DJ Disciple

DJ Disciple
DJ Disciple in Philadelphia
DJ Disciple in Philadelphia
Background information
Birth nameDavid Leander Banks
Also known asDJ Disciple, The Banji Boyz, Boriqua Bandits, Street Preacherz, Brooklyn Soul Boys, Innervisions
Born (1965-09-02) September 2, 1965 (age 59)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresHouse, EDM, tribal house, tech house
Occupation(s)DJ, music producer
Years active1987-present
LabelsCatch 22 Recordings, House Trained, Vendetta, Blanco Y Negro, Nets Work International
SpouseAmber Banks (married 2011-2016)
Websitewww.djdisciple.net

David Banks (born September 2, 1965), known by his stage name DJ Disciple,[1][2] is an American DJ, house music producer and author from Brooklyn, New York.[3][4] For much of his early career, he worked in London and was influential in the rise of UK garage music. Stateside, he was considered a cornerstone of New York City's house music scene.[4][5] Disciple co-wrote the book The Beat, the Scene, the Sound: A DJ's Journey through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City with Henry Kronk.[6][7]

  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 159. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ^ Paoletta, Michael (2000-07-01). "DJ Disciple, Minus 8, others provide essential sets". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 27.
  3. ^ "DJ Disciple". Ministry of Sound Australia. Archived from the original on March 2, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Dj Disciple presents The Next Level 1st Anniversary". Resident Advisor. REDness. 2007. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  5. ^ Brewster, Bill (2014-01-14). Last Night a Dj Saved My Life: The History of the Disc Jockey. Grove Press. p. 469. ISBN 9780802146106.
  6. ^ The Beat, the Scene, the Sound: A DJ's Journey through the Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of House Music in New York City.
  7. ^ "Henry Kronk -". www.henrykronk.com. Retrieved 2023-07-30.