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DJ Mes
Guesthouse Music | Guess Who
San Francisco
In
an era where digital labels increasingly dominate underground house, DJ
Mes (Jason Sutton) and his San Francisco-based Guesthouse and Guess Who
Music imprints have defied the trend, producing a big brand of vinyl
and digital beats that range from quirky and jackin’ to deep and dirty.
Since its May 2005 inception, Guesthouse has guided the vibe of the
underground sound, introducing artists such as Cosy Creatures, The
Sound Republic and Gramophonedzie to global house audiences and staking
claim as one of the industry’s premiere, international labels.
Mes’
music career dates back to the mid-1990s, when the Bay Area-born
producer took early influence from the likes DJ Dan (Funky Techno
Tribe) and Tony Hewitt (Tango Recordings). As an avid fan of ’70s and
’80s funk, disco, electro and hip-hop, Mes quickly learned to meld his
early musical influences into a deep, driving sound that would go on to
define him as a DJ. Mes’ attack of bass line-heavy tracks separated his
performances from other West Coast DJs of the day, and quickly earned
him performance opportunities at the legendary San Francisco’s Area 51
parties, The Gathering, Freedom and The Burning Man Festival.
His
performance success led to his co-founding of Daddy’s Records in 1996
with partners Rob Doten (Wicked, Greyhound Records) and Buna (Wicked.
E.T.I., Oboro). Shortly after, he began producing regularly and landed
his first residency at Reno, Nevada’s Spin Cycle. The gig would kick
start what has become an international touring lifestyle for Mes,
who—more than 12 years later—continues touring regularly and showcases
his blend of West Coast beats and Chi-town boompty house. Some of his
signature stops have included Chicago’s esteemed Slicks Lounge,
Scotland’s Isle of Skye festival and the Deliro Party on the Sugar Loaf
in Rio Brazil.
After years of releasing tracks on acclaimed
labels such as Black Cherry, Magnetic and Safe In Sound, Mes was ready
to release music on his own terms. In 2005, he set out to launch a
vinyl imprint that embodied the same genre-crossing sound he played and
produced both on the decks and in the studio. Inspired by the
close-knit vibe of the underground house community in the U.S. and
beyond, the name Guesthouse was born. Since its inception, Guesthouse
has released more than 60 EP’s, including 33 vinyl releases and slew of
other choice cuts on the its sub label, Guess Who.
“With
Guesthouse, I’ve always tried to focus on consistency, quality and
music aimed directly at the dance floor,” Mes says. “It’s important for
me to support and showcase mainstay artists as well as the freshest
up-and-coming talent, and I think that’s one thing that sets us apart
from other labels.”
Some of that breakthrough talent includes
boundary-bending artists such as Gramophonedzie, Australian producer
Ricardo Rae, and The Sound Republic, whose first two full EP’s on
Guesthouse helped usher in the new school sound that defines
underground house today. Classic cuts such as Cosy Creature “Show You
the Way” continue to pulse as the defining beat to a genre that
continually evolves in subtle ways.
Today, Mes continues
bringing his big bass-lined tracks to global audiences through both his
label releases and performances. He continues to play as a resident for
Los Angeles’ HAWT Music Collective as well maintaining prolific
production schedule for both of his labels.
“I started
Guesthouse to put out music that I liked and might not otherwise get
the chance to see the light of day,” he says. “It’s really helped me
reach a much wider audience by getting into record stores around the
globe—thus making Guesthouse a household name for boompty house music.”
Discography:
dj Mes Vs. The Sound Republic - Saturday Morning - MHC
dj Mes - Lie Detector Blues - AJ
dj Mes - Back to the Program - Black Cherry
dj Mes - Let Me Be- DAE
dj Mes - Shakin - Big Popsicle
dj Mes - Walk Tall - Big Popsicle
dj Mes - Get Down - MVM
dj Mes - Uncle Bernie - MVM
dj Mes - New House Hustle - MVM
Remixes:
DJ Freestyle - New Your Nights - DJ Mes & Mr. Kaboom Manhattan Mix - Safe In Sound
Wally Callerio - House Gangster - DJ Mes get House Dub - Magnetic
Monikers:
Ruff Riders - "Ruff Ride" - Kick Drum
MAILER-DAEMON - Des Mog Rubbs Bubb - Sunny Days
dj mes | 510-551-3059 | mes@djmes.com | www.guesthousemusic.com | www.guesthousemusic.com
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