Spinna: My first real club experience in New York was the Paradise Garage. I went there as a 16-year-old, way too young to be in there for sure, but you didn’t need an ID as they didn’t serve alcohol.

Back in the late-’90s, the Brooklyn-based Shabaam Sahdeeq and DJ Spinna formed something of an impromptu duo: Tracks like the Rawkus-released “5 Star Generals” showcased Shabaam’s studied flow allied ...

Prolific and versatile NYC-based producer DJ Spinna had emergency surgery last week, which will force him to focus on his recovery over the next few months. Now, as he's had to cancel a string of gigs ...

DJ Spinna’s sets transcend the just-a-guy-playing-records stigma of the DJ performance. Listeners won’t be thinking about the dreadlocked dude on stage or concentrating on shaking their asses; the ...

Personally, I've been on Spinna's musical jock for a few years now. He is easily one of hip-hop's most inventive producers, pushing the envelope with crisp beats and melodic arrangements that have a ...

This week’s new music Friday also features Jacquees, Jim Jones, Y.G., Polo G, and Larry June. 15 hours ago Step to the DJ Spinna remix of Illa J's "Sunflower" below and take the joint home with you by ...

DJ SPINNA with DJs SERIOUS, KOLA, DEE JAY NAV, SHINGO and RICHARD BROOKS at Roxy Blu (12 Brant), Friday (February 7), $12. www.expansions.ca Rating: NNNNN The success of British imprint BBE’s Beat ...

Spinna is one of the busiest working producers and DJs on the planet. Not many can keep their hands on the pulse of the next shit when it comes to both hip-hop and dance music, but Spinna has stayed ...

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Michael Jackson would’ve turned 52 this Sunday. Undoubtedly many parties shall be thrown around the globe in his honor, but MJ’s spirit will most likely be floating over Prospect Park for Spike Lee’s ...