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    Dave Riley (DJ Strict)
    Sales & Marketing, Remix A&R
    Billerica, MA

    Mixcloud


    www.djdaveboston.com

    Number of Years with XMiX

    Since 2002

    Number of Years Dj'ing

    Since 1994

    DJ Gear

    In the booth: Technics 1200s, Denon DN-D4500 CD rack, Vestax PCV-275 rotary mixer (classic, baby.) In the ballroom: Serato Scratch Live via Macbook Pro, Denon HC4500 controller, Allen & Heath XONE:S2 rotary mixer, Shure wireless mics, sound by JBL and Crown.

    Studio Gear (including software)

    Sound Forge Pro and Acid Music Studio used for side projects, custom edits, and mix comp magic.

    Current DJ work / Residencies

    Owner and chief rocka of DJ Dave's Mobile Entertainment, mobile DJ services catering to the Boston / New England area. Also found on the club and mixshow circuit as the tall, odd, and honorable "DJ Strict."

    Favorite Remix Of All Time

    Just one? Man, that's tough... High up in the personal ranks I'd have to give the trophy to my all time favorite house track, "Good Life" (CJ's Living Good Club Mix) by Inner City, with second place awarded to the Hitmen '98 remix of "I'll House You" by The Jungle Brothers.

    In the medley category, an honorable mention goes to "Dancehall Devastation Megamix Part 6" off of the very first XMiX Dancehall issue. I hunted that record down for MONTHS after hearing it in the club, way before I even know what XMiX was. Note that this was in the B.G. times, (pre-google) so I'd just walk into record shops and start bustin' riddims at the dude behind the counter in hopes that he'd know what I was talking about. 

    Notable / Previous Industry Work

    Previous contributor to the famed XMiX Club USA syndicated radio show. Also worked with Boston-based Wizard Security, providing crowd control for the likes of Busta Rhymes, Shaggy, and Lit, to name a few.

    Hobbies / Special Interests / Cool Stuff

    Jeep enthusiast, animal lover, pizza eater. And I love my mama. Now you know that.