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DSI party group for Queen of Funk Presents Get Lifted.
www.ladyduracell.co.uk
www.wegetlifted.co.uk
www.myspace.com/lady_duracell Lady Duracell on Myspace.
www.myspace.com/qofgetlifted Queen of Funk Pres. Get Lifted on Myspace.
www.myspace.com/queenoffunkladyduracell Queen of Funk Productions
In August ’99 I stood in Es Paradis (Ibiza), and told my friends that when I got home I was going to teach myself to mix on vinyl. Six months later I had my first radio show and played at the legendary Strawberry Sundae to 1500 people. I became their resident when they moved to Camden, where I played Latin House.
In 2001 after a short stint on D’Vine fm, I was asked to join Passion fm along with DJ Justmick (RIP) to introduce house music to their listeners. In the beginning we played all weekend during the nights, and gradually the music got so popular that I was given prime-time slots, two 5-hour breakfast shows, and a 4-hour Friday night show. During this time, I had some fabulous guest mixes from the Audiowhores, Masterbuilders, and Louie Vega and more, along with some up and coming DJ’s. My time with Passion ended earlier in 2008 when I decided it was time to move on.
As a natural progression from DJing I produced my first track under the Queen of Funk (UK) guise. “Es Paradis” was released on vinyl in 2006 and was played all over London’s airwaves and clubs. It reached number 9 on the in-house charts in HMV Oxford Street, and is featured on Nell McAndrew’s fitness DVD ‘Cardio, Core and Stretch’, and was used in the TV & online advertising.
Around 2005, I started Queen of Funk Presents Get Lifted parties, which came about through wanting to share the spirit and the vibes of house with like-minded souls. Since then, we have had parties at Pacha in conjunction with My Fairytale and Precious People. Also, in conjunction with Roger Sanchez’ ‘Release Yourself’ party at Koko, and with the Swedish House Mafia – Axwell, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso at Koko, and a few parties at the White House.
Fast forward to 2007, and I was honoured to be asked to choose, arrange licensing and mix the soundtrack for Nell McAndrew’s fitness DVD – ‘Cardio, Core and Stretch’. Music included tracks from Audiowhores, Liquid People, DJ Gregory and more, and is now widely available.
Some of London’s clubs that I’ve played at include Koko, Pacha, Ministry of Sound, Turnmills, Cross, Canvas, Egg and many more. My longest running residency is with FunkIn You at Koko which I joined in 2004 and is still on-going and I've been a resident for Bobby & Steve Presents since 2007. I’ve been privileged to play alongside many internationally renowned DJs including Louie Vega, Kenny Dope, Grant Nelson, Bob Sinclar, David Guetta, Martin Solvieg, Bobby & Steve, CJ Mackintosh, Timmy Regisford, DJ Spen, Booker T… and vocalists including Peyton, Ron Carroll, Michael Watford, Robert Owens, Joe Smooth, Margaret Grace, Barbara Tucker, Robin S, Dajae and many others.
My journey continues with the Get Lifted show on Push fm, every Friday 10pm-12, where I will be presenting and showcasing some of the world’s most gorgeous house music, an eclectic mix of the deep to the soulful through to tech, tribal, progressive and big club tunes. I will be digging deep into my collection, as well as introducing upfront house. Expect to hear some guest mixes and interviews as well. www.pushfm.com
Discography
> Es Paradis // Queen of Funk Orig. Latin Vibe Mix (2006)
> Es Paradis // Queen of Funk & Lucarelli Tribal Remix (2006)
> The Red Zone // Shan-esque (2008)
Remixes
> Love 4 Love // Lucarelli ft. Shelley Nelson
Queen of Funk Love 4 Dub Remix (2009)
In 2007 I was asked to choose, license & mix the music for Nell McAndrew's next fitness DVD which is available now.
Click here to buy the DVD.
Lady Duracell's Podcast - Mixes to download/stream
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I'm a resident for Queen of Funk Pres. Get Lifted, previously held at Pacha & White House. More recently for Roger Sanchez' Release Yourself night at Koko. Forthcoming - Get Lifted with Swedish House Mafia - Axwell-Ingrosso-Angello at Koko, 23rd March.
DJ DATES 2009
JAN
Fridays: Get Lifted Radio Show on PushFM 10pm-12 www.pushfm.com
24th Mad Hatter's Tea Party @ Platinum Bar
30th Lush Funk @ Artesian Well
FEB
14th 'We Love You' Queen of Funk Pres. Get Lifted @ Raduno (next to Fabric)
27th Lush Funk @ Artesian Well
MAR
7th Lady Duracell & Clodagh @ Hidden
14th Bobby & Steve Presents @ Herbal
20th House Fetish @ Chapel Bar
27th Lush Funk @ Artesian Well
APR
3rd We Are London @ Pacha
9th MOS
11th Queen of Funk Pres. Get Lifted @ Raduno (Lady Duracell's Birthday)
23rd Ladies Nite @ White House
24th Lush Funk @ Artesian Wall
MAY
2nd Let The Music Play @ Crescent (Fulham)
3rd God Made Me Funky @ Funky Buddah (Brighton)
JUNE
5th L.U.S.H. @ Pacha
14th Sheyi's Birthday All-Dayer @ Bar 10
JULY
4th Loved Up @ Herbal with Danism
11th Private Party @ Private Location
17th Lucarelli's Birthday @ Blag
18th LUSH @ Crescent
24th God Made Me Funky @ Funky Buddha (Brighton)
AUGUST
Summer break
SEPTEMBER
19th We Love Soul @ Herbal
20th Sheyi & Friends @ Number 10
25th Wanted @ TBC
26th God Made Me Funky Boat Party @ Bournemouth
OCTOBER
10th Deep Red Records Launch Party @ Blag
16th HERBAL has been cancelled
23rd Lush Funk @ Artesian
29th Ladies Nite @ Whitehouse
30th WANTED @ Club W
31st Space @ Haunted Mansion (details coming soon)
NOVEMBER
Fridays - L.U.S.H. @ Artesian (Clapham)
27th God Made Me Funky @ Funky Buddah (Brighton)
DECEMBER
Fridays - L.U.S.H. @ Artesian (Clapham)
12th Get Lifted 4th Birthday info to follow
31st Smartie Partie NYE @ Scala
2010
JAN
31st DJ's vs The Big C @ Ministry of Sound
Residencies include;
Queen of Funk Presents Get Lifted (Previously at White House, Koko, Pacha, Egg, Raduno)
Funkin You @ Koko
Bobby & Steve Presents @ Herbal
Lush Funk @ Artesian Well
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DJ Justmick, Rest In Peace
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