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Hey Im Russell, I live down in sunny Brighton I DJ and promote events here and in Bournemouth & London currently Im promoting Soul For Life, and I also co promote with God Made Me Funky

I play deep and soulful house and sometimes jackin house but Im a real soul boy at heart, as a kid I was heaverly heavily influenced by the likes of Paul Trouble Anderson, Bobby & Steve, Tony Humphries & Joey Negro take a look at my biog below for more about me as a DJ.

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Russell Ruckman, Gigs, Mixes & Radio Show Facebook Group

My Podomatic Page (my mixes & biog)
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My Page on Exstreamist (a site where you can find mixes from DJ's all over the world)
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Soulful House Network (facebook group)
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God Made Me Funky Facebook Group
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Myspace (my myspace page)

My Biog...

Russell’s first DJ experiences started at the very young age of 10 playing classic house, soul and hip hop at youth club disco’s, getting up in front of a crowd at such a young age fuelled Russell’s confidence for what he was dreaming about pursuing as a career.

In 1994 Russell was fortunate enough to land himself with a Saturday job as a studio manager answering the phone’s for the legendary Freedom FM, Brighton’s first legal dance station, this is where Russell really began to gain some good experience about the industry and meet other like minded people.

Growing up as a teenager in the early nineties Russell was heavily influenced musically by the likes of Bobby & Steve, Tony Humphries, Joey Negro and his biggest inspiration Paul Trouble Anderson.

In 1995 Russell worked for DFM 101.4, this time his role was a lot more involved, he did everything from help build the studio through to engineer outside broadcasts and he was also lucky enough to have his own show giving him the exposure he needed to begin his quest as a DJ.

At DFM Russell was working alongside the like’s of Marshall Jefferson, Dave Clark & Norman Cook, after DFM Russell began to secure gig’s playing at various venues around Brighton & Hove.

In July 2007 Russell located himself in Bournemouth for just over a year where he was working on a number of different projects including promoting Get Spinny & Ultra Phunk Delite he was also playing at Havana’s, One Seven Six & The Bazaar Bar, during this time he also made trips to London to play at Bar 54.

While in Bournemouth Russell was taken on board as a resident DJ for one of the south coast biggest soulful house brands God Made Me Funky.

During August Russell Co presented the God Made Me Funky radio show on Bournemouth’s Deep Blue FM, the weekly show treated the people of Bournemouth to some of the best in upfront & classic funky and soulful house, the show brought the sound of underground London radio to the airwaves of the Dorset coast and the lively Saturday morning show was a big hit with the locals as well as online listeners around the world.

Following on from the success of the radio show Russell had the pleasure in playing at the God Made Me Funky boat party along side Sy Sez from the Aphrodisiax and the legend that is Paul Trouble Anderson.

Russell is now based back in his home town of Brighton and 2009 is already looking good with gigs lined up playing for: God Made Me Funky, Soul for Life, Bobby and Steve Presents, Not For Squares and the Soul Village Weekender.

Russell is really beginning to make movements in the world of soulful house and has quite a following in Brighton, London and Bournemouth as well as becoming known for his popular mixes, podcasts and radio shows in other parts of the world.

I've posted 450 comments, 12 live chat messages, and I've been spotted 8 times.

Music I listen to: Funky House, Jackin House, Electro House, Dirty House, Latin House, Soulful House, Deep House, US House, US Garage, Progressive House, Tech House, Old Skool House, Acid House, Old Skool Hardcore, Electro, Breaks, Minimal Techno, Detroit Techno, Funky Techno, Acid Techno, Electro Techno, Jazzy Drum and Bass, Jungle, Retro

Places I visit: London, Bristol, Bournemouth, Brighton, Northampton, Barnstaple & North Devon

My favourite groups

Get Spinny
For fans of Dirty House & Electro, download mixes from the Get Spinny DJ's & Guests and find out about Get Spinny Events

GMMF regulars
GMMF regulars group for discussing GMMF parties

Londons Passion fm
live the passion - djs and fans of Passion918

www.unknownfm.net
Unknown FM, London's leading House station invites you to join the family and be a part of the most exciting thing since 1210's!

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I was at these events

God Made Me Funky @ Funky Buddha Lounge in Brighton (UK), Sun 30 Aug
Music : Funky House, Soulful House, Deep House, US House and US Garage

Brighter Days @ Heist in Brighton (UK), Sun 30 Aug
Music : Funky House, Soulful House, Deep House, US House and US Garage

Up Yer Chuffer @ Heist in Brighton (UK), Fri 28 Aug
Music : Soulful House, Deep House, US House and US Garage

Together @ Heist in Brighton (UK), Sat 22 Aug
Music : House

Time Machine @ H Bar in Brighton (UK), Sat 01 Aug
Music : Club Classics, Funky House, Soulful House, Deep House, US House, US Garage, Old Skool House, Acid House, Old Skool Hardcore and Disco

167 photos! God Made Me Funky @ Funky Buddha Lounge in Brighton (UK), Fri 24 Jul
Music : Funky House, Soulful House, Deep House, US House and US Garage

Bobby & Steve Presents @ Funky Buddha Lounge in Brighton (UK), Fri 26 Jun
Music : Funky House, Soulful House, Deep House, US House and US Garage

NOT FOR SQUARES IN BRIGHTON @ FUNKY BUDDHA LOUNGE @ Funky Buddha Lounge in Brighton (UK), Fri 12 Jun
Music : House

God Made Me Funky @ Platform 1 in Bristol (UK), Fri 05 Jun
Music : Funky House, Soulful House, Deep House, US House and US Garage

Bobby & Steve Presents @ Funky Buddha Lounge in Brighton (UK), Fri 29 May
Music : Funky House, Soulful House, Deep House, US House and US Garage

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