You Don't Need a Dick to DJ

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Häftad, Engelska, 2026

AvSmokin Jo

199 kr

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'An icon of the UK dance scene . . . an essential story' GROOVE ARMADA'She paved the way for so many women of colour in a male dominated industry on her own terms' HONEY DIJON'So much more than an amazing DJ' DANNY TENAGLIABefore she became Smokin Jo - one of the most influential DJs of her generation - Joanne Joseph grew up in a children's home with her sister and until her mother returned and whisked the siblings away, her life was devoid of music.As she entered the turbulent years of adolescence, Jo found herself pulled towards Soho and the burgeoning underground acid house scene, instantly finding herself at home amongst other artists, musicians and misfits who breathed and survived on dance music and ecstasy. Her rise was meteoric as she became one of the most revered DJs of the British rave scene and in 1992, the only woman ever to be named DJ of the Year by DJ Magazine.This raw, unflinching memoir of ambition, excess and survival tells a story of change, growth and determination. Filled with candid stories about fame, addiction and recovery, Jo writes about navigating a scene marked by misogyny, racism and homophobia. This is a powerful, unforgettable story from a true pioneer of rave culture.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-06-11
Mått129 x 198 x 16 mm
Vikt301 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor304
FörlagOrion Publishing Co
ISBN9781399615785

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Smokin Jo is one of the most talented DJ's to emerge from the British dance music scene, her undeniably cutting-edge sound has carved her a niche in clubland. Since her career began in 1990, Jo has become a global sensation and has played at numerous renowned venues around the world, and has collaborated with iconic figures in the music, film, and fashion industries. She is the only female DJ to have won DJ Magazine's DJ of the Year Award.

Smokin' Jo is one of those rare talents that has the ability to taste the room and feed it what it wants. These skills have been her bedrock, her mis-used diamonds and her saviour allowing her to rise like a phoenix from the ashes of her self-incinerated decks. Smokin' Jo came from a time when the blokes ruled the DJ world, and still she rose to the peak of her profession through hard work, endurance, but mainly through raw talent. She's a legend and an Icon because of everything she's been through not despite it, as she had no choice other than to succeed, and succeed she did. Life with my dear friend Jo hasn't always been a box of chocolates, sometimes the box got a little messy, but it was always very sweet!