NYE featuring DJ JAZZY JEFF w/opening and closing by SLACKER-shine@the shelborne

[Guest djjoncowan]

NYE @ shine featuring the incredible DJ JAZZY JEFF with opening and closing sets by our old time groovejet family friend Shem "SLACKER" McCauley. join us as we span through the era's of time with a classic's only set by dj jazzy jeff and slacker featuring house, funk, a little bit of hip hop, and everything in between... the closing set will be full on mayhem. on the decks in the lounge giving you the pure deep house grooves we welcome miami's own "the next generation" - see you all for new years eve~ almost forgot - free open bar from 9-10:30 and complimentary champagne toast to ring in the new year at midnight advance tickets at www.newyears.com

[Guest djjoncowan]

slackers bio for your reading pleasure

Biography | Discography | Tour | Music | Press Kit

Biography

As a DJ and producer Shem McCauley AKA Slacker continues to be on the cutting edge, with a reach far beyond most of his contemporaries, a history spanning numerous musical genres and a diverse checklist of fans throughout the business.

A DJ for over 16 years, the words "been there, done that!" spring to mind. Originally known as DJ Streets Ahead, Shem was one of the pioneers of the UK Hip Hop scratch scene, playing alongside the likes of Tim Westwood and picking up production and remix credits beside James Brown, Roxanne Shante and Public Enemy. As a student in Brighton, England, he established various sound systems DJing alongside fellow South Coast boys Norman Cook and Carl Cox. Production success followed first as Nation 12 with "Listen to the Drummer", and then after setting up stall with musician and producer Simon Rogers as Ramp, with the singles "Rock the Discotek" and "Stomp". Both became international club classics. Shem and Simon also remixed over 80 records during this period, for artists as diverse as Sister Sledge, Armand Van Helden, Lightening Seeds, Quivver and Boy George.

Looking to establish himself further, Shem created a hybrid of his own funk roots with more contemporary house sounds under the moniker of Slacker. The first Slacker single, "Feel Space", a track that sounds as fresh today as when it was made, became an instant club hit. Shem's third single "Scared" re-wrote the rule book on progressive house, a haunting anthem with enough funk to rock any dance floor. A record deal with XL followed and "Scared" along with follow-up single "Your Face" went top 40 in the UK and achieved major international success.

On the crest of this wave, Slacker established a live show and heavy touring alongside label mates The Prodigy ensued. It was while touring that Shem rediscovered his love of Djing, and in 1998 he hit the road properly again. He has been criss-crossing the globe ever since. In this time he has enjoyed residencies at Groovejet in Miami, Orbit in Lima, Peru, Slinky in Bournemouth and Fierce in Hong Kong, earnings platinum helpings of air miles throughout the world, especially across the U.S and Asia.

During this period Shem successfully juggled his travelling with further productions, ably assisted by studio partner Simon Rogers. A slew of remixes, such as Junkie XL, Prodigy, Adamski, Moby and Bedrock - many still viewed as classics today - made the Slacker sound the most respected in the business. "Essential New Tunes", dance chart Number Ones and features on top compilations became the norm. Eager to develop their release schedule, the decision was taken to launch Slacker's own label, Jukebox in the Sky, and the singles have come thick and fast. Alongside their Northern Exposure classic, Head Honcho's "Walls of Jericho", came Slacker's "Looky Thing", played by a diverse selection of DJs including Seb Fontaine, Judge Jules, Dave Seaman and Ivan Smagghe (of Black Strobe). Head Honcho's "Medicine" is still being hammered by DJs, most consistently Sasha, a year after its release and Slacker's last single, "Best Boyfriend", packaged with remixes by The Scumfrog and Steiger, was championed by the likes of Carl Cox and Tom Stephan. The decision to concentrate on furthering the label has paid huge rewards, setting the imprint up as one of the strongest of its genre and enjoying regular licenses from the likes of Global Underground, Bugged Out! and Ministry of Sound.

Jukebox In The Sky continues to go from strength to strength with the recent launch of a comprehensive website and webshop. This year has already seen numerous Slacker original tracks causing dancefloor havoc, including club monster "Let Me Stay", and white label "Corazon". Jukebox has the second Steiger single "Pixelbird", with a storming Slacker remix, lined up for an autumn release, aswell as remixes and a new vocal version of the classic "Scared", also due in the autumn.

Currently Shem is back on the road and covering the globe with more than ever to offer. Slacker? Far from it!

[Bling]

no surprise on jazzy jeff.... ;D

best "parties" ive been to all yr. hell even my mom and sister loved jazzy jeff ;D ;D ;D

[Guest djjoncowan]

no surprise on jazzy jeff.... ;D

best "parties" ive been to all yr. hell even my mom and sister loved jazzy jeff ;D ;D ;D

hope to see you and your family in toe blingster...... you'll hear some killer house from slacker also just to add to the sick event...

[Guest swirlundergrounder]

Slacker is the shit....

;D

[Guest Philip]

Slacker...

obviously Major hasn't seen this yet or we'd be looking at all those crazy emoticons again

[Guest djjoncowan]

Slacker is the shit....

