DJ, producer, songwriter and record label executive from Chicago, Illinois.
Established his label and production company Silk Entertainment in 1988.
Founded Silk Entertainment in 1988, Silk Entertainment in 1989 and Silk Entertainment in 1990 with his then-manager Frank Rodrigo.
CEO at Silk Entertainment with Shannon L. Syas aka DJ Skip since 2005.
See The Voices Of Life for his vocal project from the late 1990s.
Married to Tonia Hurley.
2023
Hard Times
12"
2023
S & S Records Inc
3xFile, MP3, EP, 320
2021
2020
2020
2020
2019
2018
Still Music
Cass, Mixed, Promo, RM
2016
S & S Records Inc
10xFile, WAV, Single
2016
2015
2014
S & S Records Inc
12xFile, WAV, Single
2014
2010
2007
S & S Records Inc
2xCD, Album, Comp, Ltd
2003
2000
Silk Entertainment, Silk Entertainment
12"
2000
2000
1999
Silk Entertainment
12", Ltd, Smplr
1997
1995
1995
1992
1992
1990
Old Gold (2)
12"
1989
1989
1989
1989
1988
1986
London Records
12", Promo
1986
2025
S&S Records (4)
4xFile, FLAC, Single
2024
SoulMusic Records, Second Disc Records
CD, Album, RE, Exp + CD, Album, RE, Exp + CD, Albu
2024
Not On Label (Matt Moss Self-released)
9xFile, MP3, 320
2023
DMC
3xCDr, Comp, P/Mixed
2022
CCXIV
12", Promo, Whi
2022
DMC, DMC
CDr, Comp, Mixed
2021
2021
2020
Salsoul Records, West End Records
30xFile, WAV, Comp
2020
Exploited
7xFile, MP3, EP, 320
2019
DMC
2xCDr, Comp, P/Mixed
2019
Btech
17xFile, MP3, Comp, 320
2019
S&S Records (4)
35xFile, AAC, Comp, 256
2019
S&S Records
File, WAV, Comp
2019
Btech
17xFile, FLAC, Comp
2018
Rhino Records (2)
3xCD, Comp
2018
Ministry Of Sound
3xCD, Comp, Mixed
2018
2018
2018
2018
2017
S & S Records Inc
12xFile, WAV
2017
S&S Records (4)
7xFile, FLAC
2017
S & S Records Inc
8xFile, MP3, Single, 320
2017
S & S Records Inc
7xFile, MP3, Single, 320
2017
S & S Records Inc
47xFile, MP3, Comp, 320
2017
Crimson
3xCD, Comp
2017
Rhino Records (2)
2xLP, Comp
2017
2017
2016
OMEAC
20xFile, MP3, Mixed, 320
2016
TIME (2)
2xCD, Comp, Mixed
2016
Crimson
3xCD, Comp
2016
S & S Records Inc
File, MP3, Single, 320
2016
New State Music, Cream
3xCD, Comp, Mixed
2016
2016
2015
New State Recordings, Pure Music (18)
3xCD, Comp, Mixed
2015
2014
DMC
CD, Comp, P/Mixed
2014
Net's Work Records
2xCD, Comp
2014
Rhino Records (2)
3xCD, Comp
2014
S & S Records Inc
43xFile, WAV, Comp
2014
Solitario Records
46xFile, WAV, Comp, P/Mixed
2014
S & S Records Inc
10xFile, WAV, Comp
2014
Edsel Records
Box, Comp + 2xCD, Album, RE, RM + DVD-V, Comp, NTS
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2013
Hed Kandi
3xCD, Comp, Mixed
2013
Ministry Of Sound
3xCD, Comp, Mixed
2013
Sony Music
162xFile, AAC, Comp, 256
2013
S & S Records Inc
9xFile, MP3, Comp, 320
2013
S & S Records Inc
9xFile, MP3, Comp, 320
2013
S & S Records Inc
8xFile, MP3, Comp, 320
2013
Music Brokers
3xCD, Comp, Mixed
2013
2012
Music Club Deluxe, EMI
2xCD, Comp
2012
Dome Records
3xCD, Comp, S/Edition + Box
2012
2012
2011
Dome Records
CDr, Single, Promo
2011
2011
2011
2010
2010
2010
2009
Inspired Recordings
2xCD, Comp
2009
TIME (2)
5xCD, Comp + Box
2009
Soul Candi
4xCD, Comp
2009
2009
2008
Rhino Records (2)
CD, Comp
2008
Atlantis (6)
2xCD, Comp
2008
Warner Music Entertainment
2xCD, Comp + DVD-V, Copy Prot., Mixed, NTSC
2008
2008
2007
Promo Only
CD, Comp, Promo
2007
Not On Label (Alma (52) Self-released)
CDr, Ltd, Mixed, Mixtape
2007
Reprise Records
CDr, Comp, Promo
2007
2007
2006
New State Recordings
CDr, Promo, Smplr
2006
RPM Dance
2xCD, Mixed
2006
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd., Universal Music TV, Universal Music TV
2xCD, Comp, Mixed
2006
Central Station
2xCD, Comp, Mixed
2006
J.V.M.
