Groove Junkies
Real Name: Evan Landes & Parrish Wintersmith
Profile: Groove Junkies are L.A. based duo, Evan Landes and Parrish Wintersmith. Influenced by soul, funk, R&B, rock, jazz, gospel, and latin rhythms, Groove Junkies play, produce, and write their own unique brand of hybrid grooves. Thought provoking lyrics, undeniable hooks, and impeccable production are the signature elements that define their sound.

Born and raised in New York and Detroit respectively, Evan & Parrish have gained support throughout the international dance community for their consistent quality of work, and an unbridled passion for soulful house music. Having had previous releases on Virgin, and Champion, Groove Junkies launched their own MoreHouse label in 2002. They have
since gone from strength to strength with each subsequent release gaining strong support from industry icons Frankie Knuckles, Louie Vega, David Morales, Tony Humphries, Roger S., Ben Watt, Brian Tappert, and Dennis Ferrer to name just a few.

Nominated in the Breakthrough Producers category at the 2005 House Music Awards, GJs have launched numerous assaults on global dance charts with original releases such as Deeper, Gonna Get By, Oh Lord, Music's Gotcha Jumpin, Devotion, Life Is What You Make It, So Damn Crazy, Work It Out, Dr Feelgood, and In The Zone (the title cut from their forthcoming artist album) - all on their own MoreHouse imprint, as well as contributing to the output on labels such as Island/Def Jam, A & M, Warner
Bros., J Records, Ultra, Defected, Definity, Om Records, Soulfuric, Mn2S and Buzzin Fly. Original productions and remixes by Groove Junkies have also been licensed to Universal, Defected ITH, Hed Kandi, Ministry of Sound, OM, Seamless, and MN2S.

Their rich discography is high both on quality, and quantity. Groove Junkies have taken on such diverse projects as their highly acclaimed remix of Ben Watt's Lone Cat (Holding On) (Buzzin' Fly) in 2003, to their most recent treatments of Rihannas Take A
Bow (Island/Def Jam), Marc Evans Giving Me Joy (Defected), Leela James Good Times (Warner Bros.), and Pussycat Dolls smash hit StickWitU (A&M). Legendary DJ / Producer Frankie Knuckles commissioned the boys to contribute three remixes to his 2007 Dub Js Delight LP, which featured their slamming update of Jamie Principles Because Of Your Love. Aside from chart
topping original productions, and remixes, their discog also includes a host of Groove Junkies mixed compilations such as the best-selling Bargrooves Mimosa CD (Seamless), the critically acclaimed House of Om & Summer Sessions (Om), the ultra hip After Dark / Los Angeles (Kinkysweet), and Late Night with Groove Junkies (Swank).

GJs intense DJ touring has showcased their collective talent on an international level at some of the hottest venues, and festivals to an ever growing fan-base. Having headlined extensively throughout the world, GJs hold an impeccable reputation throughout clublands most discerning dance floors. Playing at Pacha, Ibiza with friend & mentor Frankie Knuckles during their Om Summer Sessions Tour, and receiving a nomination for Breakthrough DJ(s) at the prestigious Ibiza DJ Awards in 2006, are personal highlights of their respective careers as they offered well deserved recognition of Groove Junkies exceptional DJing skills, and flawless programming ability. Annual appearances at WMC in So. Beach, Miami have found them rockin the decks at premiere events such as Bobby & Steves Soul on the Beach at the Clevelander, Om Records 10 Year Anniversary Party at Mansion, and
the famed MN2S Party at Amika. In 2008 GJs kicked off their In The Zone Album Preview Tour at WMC performing at numerous high profile events, including their own MoHo in Sobe Album Preview Party at the Shelborne Hotel to a packed room of GJs faithful.

Other scheduled performances for the tour include stops in Australia, Asia, Europe, So. and No. America.
There are no indications of letting up the pressure in 2008, as Groove Junkies continue their prolific studio output, maintain their international DJ commitments, and continue to host their acclaimed monthly MoHo Stereo Radio Show on a variety of high profile media outlets throughout the world. With further awards nominations most probably in the pipeline and the dance floor bombs guaranteed to be flowing, Groove Junkies are a duo that can not be ignored.

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