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Mel Hammond Biographical Information 
The greatest asset any performer can possess is versatility. The ability to turn with ease, from one thing to another, adapting a variety of skills, and using them with equal dexterity to create a picture that is whole and unique. Mel Hammond is a performer of this caliber. In his 19 years of deejaying and performing, he has mastered a number of art forms and today, utilizes his vast knowledge to create a sound and style that is uniquely his own. Productions to Date For his solo production work, Mel's technique includes obscure samplings and transformations with original drum programming to create a unique brand of Tech-house that calls upon both his House and Industrial influences. Mel's 19 years of deejay experience and 10 years of producing various projects has led him to a new apex in his career. His current productions include a slew of releases on the AfterHours Music label of Chicago. "Impetus & Intention" is available on vinyl (selection # AH-134) and CD on two AfterHours Music various artist CD compilations, Sessions Vol. 2 and Cluster. Furthermore, for Sessions Vol. 1, Mel contributed the track, "Hold On" under the alias BOCASONIC moniker. Next up on AfterHours Music is the Medicine EP he engineered and mixed for 8FATFAT8, just released September 2000. Work in Progress In the can are two projects Mel has created for upstart label, Music 101. The logical next step for the people behind Mad Bar, Music 101 is preparing to make its debut in Winter 2000. Mel has mixed and co-produced two projects for Music 101. The first project comes via the live band from Paris, Playin For The City, the other, a full vocal with singer/songwriter, Carla Prather of Poi Dog Pondering. Music 101 has also lined up two original projects from Mel for release on vinyl after the label makes it debut. Also in the works is "Climax", the first live mixed CD for Music 101 and Mel, focusing on his three years and running, hugely popular, Saturday night residency at Mad Bar after the same name. Remixes In stores currently you will find Mel's stellar dub remix for Arista recording artists Whitney Houston and Deborah Cox, "Same Script Different Cast". The next release on board to receive Mel's dub-work is Def Jam recording artist, Sisqo for the current single, "Incomplete". Be on the lookout for it and more to follow. His work with the Slang Music Group has more major label remixes in store. On the underground tip, Mel has remixed projects with D.J. V & John Redman, Ron Carroll and more. His show reel is evidence of the massive studio time Mel has put in this year. Super DJ Mel Hammond is a citywide phenomenon. In Chicago new jacks give him props by imitating his turntable techniques. Having spent several years on the underground circuit, as well as in the limelight of Chicago's most venerated clubs, Mel has influenced countless crews of deejay's and maintains a crossover potential that escapes others. An original Shelter deejay, Mel spent 2 years creating atmosphere for the super club before completing residencies at several nightclubs throughout the city. Today he holds down two resident nights at Mad Bar, one at Lava Lounge and another at Red no. 5 and does numerous guest appearances at other clubs in Chicago, across the country and abroad. In 1999 Mel had the opportunity to play in Osaka, Japan and his recent trip to Paris, France to play for the La Plage Records/Music 101 boat party has solidified a union with the Parisian label that assures more European travels in the future. Producer, engineer, remixer, performer and deejay: Mel Hammond has the ability and the versatility to integrate all his skills into one dynamic experience, wherever his travels take him. Music 101 Releases
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