DJ Groove Pro TBS13

Siena College Taytay

Disc Jockey

.. Mixing, Surfing at the Net, Going to the Clubs and Playing Sports

The Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift, Step Up 2

Hiphop, RNB, Non-Stop Remix, Dance and Techno

Scorpio

Born in Philippines, at first I name myself as DJ Mark, because of some reasons I changed it to DJ Groove, because I 'liked to share music with other people. When I was younger, I'd listen to a radio show called the 101.9 Yes FM mix radio program, where they remix and cut up different tracks, and I just thought - I want to do this!' The productions came later, in 2007. 'I really wanted to produce music that I could play in my sets, because it brings much more fulfilment to the process. I downloaded some samplers, some computer programs, and just started working on it.' I makes it sound easy – indeed; he makes it look easy as 1 year down the line his productions consistently bother the charts and frequently reach number one around Philippines.

In 2007 DJ Groove, along with Friends, formed Groovemix Recordings, the label that launched the hugely acclaimed GrooveMix compilations. It's the home of records of mine, or of people whose work I really believe in,' he enthuses. 'Everything on GrooveMix is what you'll find in my sets, which makes it more of my own little project.

Though known primarily for his pioneering contributions to the Hip-Hop scene, DJ Groove's style is now a mix of everything: 'Hip-Hop, RnB, Rap and Techno - it's the best of all that the dance world has to offer. In 2008, I was really a Hip-Hop DJ, different influences have seeped in and I play a bit of everything. I think the only way forward for DJs now is to play a diverse mix of sounds.' Indeed, his brand of Hip-Hop was always pushing at the constraints of the genre anyway.

The many Low profile gigs and shows have now taken DJ Groove away from exclusively playing clubs, and propelled him to become a mainstream artist. 'Often at my shows now, half of the people are die-hard clubbers, but the other half are people who know me from the radio, or from more mainstream gigs,' he says. 'It's more like they're going to a concert, so now I get a great mix of both worlds.'

Continuing to explore fresh avenues, knowing that the year 2008 is now in full swing, DJ Groove is currently experimenting with new sounds in the studio. The most recent result of this new approach of course is his latest album 'GrooveMix Vol. 6', which sky rocketed to the highest positions in today's charts.
The concept behind his latest artist album also formed the basis for his 'GrooveMix Album Collection' which took the DJ all over the globe. At the same time, the tour was of a size not before known in the dance scene. The mere knowledge that DJ Groove, as one DJ with two TableTop Pioneer CDJ and DJM, is entertaining audiences up to 10,000 people or more has silenced even the worst critic. But that his performances can compete with even the largest OpenGround concerts of the known world artists is something that the industry never held possible.

Knowing that DJ Groove's opportunities go beyond his own music, and the world tour, one might ask what will come up next. His answer is clear: 'As I said, the internet is the medium of choice for modern day music. Through those blessings of the internet, fans can listen to me and the music I love whenever they feel like, wherever they feel like. It's just a fantastic idea knowing that my fans are now listening to the Online Music Sites and radio as I used to do when I was just a kid!'

One of the last things we haven't mentioned is DJ Groove's work on the music of other artists. 'I'm more open to doing remixes again. I like to hear a track and right away know what I want to do with it, what I can make different, and whether it'll work for me in my sets – all my remixes have to be tried and tested.'
The future for DJ Groove promises yet further success, both as the solo artist he has become and the DJ we know him to be.
He genuinely enjoys his remixes, but DJ Groove keeps both feet on the ground: 'It's hard to look too far into the future. Every couple of months it seems that something new, unexpected and exciting is happening!'

Events Overview

2008 Events Attended
- Kristine Sheila Tabin Debut Party
- Siena College Taytay’s College Fair
- Siena College Taytay College Christmas Party
2009 Events Attended
- Reypart DJ Contest in Pasig City
- Holy Wednesday @ Club Alchemy hitting the DanceF
loor with mA House and Hip-Hop Mix

Official Member and DJ of the following Club, Bar and Organization

- Gro0vemix Records
- GrooveMix Mini Mobile
- Philippine DJ Production Inc.
- Club Inertia
- Mint Club Essential
- Embassy SuperClub
- Official DJ of Siena College Taytay

DJ Groove Pro Official Website – http://www.djgroovepro.com/