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"DJ Parler did his thing on this one! The transitions between soul samples is effortless and it really shows tribute to one of the best to ever do it. The ear Dilla had will never be matched. Thank you Parler for putting together a mix for the ages."
Known for his eclectic style and innate ability to move any crowd, DJ Parler has deejayed venues Worldwide. Raised in Silver Spring, Maryland and classically trained in music instrumentation (Piano, Percussion, Low & High Brass) since the age of Eight, DJ Parler's love for music and Hip Hop has evolved into a musical experience infused with Hip Hop, Soul, Rock, Reggae, Samples, Break Beats, International Sounds, New Jack Swing, 80's and more.
"There's no better feeling than reading your crowd and getting them hype off what you spin"
A graduate of Georgetown University and music exec, this double threat is also well recognized for his Sales & Marketing prowess having worked projects and campaigns for a wide spectrum of Artists (The Roots, Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Floetry, Jim Jones, Keyshia Cole, Mary J Blige, Snoop Dogg, Slim Thug) and record labels (SonyBMG, Def Jam, Geffen, Interscope, Universal Music, KOCH, Rawkus)
"It's cool to experience all sides of the game; it helps my perspective. I love working behind-the-scenes and on stage, but I'm a DJ first---music is my passion before anything else"
Peoples: Haiti
Born: Canada
Raised: Maryland
School: DC
2nd Home: Philly
Current Home: New York
Shows: From U.S. to Italy, Brazil, Mexico and beyond
AKAs: International P, Parlour, P.P., Par, Mayor KOCH, and the obvious P Ditty
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