Temple Music Group's featured "Artist of the Month"
is Producer & DJ
Ben Tom.
Raised in San Francisco's Chinatown district, Ben approaches music much as he does life, with a humble determination to walk his own path and loyalty to those who matter most. Ask him about his musical inspirations, and he is more likely to rattle off the names of his peers and current co-collaborators than a list of icon DJs. Behind the decks, Ben moves seamlessly from soulful house to electro techno, weaving pop and hip-hop vocals over dance-inducing tracks that keep the crowd on the floor while fluidly crossing genres and flirting with unexpected sound combinations. On stage, his expert focus and ability to select just what the audience needs just when they need it are hallmarks of his performances.
In the studio, Ben lets his instincts take over and trusts sound to be the guide. Whether he?s crafting vocal-driven tracks like the forthcoming Mixed Up, which features Temple Music Group?s Isabel Lozano, working his magic on upcoming collaborations with the likes of New York?s hip-hop DJ Mr. V or stirring up radio-ready remixes with co-conspirator JasWho (a.k.a. Jason Williams) under the moniker Black Wangz, Ben uses his keen sound sensibilities and appreciation for music across genres to deliver releases with wide-reaching appeal.
During his career, Ben has had the privilege of working with a host of influential production crews, DJs, producers and artists. After holding down residencies with rave world pioneers Feelgood Entertainment and Coolworld Entertainment, Ben continued his career with a series of residencies at high-profile Bay Area clubs, including [Glas Kat, more names of clubs]. It was at the Glas Kat in 2000 that Ben first met Paul Hemming, the musician and entrepreneur behind the Zen Compound and Temple Music Group. The two remain friends to this day, with Ben currently managing operations and music bookings at Temple nightclub. Read more, click here.
See Ben Tom live at Temple Nightclub, July 4th, 2009.
Special Preview of We Made Love(Ben Tom remix)
See BeBen Tom, click here.
Check out Ben Tom's Myspace, click here.
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