Dj Skillspinz
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March 15, 2006. Atlanta. Atlanta-based Holy Hip Hop Music announced today that it has entered into a multi-year Strategic Alliance to exclusively distribute, as a part of its Agreement with EMI Gospel, Minister of the Gospel: DJ SkillSpinz.
"DJ SkillSpinz, with over 18 album features under his belt ranging from collaborations with Gotee Records to the Cross Movement and more, is one of the most prominent and respected DeeJays on turntables today. Urban Gospel Alliance 2005 'Mobile DJ of the Year,' DJ SkillSpinz excites crowds and has shared the stage with likes of Gospel Greats' Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond.; and DJ Skillspinz forthcoming album titled: The Foundation will be distributed worldwide by EMI Gospel," said Panchetta Harris, General Manager-Holy Hip Hop Music.
For more information on DJ SkillSpinz, Click Here: DJ SkillSpinz.
EMI Gospel, a division of EMI CMG, is a global leader in the production, marketing and distribution of the best in Gospel music (including but not limited to: Kierra Sheard, Smokie Norful, Bishop Eddie Long, Myron Butler and more).
About EMI CMG: Billboard Magazine's annual Top Christian Music Distributor since 1995, EMI CMG Distribution was founded in 1994 to serve as the main distribution outlet for EMI CMG's owned and distributed labels to the US Christian and general retail marketplace, and the international Christian marketplace. Awards given to EMI CMG Distribution include CBA Supplier of the Year 1998, 1999 & 2002, CBA Customer Service & Distribution Award 1998-2002 and CBA Impact Award 1998 & 1999. EMI CMG Distribution is a division of EMI CMG, which is a unit of EMI Music. EMI Music is the third largest recorded music company in the world operating directly in 50 countries. EMI Music represents more than 1,000 artists spanning all musical tastes and genres.
Holy Hip Hop Music, distributed world-wide by EMI Gospel, committed to consistently adhere to the following three (3) principles: (1) Provide Affordable Music; (2) Provide Music of Sound Production Quality; and (3) Provide Music that is Inspiring and Enlightening to the Heart, grounded in Christian Ministry First, and devoid of obscenities and innuendo harmful to children, youth, adults, the community and interests of mass media, in general. Holy Hip Hop Music, in strategic alliance with EMI Gospel, serves as the exclusive distribution partner for Arrow Records Recording Artist: Canton Jones, Holy South Recording Artist: Mr. Del; SGR Music Recording Artist: Tragegy; Crossover Community Church Recording Artist: Urban D; Carriers of the Cross Ministries Recording Artists: Carriers Of The Cross; This Click Records Recording Artist: K-Drama; and DJ SkillSpinz. - P.H.
March 15, 2006. Atlanta. Atlanta-based Holy Hip Hop Music announced today that it has entered into a multi-year Strategic Alliance to exclusively distribute, as a part of its Agreement with EMI Gospel, Minister of the Gospel: DJ SkillSpinz.
"DJ SkillSpinz, with over 18 album features under his belt ranging from collaborations with Gotee Records to the Cross Movement and more, is one of the most prominent and respected DeeJays on turntables today. Urban Gospel Alliance 2005 'Mobile DJ of the Year,' DJ SkillSpinz excites crowds and has shared the stage with likes of Gospel Greats' Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond.; and DJ Skillspinz forthcoming album titled: The Foundation will be distributed worldwide by EMI Gospel," said Panchetta Harris, General Manager-Holy Hip Hop Music.
For more information on DJ SkillSpinz, Click Here: DJ SkillSpinz.
EMI Gospel, a division of EMI CMG, is a global leader in the production, marketing and distribution of the best in Gospel music (including but not limited to: Kierra Sheard, Smokie Norful, Bishop Eddie Long, Myron Butler and more).
About EMI CMG: Billboard Magazine's annual Top Christian Music Distributor since 1995, EMI CMG Distribution was founded in 1994 to serve as the main distribution outlet for EMI CMG's owned and distributed labels to the US Christian and general retail marketplace, and the international Christian marketplace. Awards given to EMI CMG Distribution include CBA Supplier of the Year 1998, 1999 & 2002, CBA Customer Service & Distribution Award 1998-2002 and CBA Impact Award 1998 & 1999. EMI CMG Distribution is a division of EMI CMG, which is a unit of EMI Music. EMI Music is the third largest recorded music company in the world operating directly in 50 countries. EMI Music represents more than 1,000 artists spanning all musical tastes and genres.
Holy Hip Hop Music, distributed world-wide by EMI Gospel, committed to consistently adhere to the following three (3) principles: (1) Provide Affordable Music; (2) Provide Music of Sound Production Quality; and (3) Provide Music that is Inspiring and Enlightening to the Heart, grounded in Christian Ministry First, and devoid of obscenities and innuendo harmful to children, youth, adults, the community and interests of mass media, in general. Holy Hip Hop Music, in strategic alliance with EMI Gospel, serves as the exclusive distribution partner for Arrow Records Recording Artist: Canton Jones, Holy South Recording Artist: Mr. Del; SGR Music Recording Artist: Tragegy; Crossover Community Church Recording Artist: Urban D; Carriers of the Cross Ministries Recording Artists: Carriers Of The Cross; This Click Records Recording Artist: K-Drama; and DJ SkillSpinz. - P.H.
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Antonio Biggers professionally known as DJ Skillspinz, also Spinz, Tony Biggs, and The Beatician, is a Christian Hip Hop Dj. He is the first Christian Dj to release a turntablist record, The Dove Awards nomination Reintroduction of the DJ (Jan.1 2000), on Rescue Records, a label created by P.O.D. drummer Wuv Bernardo's father and Sonny Sandoval's uncle, Noah Bernardo Sr. It is most notable for being the label that started multi-platinum band P.O.D.
DJ Skillspinz has produced for Platinum recording artist Christopher "Play" Martin (House Party 1,2,3 / Kid n’ Play), title track "Four" off of the House Party Four Conversions album, Wu-Tang Clans own GhostFace Killah’s Theodore Unit 718 (album) and veteran producer Def Jef. DJ Skillspinz also won the AKAI MPC beat battle round 10 in 2013.
He served as the tour DJ for Gotee Records artist Grits and performed the scratches on their album Dichotomy A on songs including “High,” “Bobbin’ Bouncing’ and The Dove Awards winning song “Hitting’ Curves.” He also appeared in the music video Hitting’ Curves. In addition the song "Bobbin Bouncin'" was added to the track list in the XBOX 360 video-game Project Gotham Racing 4
While on tour with Grits, Skillspinz recieved a texted from veteran producer Def Jef by mistake. The two later became friends and Skillspinz produced a DJ song called “Cut Collage” for (Def Jam artist) Bo$$ on her Six Million Dollar mixtape. http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2004_11_sixmillion.html
He has toured as the DJ for The Ambassador (formally Crossmovement) and appeared on the debut solo album Christology: In Laymens Terms on songs One, Two and Hold Your Ground.
DJ Skillspinz was the DJ for the SteelRoots presents Mixx Masters Lounge Show along with Edward Long, the son of late Bishop Eddie Long and Chris Bullard as the shows producer from 2007-2008. The show was syndicated on INSP network. http://www.zoominfo.com/p/Christopher-Bullard/1124011839 http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/video-steelroots-presents-fifth-season-of-christian-rap-show-mixx-masters-lounge-58601242.html
Skillspinz also toured on Joyce Meyers Rage Against Destruction tour which traveled across the US into middle and high schools to combat anti-violence. Dj Maj who originally was the DJ recommended Skillspinz due to other obligations.
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