DJ Sneak hits Europe – April 2012
After the week of madness Miami had lined up Sneak is back at it again traveling the world bringing the best of House music across the globe. Recently finishing up a tour that had him touching down in England, Switzerland, Ireland and Paris, Sneak hits Europe again with a tour taking in 9 gigs in just 10 days! Check the full list of dates below as Sneak visits the UK, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Italy. If you’re nearby don’t miss out. Facebook and Twitter are both buzzing with fans eager for Sneak’s arrival and Sneak’s up for it too, recently tweeting “getting ready for 9 gigs in 10 days. The EU is about to get HOUSED.”
Miami WMC 2012 Wrap-Up Video
With Miami’s WMC 2012 now a blurry memory for many who attended, DJ Sneak has taken time out to compile a video of the best bits to ensure those memories aren’t lost. It was a big WMC for the proud House Gangster, with 15 headline gigs organized by the likes of DJ Mag, Circo Loco, Riva Starr’s label Snatch, Robsoul & Minority Music, Guesthouse, the mighty X-Mix and many more.
DJ Mag USA Interview & Podcast
Sneak recently featured on the front cover of the recently launched DJ Mag Weekly USA edition in a re-run of an interview published in DJ Mag in the UK. Read the full article here and check out the exclusive podcast he recorded for DJ Mag.
Miami Special – DMC talk WMC with Sneak
In a series of interviews with the scene’s most respected players and Miami WMC veterans, DMC World Magazine caught up with Sneak to get his views on the state of the WMC, cheesy DJs, the best parties and the biggest tracks.
Sneak’s Right-Hand Records
Sneak spoke to UGroove.tv about the 5 tracks that never leave his record box…
Sneak hits Miami 2012
DJ Sneak will be hitting Miami hard in 2012 with 13 gigs – kicking off with the We The Brand party and ending with the Om Records daytime party. There’s a load of exciting stuff happening in between too, including the Magnetic and Sneak Beats parties, head-to-head sets with Dubfire, Riva Starr and DJ Dan, and an appearance at the Made 2 Play event. Check out the full list of appearances here…
Sneak talks to DMC World
Ahead of his Fabric mix CD, Sneak chatted to Dan Prince from the world renowned DMC World about growing up in Puerto Rico and his move to Chicago, getting into House Music, the selections on his Fabric mix and his prize vegetable patch!
DJ SNEAK – FABRIC 62
Venerable Chicago house DJ/producer DJ Sneak has mixed Fabric 62. Due out on March 1 (US release date: March 27), the compilation features 18 floor shaking tracks from Strip Steve & Das Glow, Luca M, Tripmastaz, Willie Graff & Tuccillo, and others. “I am very proud, excited and confident this mix will entertain for many years to come,” said DJ Sneak, adding “As long as I’m alive, house music is not dead!” Sneak, who is currently on tour, will announce new spring dates to promote the release. DJ Dan recently told us that he will collaborate with Sneak again this year.
Getting to know DJ Sneak
Let’s start from the origin: we all know where you came from musically, but more generally, do you remember your first contacts with music, before the first beats, where your love for music come from? SNEAK: I was born into music, particularly Latin music from the island of Puerto Rico, which is where I was [...]
My 5 Favourite Things: DJ Sneak
Sneak, a heavy hitter on the international club front, has always been an outspoken advocate for real, unfettered, underground house music, launching his “I’m a house gangster” campaign a few years ago to get house music’s groove back after countless dalliances with industry glamour. His Puerto Rican lineage infuses some of his output with a distinctly tribal, Latin feel, while infectious disco filtered house beats make up the bulk of his magnum opus. This funky don shared his five favourite things with Societe Perrier.
TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT – The Official Video
A music video for DJ SNEAK’s single “Tonight’s The Night” from his album “House of House”. The video was produced by Vancouver’s VividusFX team. The concept is a day in the life of the larger than life caricature of DJ Sneak as he breaks free from the confines of 2 dimensions and makes his way through the city, in preparation for the big night.
BBQ tips with the Master
A heart to heart interview with DJ Sneak. Sneak opens up about his music, his career, the state of the industry and even touches on his favorite BBQ tips.
DJ SNEAK “The real House Gangster”
If there ever was to be a prophet for preaching the filling vibes of House Music it would be Carlos Sosa DJ Sneak. We had an in depth chat with the man who has enjoyed; longevity, success, and plenty of towel dripping nights of heavy beats commanding the decks around the world. “…it’s not about the glitz, the glam and the BS of the industry, but about raw love for TRUE HOUSE MUSIC.
Real cool time – DJ SNEAK lives the true-school house life
“I have this campaign going right now, with T-shirts and things that say I’M A HOUSE GANGSTER,” DJ Sneak says over a shaky phone connection from Amsterdam, where he’s in the midst of a tour to promote a new release. “People go, ‘What’s a House Gangster?’ A House Gangster is someone who keeps it real, that’s what it is. And that’s what I am.” The veteran producer, age 38, might sound like an arrogant tough-guy, but he speaks the truth; when it comes to authentic, no-frills, thumping Chicago House music, Sneak has few peers.
I’M A HOUSE GANGSTER – Now Available Online!
Definition of a HOUSE GANGSTER: An individual who is committed to HOUSE music for life. A HOUSE GANGSTER never quits HOUSE music. A HOUSE GANGSTER knows that this music is not a trend, it’s a culture. This individual eats, breaths, lives HOUSE music. Are you a HOUSE GANGSTER? Get your HOUSE GANGSTER gear HERE!
Our House Magazine interviews DJ SNEAK
A man like DJ Sneak needs no introduction to the House music fraternity, he’s a true Chicago legend and can rustle up one of the baddest BBQ’s in the business. Apart from flipping the meat with the spicy salsa and rocking dance floors the world over with his trademark Jackin’ sound, he’s partial to the odd manicure and pedicure at his health spa that he and his wife part own in San Francisco, but what else has Puerto Rico’s most famous House export been up to?
IRELAND – Wellll Baiiiii!!
Waterford Ireland, this is the best place to relax and be green for real. After a long week and crazy schedule it’s so nice to find a place to enjoy some down time and relax. In comes my good friend Soydan who often offers to have me stay with him and his family. Staying with [...]
Round we go again, back to DJ Sneak’s House
Just like its records, the dance music scene spins round, and round, and round. No matter what, it always comes back to where it started. On each rotation, the groove might be a little deeper and the beats might be a little more evolved, but it always comes back to house music. And you can [...]
