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DJ Animal : Universal Rhythms Of House And Trance
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mixtures of house and trance music that are unique, facinating, and one of a kind.
Genre: Electronic: Trance
Release Date: 2000
Universal Rhythms Of House And Trance Record Label: Y2k Records
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Mega Mix (Dj Bad Boy Joe Mix) 6:00 $0.99
Return of the Animal 4:17 $0.99
Lick Your Lips (Feat. Tanya) 4:00 $0.99
Changing of the Guards 3:13 $0.99
Into the Future 2:00 $0.99
Thank You 2:35 $0.99
Opera Trans 2:20 $0.99
In Iraq 2:13 $0.99
Bugger Groove 3:57 $0.99
A.I.D.S. 1:47 $0.99
House of Magic (Feat. Judy) 2:52 $0.99
I Am a Man 2:49 $0.99
Kissing You (Feat. Susan Clark) 2:32 $0.99
Put the Beat Back On 6:11 $0.99
The Bitch Is in the House 5:06 $0.99
Sweet Sweet Love 3:58 $0.99
Stump to the Beat 4:30 $0.99
Zulun Nations 5:53 $0.99
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Album Notes

Jose has been on the music scene for over a decade. Experienced as a live DJ, he has the ability to read a crowd and inherently know what they will react to. He was dubbed, "Animal" because of his ferociousness in mixing to create the perfect beat for his audience.

DJ Animal has worked with only the best - #1 New York radio stations and top nightclubs of their time. And as any artist passionate about their craft, Animal has continued to transcend in the industry, successfully evolving from DJ to song writer and producer.

"Animal's set is superhot..." - DiscoNet DJ News

"...he needed no verbal calling card. All you had to do was listen for a wolf's howl and you knew who was on. The inimitable Jose 'Animal' Diaz." - In the Music Magazine

Radio:
103 (WKTU)
September 1997 - September 1998
DJ for Special Programs

Z-100 (WHTZ)
January 1991 - April 1995
Special Feature DJ; Digitally remixed & edited songs for radio play; Highlighted DJ in 100th Anniversary Special.

HOT 97 (WQHT)
December 1987 - June 1990
Exclusive DJ for Live Broadcasts from "The Underground" night club; Responsible for new music selection for on-air programming; DJ for annual "Hot Night" radio station event.

HOT 103 (WQHT)
June 1986 - September 1987
Director of New Music and Special Programming; Featured DJ for Friday nights and weekly "Lunch Break" shows.

92 KTU (WKTU)
February 1979 - June 1982
Featured DJ for daily Lunch Beak 92 show; Reviewed and selected new music for on-air play; Remixed songs for radio play; Received Gold Record in the "Battle of the DJs - NYC" contest.

Night Clubs:
Kit Kat Club, Club Expo, Palladium, China Club, 1018, The Underground, 4D, Visage, The Saint, Studio 54, Club Elegante and, Club Passion.
Producer* & Engineer:
Cyre, "Last Chance" / Soul Sonic Force, "Planet Rock" / Joey Rolon, "Body to Body", "Mi Merengue", "New York, New York" / Susan Clark, "Kissing You" / Brenda K. Starr, "Turn the Beat Around" / Madonna Medley Remix LP / Tommy Boy's, "Greatest Hits" Album ("Take it to the Max" & "Salsa Smurph") / Timber Records, "The Perfect Beats" compilation CD ("Cybertron") / Brass Construction
*Currently working on Y2K records' Trance / House album

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REVIEWS

Jose As He Did At The Underground On Saturday Nights Has Empressed Me Once Again
author: An Underground Ex. Bugger
As A Dj& Producer I Can Say Animals Mixology Is Very Unique And Always Has Been...His Sample Stabs And Creative Mixology Really Keep you Curious As To What He will Mix Into On His Next Set. This Cd Is Definitly Well Formatted And The Creativity And Recording Quality is Fabulous. Animal Rocks The House.....And Always Has...
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Great compilation of original work!
author: Dj Style
This CD is the best I've heard yet from DJ Animal. The production quality is excellent. Animal has come a long way and can compete with the best. Don't sleep on this CD, it contains some truly innovative tracks. I use them in my cutting edge DJ sets as well. Keep up the great work!
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