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DJ Ben Waist

About Me

Since moving to the capital around 9 years ago DJ Ben Waist (aka Mr fidget, Mono) has graced many a London club with his selection and mixing skills. Blending a captivating selection of Original Boogie, Soul & Disco, Revival, Lovers Rock, Dancehall, Soulful/funky House, Club Classics, Hip-Hop, New Groove & global dance beats. Ben's aim has always been to play "across the board", high energy, eclectic sets that are always unstoppable party starters!! Recently listed as "A true champion of the London club scene", Ben's passion for music has been inherent since his early teens and is a testament to him supporting some highly respected DJ's & artists. For fast approaching a decade Ben has worked also as a promoter and designer on the side for clients such as Microsoft, Vauxhall & Amnesty International. In recent months he has supported the likes of MJ Cole, Deekline & wizard, The Freestylers, Disco D, DJ Blakey, Ross Allen, DJ Assault, DJ Tayo, Aitch B, U-Brown & DJ 279. Benny is always taking his experience and life as a DJ to different avenues and over the past 2 years has took to the airwaves appearing on two of London’s long running independent Radio stations Select & Flames radio. Ben has recently formed P.A.L.M Sound with fellow DJ and super dancer D'lambert which will focus on promoting world music specifically from West Africa, the Carribean and Latin Quarters. The first official P.A.L.M. night is 'RHUMBLE' and has recently launched in north London & will be continuing to tour around select venues with serious sound systems, so watch this space. In the meantime Ben continues to hold down two weekly residencies. You can catch him at his weekly residency in Brixton's longest running venue theFridge Bar. GET LOOSE click hereas well as ROLLERDISCO at the Renaissance Rooms click hereFor bookings please e-mail direct at [email protected] or hit me up with a message! PEACE!P.A.L.M. Facebook page click hereI edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/14/2006
Band Members: Just me and a room of music!
Influences:


Reggae/ Bashment: The Mighty Diamonds, Don Drummond, Lee Perry, Half Pint, The Congos, Culture, Dan Boskill, Gregory Isaacs, Yabba Yu, Ina Kimoze, Freddie Mackay, Bob Marley, Tanya Stephens, Macka Diamond, The Twinkle Brothers, The Rasites, Gyptian, Beenie Man, Sanchez, Beres Hammond, Dennis Brown (The Crown Prince!!)80's Soul/ Funk & Boogie/ Neo Soul / New Groove: Zapp, One Way, The Controllers, BB & Q Band, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Surface, Skyy, Brass Construction, Wizard, O Bryan, Kashif, Lakeside, Roy Ayers, Parliment, Earth Wind & Fire, Bootsy Collins, George Duke, Will Downing, Howard Johnson, Alexander O'Neal, Chaka Chan, Fatback, Jammers, D-Train The Strangers, Luther Vandross, Chromeo, Hot Chip, Jamie Liddel, Gwen Macrae,World: Baaba Maal, Magic System, Femi Kuti, Fela Kuti, Meleke, Prince Niko, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Pharoah Saunders, DJ Jacob, DJ Ludo Vick.Hip-Hop: Gangstarr, DJ Premier, Big Pun, Grand Master Flash, Big L, Mos Def, Nas, Kanye West, The Game, Kid Cudi, Snoop, Dr Dre, Biggy, Pharcyde, Stones Throw, Peanut Butter Wolf, Common, Jigga, Jeru the Damaja, J Dilla, Pharcyde.House/ Dance: Adonis, DJ Spen, MAW, Marc Evans, Bob Sinclar, M.A.N.D.Y., Crazy Cousinz, DJ Gregory, Mr Fingers, Todd Terry,DJ's/ Selectors: Norman Jay, David Rodigan, Calvin Francis, DJ Craze, A-Trak, Ronnie Herrel, Keb Darge, Andy Smith, DJ Shadow, Derrick May, Stacey Pullen, Goldie, Laurent GarnierSoundsystems: Channel One, Rap Attack, Stone Love, Mighty Crown, Sancho Panza, Aba Shanti I, Jah Shaka, Rap Attack.Damn it ... Theres is too much good music!!!
Sounds Like: A Boogiedancefunkyreggaehiphopdancehall...PARRTEYYYY!!All fresh downloadable mixes below!Ultimate Grooves Part 1 - 1989-1989 http://www.sendspace.com/file/0wrlvuPart 2 ...oh my gosh! Are you ready?!! http://www.sendspace.com/file/vfbnio
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

REAL 80'S !

YES PEEPS!!   The first two parts of my 4 part homage to Serious 80's Boogie, Soul & Disco Grooves are here! Recognise REAL music!! ULTIMATE GROOVES PART 1 & 2 1980 -1989!!!   If you fly...
Posted by on Mon, 18 May 2009 15:36:00 GMT

ULTIMATE GROOVES TRACK LISTING

IntroLuther Vandross - My SensitivityLionel Richie - Love Will Find A WayMarcus Miller - JuiceBB & Q Band - Genie (Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens)The Controllers - StayThe Strangers - Step Out Of My DreamsK...
Posted by on Tue, 12 May 2009 13:47:00 GMT

Get Loose

Time to Get looseYes people...!As the musical community celebrates 50 years of Motown this week, we have heard radio stations across the land banging out the tributes to this almightly label that has ...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:48:00 GMT