CD, Comp, Dig
2006
Universal Music
CD, Comp
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2005
Universal Music TV
2xCD, Comp, Mixed
2005
Hed Kandi
2xCD, Mixed + CD, Comp
2005
Do It Yourself Entertainment Strategic Marketing
CD, Comp
2005
CMG (3)
CD, Comp
2005
CD Pool
2xCD, Comp, Promo
2005
CD Pool
2xCD, Comp, Promo
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2004
Hi-Bias Records
2xCD, Comp
2004
Thick Recordings
12"
2004
Not On Label (DJ Life Self-released)
CDr, Album, Mixed
2004
Universal Music
2xCD, Comp
2004
2004
2004
2003
Clubstar
2xCD, Comp, Mixed
2003
Promo Only
CD, Comp, Promo
2003
RPM Dance
CD, Comp, Mixed
2003
Promo Only
2xCD, Comp, Promo
2003
Promo Only
CD, Comp, Promo
2003
CD Pool
2xCD, Comp, Promo
2003
Radio Express
CDr, Comp, Promo
2003
Rock River, Sonic Pulp Records, Warner Special Products
CD, Album, Comp
2003
BMG Film & Television Music
2xCDr, Comp, Promo
2003
2003
2003
2003
2003
2003
2002
DJ Magazine
CD, Mixed
2002
S12
12"
2002
Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom
2xCD, Mixed
2002
ZYX Music
2xCD, Comp
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2001
Hed Kandi
2x12", Comp, Ltd
2001
EMI Gold
CD, Comp
2001
Edel
CD, Comp
2001
RPM Dance, Gallo Record Company
CD, Mixed
2001
Not On Label
CD, Comp, Mixed
2001
CD Pool
2xCD, Comp, Promo
2001
CD Pool
2xCD, Comp, Promo
2001
Promo Only
CD, Comp, Promo
2001
Le Marais Prod., Jive, Jive, Le Marais Prod.
2xCD, Comp
2001
Promo Only
CD, Comp, Promo
2001
Universal
CD, Comp
2001
Soul Flower Records (3)
Cass, Mixed, Mixtape
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2001
2000
EVA, N.E.W.S., Top Radio
3xCD, Comp
2000
Columbia, Columbia
2xCD, Mixed
2000
Silk Entertainment
12"
2000
Feel The Rhythm
2xCD, Comp
2000
CD Pool
2xCD, Comp, Promo
2000
Y.P.F. International, Border Breakers (2)
CD, Comp
2000
DMC
2xCD, Comp, Promo
2000
Promo Only
CD, Comp, Promo
2000
Avex Trax
CD, Comp
2000
Manatee Records (2)
CD, Album
2000
EMI Gold, EMI Gold
CD, Comp
2000
2000
2000
1999
Mercury
CD, Comp
1999
Hi-Bias Records, Klublife, Attic
CD, Comp
1999
Polystar (3), RTL Musikedition
2xCD, Comp, P/Mixed
1999
Lightning Records, Lightning Records
2xCD, Comp
1999
The White Disc
CD, Comp
1999
Promo Only
CD, Comp, Promo
1999
DMC
2xCD, Comp, Promo
1999
Pro Audio Usa Inc.
