DOC LINK
PRODUCER/DJ/REMIXERBIOGRAPHYDoc Link, one of Chicago’s premier producers, has been devoted to music since the age of six. A native of Chicago, Doc was introduced to music at a young age, listening to his brother spin records on a new set of turntables. Fascinated by the sound and skills of his brother Bryant as he learned his craft, Doc was influenced by the nuances and textures of jazz, R&B, soul and dance music that filled his home.His older brothers encouraged him as he became a student of sound, giving him the foundation to explore music throughout his primary and secondary years. He participated in band and choir classes, exposing him to many genres of music including classical and symphonic arrangements. Doc then began to spin at local parties and school functions, honing his craft. He attended clubs and parties, absorbing the work of house DJ’s such as Gene Hunt, Farley Jackmaster, and Ron Hardy. In 1987, he launched his career as a DJ, performing in clubs in the Chicago area.The year 1988 brought further development for Doc with production, spending time at home and in many studios on the artistry of shaping sound. Translating his love for music into energetic, danceable results proved to be a challenge for Doc, propelling him to work with artists and producers across the spectrum. Doc has successfully ventured into hip-hop and spoken word, adding to his musical expertise. Doc has acquired an impressive catalog of beats, as versatile as his style.He continued to build his production and DJ careers simultaneously, traveling to cities across the U.S. He gained valuable exposure through WCGI-FM’s Tone Kapone, creating original jingles and opening radio spots for his show. He expanded his radio presence with more jingles for the Chocolate Jocks, DJ Pharris Thomas on Chicago urban radion stations. In 1996, Doc successfully began his production company, Doc Link Recording. He has produced and written for many acts including Nuance, Mookie Rhodes, Uno, M.I.S., Ang 13 and the Paign Family. He has taken on the tasks as the sole producer of rap supergroup CNE, as well as the solo projects of Savwah Fare, Sonny Streets and Phat da Banga.He built upon his versatility in many areas, including house, soul, and funk. His production talents led him into the remixer arena, teaming up with Chicago producer and DJ Roy Davis, Jr. Their first collaboration, Dance, Shake, was selected as Mixer Magazine’s Song of the Month for April 2002 (Red Menace). Doc also produced additional collaborations and remixes with Roy, lighting up dance floors everywhere. His appearance at the 2002 Montreal Jazz Festival in Montreal, Canada with Roy Davis Jr.’s Universal Soldiers of Love was a crowd-pleaser.Doc multitasked into an artistic DJ/producer who understands hip-hop music. Doc is passionate about the execution of his music. His hip-hop production is intricate and the melodies are hypnotic.DOC LINK
PRODUCER/DJ/REMIXERBIOGRAPHYDoc formed a new production alliance in 2003 with Detroit producer Malik Alston. The instant classic Back 2 Chicago hit dance floors in 2003, a collaboration with Malik and Roy (King Street). 2003 also brought classic favorites such as Got To Give It Up, Blackman and Love Come Down to the public, highlighting Doc’s special remixing magic. He continues to spin, entertaining audiences in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.Doc has heated up dance floors at several appearances, including events during the 2004 Movement: Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival, the 2003 and 2004 Winter Music Conference in Miami, Florida, the 2004 Blueshift Festival in Wisconsin, and the 2004 Pontiac Techno House Festival. Doc has also performed as a duo with his brother, Bryant on vocals in live PA appearances in Chicago and Detroit.He continues to bring good, progressive music to the forefront. In 2004, he produced funky, elegant remixes for Painted Pictures on the Tuxedo Sessions CD/EP (Truth Manifest Records), including Send Me Over and Something. His 2004 releases Vol. 8 (Modulate) and favorites such as Stop On By and Give Me The Night are pleasing true dance lovers at home and abroad.Doc’s remixes of Stop on By and Give Me The Night were charted on Gene Farris’ Top Ten List (January 2004). Roy Davis, Jr. selected Doc’s remix of Got To Give It Up for his Top Ten List in URB Magazine (September 2004). The track was also featured on Louie Vega’s Top Ten List for Mixer Magazine.
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