Mr. Sonny James
DJ Statik aka Mr. Sonny James is co-founder of Philadelphia’s most prolific and well-respected DJ/Production crew, Illvibe Collective. He is the official tour DJ for legendary MC Bahamadia and other Philly-based artists, including Hezekiah and Mr. Lif. Famously noted as “your DJ’s favorite DJ,” Statik’s sets have hit popular New York venues like Santos Party House, SOBs and APT. He is an annual staple at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin and at Miami’s Winter Music Conference. Additionally, Statik’s full and diverse roster currently includes a DJ residency for Heineken Green Room events with two.one.five magazine; completing a 10th anniversary Illvibe Collective retrospective album; and doing events around the world for the infamous Scratch DJ Academy, co-founded by the late DJ Jam Master Jay. - bio by Onyx Finney
Updates
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@djphsh travel safe lil bro
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“@WRUVplaystream: "Authentic Raw (Ft. Supastition & Reef The Lost Cauze)" - Illvibe Collective”
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@DjAktive oh snap. I need to get my iPhone charger from you too bro. When you get back.
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man listen. “@cabcalli: @MrSonnyJames wow is still all I can say about that wow”
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@DjAktive all bullshit and technical difficulties aside, thanks for the invite broham. Travel safe.
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Photo: This is how I spent the last 2 hours. SMH (Taken with instagram) http://t.co/E6vTc3Dh
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Lots of technical difficulty tonight. Good thing we are vets but quite frankly I'm over it.
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I just got told Meek Mill records aren't my twist by someone who doesn't know me from a can of paint. Good job with your analysis. SMH
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@DJMetroGnome I'm sure that was poppin off!
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At Vango w Aktive. Soul Train Line situation will be popping off tonight. Come through before my man leaves for the Grammys.
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@DjAktive check dm kid.
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Definitely the move brother. RT @mashibeats: sounds like i need to check @PhilsSteaks next time i'm in NYC @MrSonnyJames
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@montazhjawn Wow! Thanks!
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@montazhjawn Sweet. Thanks for using it!
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@montazhjawn dope! Where can I see it?
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Tonight. @DjAktive + Me = ill! MaKaNiKs gone wild. Vango at 10pm
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not a prob! “@UnInhibitedMuse: Many thanks to @MrSonnyJames @DJLEANWITIT @LonWitDaCaddy @cabcalli @LRs2b appreciate your time and energy!”
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“@lildave215: Reading this headline with a Jamaican accent totally changes the meaning http://t.co/LtG6FNNN” lol”
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One love to Flying Kite Media for interviewing me and DJ Phsh for their article about DJ life in Philadelphia.
You can peep the article RIGHT HERE.
The long awaited Johnny Popcorn LP by Hezekiah is coming later this year.
Here is the first official single. Also, our new mixtape is on the way in a few weeks. Stay tuned. But for now, Say Hello to the Bad Guy.
Sup famalam? I hope you’re new year is going well and you’re goals are being mapped out and put in motion. Shout out to all the folks we partied with over at Ruba Club for BODYROCK. The party was a blast and ended up being the highlight of my New Year’s Eve Weekend. Photo Gallery Here. Big shout to everyone who celebrated with us at the private party at Walnut Room on NYE. Good times.
Tonight, you can me alongside the homie, DJ Romes (Skratch Makaniks) in Old City at 32 Degrees. It’s a special Friday the 13th Edition. We’ll plan to massacre the turntables. haha Anyway, details below.
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A couple weeks ago, DJ Phsh started a brand new monthly party called the Phsh Tank in Philly to a sold out room at Fluid. The event combines the freshest new music, classic flavors, and art from a different featured artist every month. An inspiring combination of audio and visual stimulation had everyone in the spot feeling good. Here is the official mixtape to accompany the event promo. Something fresh for your ears.
Respect to Flying Kite Media for interviewing our brothers Statik & DJ Phsh for their recent article about how to make it in Philly's crowded DJ community. Read it in full RIGHT NOW.
The Illvibe Collective just dropped a mix for the NEST Podcast. The podcast is brought to you by the fine people of NEST EVENTS out of Leeds in the UK. We put together a smooth mix of recent electronic dance joints that we are feeling at the moment. Enjoy!
