vikter duplaix

Bio:

.. Grammy Nominated Vikter Duplaix I create things to transport you. I'm building musical blocks for the willing to stand on and see beautiful things. I live for art and creativity. As a producer/writer, remixer, dj, promoter, and singer, I've worked with all kinds from all over the world. Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott, E Badu, The Roots, Jazzy Jeff,Roy Ayers,Vivian Green, Jazzanova, Nitin Sawhney, Bob James, Norman Brown, Leela James, N'dea Davenport, Ladybug Mecca, The Simpsons, Teddy Pendergrass, Eric Benet, Tye Tribbett and G.A., 4hero, Earth Wind and Fire, Roni Size, dj Marky and xrs, Suphala, Vassy, Masters at Work, Will Smith, Meshell Ndgeocello, Bugz in the Attic, King Britt, Faith Evans, Esthero, Delihla, Jimmy Sommers...and more to come. I've recorded 2 studio albums. 'International Affairs' and 'Bold and Beautiful'. As well as Singles:Prelude to the Future that featured my early 12inch releases. And not to forget my legendary participation in the DJKiks compilation series. Anyone who is down with all things beautiful, hit me.... I'm always bouncing around the globe spreading sonic love. Keep your ears and eyes open. The now has brought me to my newest single ep release 'Electric Love' please go to www.vikterduplaix.com to see it and sign up for more info about my soon to be released album L O V E M A C H I N E. i need the thousands of you who found me here to become a part of my extended family. i'm on a mission to make you feel good so make yourselves accessible:) let's have some good times together! always, v.

Member Since:

September 29, 2003

Members:

Influences:

coltrane, miles davis, lonnie liston smith, donald byrd, sting, earth, wind, and fire(my boys),bach, beethoven, chopin, lizt, barry white, the police, sade, michael franks, the yellow jackets, 4hero(and the whole co-op massive), a tribe called quest, hip hop in general, house music(the good stuff), fania all stars, oladun, eddie palmieri, sarah vaughn, marvin, stevie, pink floyd, radiohead, nina simone, the philly sound (old and new), ohio players, war, willie colon, and any yoga type recordings. sometimes i listen to ocean sounds. the ones with dolphins are the best. i add them to my recordings. there's way more than this list...

Sounds Like:

sade+tribe+radiohead+sting+micheal franks+the yellow jackets+seal+deep detroit techno+earth wind and fire+masters at work+bugz in the attic/4hero=duplaix. got it? good.

Record Label:

BBE Records

Label Type:

Indie