;D

someone who knows.... did i mention tal back behind the bar

[Guest swirlundergrounder]

Slacker is the shit....

;D

did i mention tal back behind the bar

That would have been good enough to be the title of this thread...

NYE featuring Tal Behind The Bar w/DJ JAZZY JEFF and Slacker.. LOL

[Guest myles hie]

Tight work!

I saw Shem a few years ago on the old Space patio where he did a set that went from Hip Hop, electro, Old School house, etc and he fecking killed it (All vinyl BTW) Looks like the front runner for my NYE plans!

[Guest djjoncowan]

Slacker...

obviously Major hasn't seen this yet or we'd be looking at all those crazy emoticons again

maybe with slacker playing we can get major behind the bar as well (hint hint) ???

[Guest chrisduque]

Count me in

[Guest djjoncowan]

Tight work!

I saw Shem a few years ago on the old Space patio where he did a set that went from Hip Hop, electro, Old School house, etc and he fecking killed it (All vinyl BTW) Looks like the front runner for my NYE plans!

that was one of my bliss parties at space... shem along with kelvin andrews absolutely killed the patio that night/morning.... that was the best atmosphere I've ever seen (or maybe the best substances - lol) - anyways, they killed it that morning with people like mick wilson, pappa, satoshi, sharam and ali, and josh wink all grooving until the mid afternoon after their inside sets - ah the memories~

[Guest ramon]

werrrrrd! i haven't seen shem in ages, but he always brings it.

[Guest obby]

Nice one Jon. I was wondering what was up for New Years.

[Guest LeVeL]

thats great anyone that knows Progressive knows about SLACKER, I hope he throws in the classic SLACKER material that we have all grown to love blended it with some new stuff.

Would like to know the fee for this..

[Guest LeVeL]

did i mention tal back behind the bar

Hope Tal hasn't lost her touch..lol

[Guest Devilicious]

did i mention tal back behind the bar

Hope Tal hasn't lost her touch..lol

Awww Level, so sweet of you to be concerned. Don't fret, I have plenty of alcoholic friends who keep me on my toes.

[Guest Major]

Looks absolutely smashing!!!

Don't count me in just yet, but it does sound quite tempting.

[Guest djcarlosf]

in ftw

[Guest djjoncowan]

Looks absolutely smashing!!!

Don't count me in just yet, but it does sound quite tempting.

your in and you like it you tosser!

[Guest Juniper]

Slacker has been putting out some suprisingly quality releases (I play tech/mnml and avoid prog)

[Guest swirlundergrounder]

Tight work!

I saw Shem a few years ago on the old Space patio where he did a set that went from Hip Hop, electro, Old School house, etc and he fecking killed it (All vinyl BTW) Looks like the front runner for my NYE plans!

mick wilson, pappa, satoshi, sharam and ali, and josh wink all grooving until the mid afternoon after their inside sets - ah the memories~

What about bringing Anthony Pappa outside of the WMC..

He can kill it also!! I saw him Kill San Francisco several years ago at 1015 Folsom.

[Guest djjoncowan]

Tight work!

I saw Shem a few years ago on the old Space patio where he did a set that went from Hip Hop, electro, Old School house, etc and he fecking killed it (All vinyl BTW) Looks like the front runner for my NYE plans!

mick wilson, pappa, satoshi, sharam and ali, and josh wink all grooving until the mid afternoon after their inside sets - ah the memories~

What about bringing Anthony Pappa outside of the WMC..

He can kill it also!! I saw him Kill San Francisco several years ago at 1015 Folsom.

I have brought pappa so many times to miami outside of wmc... yes, he is absolutely amazing but prob is - nobody in miami shows up... too bad because he is that good

[Guest swirlundergrounder]

Tight work!

I saw Shem a few years ago on the old Space patio where he did a set that went from Hip Hop, electro, Old School house, etc and he fecking killed it (All vinyl BTW) Looks like the front runner for my NYE plans!

mick wilson, pappa, satoshi, sharam and ali, and josh wink all grooving until the mid afternoon after their inside sets - ah the memories~

What about bringing Anthony Pappa outside of the WMC..

He can kill it also!! I saw him Kill San Francisco several years ago at 1015 Folsom.

I have brought pappa so many times to miami outside of wmc... yes, he is absolutely amazing but prob is - nobody in miami shows up... too bad because he is that good

I fu'kin hate that. Same thing happens to Creamer & K when they come down outside of the conference. No body shows up. What's wrong with people down here?

If there is anyone I would want to see again besides Lexicon Ave, it's Anthony Pappa.

Sometimes that's what bugs the hell out of me. No one will go see you unless you play or have played at Space.

Memo to those in the scene......

'THE GREATEST DJ'S IN THE WORLD DON"T ALWAYS PLAY AT SPACE'

To bad.. A lot of great music and DJ's never get heard...

:-\

[Guest Major]

His set at Sweetchilli last month was massive. Everyone's raving about it.