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About MartinStJohn
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Expertise
I can answer questions on dance music, classic alternative, 80s rock, 80s pop, vocal trance, house, industrial, and other forms of electronica. Im very knowledgable about dance music especially, remix services such as ultimix and import hi nrg cover songs. I also have a small working knowledge of manchester rock on such labels as 4ad, and a fan of bands such as Lush, Ride, CUrve.Im very familiar with Paul Oakenfold and the Perfecto label, and Djs such as Paul van dyk, Gatecrasher, BT, Danny Tenaglia, Junior, PEter Rauhofer, Masters at work(MAW),and others too numerous to mention, which is quite awesomely diverse i know. I like some drum n bass, however im not qualified to answer questions on it. I also have discovered that i need to leave the hip hop questions alone as i've been out of the hip hop arena for over 17 years.

Experience
17 years experience in the club and mobile dj arena. I've played top 40 gigs, house gigs, trance gigs, alternative dance gigs, old school funk, and freestyle dance music. I'm not limited to any one form of dance music to say the least.

Publications
Hoping to be able to write a dance music column for billboard one day.

Education/Credentials
2 year college.

Awards and Honors
Crack'd Belle award-Birmingham DJ of the year 2004.

Past/Present Clients
Current clients include the Lakeview Yacht Club, of Birmingham, AL as well as various clients i've done mobile gigs for. Past Clients include: City Limit nightclub-anniston, al 1992-93 Dee FOrd's nightclub-anniston, al 1997-98 Legends's-anniston, al 1995 Nitro, Gadsden, al 1993-1998 Phoenix nightclub, Birmingham, al (1998-2006) Otherside nightclub, atlanta, ga (1998) and private clients include: The Goodyear Co., Talladega high school class of 68., The boys and girls ranch of Alabama,Sunshine skate center of Oxford, al, and various keg parties, weddings and tailgate parties since 1990.

   

