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DJ Ayo

About Me

DJ AYO (pronounced I-O). Ayo is a Yoruba name and means joy. It acknowledges my African roots and the joyful vibes I try to encourage on my nights. The name also acknowledges the joy I feel in being a God seeker, a Christ follower and a lover of the Spirit.I have been djing and promoting events seriously for about three years now. However, I have been a party starter for years. As a youngster, I was invited to play at house parties because I always had choons. My music passions are/have been influenced by a party vibe and thus are very broad and wide including, but not limited to, Reggae, Ska, Disco, Soca, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop (the non sexist conscious kind) and Nu-Gospel. (My tastes may be broad but I'm afraid rock and country are really not my bag!) However, my absolute favourite music is deep, funky and inspirational soulful house.As you can see from the photo I am a vicar or a dj vicar. Although I like to say I'm a minister of sound! My role is to explore a different way of doing church that might appeal to people like myself who connect with the 'Big G' through dance music rather than 'Songs of Praise'! So, instead of doing Sunday morning services or weddings, funerals and christenings, I promote a number of bar/club nights in South Birmingham as well as in the centre including LOVE JOY at Cafe One. I hope that some form of community may grow out of these events eventually but in the end its about good times, good music and positive spiritual vibes.Finally, I co-present a show on a local community radio station with another DJ called Damien Deighan. The Show is called 'Soul Food' and is on every Saturday night from 12 Midnight till 2 am Sunday morning GMT. Check us out on Newstyle Radio 98.7FM if you are local to Birmingham, UK or online at www.newstyleradio.co.ukGet Your Own! | View Slideshow

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 30/08/2006
Band Website: www.tasteandseethelight.org.uk
Band Members:
Influences: Too many to mention but I acknowledge Ska/Bluebeat, Reggae, Jungle, Bashment, Soca, Disco, Groove, Funk, Soul, Gospel, Garage and House as the main sources of my sound. If its funky, if its soulful, if its got driving rhythms, if its got heart and spirit, I'll play it.
Sounds Like: My sound is broad and wide. It ranges from deep and soulful, through to driving beats of African and Latin grooves, through to the funkiest, phattest bassline.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

More LOVEJOY on Sat 20 DEC at O Bar, Brum from 9pm

Christmas Edition with buffetDj Fitz will be dropping upfront and fresh Soulful and Deep House. Alongside residents Dj Ayo and Damien Deighan plus VJ Lee Ant.9pm-3am in the Downstairs Suite at The O B...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:04:00 GMT

LOVEJOY IS BACK IN SESSION. Sat 29 NOV, at The O Bar, Broad St, 9pm-3am with Phil Hooton

TasteandSeetheLight Promotions presents...LOVEJOYLOVEJOY is a celebration of Deep and Soulful House in the second city. Ifyou love deep rolling basslines, a groove heavy vibe alongside soaring inspira...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:10:00 GMT

LOVE JOY WILL BE BACK!

Love Joy will be back. Depending on finding a new venue the hope is to host a summer season of LOVE JOY. Check back for more info or join the FACEBOOK groupLOVE JOY on facebook!You'll need to be regis...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:46:00 GMT

Check out this event: LoveJoy : the winter sessions FEB 23@ Cafe One, 5Ways, Brum FREE

Hosted By: DJ Ayo When: 23 Feb 2008, 22:00Where: Cafe One1 Fiveways Shopping Centre, off Broad StreetBirmingham, B15 1DUUnited KingdomDescription: LOVE JOY is a celebration of Deep and Soulful House ...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:09:00 GMT

Check out the new LOVE JOY group on FACEBOOK!

Check out the new LOVE JOY group on FACEBOOK. You'll need to be registered first but come and join the group and contribute photos, videos or feedback from these fun nights. Click on the following lin...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:58:00 GMT

Check out this event: LoveJoy: the winter sessions Sat 26 Jan 08@Cafe One 10pm-3am FREE

Hosted By: DJ Ayo When: 26 Jan 2008, 22:00-03:00Where: Cafe One1 Fiveways Shopping Centre, off Broad StreetBirmingham, B15 1DUUnited Kingdom. FREE ENTRYDescription:LOVE JOY is a celebration of Deep a...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:25:00 GMT

SoulFood podcast

The new Soulfood podcast can be found at Soulfood link!or subscribe via iTunesPeace
Posted by on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:50:00 GMT

Check out this event: LOVEJOY at: Christmas Sat 15 Dec @ Cafe One 10pm-3am FREE

Hosted By: DJ Ayo When: Saturday 15 Dec 2007, 22:00Where: Cafe One1 Fiveways, Broad StreetBirmingham, B15 1DUUnited KingdomDescription:DJs Damien Deighan & Dj Ayo alongside Vj Lee Ant. A deeply & sou...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:33:00 GMT

Love Joy Sept 07 pix plus new dj mixes

Check out the latest Love Joy pix from Sept 28thand download the latest Lovejoy mix atLove Joy Mix vol 2 plus pixNext Love Joy on Friday 30th November 2007
Posted by on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:12:00 GMT

Love Joy June 07 pix plus new dj mix

Check out the latest Love Joy pix and download a new mix atLovejoy pics plus downloadNext Love Joy on Friday 28th September 2007
Posted by on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:14:00 GMT