More about NEST EVENTS here:
http://nestevents.net
Getting hype for our last BODYROCK party of 2011!
The BODYROCK ends 2011 the right way this Friday with our long time comrade DJ Sat-One.
Our BODYROCK Stories Series continues this week with our homeboy Justin Weleski of 215hiphop.com, Beats & Rhymes, and 32 Degrees.
We hope to see you out this Friday at Kung Fu Necktie.
Illvibe Collective in association with gL Productions presents
BODYROCK
Friday 12/30
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N Front St)
9p - 2a
Don't forget to get your tickets for Phonte, 9th Wonder, Illvibe, Median, Rhapsody and more at the TLA tomorrow night! We are doing a special DJ set on 4 turntables in support of our newest mixtape Remixbound 2 which will be available exclusively at the venue in a very limited quantity. The first volume sold out in a really short time as we don't press that many. We have some surprises for you all as well. See you all there!
>>>BUY TICKETS HERE<<<
ILLVIBE COLLECTIVE AND 215MAG.COM PRESENT
PHONTE AND 9TH WONDER
Fresh off of new album buzz, Little Brother brothers Phonte & 9th Wonder are rolling through the 215 to drop some science. Check them out on Friday December 16th at TLA!
This is an all ages show people, so bring everybody!!
Buy tickets here:
http://www.livenation.com/event/0200476442D19EFF
Be sure to use Promo Code: 215mag
MEDIAN
SELA
Tonight, if you're across the Pond. That is, in Germany you can catch Statik in Berlin at Department doing the classic BANANAS party which originated in Shanghai. DJs Beware, Jumpy, San Gabriel, and Kamikaze are going to be playing everything from Disco, Deep House, Hip Hop, Funk, and more. Be sure to check em out! Those in or around Munich can catch Statik at Hip Hop Don't Stop tomorrow night at Crux. Details for tonight below!
Hey EU fam!
Some of you caught our boy DJ Phsh in August on the Hip Hop Don't Stop Tour and now we continue to make it ill! with Statik aka Mr. Sonny James for several nights in Germany.
Thanks for tuning into Jam FM last night and vibin' to Statik's guest DJ mix. For those of you who missed the broadcast, check it out below.
Tomorrow night, catch Statik alongside, San Gabriel, DJ Jumpy, and B. Boogie at Tube Station. Info about future dates, coming in the next couple of days so stay tuned!
Boom!
Big shout to the Hip-Hop Don't Stop fam in Germany.
Our longtime friend DJ Spinna is one of the many legendary DJs to have played The BODYROCK party at Aqualounge years back. If you're not in the know about this man's DJ legacy, his legendary parties all over the globe, and his production resume, get involved RIGHT NOW. And then check his episode of BODYROCK Stories below.
Rock on.
DJ Ultraviolet has been a close friend to Illvibe for many years. She has played several parties with us, she's done our radio show, and of course our classic BODYROCK party. Here's her episode of BODYROCK Stories.
As we continue to prepare for The BODYROCK party this Friday with our man Lumin from Miami, we present to you another BODYROCK Story short with our long time friend and veteran Philly MC, Adam 12.
We've started a new video series on the web called BODYROCK Stories. It's a rare thing to have a successful party for 10 years or more and often when it does occur, there is no documentation of it in it's hay day. So as we compile archives of audio, photos, and video of BODYROCK's legacy at multiple venues, we decided to interview many of the folks who have been there since day one, special guest DJs, and staff of the party. Illvibe Collective Presents: BODYROCK Stories #1 ft. our comrade and fellow DJ, Caliph-Now.
Tonight we would love to see you out at the final SUPERDOPE! party @ Fluid University with DJ Phsh and the family. This party has been such a great experience for everyone in attendance over the past 3 years in Philly but now the time has come for Phsh to focus on bigger things in and out of the country. As he packs his bags to go on tour repping his city and crew for a couple months with Gilbere Forte, we have to make sure we end this classic party off right. Drink specials courtesy of Heineken.
Illvibe Collective - Switchin Alive Blend by Illvibe Collective
If you liked Illvibe Blends vol. 1, then you are gonna love this new re-edit by our own Mr. Sonny James. It's a slick mash-up of Wyclef's "Stayin' Alive" and Will Smith's "Switch". Perfect for getting a dancefloor moving or for doing the running man in your living room. Cop it now.
