Shawn
Rudnick
by Troy Gilmore
photos courtesy of ShawnRudnick.com
World Renowned DJ/Producer Shawn Rudnick is widely regarded
as one of America’s most premier house music performers.
Routinely taking his Miami style Funky House sounds to major
events and venues throughout the globe, this charismatic
musical prodigy is on a certain track for superstardom.
Growing up in Miami, Shawn has not only increased his global
DJ presence but he has also continued to be a major player
in the South Florida nightlife…playing an intricate
role in Miami’s club scene.
Rudnick currently holds residency or frequently performing
at some of Miami’s hottest venues including the new
multimillion dollar club Nocturnal, Oxygen Lounge as well
as his legendary night at Amika Miami (where he also holds
the role of entertainment director), which was recently
rated as the #1 Miami Dance Club in the Miami New Times.
Additional performances and residencies include: Crobar,
Legendary Club Space(2 Year Residency), Nikki Beach, Level,
Opium Garden, Shadow Lounge, Groove Jet and the Living Room
South Beach. Although Shawn can regularly be found rocking
Miami’s world renowned nightclubs with his unique
grooving sound, he is also in high demand throughout North
and South America and the world as well. Shawn has rocked
the decks at nightclubs such as San Francisco’s legendary
club Ruby Skye, and world renowned Bungalo 8 in the Hamptons
to name a couple. These as well as regular tour performances
throughout North and South America, Ibiza, and Europe, keep
Shawn performing for Tens of Thousands each year.
Shawn’s numerous performances around the globe have
allowed him to work with and perform alongside many leaders
in the industry. Some of these include legends such as:
Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, Todd Terry Tony Humphries,
Sasha, Sander Klienenberg, Danny Teneglia, Steve Porter,
and many many others. Working alongside such tremendous
talent has allowed Shawn to gain enormous amounts of experience
and expand upon his already tremendous musical talents.
Making
a name for himself not only as a DJ but also as a high quality
producer Rudnick recently joined forces with legendary house
DJ/Producer, George Morel, to launch Sound Ritual Records
- the second label to come out of Morel’s Groove On
Productions, Inc. With over 10 original tracks under his
belt, Rudnick’s productions have graced the crates
of renowned international acts and are on heavy rotation
on the UK’s famous Radio One. His most recent release
-“Drums” - was “Record of the Week”
on Satellite Records’ chart just one week after its
release.
Summer 2004 proved to be an extremely successful one for
Rudnick… he headlined the Groove On Night at Privilege,
Ibiza where he played for a crowd of over 3,000 people.
As well as a earth shattering performances at the Winter
Music Conference (Miami) made for a monumental year. In
September he will kick off his US & Latin American “Made
in Miami” Tour in Lima Peru in support of an upcoming
release. Other productions by Rudnick include his collaboration
with DJ superstar Tracy Young, the first one for Gloria
Estefan’s “Wrapped” (Sony Music) which
was simultaneously released in both languages in all major
markets; and Madonna’s “Nothing Fails”
(Maverick/Warner). This fall, he will release his solo debut
album entitled Sound Ritual.
With his ongoing residencies, constant touring throughout
the world and sensational productions and releases the name
Shawn Rudnick will continue to resonate as a driving force
in the dance music arena for years to come.
For more information, visit
ShawnRudnick.com BlueMoonProductions.org