Random fact: Music has always been an important part of my life. My first official W2 job, while still in high school, was spinning rock-and-roll records — from ABC and Gary Newman to David Bowie and Blondie — on-air for an FM radio station. I continued deejaying in college, in dive bars and nightclubs, as well as on-air for two different university radio stations. While my old mixed tapes (and CDs) from that era have sadly gone missing, these new Sound/Bar playlists live permanently on Spotify. If you haven’t already, check them out. I’ve collaborated with the legendary Chris Blackwell (the founder of Island Records who discovered the likes of Bob Marley, Grace Jones and U2) and Sir Richard Branson (who’s Virgin Records defined the sound of a generation). I’ve worked with DJs in the Swiss Alps, the Amalfi Coast and Old Town Istanbul. Here are a few samples:
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