MEET DJ CLARK: Donna “DJ CLARK” is a native Washingtonian artist and DJ for over 15 years. Her principal focus: to promote, enrich and elevate quality music and sound that enriches mind, body and soul! DJ CLARK grew up on the urban streets of DC surrounded by a family that loved music of all kinds ranging from: Earth Wind & Fire, Donna Summer, Pat Benatar, A Taste of Honey, Chicago, Bob Marley, Pink Floyd, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and much more. She could not help but be impacted by such diverse sounds and began collecting vinyl at 8 years old. When her Dad used to ask her what she wanted for Christmas, she always wanted the latest of her favorite artists instead of toys. She studied music and developed an avid appreciation for all kinds of sounds – influenced by such notables as: Bow Wow Wow, The Dead Kennedy’s, Cure, Public Enemy, Africa Bambatta, MC Lyte, New Wave, House music, Hip Hop such as KRS 1, Dead Prez, etc. She also went to punk concerts in church basements and concert halls, soulful, rock concerts, Go Gos, and Hip Hop battle - taking in and digesting the myriad sounds that flow through her DJ rhythms today. It was during this time that her mother gave her the address to a club called The Club House. She was so amazed by the music and the way the DJs made people dance and feel that after her first visit, she and all of her friends were regulars at the Club House until it closed in 1990. She also took in the heady sounds of The Garage, Studio 54, and Better Days, Garbros in New York and became completely taken by the CLUB SOUND. She began following DJs that influenced her like DJ Tito from the Club House (Washington, DC), DJ Mike from Traxx (Washington, DC), Larry Levan from The Garage (NYC), to name just a few. In her late 20’s she met up with some friends who were artists and had the same musical and artistic vision. They encouraged each other in many ways artistically. It was during this time she was also introduced to Jungle/Drum n Bass. She felt like she was born again. She began putting on parties/art shows and events at places like State of the Union and the Church St. Gallery in Washington, DC spreading the flavor and vibe of DNB to folks of all walks and flava. Through the years, she has collaborated with many DJs and artists as well as formed small collective artists groups such as the Hide Out, Vanguard and is currently with a dope artist collective crew called “The RCH Project” founded in 2007 by Donna Clark & Robin Massengale. The RCH is known for excellent, quality indoor/outdoor events as well as introducing the community to some of the hottest sounds and artists of present and past. The RCH Project also develops and presents arts shows to gain exposure, offer an experience unlike any other, and enhance the community in which we live. DJ CLARK plans to do this and work such as this until there is no more… DJ CLARK’s selection is eclectic - Jungle/Drum & Bass, House, Lounge, Oldies, Jazz, 80’s Rock, old & new school Hip Hop, Wave, Alternative, Punk, World beats, Reggae, Latin flavored Jazz, Lounge. Soul & Love songs, so sit back, relax, listen and take it ALL in! PLACES YOU ARE LIKELY TO HAVE SEEN/HEARD HER The Hide Out-Washington, DC Party at State of The Union-Opened for Brian Gee State of the Union-Washington, DC Mangoes-Washington, DC Crampon Auditorium-Howard University DJ for The Last Poets The Rocket Salon-Washington, DC Art O Matic-Washington, DC DC Live Night Club-Washington, DC Mantix-Washington, DC Murali’s-Washington, DC The Market Lounge-Washington, DC Opened DJ set for promotion release party for Sony Music’s R&B alternative artist Macy Gray sponsored by Giant Step Records Cada Vez-Washington, DC Hung Jury Pub-Washington, DC WPFW Radio-Washington, DC Piers Mill Park, Adams Morgan Festival Honoring a Graffiti Mural-Washington, DC Joe’s Movement-Mt. Rainier, MD Destination Lounge & Restauran-Baltimore The H & H Loft Club-Baltimore The Paradox-Baltimore Artmosphere Café-Mout Rainier, MD Morgan State Radio, Joanna’s-Baltimore The Beach Night Club-Miami The Izzy Bar-NYC The Buttercup Lounge-NYC Stingy Lulu’s-NYC Galapagos Art Gallery/Restaurant-NYC The Sugar Shack-NYC Concrete Jungle-NYC Bar Code-NYC Mac Gear-Raver Clothing Store-NYC The Bayou-NYC Guarnika-NYC
Posted on: Thu, 22 May 2014 12:39:48 +0000
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