CD, Comp, Promo
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1998
Polystar (3), Sony Music Media
2xCD, Comp
1998
SolidState (2)
2xCD, Mixed
1998
Ministry Of Sound
2xCD, Comp, Mixed
1998
Rhino Records (2)
CD, Comp, RM
1998
The White Disc
CD, Comp
1998
Columbia
CD, Comp, Mixed
1998
Mushroom 25
CD, Comp, Promo, Car
1998
Independance Records
2xCD, Comp
1998
ERG (UK)
CD, Comp, Promo
1998
ERG (UK)
CD, Comp, Promo
1998
Jive, Rough Trade Records
2xCD, Mixed
1998
CD Pool
2xCD, Comp, Promo
1998
Global Television, Puff Daddy Records
2xCD, Comp
1998
The White Disc
CD, Comp, Promo
1998
Energetic Records, Energetic Records
CD, Comp, Mixed
1998
DMC
CD, Comp, Promo
1998
TBA
CD, Comp, Mixed
1998
DMC
CD, Comp, Promo
1998
Telstar TV, Dance Dept (3)
2xCD, Comp
1998
BMG Music Canada
CD, Comp, Promo
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1997
CD Pool
CD, Comp, Promo
1997
Sony Music Media, Sony Music Media, Sony Music Media, Polystar (3), Polystar (3), Polystar (3)
2xCD, Comp
1997
Intersound
CD, Comp, Mixed
1997
Fantazia
CD, Mixed
1997
Arcade
CD, Comp
1997
Telstar, MCA Records
2xCD, Album, Mixed
1997
Warner Special Products, Entertainment Weekly
2xCD, Comp
1997
SR International
2xCD, Comp
1997
Modern Tracks
CD, Comp, Promo
1997
AM:PM
CD, Promo, Smplr
1997
Planetworks
CD, Comp
1997
A&M Records
12", Promo
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1997
1996
EMI TV, Warner.esp
2xCD, Mixed
1996
Promo Only
CD, Comp, Promo
1996
Promo Only
CD, Comp, Promo
1996
EMI TV, EMI Records Ltd.
2xCass, Comp
1996
TM Century, Radio Express
CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1996
1995
A&M Records, Island Records, Motown
CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr
1995
1995
1995
1995
1995
1995
1995
1994
RCA
2x12", Comp, Ltd
1994
A&M Records, Motown, Perspective Records
12", Promo
1994
WEA
CD, Comp
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1993
Direct Effect (2)
CD, Comp
1993
A&M PM, A&M Records
12", Single, Promo
1993
Fnac Music
CD, Comp
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1993
1992
React
12"
1992
B.S.P.
CD, Comp
1992
Indisc
CD, Comp
1992
ID Records
12", Promo
1992
Unison Records Ltd.
Cass, Comp, Mixed
1992
PolyGram, PolyGram, PolyGram
CD, Comp, Promo
1992
Warner Music Canada
CD, Comp, Promo
1992
Scitron & Art Inc.
12"
1992
Warner Music Canada
CD, Comp, Promo
1992
PolyGram
CD, Comp, Ltd, Promo
1992
PolyGram
CD, Comp, Ltd, Promo
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1991
DMC
12", P/Mixed
1991
Street DJ Promotions
CD, Comp, Mixed, Promo
1991
Warner Music Canada
CD, Comp, Promo
1991
RCA
CD, Comp
1991
Not On Label
Cass, Comp
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1991
1990
ID Records
12"
1990
Capitol Records
Cass, MiniAlbum, Comp, Promo
1990
Epic
Cass, Comp, Ltd, Promo
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1990
1989
D.J. World Records
12"
1989
Epic
12"
1989
1989
1989
1989
1989
1989
1989
1989
1989
1989
1989
1989
1989
1988
BCM Records
3xLP, Comp, Ltd
1988
D.J. World Records
12"
1988
1988
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