Jason Spanu aka DJ Shine
Biography:
* Klublife Magazine Music Editor - Technology Editor - Audio Engineer - DJ
* Switch Records Producer - Musician - DJ
* nice+smooth ultramedia
* Audio Engineer - Remixer - Promotions
* Constant Change Productions Artist - Promotions
* Touring DJ for Nelly Furtado
Jason Spanu has been involved in almost every aspect of music production since the early '90s - working with numerous Toronto based musicians and bands as well as playing at many clubs, concerts and raves as an accomplished DJ and performance artist under the alter ego 'DJSHINE'.
In 1994 he teamed up with Keram Malicki-Sanchez and Josh Joudrie 's band ' Automated Gardens ' and released two albums on Constant Change. The band toured Toronto's club and rave scene extensively for two years, then took a breather as each member pursued different aspects of their musical interests.
In 1997 Jason joined forces with Arthur Oskan 's band Auracle and released music through Hamilton based Switch Recordings , as well as several of his own songs.
In 1998, Jason moved on to produce several tracks for one of Canada's top electronica acts, Kinder Atom ; working on the bands third full length release, "Mmmm" as well as a unique collaboration between the band and Grammy Award winner and former vocalist for Black Uruhu , Michael Rose .
Most recently Jason produced two tracks for the Metro Breaks '99 compilation (nice+smooth ultramedia) for DJ Freedom and Kinder Atom as well as completing two remixes for Toronto-based outfit, What Is? Jason is also putting the finishing touches on his first full length solo release, producing under the title Shine for release on his new label, ' Pipi-drumstalker '.
In 1999 Shine worked at Klublife Magazine as the Music Editor, Technology Editor and Audio Engineer, Jason has his finger on the pulse of the global dance/electronic/urban music market.
In 2005 DJ he was invited to join Nelly Furtado's world tour as the electronic mad genius.
His unique blend of live performance and DJing continues to develop as one of the premier sets in the world.
Visit Shine's MySpace page for the latest updates.
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Automated Gardens is signed exclusively to Constant Change Records. For more information email info@constantchange.com .
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