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In Category  Dance Music

SubjectDate Asked

90's Instrumental club song7/16/2009
  Q: I'm looking for a club dance song from the mid 90's, probably from 94-98 that they used to play in ...
  A: Jennifer, the 90s had tons of songs that fit that description. Narrowing it down to just one might ...
90s "Techno" Song??7/13/2009
  Q: I've been trying to locate a song for several years now. I don't have much information to give, I ...
  A: in trying to think of bell songs form the late 80s through the 90s, i only came up with a few: ...
90's club mix6/27/2009
  Q: Back in my clubbing days in the mid 90's, we went crazy over an extended play club mix that opened ...
  A: the WPGC remix on the cd single of the Tag Team hit "whoomp there it is" ..is most likely the mix ...
Song w/ 80's background woman group from Sweden or Switzerland?6/17/2009
  Q: I'm trying to figure out this song that I forgot the name & have been trying all day to remember. It ...
  A: the only thing that is coming to my head is "tell me why" by Supermode.. (from around 2006) which ...
Old Skool 1980s house music!4/14/2009
  Q: I am wondering if you are aware of any clubs or DJs in Berlin, Paris and Los Angeles that ...
  A: I'll be honest, i don't get out much..i'm just very well connected on the internet..So i don't know ...
Dance Song from 1997 or 964/14/2009
  Q: I'm looking for the name of a song that was on a Dance Mix CD. I can't rec$all what type of dance ...
  A: "you've got me burnin' up" by Cevin Fisher..is probably the track you're looking for. The vocal ...
Donna Summers4/13/2009
  Q: There's a Donna Summers song that I vaguely remember that is not on any of her "best of" cds. I ...
  A: "this time i know it's for real" is the song.. i think the vocal parts you might be remembering ...
artist and title.4/11/2009
  Q: I was hoping you could help me. I'm looking for the name of a song from the early 90's. Not sure of ...
  A: rave tune no doubt..perhaps a few more details about the song..such as did it have lots of piano, or ...
90's dance song3/26/2009
  Q: Good day. I really need to know name of this song and artist. It was early/mid 90's and only thing I ...
  A: this song .."papa's gotta brand new pigbag" was originally done by Pigbag in the early 1980s as far ...
Heard a song today...3/9/2009
  Q: I heard a song on the radio today in El Paso on 104.3. It was a dance/house song and all I can ...
  A: hmm...i'll have to check out that station on-line...and try to see their playlist..see if the song ...
A house song name inquiry2/28/2009
  Q: Martin I'm would please you to help me again. I have some songs that don't have their titles. Can ...
  A: i tried out all of these tracks..i don't know the name (title or artst) to any of ...
A house song name inquiry2/23/2009
  Q: Martin I'm would please you to help me again. I have some songs that don't have their titles. Can ...
  A: The Title and Artist to the first one (11528601) is Janet Jackson's "you want this"..one of the ...
dance song2/22/2009
  Q: There was a dance song in the early to mid 90's that I have been trying to find since I first heard ...
  A: My research is pointing me in the direction of the film soundtrack to "king arthur" , where Hans ...
Ultimix (early issues)1/21/2009
  Q: I'm looking for a remix called Jack Le Freak that Ultimix did on one of their first 4 issues. I ...
  A: as a matter of fact i do..i have a song i ripped from cassette (poor quality) as an mp3..i do not ...
Ultimix (early issues)1/15/2009
  Q: I'm looking for a remix called Jack Le Freak that Ultimix did on one of their first 4 issues. I ...
  A: I know which track you're talking about..the one based on "le freak" by Chic...I do not have that ...
hi theres a dance song from the 1990s wonder if you could help find out wot the artist is and song10/30/2008
  Q: some off the lyrics go like this (heaven and goes on like a fire burning deep in my sole yer, and ...
  A: the song is "fired Up" by Funky Green Dogs (aka Funky Green Dogs From Outer Space). YOu should be ...
looking for a song title10/21/2008
  Q: Hello, I'm looking for a late eighties or very early 90's track (91' no later), woman vocal, clubby ...
  A: The song is sung by Lisa Stansfield..i believe..It's credited to Mark E. Smith..and it's on the ...
club10/16/2008
  Q: been looking for a tune for years but can't find it i think it's called "can you dance" well can you ...
  A: The song you might be seeking is by Shanice Wilson (aka simply Shanice without the last name)..The ...
a trance record about 200210/3/2008
  Q: wondered if you knew the name of a trance record I think around 2002/3. The video was played on vh-1 ...
  A: I can't say for sure, not having saw the video personally, but some of the most mainstream songs i ...
Club Song9/24/2008
  Q: In 2004 (not sure) I hear a club/house song-its instrumental-sounds like a saxophone or a horn. Do ...
  A: Here are a couple of horn dominated house tracks, or have a synth sound similiar to brass. ...
Club Song9/23/2008
  Q: In 2004 (not sure) I hear a club/house song-its instrumental-sounds like a saxophone or a horn. Do ...
  A: Tim Deluxe featuring Sam Obernik-'it just won't do'. (it certainly sounds like a remake, if it ...
Club Song9/21/2008
  Q: In 2004 (not sure) I hear a club/house song-its instrumental-sounds like a saxophone or a horn. Do ...
  A: Calabria-dirty laundry (most likely answer). This wasn't a remake of the Don Henley hit. Then there ...
Disco music9/18/2008
  Q: I have been searching for the disco music 'Street Beat' by tony basil but until now I cannot find ...
  A: 'street beat' by Toni Basil can be found in Itunes for a mere 99 cents. It was originally from the ...
