Deon is a Detroit native whose roots stem from the crates of family. Growing up hearing many different styles of music was the initial inspiration.His career began in 2015 as resident DJ & organizer for the monthly hip-hop showcase "Bluecollar Gentleman". Around the same time, working with Theo Parrish to promote the Music Gallery party series and eventually spending years behind the scenes at Sound Signature. That work would culminate in a co-curation role for the DJ Kicks compilation “Detroit Forward” (K7 Records) where he enlisted artists that represent the progressive sounds of today. His own track, "North End Funk", was selected to join the mix, making his production credit debut.With over a decade of experience in Detroit's music community, Deon has been seasoned by the many worlds within. Ranging from the city's hip-hop scene to the world of underground dance music, and even serving as resident DJ for DeSean Jones' Urban Art Orchestra, all of these worlds inform the musical range in his sets.Inspired by everything from jazz, funk, & soul, to more modern black dance music forms like hip-hop/r&b, house, techno, & broken beat. His sets aim to employ elements from all these forms with culture in mind.Aside from playing gigs, Deon also enjoys programming events of his own such as the "Healin' Session" party series and the music and art exhibition, "Black Music". https://soundcloud.com/deonjamarmd https://www.instagram.com/deonjamar/ Recorded on July 1, 2023 in Long Island City, Queens NY. Hosted & produced by Mari Ella. https://www.mari-ella.com/ In partnership with Ladies of Hip Hop x Snipes Studio. https://www.ladiesofhiphop.com/thestudio.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dancetothemusic/support