FLOYD VADER

Floyd Vader is a House/Dance Music DJ, Producer & Musician, currently based in Portland, OR, by way of Virginia Beach, VA. Utilizing his sense of musicality to his advantage, in favor of tasteful blends and highlighting the colors of sound in each piece of music he selects. Floyd has brought the honesty of his sound and selection to some of the most popular parties & venues such as; Soul In The Horn, Nowadays & Jupiter Disco in NYC. Movement Festival, Charivari Festival & Spotlite in Detroit. Eighteenth St. Lounge & The Owl Room in D.C. + many more. Floyd has also had the honor of playing next to the likes of prominent figures in House Music, which include; Mike Dunn, Osunlade, Karizma, Kai Alce, OVEOUS, DJ Kemit, Frankie Feliciano & many more.

As a producer & musician, Floyd brings the same integrity to his production as he does to his DJ style. Growing up, Floyd was raised in a very musically influenced family, which ranged from dancers to musicians. Floyd took up music at an early age, in the form of percussion, eventually becoming proficient in various other instruments. With his signature production style and imprint - "Deep Like..", Floyd draws influence from the Afro-Latin Diaspora, Soulful and Deep Melodic sounds. With releases on labels on the likes of Ocha Records, Yoruba Records, Merecumbe Recordings, & Bayacou Records & more.

Floyd grew up a dancer as well, under the influences of many West African dances (Mali, Guinea, Nigeria, Senegal), as well as, in the cultures of Hip Hop/Bboying & Capoeira. This gave Floyd a special connection to the music, and is what brings his focus and intention toward providing infectious energy to yourdance floors and spirits

You can stay updated with Floyd Vader via Instagram: @_floydvader & on Bandcamp: floydvader.bandcamp.com