Tom Stephan

Tom Stephan
Tom Stephan
Background information
Genres House
Occupations Disc jockey, Record producer
Years active 2001present
Website http://www.tomstephan.com/

Tom Stephan is a house music producer and DJ.

Biography

Tom Stephan was raised in the western New York town of Olean but moved to London to go to college. It was in London that he started his DJ career, opening up for Danny Tenaglia and eventually hosting regular house nights at the Turnmills club. Originally he named his production project Tracy & Sharon, but under the moniker "Superchumbo" (super-leaded gasoline in Portuguese), he received more attention.

The worlds first intro to Superchumbo was nothing less than an uprising. “The Revolutionfirst burst through club speakers in 2001, bringing with it a battlecry for a new generation of sonic soldiers:Its time for the revolution,” sang Victoria Wilson James. “Get down on your knees.”

With that simple lyricplus a sexy new sound that encompassed percussive wallops, globular synths, a respect for house traditions, and a dark sensibility that bordered on industrialthe dance world had a hit, and a newit”-producer.[citation needed]

It became quite clear quite quickly, however, that Tom Stephan, the New York native/London resident behind Superchumbo was more than just one track, or one sound. The consummate music lover, sonic explorer, and dedicated DJ has continually evolved in the years sinceRevolution,” seeking out new sounds, remixing superstars, and playing around the globe, all while building on the foundation he first laid down as a punter in the after-hours clubs of New York: Groove, sex, and always more than a bit of darkness.[peacock term]

Tom was a student at the London International Film School in 1991 when a night out during a visit home landed him on Junior Vasquezs dance floor at the legendary Sound Factory. “I had never heard music like this before; sounds like DJ Pierre, Cajmere, X Press 2. It was all new to me and I became a househead overnight,” he says. “I still pick up the things that make sense toresonate with me around the world and put them through a my New York filter: The heart soul of the sound I like love is there

Bolstered by support from Danny Tenaglia, Deep Dish, and Pete Tong (who named it theTrack of the Year”), “The Revolutionkick-started both Toms production and DJ-ing career. He took residencies at Substation and Crash, and hatched his own night, Roach, at Turnmills. Now, the in-demand DJ travels the world and is a regular at venues like Ministry of Sound in London, Pacha in NYC, Amnesia in Ibiza, and ageHa in Tokyo.

By 2002, Tom had already collected enough stellar material for a best-of:Get The Lead Out: The Best of Superchumbo,” which also provided a roadmap of what he had dubbed thelead-headsound. That flinty groove got a full-time home when Tom launched his own label, ChumboMundo. Although primarily a home for Toms productions, the imprint has also released material from like minded producers like Tokyos Toru S, Chicagos Lex Da Funk, and Hollands Fierce Ruling Diva.

Wowie Zowie,” Toms debut artist album for Twisted (2005), sounded like the soundtrack to a haunted nightclub circus. It featured collaborations with sex kitten Samantha Fox and club personality Alan T, and bore big-room hits likeIrresistible,” “This Beat Is,” andDirtyfilthy.” Mixed compilationLets Go Chumbo!” (2007) went down a road more minimalist and metallic, showing the artists broadening tastes. And in 2008, Tom indulged his flare for the theatrical onAsseteria: Live From New York,” a compilation inspired by the Sunday night/Monday morning party of the same name, featuring a full cast of costumed go-go girls and gender-benders.

Toms latest originals – “Turn That Shit Up” (for Southern Fried) andLights Out” (with Pete Gleadall for Nervous) – reflect his newest inspirations: the electro sound of the UK and the new Dutch sound.

Tom also has a unique ability to layer underground sounds over unexpected material in a way that makes seamless sense. His now-classic remix of Missy ElliotsGet Your Freak Onkept the smoldering funk of the original but injected a dose of grimy dancefloor energy. His resume also includes re-rubs of Goldfrapp, Pet Shop Boys, and Kylie Minogue. Forthcoming takes on high-profile, of-the-moment releasesMajor LazersKeep It Going Louderand GossipsHeavy Cross” – show him manipulating staccato pop and Beth Dittos Joplin-esque wale into perfectly jerky, funky bites that keep the unique vibes of the originals while adding his own.

Discography

Albums
  • 2005: Twisted
  • 2007: Let's Go Chumbo (compilation)
Remixes

External links


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