Joe Mama

USA born and raised, Joe Musser aka DJ Joe Mama, has been rapidly moving up the ranks of the DJ ladder over the past 2 years.

Joe's roots in music can be traced back to the days when he was accomplished cellist by the age 9. Lacking the necessary guidance to push forward, Joe quickly adapted to the production side, and various support roles in the nightlife industry, starting with stints working for Prince @ Glam Slam, as well as Paisley Park. From there, his interest in a hybridization of electronic, rock, and pop pushed him into the world of today's dance music. Influences ranging from 80's New Wave, to Psychedelic 60's rock, to electronica can be deciphered in Joe's mix selections.

Joe's first experience came whilst vacationing on the infamous island of Ibiza. Lounging around one the islands villa parties, he was befriended by one of the hosts and invited to Pacha later that evening. When they arrived, he was graciously offered an opportunity to mix a few CD's on the terrace to the hundred or so glitterati swaying to the sun-drenched Balearic beats.

In 2002, Musser's first works as a Producer came to fruition, as his first release came about with partners Matt E Love and Dale Charles on the label they co-founded, Syncopate Recordings Ltd. With support from local and global artists like Carl Cox, Max Graham, and others, the experience provided the inspiration to dive back into the studio once again.

2003 saw major milestones reached as Joe continued his monthly Friday residency at Pravda 116, which was voted Boston's Best Nightclub by the local residents. Next up - Miami WMC 2003. Joe organized the "Lady Luck" St. Patrick's Day party featuring DJ Manolo, Paul Dailey, Joe Mama, Matt E Love, DJ Arsit, Michael Knyte, and Justin Johnson. Later that week it was off to play at the Hustler Party with co-conspirator Matt E Love, Nigel Richards, Justin Johnson & the Kingsize family. Arriving back in Boston saw Joe join the biggest weekly Clubnight in America, also known as 'Avaland' at Avalon/Axis in Boston. Combined with the power of the DJ team Groovefire, they created a night with a concentration on promoting the local house music scene. 'Homespun' gave up and coming DJ's an opportunity to spin alongside of the heavy hitters in the industry and garnering massive local attention as well. In an effort to provide a higher quality night, the concept was merged in the summer of 2003 with Jason Swamy, founder of the shame (pronounced shame-less) night in NYC. Combining local talent with global talent, Astro&Glyde, Steven Lee (LEE-CABRERA), John Dill, and others have all rocked shame Roger Sanchez, Tom Stephan, Steve Porter, D:Fuse, Lee-Cabrera, Derrick Carter, Tom Novy & others have all shared the decks with Musser over the last few years. And so the saga continues... Musser's uncompromising blend of soulful, Balearic infused house has struck a nerve both with those who have been to Ibiza, and those who dream of music in paradise...