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About Me

I create things to transport you. I'm building musical blocks for the willing to stand on and see over the mainstream. I live for art and beautiful things. As a producer/writer, remixer, dj, promoter, and singer, I've worked with all kinds from all over the world. Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott, E Badu, The Roots, Jazzy Jeff,Roy Ayers,Vivian Green, Jazzanova, Nitin Sawhney, Bob James, Norman Brown, Leela James, N'dea Davenport, Ladybug Mecca, The Simpsons, Teddy Pendergrass, Eric Benet, Tye Tribbett and G.A., 4hero, Earth Wind and Fire, Roni Size, dj Marky and xrs, Suphala, Vassy, Masters at Work, Will Smith, Meshell Ndgeocello, Bugz in the Attic, King Britt, Faith Evans, Esthero, Delihla, Jimmy Sommers...and more to come. I stand as a player in a worldwide good vibe movement. We're making noise.I used to complain about the struggles of my career. Now I only find time to look forward to the next. I'm all about the now. Live in it.Anyone who is down with all things beautiful, hit me....I'm always bouncing around the globe spreading sonic love. Keep your ears and eyes open.My latest lp 'Bold and Beautiful' featuring the Grammy Nominated song 'Make a Baby' is available now at your favorite retailer worldwide on BBE Records.go to www.vikterduplaix.com and sign up for info. i need the thousands of you who found me here to become a part of my extended family. i'm on a mission to make you feel good so make yourselves accessible:) let's have some good times together!always, v.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/29/2003
Band Website: vikterduplaix.com
Band Members: New Video 'If I Knew' by Jimmy Sommers feat Me. Holla.See my video for 'Make a Baby'. Original Sensuality!
Influences: coltrane, miles davis, lonnie liston smith, donald byrd, sting, earth, wind, and fire(my boys),bach, beethoven, chopin, lizt, barry white, the police, sade, michael franks, the yellow jackets, 4hero(and the whole co-op massive), a tribe called quest, hip hop in general, house music(the good stuff), fania all stars, oladun, eddie palmieri, sarah vaughn, marvin, stevie, pink floyd, radiohead, nina simone, the philly sound (old and new), ohio players, war, willie colon, and any yoga type recordings. sometimes i listen to ocean sounds. the ones with dolphins are the best. i add them to my recordings. there's way more than this list...
Sounds Like: sade+tribe+radiohead+sting+micheal franks+the yellow jackets+seal+deep detroit techno+earth wind and fire+masters at work+bugz in the attic/4hero=duplaix. got it? good.
Record Label: BBE Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Duplaix Live March 22nd

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Posted by vikter duplaix on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:49:00 PST

Kiss-n-Grind March 14th

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Posted by vikter duplaix on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:47:00 PST

To All The Music Makers on Myspace

I'm making a new record soon. Collecting vibes and ideas. I already started(with the myspace ladies) to hear their thoughts and ideas. They've been sending a lot of much appreciated honest energy thro...
Posted by vikter duplaix on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:58:00 PST

To All The Ladies On Myspace

I'm writing a new album now. Tell me what you want to hear a man say to you in a song. Don't be afraid to be open and honest.(If you like girls, tell me what she should say. I can role play.)v.I poste...
Posted by vikter duplaix on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:45:00 PST

Just Getting Started...Much More to Do

Thanks to everyone giving up props for the nomination. It's crazy how the love is pouring in from all directions. Most of my fellow indie artists are asking...'how the f--- did you do that???' Most im...
Posted by vikter duplaix on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:14:00 PST

Grammy Love

For Your Consideration...Dear Friends, Fellow Music Lovers, and NARAS Members,I'd like to thank you wholeheartedly for nominating me in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance Category with my song 'Ma...
Posted by vikter duplaix on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:59:00 PST

Beyond WMC

Party people. This blog is written while I'm in dj Duplaix mode. Been rockin' parties since I was 12 so I've seen all types. It seems like the world waits to go to Miami each spring to have a great ti...
Posted by vikter duplaix on Thu, 24 May 2007 09:43:00 PST

Kiss n grind.. Half Year in Review

Here's the deal. A few years ago, I had an idea to start a party in L.A. that was an alternative to the stand and look scene that exists here. I like that vibe every now and then but I can only deal w...
Posted by vikter duplaix on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:28:00 PST

Kiss n grind.. Half Year in Review

nov european promo tour blog 15

The road back home. I'm beat. It feels good to have recieved so much love on a indie promo run. No videos, no commercials, no label reps. It's no easy thing to do. I think it's worth the energy. Nothi...
Posted by vikter duplaix on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 08:04:00 PST