Donna Edwards
LIVE - Hoochie Productions January Party
New Mix
"Shades of Dance"
Contact/Booking
Bio
Born in Brooklyn, New York in the mid 60's Donna Edwards is the youngest of her siblings. Her earliest influence in music was through her dad, an accomplished guitarist. She spent her early years listening to her father's band rehearsals and attending countless concerts. She was mesmerized by her father's talent, playing R&B, Jazz, Funk and Gospel. Later in high school Donna learned to play the trumpet and was selected as an All City Band member.
Roller skating at Empire Skating Rink exposed her to the sounds of legendary dj Tee Scott. Tee's mixing skills made the rink jump and scream to R&B, Gospel, Rock, House or whatever genre he chose and that was mind blowing for her. It was at that moment that she decided to learn the art form of mixing records. She no longer wanted to be a trumpeter.
Her curiosity led her to club Better Days where Tee was also the resident . The environment and energy at the club left her speechless. Also New York's radio dance parties with dj's Timmy Regisford, Merlin Bob, Tony Humphries, Shepettibone, Paco and Dj Disciple helped fuel her thirst to become a dj.
For her birthday in 1982, Donna convinced her brother to purchase a small dj set so she could learn to mix records. It's history from that moment. The early years would consist of mostly mobile and small bar gigs.
By 1991, she landed her first club residency with promoter Tracy Pridgen at Tre's Cafe on the west side in Manhattan mixing House and R&B Classics. Donna's talents soon led to other residencies at clubs Royston's, 1 Front St, Buddha Bar, Chameleon Lounge, Cafe Con Leche, Bklyn Cafe and the Silver Shadow.
She is currently ripping the tables at the legendary Warehouse in the Bronx for promoters Charles Jackson and Mike Stone. Her mix shows are featured at Deephousepage.com website.
She is currently aspiring to learn studio production and has edited countless songs to incorporate in her sets. Donna's zest and love for music has taken her to heights she has never imagined.
