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| Squaring off on one side, theres DJ Dimension first ever to be invited to 89.1 "The Candy Store ", 10 year veteran DJ, and professional producer. While on the other side theres William Rosario, Strictly Rhythm artist, renowned producer, and also a veteran DJ. Sounds like any of a thousand talented musicians in New York City, but the real story comes the the magic they create when they team up as the MegaMen. Both born in New York City an introduced by a mutual freind, the MegaMen jump right into success with a release on the BML label and then later on the Strictly Rhythm label and King Street. Taking a brief look at the past, Dimension was always involved and interested in music. "I can remember making tapes for my grandmother when I was 6. I would record songs from the radio then I'd talk over them." After listening to the styles of Todd Terry, thats interest turned more serious. At age 18, Dimension started dj'ing at local clubs and events. while his local popularity continued to grow it wasn't til 1997 that Dimension took the next step and started to produce. strating with Trance, BreakBeat and even some Drum n Bass, he finally settled for his love of House Music. "I always knew I wanted to do something in House but I did try other styles when I started producing. Soon after he met his co- producer William Rosario. A fellow New Yorker, Big Will also found music at a young age. "My cousin was a DJ and he got me open with the old school Hip Hop. I was about 11 years old" In 1987 going to clubs like Tunnel and Sound Factory, he first experienced electronic style, little did he realize he wuld end up working with the music. "The House sound was totally fresh to me. all I wanted to do was dance." with a love of music not strictly limited to House, Big Will has produced many styles of music including Hip Hop , Party Breaks and Drum n Bass on labels like AV8 and Nervous Records. In 1990 Big Will took the next step and embraced music production. After many releases and a meeting with DJ Dimension, the duo 'MEGA MEN' was born. Since then they've turned out numerous projects and records together. Ocassionally working with other artsists and vocalists, such as Jon Robinson, Duane Harden, Henry Maldonado and Big Ro, the duo can also be heard under the aliases Ghetto Stylez and Soul Symphony. The two label thier music as "Different, Unique, A blend of Old School witha bit of Urban Soul." Both men are happy with there current success and believe "The journey has just begun. " Both original and unique, the MegaMen have made a great impact on the music world with thier various tracks and projects. Thiers is a blend that PEOPLE are bound to love . - written by brent csutorus tokyo correspondent movement magazine vol x no.03 yr. 02 Selected Discography Albums & Compilations Ghetto Soul Sessions - mixed by Megamen (MegaMen Sounds / Waako, 2002) In the Mix - Trance Vol 1 (BML Records, 1998) In the Mix - Drum n Bass Vol 2 (BML Records, 1998) In the Mix - House Vol 1 (BML Records, 1997) Nervous BreakDown Album (Nervous Records, 1995) Latin Thang (Strictly Rhythm, 1994) Remixes A Song for K - Prince Quick Mix (YoshiToshi Records, 2002) Tumba Mabo - Soneros Del Barrio (Rhumba Jams, 2002) I Love You More - Kimara LoveLace (King Street Sounds, 1999) Are You High - Wamdue Project (Strictly Rhythm, 1999) Blue Moon Orchestra - John Robinson (Nervous Records, 1995) Singles & EP's Version 1.0 EP (MegaMen Sounds, 2002) Jungle Soul EP (MegaMen Sounds, 2002) Thats House - JD (FTL Records, 2002) Yo Shorty featuring Big Ro (Waako Records, 2002) Lastin' Love featuring Duane Harden - Soul Symphony (Strictly Rhythm, 2001) Sweatin' AllStars EP (Sweatin' Records, 2000) Hands Up (What?) - Ghetto Styles (Strictly Rhythm, 1998) La Fiesta / La Soca - Spanish Society (Strictly Rhythm, 1994) Selected Club and Event Appearances LIFT: UK Invasion @ Guernica, NYC (December, 2002) Bang The Party @ Opaline, NYC (November, 2002) Twilight Technolgies featuring Barbara Tucker @ Man Ray ( Billboard Dance Music Summit - September, 2002) Mix Tape Sessions @ Halcyon (September, 2002) Twilight Technolgies @ Man Ray (August, 2002) Twilight Technolgies @ Serenas, NYC (August, 2002 / Balligomingo Remix Release Party) GBH @ Centro-Fly, NYC ( Media Music Expo - June, 2002) MegaMen @ Village Lantern, NYC (May, 2002) Ghetto Soul Sessions @ Liquid Lounge, NYC (February, 2002) Revolution Groove @ Red Lion , NYC (February, 2002) Ghetto Soul Sessions @ LuLu's Lounge, NYC (February - March 2002) HitList @ Club New York (New Years, 1001- 2002) HitList @ Level, South Beach Miami (September, 2002) Brooklyn Nights @ N, South Beach Miami (December, 2000 / Winter Music Conference - March, 2002) Wax, Key West (November 2000, December 2000, March 2001) Joe's Pub, NYC (1999) Carbon, NYC (1998) LimeLight, NYC (1998) Radio and Web Cast Appearances UnderGround MixDown - ClubRadio.net (March, 2002 - Present) Liquid Rhythms Show - 90.9 FM KRCL - Salt Lake City, Utah (February, 2002 / July, 2002) Ghetto Soul Sessions - DownShift Radio.com (September, 2001 - February, 2002) The Candy Store - 89.1 FM WNYU (May,1996 / November, 1999 / December, 2000) Press Dance Music Authority - JUNGLE SOUL Record Review (February, 2003) Bounce.FM - DJ Performance Report (November, 2002) Gods Of Music.com - YO SHORTY Record Review (June, 2002) MoveMent Magazine - Report / Interview (May, 2002) Take Out Music.com - Report (May, 2002) Media Music Services - TUMBA MABO Remix Report (April, 2002) SpeedGarage.com - DJ Performance Report / Interview (Winter Music Conference 2000, 2001) Listen.com - Music Review (1999) Dance Music Authority - HANDS UP Record Review (November, 1998) CHECK OUT MEGAMEN TRACKS & PRODUCTIONS On MP3.COM !! LISTEN TO MEGAMEN IN THE MIX ON THE UNDERGROUND MIXDOWNSHOW !! For DJ Booking, Remix & Music Production Info: ph: 1.212.696.6402 web: www.mp3.com/megamen email: [email protected] |
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