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MASTERMIX PRODUCTIONS

A SOULFUL HOUSE EXPERIENCE

About Me

Vinnie is a life long resident of Union City N.J., American by birth with Cuban ancestry and upbringing from his father’s side. His mother was born in New York City.
His musical diversity came at an early age with his mother listening to Frank Sinatra and his father listening to Barry White and "La Charanga".
The fire for Soul music within his soul was stoked in the early 70’s. His greatest Soul Musical influence was a station on the AM dial called “Super 1600” with Gerry Bledoe and Chuck Lenorard.
This versatile DJ has become a global phenomenon and has shared his mixes with thirsty European crowds and many more world wide. He has accepted invitations to play in numerous countries and cities such as: Canada, Italy, London and Spain. His “spin magic” has been summoned to many events world wide and over seas.
He has had the distinct pleasure of interacting with many well known artists and has shared enlightening conversations with Luther Vandross, Kool and the Gang, Will Downing, Gloria Gaynor, Manhattan’s “Blue Lovett”, Terri Gonzalez, PM Dawn, Thelma Houston, Loose Ends, Larry “L.A.” Anderson, Shannon and the list goes on! He has mingled with an abundant number of producers, promoters, remixers and engineers globally.
There’s no understatement to say that the Club D.J. Remixer, Producer from Union City has turn out To be one of Dance music’s influenced people in the industry. Vinnie F. started his career in 1979 in a club in union city called "City Limits" He then wanted to play in New York City and landed a job at "Baseline" in lower Manhatten at this time Vinnie sent Paco from 92 WKTU a tape for the lunch time custom remixes. His music style started changing to a more soulful sound and frequently went to Club Zanizibar in Newark to hear 98.7 Kiss Fm Mastermixer Tony Humphries and the late great Tee Scott. Tony gave Vinnie some Kiss FM air time shows. Quickly He began remixing in different recording studios. Vinnie was playing at Romy’s Rendevous when he had total freedom to Break New Records and try new music all the time. Different artist would come and try out new songs.(Kurtis Blow, Rahheem Le Blanc, Ten City, Touch, Keith Thompson, Safire, Temper, Lisette Melendez, Giggles, Brenda K Starr, Jovonn, Vaughan Mason, Monnie Love, Donald Byrd, Loose Ends, Colonel Abrams, Kym Mazelle, Bas Noir, Cultural Vibe, Gary’s Gang, Phyliss Nelson, Deborah Cox, Sandee, D-Train, Frank Terravonty, Jason, Todd Terry, Marshall Jefferson, Chanelle, Ce Ce Rodgers and the list goes on. Remixes:
    I want u 2 love me- Kevin and Benetta
    Cant Afford- 52nd Street
    Caught U Cheatin- Raze
    Let U Go- Sareo/ Remix
    Have Mercy- Ben Epps
    Love is Not A Toy- Keith Thompson/ Remix
    Hosue Masters Vol.1
    All Night- Dahweed
    Excite Me- Carlton Smith
    Lift Your Soul- Jasper
    Drum Sounds- Vaughan Mason
    I Really Like- Burrell
    Put Your Body to the groove- LA
    The World-Wide Hit "Break 4 Love"-Raze
    Spanish mix, Italian Mix, French Mix.

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Member Since: 2/21/2007
Influences: Vinnie (CubanSoul) FraginalsInfluences- My Parents Felicia Fraginals & Vicente Fraginals My Children Marlena Fraginals & Amy Frgainals Radio Stations- Super 1600-am- 92 WKTU- 98.7 KISS FM- 107.5 WBLSThe Dance Music Industry Luther Vandross, Frank Sinatra, Luis Miguel, Barry White, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Hairston, Jason Smith, Chaka Khan, Thelma Houston, Loose Ends, Ray Ruiz, Celia Cruz, La Charanga, Frankie Ruiz, Frankie Crooker, Gerry Bledsoe, Va Higginson, Gang Starr,DJ"S Jonathan Fearing WBLS, Ted Currier- WKTU, JellyBean- Fun House- David Mancususo-The Loft, Larry Levan- The Garage, Tee Scott- Producer LP, Larry Anderson, Dennis Ferrer, Louie Vega, David Morales, MY GREATEST INFLUENCE, THE MUSIC, THE MAN, THE "LEGEND" TONY HUMPHRIES
Mix As though no one is watching you Love As though you have never been hurt before Sing As though no one can hear you Live As though heaven is on earth.

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Record Label: Vinnie Records
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