more and more9/14/2008
  Q: hey cant think of the name of that 90's dance song " more and more"---i think--goes like " more and ...
  A: More and More is by Captain Hollywood Project..They are a lot like Snap in that they combine female ...
amazing early 90's dance tune9/8/2008
  Q: i have been searching for years for the title and artist of this super-awesome dance song they ...
  A: Peter Schilling-The Different Story (a world of lust and crime) (1989) (most likely answer). This ...
house music from early to mid 90's8/30/2008
  Q: I am tring to find out the title and person who sings a song that was popular in the NYC clubs in ...
  A: the name of the song is "dj's girl" by Katalina. Great euro nrg mainstream club song vaguely ...
been searching all over ;(8/5/2008
  Q: ive been to Vietnam this summer, and i was in a Discoteque with alot of techno trance music, and ...
  A: i'm unsure of this but the Global DJs aka Global playboys come to mind, and keep thinking of a song ...
Early Ultimix Issues-complete & partial6/20/2008
  Q: I have almost every issue of Ultimix Records up to around issue #47. All I need to complete my ...
  A: I have ran across by accident the Ultimix records i have in my collection..i don't know anyone who ...
Is there an uncensored version of "Time to Rock"?6/7/2008
  Q: Artist: Gabry Ponte. We hear a bip in "this is the time to f[bip]". Is there an uncensored version? ...
  A: I've got the 12 inch single and maxi cd single promos of the track, and none of them remove the ...
I have been looking for a song for over four years...6/5/2008
  Q: I'm classifying it as dance- even though it has prominent world grooves. It is instrumental (for ...
  A: this one is even more of an extreme toughie for me as it's more than just a bit 'obscure',Claire. ...
"Play That Funky Music"6/3/2008
  Q: I have always heard this song was done by Wild Cherry and when I looked it up I found a video by ...
  A: I personally have never heard of a version of 'play that funky music' by Kc and the sunshine band. ...
dance music6/1/2008
  Q: the song hey fatboy, by max-i-million was on a dance mix cd i had when i was younger, but i cant ...
  A: yes, it does ring a bell, i used to spin fat boy a lot in the clubs..it was on a Dance mix various ...
Early 90's dance5/6/2008
  Q: Looking for a song that I used to have on 12" vinyl. Have no idea of the title or the artist. Chorus ...
  A: I was about to say Simon Harris..but since you said it ain't him..then i'm scratching my head on ...
Need Song Title5/1/2008
  Q: I am trying to find the name of a song & the artist who created it. I don't remember much about it, ...
  A: Most likely the song is 'neurotrance adventure' by Jam & SPoon from their cd Tripomatic Fairytales. ...
90's maybe??? Piano solo?4/29/2008
  Q: Ok, so I was watching this video on Youtube of this dance crew that I really like and they got to ...
  A: i wish i could help you..i watched the video, but the sound is so distorted and distantly ...
I "Remember" the answer to my Question4/13/2008
  Q: I wrote you a week ago about a song that no one could "Remember" Well the Name of the Song is ...
  A: Oh yea, i remember seeing that title on a Freestyle greatest hits compilation or something like ...
i need new music suggestions4/12/2008
  Q: i have a wide variety of tastes in music. here is a list of some of my favorites. crysal method bt ...
  A: Kevin, there are just heaps of bands that fit into your favorites list..i love a lot of those bands ...
In the bottle song4/11/2008
  Q: I received an e-mail from you indicating that you previously answered this"In the late 1980s or ...
  A: I think the answer may be 'in the bottle' by C.O.D. It was an 80s song. FolloWUP: Upon doing some ...
Title & Artist to a dance song4/9/2008
  Q: I heard this song on the radio and I remembered it from when I was younger. I thought I knew the ...
  A: I swear i know this song but i haven't listened to it in so long. I probably have it. 3rd party ...
Remix4/9/2008
  Q: i need the dance remix and dj name of the songs small town boy originally from bronski beat and ...
  A: THe dance remix of smalltown boy that i remember is from the zyx 12 inch single containing the ...
I think Mya sings it.3/25/2008
  Q: Hey, I have another song. This one samples the Jackson 5's "Can you feel it" song. Any ideas????
  A: Yea..the song is by The Tamperer ft. Mya-feel it. (what she gonna look like with a chimney on her). ...
Who made this song3/22/2008
  Q: Back in the mid 80's there was a dance song, sung by a female. I remember hearing it in a R&B club. ...
  A: Coldcut had songs that were very much like this one. Was (Not Was) "spy in the house of love" ...
Give it up3/14/2008
  Q: I am looking for the song "Give it up". It starts with a school band or some kind of band playing ...
  A: the song is most likely "give it up" by The Goodmen. There are numerous multi-artist cds that the ...
dance song no one knows3/9/2008
  Q: pls help me i am desparate to get this song its almost killng me. I hear it every week on the ...
  A: Kerry, the song is "always" by Erasure. Like i tell everyone else, you can ask me anything about ...
S.O.S!3/3/2008
  Q: Ok, this is gonna sound real stupid but here goes. There's a Freestyle/House track from the early ...
  A: the song is "rock to the beat" by Lisa M, most likely.It was One of the projects that kevin ...
Need Title and or Artist2/17/2008
  Q: This is a shot in the dark. I am looking for a club mix from about 4 years ago. I only know part ...
  A: Andrew, the song is "if you love me" by Becky Baeling..the most popular version is Tony & Mac's ...
Early 90's dance music2/9/2008
