Name: Jonathan ‘Stylo’ Richardson

Bio: As it turns out, Stylo’s career with, and passion for, music is not a new phenomenon. Rather, it has its roots in the happenings of a childhood rich with diversity and inspirations. Jazz, classical piano, trumpet lessons, breakdancing with friends and family, all these influences have caused the music fan in him to surround itself constantly with rhymes and rhythms. DJ Stylo’s (pronounced Stee-low) focus and specialty these days is mainly House, deep and soulful. He also has a vast repertoire of Downtempo styles, ranging from Nu Jazz and Neo-Soul to Brazilian, Dub Reggae, and to underground, conscientious hip-hop rhythms filled with the pulsing sounds of urban society. The DJ has been hired to showcase his unique blend of sounds at a variety of events, including clubs and lounges, art gallery shows, and private parties. Through this labor of love, he has also been able to be one of the first local outlets to feature the music of diverse talents such as Si*Se (www.sisenyc.com, Turntables On The Hudson), Kristia Di Gregorio (kristia.com), Eli and Joos (GroovaDelica.net), Ms. Nyema (famousnobodies.com, DC), Sunchasers (UK) which recently had their hit 'Sunshine in London' featured on Ugly Betty (ABC), and Dolphin (www.wardolphin.com, Baltimore). Stylo has also been busy with producing his own music and remix projects, including his exclusive bootleg remix of Sade's “Bullet Proof Soul” (2006), and forthcoming live performances with Dolphin.

Comments: In the original work, I love the feeling of outer-space, night-time, etc. I thought to try to enhance those textures and bring them to the fore. Thus the use of multi-layered keys, the reverb, and the Everything But the Girl/Telepopmusik use of the vocals, plus the addition of the muted dance beat…

Website: http://www.mgrooves.com http://www.myspace.com/djstylo

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