Sparkiss (Margo Cook) INICIO STL // MyHouseYourHouse
I joined INICIO late 2012 and have been spinning records for the past 8 years at various St. I went to a warehouse party featuring Richard Humpty Vission in Memphis and was hooked. Louis a few years later, I searched out local venues, finding myself either dancing or watching the DJ. It’s corny but I have honestly said many mornings, “Last nigh
t a DJ saved my life.” The dance floor is a powerful place and I began to search music and learn the technical skills, playing what I would like to hear and dance to. In my early years, I was educated in theater, choral and solo performance, and musicals which have given me fundamental understanding of music. It is quite powerful and that is why I aspire to play music in the first place. For four years, I have been a part of streaming INICIO team, through MyHouseYourHouse, rotating slots every two weeks. For the past 5 years, it has been my privilege to play alongside the INICIO crew and other local DJ’s. This has broadened my love and experiences of house music and the people who make it happen. My sounds range from techy to bassy with a bit of groovin’ house or electro. It all has one thing in common – it takes me somewhere or it makes me want to dance. Sometimes my mixes are on the fly. Sometimes I work for hours/days developing specific programming for a set to achieve a particular experience. Either way, I am comfortable behind the decks – I’m flexible. I have respect for other DJ’s with their unique sounds, styles, programming, and performance – it’s not a competition for me — collaboration is much better and so much more fun. Affiliations are great, but I see no boundaries and support all of the other collaborative groups in St. We all have our tribes � Cheers to all those who are keeping House music alive in St. Louis and across the nation. For Sets check out the Mixcloud Tab (Working on this) or via SoundCloud where you can listen and download. Equipment:
Technics Turntables
DDJ SX Controller
Serato DJ
Experience on:
CDJ’s ex: Pioneer 800 – 1000
Traktor S4 Controller
Vestax 4 Channel (Past)
Streaming:
MyHouseYourHouse.net
Every other Sunday. Check here for our schedule. Venues I’ve Played:
Crescent Lounge
SOL Lounge
Emerald Room (OZ)
Rue 13
Europe Nightclub
Art Bar @ Dante’s
Upstairs Lounge
Jade Room (Mekong)
Escape 8 & 9 (Ozarks)
Siam (Tower Grove)
2720 Cherokee
The Cherry Lounge
10Denza Boutique (CWE)
