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Vincent “DJ Spinna” Williams is something of an anomaly in music. A humbling example of what it takes to truly succeed within the framework of multiple fields. A steadfast work ethic, an obsessively extensive vinyl library and the willingness to pursue the full extents of his roots (Funk, Soul and Jazz), foundation (Hip-Hop) and future (Electronic/Dance music) with no restraints.
A cornerstone of Hip-Hop’s late 90’s indie-uprise, DJ Spinna made much of his first impression on listeners as the musical background of his group The Jigmastas (having released an impressive slew of 12” singles on his then self-run label Beyond Real during this time) as well as providing the canvas for an array of that era’s lyrical giants. As an emcee in New York City, if you didn’t have a Spinna production under your belt, well, you just hadn’t accomplished all there was to accomplish. Everyone from Mos Def, Talib Kweli to Pharaohe Monch boasted Spinna beats to prove their worth to the scene. At the height of indie-kingpin Rawkus Records heyday, Spinna was in demand, also churning out timeless classics of the era from the likes of J-Live, Mr. Complex and The Polyrhythm Addicts (his all-too-brief collabo-group with Apani B., Shaabam Sadeeq and Complex).
A cornerstone of Hip-Hop’s late 90’s indie-uprise, DJ Spinna made much of his first impression on listeners as the musical background of his group The Jigmastas (having released an impressive slew of 12” singles on his then self-run label Beyond Real during this time) as well as providing the canvas for an array of that era’s lyrical giants. As an emcee in New York City, if you didn’t have a Spinna production under your belt, well, you just hadn’t accomplished all there was to accomplish. Everyone from Mos Def, Talib Kweli to Pharaohe Monch boasted Spinna beats to prove their worth to the scene. At the height of indie-kingpin Rawkus Records heyday, Spinna was in demand, also churning out timeless classics of the era from the likes of J-Live, Mr. Complex and The Polyrhythm Addicts (his all-too-brief collabo-group with Apani B., Shaabam Sadeeq and Complex).
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life-hurts wrote:
his beats are sooo smooth <3
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Allnujazzman wrote:
Dope as hell. Gosh I wish he'd drop another true album to follow that heat that is "Intergalactic Soul."
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og_evilsin wrote:
bad ass!!!
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SamG7777 wrote:
Summer Madness!
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SanPdro wrote:
Watch Dees is dope
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loobs95 wrote:
à Paris le 17 mars avec jazzy jeffff!!!!!! pow!
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mars624 wrote:
shaZZam!!
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dutchblast wrote:
DJ SPINNA IN THESE DARK ECONOMIC DAYS THE WORLD IS IN YOUR MUSIC BRINGS JOY TO THE PEOPLE
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AbbottSupreme wrote:
I AM HIP-HOP
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karmakord wrote:
http://last.fm/group/DILLA
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fnk4 wrote:
strange games and things aka best soul mixtape ever.
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Jahah wrote:
peace Spinna!
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buyable wrote:
i'm late but his best is heavy beats vol 1
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SixShooterSam wrote:
a
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TheOutabodies wrote:
A mentor and a teacher on how to do this international music thing. Plus he's coming straight out of Brooklyn so you know his shit is tight! www.myspace.com/outabodies
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whatta wrote:
i love his stuff
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hungry_mumin wrote:
buyable: which album is the ONE, the Best ? :)
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buyable wrote:
dude is crazy underrated
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21 Sep 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/djspinnafrombrooklyn
Mrs. Yancey is need of financial help. There's been all kinds of fiasco type issues with Dilla's estate which has caused her great suffering on top of the loss of her son. …
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