Also, make sure you follow us on soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/illvibe-collective
Check out this mix that lil'dave did for Red Bull Music Academy Radio.
Or check it here
http://redbullmusicacademyradio.com/shows/4312/
DJ Day - Alright (Cross Reference) - Unreleased
Captain Planet - Dame Agua - Bastard Jazz
Richy Pitch feat. Yasmeen - Dey Suffer (DJ Vadim Remix) - BBE
Owiny Sigoma Band - Doyoi Nyajo Nam (Quantic Dub) - Brownswood
Mario Basanov & Vidis - Test (Atjazz Afrotech Remix) - Silence Music
Kidboy - Yo Me Voy De Aqui - Jazz & Milk
lil'dave - Cafe Cubana - Record Breakin
Spiritual South - Green Gold - Afro Art
Novalima - Yo Voy (Seiji Remix) - Cumbancha
Illvibe Collective feat. Lady Alma - What They Say (Nathan G Dub) - LuvBug
Maddslinky - Travelling - Tru Thoughts
SBTRKT - Pharaohs - Young Turks
Freedom Soundz - Feelings - Nepenta
Foremost Poets - Your Surrounded - Exadoria
Sup Philly?
Tonight you can catch another dose of Superdope! DJ Phsh's staple Philly residency. Tonight Mr. Sonny James is back in the mix and the crew celebrates Philly Will's birthday. Hosted by Mike Roker. The venue is right behind the TLA where the Rock The Bells show is happening tonight. We can't wait to see you out!
HipHop Don't Stop Radio Show #30 on 93,6 Jam FM mix by DJ PHSH (Philadelphia) hosted by SAN GABRIEL by HipHop Don't Stop
Here is a mix DJ Phsh did for Berlin Radio Jam FM 93.6. It's for the HipHop Don't Stop radio show hosted by DJ San Gabriel.
Keep checking http://iamdjphsh.tumblr.com/ to stay updated on Phsh's adventures in Europe.
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South Philly Flow #iphoneography #instababs #BroadStreet (Taken with instagram)
There’s a shortage of women in expensive hair arguing on TV nowadays. SMH #RealityShows #Gahbidge (Taken with instagram)
I think. Therefore I am. Lol #instababs #iphoneography @snapkracker (Taken with instagram)
Late night train rides after the club. #nyc #trains #instababs (Taken with instagram)
Big shout to my mellow @whoisjr rippin shop tonight with @mashibeats (Taken with instagram)
Black Milk @chillmoody and the gang. 2.28.12 #HeinekenGreenRoom (Taken with instagram)
Rats. Thanks megabus for depriving me of the ratchedness. (Taken with instagram)
Three’s Company is still hilarious to me. #TVLand #MrFurly #ConstantMisunderstandings (Taken with instagram)
Audio
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Thoughts ft. Grand Agent & Verso64 plays
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04 Homeless Hipster Theme (Mr. Sonny James PBR Remix)168 plays
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Not For This Lifetime (Jet Setter RMX) prod by Mr. Sonny James79 plays
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02 Roc Boy Wishes97 plays
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05 Get High & By103 plays
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08 Work It Out (ill! Kalakuta Re-Edit)164 plays
Favorites
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HipHop Don't Stop Radio Show #44 on 93,6 Jam FM live mix by DJ SAN GABRIEL (liveDEMO)by HipHop ...
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BLOODFIRE V SISTER SLEDGE - "We Are Family" (2011 Dub)by dazikue
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Adele radio pause mix (prod marc-j) off broken pattern epby Marc-j
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HipHop Don't Stop Radio Show #43 on 93,6 Jam FM exclusive mix by DJ STATIK (Illvibe Colective)by HipHop ...
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Soul II Soul - Back 2 Life (Illvibe Collective blend)by lil'dav...
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Joy Jones - The Joy (lil' dave Remix Instrumental)by lil'dav...
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Illvibe Collective feat. iSHE & Dave Ghetto - Can't Denyby lil'dav...
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Munchi - Jimi Knowsby Munchi
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lil'dave - Chips and Salsa [Seven Heaven compilation (BBE)]by lil'dav...
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Illvibe Collective feat A.R.M. - Medicine Menby lil'dav...