive your horny house head in between. Elect John and Richard for their deep dubby ditty or seek the standing-ovation style of Steve Smooth, who devises the definite "do" list of peaktime disco-house, being compatible with Olav Basoski, Richie Heller and Chuck Cogan. OCT 10.2000 Recently in International DJ Dajae "Time" Kid Dynamite The siren's first outing since the monster B With U finds her again in inspirational mode. Of the three mixes, it's double-parted It Takes Two Sometimes mix by remix team of Steve Smooth and Josh Da funky 1 that takes pride of place. Firing carnival beats, filtered bass and Dajae's hair- raising vocals build into a meaty disco throbber made even better by some deliciously summery guitar licks. Cool. OCT 01.2000 Recently in DMA Dajae "Time" Kid Dynamite Dajae drops yet another sneak peak at her new album due out later his year on Kid Dynamite Records. "time" is a mature look at Dajae's progression into Vocal superstardom. E-Smoove's original track is a live type mix with live guitars and percussion. The theme of the song "we got so much Time to live, so much love to give" echo's through out. This song has not only heart but a huge melody that is going to stick. Chicago based producer Steve Smooth makes his debut with a disco dub mix that puts "time" into high gear. This flangy disco track offers a complimentary alternative to the original. Due out later this summer are remixes of "Time" by Rush, Steve Smooth, and Dean Coleman, with a special mix dedicate to the memory of veteran Billboard reporter, DJ, and inspiration Stuart Gardner. Dajae's voice has never sounded better and this 12 inch is definitely going to be hot. The buzz on "Time" started even before WMC so get them while you can. AUG 17.2000 Recently in Billboard In Chicago, Jermane Britton formerly of Cajual and R-Senal Records has opened the doors to Kid Dynamite Records, which is distributed by Dust Traxx Inc. The label, which will focus on all things house, debuts Sept. 5 with Dajae's "Time." The E-Smoove - produced jam includes remixes by DJ Rush, Dean Coleman, and the team of Josh Da Funky 1 and Steve Smooth. Speaking of Dajae, Britton confirms that she's working on another single for the label, as well a "best of" collection that will feature a few bonus tracks. In early November, Kid Dynamite will issue Coleman's "the Vibin' House EP," which will include "All Right," "Stop," and "Do me," featuring Diggity Daj (aka Dajae) on vocals. The label will follow this with "The Ghetto Gospel Man" by the Ghetto Gospel Man (aka Chez Camier) in December. According to Britton, this release will mark Damier's farewell to clubland. "He's entering the world of gospel music," says Britton. |
