Theo Parrish

Love of the music should be the driving force of any producer, performer or DJ. Everything else stems from that core, that love. With that love, sampling can become a tribute; An expansion on ideas long forgotten, reconstruction, collage. Using the same understanding openly and respectfully can turn DJing into a spiritual participation. It can turn a few hours of selection into essential history; Necessary listening through movement.' This personal philosophy gives shape and direction to the distinctive sounds that are created by Theo Parrish. 1985 was when it began for Theo Parrish, although he wouldn't see any recognition for his work until a decade later... but that really didn't matter at the time. Theo Parrish was working any chance he got at creating music to dance to and perfecting his