  Q: Ok, I think I have more to the question I recently asked you. There was this popular dance song in ...
  A: Tara, the song is "i can't wait" by Nu Shooz. The song is from 1986 that's why at first i didn't ...
house music2/9/2008
  Q: i'm looking for a club song called love dancing. some lyrics you got me love dancing. who sings ...
  A: Michelle, the song is "luv dancin" by Underground Solution, which was on the record label imprint ...
name of song, can only remember video clip.2/8/2008
  Q: I am trying to find the name of a song and the artist. The only words i can remember from the ...
  A: Julia, "my my my" is by Armand Van Helden, or at least it's labeled that way on one of my cds. It ...
Eskimo2/6/2008
  Q: also what effects are used to produce that typical rolling psytrance (goa) bassline? do you think ...
  A: Christian, i'm not from the uk, i'm unfamiliar with Eskimo. However, i am a small time fan of goa, ...
dance song1/13/2008
  Q: I'm looking for the title of a song the chorus is "i was alone i was afraid i couldn't take another ...
  A: Scott, i know this one, but can't say the name of it..driving me crazy..it's on the tip of my tongue ...
bpm1/12/2008
  Q: can u tell me the bpm for the song - oceanic-insanity , thank you
  A: Joe, i'm thinking the bpm of the track insanity is around 120-125. However, if you want to know how ...
reply1/6/2008
  Q: Sorry to hear about your ytube sound not working properly, that must be a nusiance. You could try ...
  A: Keith, i remember that track cuz it was a similar sample to the one used in 49ers-move your ...
JT1/6/2008
  Q: How do you become an expert on Justin Timberlake?
  A: I assume you want to sign up to be an expert in the category of Justin Timberlake..So, it takes ...
mystery trance/dance track12/29/2007
  Q: I recorded a track from an Internet radio mix back in 2004 (I believe the station was called ...
  A: Dave, yes you are right there are a lot of trance tracks with the warm pad sounds and the bassline ...
music12/20/2007
  Q: im wondering if the female that sampled it takes two to make a thing go right is her name michell?u ...
  A: cool, glad i could help..i have some songs i'm trying to identify too, but hard time doing it. THere ...
i am trying to find a song12/18/2007
  Q: well i was at a club and i think it was 1999 or so and the dj shut off the music and put this intro ...
  A: Melissa, the song is "flibberty jib" by Lord Runningclam. It's on the Moonshine record label from ...
music12/18/2007
  Q: im wondering if the female that sampled it takes two to make a thing go right is her name michell?u ...
  A: i downloaded the lyn collins song had a listen at it and it is indeed the song that Rob Base it ...
song from 1980 or maybe 8112/11/2007
  Q: the song had the days of the week in it, sunday, monday tuesday...saturday, sunday...didn't get a ...
  A: Sara, perhaps the song is "saturday love" by Cherelle featuring Alexander O'Neal, which is a really ...
Im going crazy11/27/2007
  Q: Ah ok its me again sorry well it wasent the song that you suggested would upload but not really sure ...
  A: Dan, if you have a copy of the file on your computer, then just simply upload a 1:00 sample to ...
find this track11/19/2007
  Q: its only the chore they say a few words. all i remember is the video clip ,a few men's dancing with ...
  A: Yeh....it's so obvious...why didn't i think of it before. But around 1997 -98 there was a house ...
name of dance track from 1999 or so11/19/2007
  Q: There was a song with the words different at each chorus. It was sped up enough so the voice was ...
  A: Shelley, nothing's ringing a bell for me, and i'm trying to think of every dance song i heard in New ...
Dance Song11/17/2007
  Q: I have searching for a dance song for about 13-14 yrs now. The lyrics go something like.. do what ...
  A: Tony, the song is 'do what you wanna do' by Cascade. It was one of those rave songs that came an ...
what is this dance track11/13/2007
  Q: Help me!!!... I'm going crazy trying to find the name of this electro/funky house track. I heard it ...
  A: Monica, i did a search in beatport.com for 'destroy me' and came up with Dj Jonyx. It's under the ...
Dance track...vocal11/11/2007
  Q: I heard this track whilst dancing my butt off once-upon-a- summer and I also heard it spun in a mix ...
  A: Case, you're describing "now is the time" by Crystal Method, i'm almost certain of it. The track had ...
dance song11/5/2007
  Q: there is this really good dance song i love- it's a woman singer, all i remember is the lyrics.. i ...
  A: K, the song is "i can't help it" by Happy Clappers. This song, with it's big piano sound is still a ...
House Classic11/2/2007
  Q: hey, I'm looking for a house song from the early 90's 91 maybe 92 ...mainly an instrumental with a ...
  A: John,if you can upload a sample of the track and send me a link to it, i'll be glad to try and help ...
Things10/16/2007
  Q: I have heard a track called Things how can I find out what artists have recorded this tracks
  A: Kevin, with the short bit of info, i can only make some suggestions. Club songs starting with ...
spooky dance track10/7/2007
  Q: I have a real challenge for you! I need a song for a dance show I am doing in school, but I dont ...
  A: Liz, since this song doesn't have vocals, i can only offer a few possibles. They may or may not be ...
looking for house song title and artist10/1/2007
  Q: Looking for hours on the internet Ive been trying to find the artist and the title of this house ...
  A: Jacco, MCL (microchip league)-"New york" is what i'm thinking is most likely the song you're looking ...

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