Moodymann

Moodymann
Moodymann performing at the 2010 Sónar
Moodymann performing at the 2010 Sónar
Background information
Birth nameKenny Dixon Jr.
Also known as
  • Moody
  • KDJ
  • J.A.N.
BornLos Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
Years active1992–present
Labels
Websitewww.moodymann.com

Kenny Dixon Jr.,[6] better known by his stage name Moodymann, is an American musician based in Detroit, Michigan.[7] He released his 1997 debut album Silentintroduction on the label Planet E Communications. He is the owner of the record labels Mahogani Music and KDJ Records.[8] He is also a member of the group 3 Chairs.[9]

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  2. ^ Leight, Elias (June 5, 2019). "Song You Need to Know: Moodymann, 'I'll Provide'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  3. ^ Sherburne, Philip (May 29, 2018). "Moodymann's Soulful Anthems Redefined Detroit Dance Music. Here Are 8 of His Best". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  4. ^ Anderson-Rich, Louis. "THE 15 BEST PRE-00S DEEP HOUSE ALBUMS". Mixmag. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  5. ^ Dalphond, Denise (May 27, 2011). Glasspiegel, Wills; Bishop, Marlon (eds.). "Get Familiar With Detroit Techno: 10 Essential Songs". NPR. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  6. ^ Matos, Michaelangelo (April 18, 2017). "Prince devotee Moodymann stages a Detroit house party in this week's recommended mix". City Pages. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  7. ^ Cardew, Ben (June 7, 2016). "Cult heroes: Moodymann – the enigma who remade dance music". The Guardian. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  8. ^ Gadiano, Jerry (February 26, 2016). "Carhartt Show Love to Detroit's Techno, House and Electronic Legacy with This Mahogani Music Collaboration". Complex. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
  9. ^ "3 Chairs retrospective from Theo Parrish, Moodymann and Rick Wilhite". Fact. September 22, 2009. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2019.