Lonyo - New on BANG 103.6FM with The Sunday Sports Show

December 24, 2009 by Cassandra
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Don’t miss The Sunday Sports Show with Lonyo 2pm-4pm on BANG 103.6FM

Lonyo Engele aka DJ Lonyo first hit the entertainment scene in 1998 as an MC host for various artist’s tour parties such as the Grammy award winning and worldwide acclaimed artist Janet Jackson along with Jamiroquai and The Fugees.
In 1999 Lonyo formed Bon Garcon of whom which released No.1 UK RnB track “If you need a man” , which appeared on Trevor Nelson’s Urban Soul album. Later that year ,Lonyo also featured as the lead vocalist on the first ever Two Step track by artist DEM2 on the track “Destiny”.

Lonyo with Ronaldo

In 2000 Lonyo was signed as a solo artist to Riverhorse Records which was an offcut label of the SONY MUSIC GROUP. He had his first success with his debut single the massive “Summer Of Love” which was widely acclaimed as the summer anthem, and reached No. 6 in the UK Top Ten chart. Due to this success he appeared on shows such as TOP OF THE POPS, T4 s, POP WORLD and the BBC’s breakfast TV news. Even to this present day it has been featured on over 60 compilation albums and doesnt look to stop yet. These albums include the gold selling “Twice As Nice” album and the multi platinum selling “Now That Is What I Call Music” compilation album.
The following year Lonyo released “Garage Girls” which was No.1 in the dance charts for 3 weeks. At this point Lonyo began incorporating a DJing set in his live shows. He also appeared later that year on Channel Four’s THE PEPSI CHART SHOW and the BBC LOVE PARADE in Leeds.
In 2003 Lonyo was signed as part of dance duo called ‘Bon Garcon’ to Island Music. Also in 2004 ‘Bon Garcon’ released “Shake Shake” and dance track “Freak U”, that was No. 1 in the UK and German Dance charts.

Lonyo with Tevez

From 2003 until the end of the series in 2007, Lonyo secured a role in Sky 1’s award winning soccer drama “Dream Team”. He also appeared in the soccer movie “Goal” in 2005.

Lonyo’s DJ repetoir

Lonyo’s style of DJ sets consist of primarily, commercial RnB, soulful party classics, funky house and old school garage.
2003
Hosted 1st MTV Base Beach Party in Ayia Napa with Miss Dynamite
DJ’d at Naomi Campbell’s birthday party in Cannes, France
2004
Lonyo began securing residencies at London’s Funky Buddha, 10 Rooms, Click, Penthouse and Browns
Hosted 2nd MTV Base Beach Party in Ayia Napa with Lisa Mafia
DJ’d at the MOBO Awards
DJ’d at Mariah Carey’s birthday party at London’s Tantra club
2005
DJ’d at Jay Z’s GQ Man Of The Year Awards after party at Mo’vida club
DJ’d at MOBO after party at London’s Penthouse club
Secured residencies at London’s Mo’vida, China White and Paper clubs
2006
DJ’d at Brit Awards after party hosted by Kanye West at London’s Mo’vida club
DJ’d at Beyonce Knowles’ Music World party at London’s Paper club
DJ’s at the Oswald Boetang Line Launch in LA, USA
2007
Secured residencies at London’s Mo’vida, Crystale, The Burlington and 50 St. James’ St clubs
2008
DJ’d at Lewis Hamilton’s birthday party at London’s 50 St. James’ St. club
DJ’d at Jay Z’s Launch of ‘Ace of Spades’ champagne party at London’s Automat
DJ’d at N.E.R.D’s album launch party at London’s Harvey Nichols store
Dj ‘d at Thierry Henry – Private New Years Eve Party at FIFTY St.James, Mayfair
2009
Launch of GRAND COUTURE at FIFTY, Resident DJ
Resident DJ at EVISSA – every Tuesday @ VENDOME, London
DJ on rotation @ Crystal, Wednesdays
May - Premiership End of season party @ Movida
Dj at Santos – NYC _ QTIP event

2009 - T.V & Film
Eastenders, Spooks, Vodafone Live commercial No Signal,Hussle and currently filming new Harry Potter movie.

To this present day Lonyo continues to be at the forefront of the music world, and as a result is constantly in demand for his DJ sets in London’s well known and high market nightclubs, and DJ’s abroad when requested. He also continues to be favoured upon by both UK and US artists to host and DJ for their specific events e.g after show and award show parties.
Also due to the success of his solo music career he is still in demand for PA’s throughout the summer months and shows alike all year around in the UK and Europe.

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Carmicheal Joins D’Nyce on Soul-D-Out this Monday

December 23, 2009 by Cassandra
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Singer, songwriter and producer Carmichael discovered his passion for music at a very young age and he owes his love of real music to his Dad who would wake him up every morning to th likes of Al Green, Marvin Gay and Stevie Wonder.
Raised in Birmingham Alabama and whilst still at school Carmichael took a chance and sent his demo to super producer Manual Seal of So So Def Records and was immediately signed to Seal’s newly formed record label. So Carmichael left school behind during his junior year and moved to Atlanta to pursue his dream.
Later Carmichael and Seal would part ways amicably and Carmichael continued to develop and grow as an artist. He soon learned if he wanted to be truly happy and successful as an artist he needed to start getting more involved in the writing and production of his own music. As a result Carmichael has released three full-length albums independently.
He has worked with Grammy Award winners Tony Rich, Joe Rich and Peter Moore in various aspects. In 2004 he sang background on Tony Rich’s Live DVD recording. During his early years in Atlanta he worked with an unknown Pink while she was a member of the girl group Choice writing songs and providing musical direction.
If you enjoy soul, R&B or can remember when love songs actually put you in the mood for love. Carmichael is a definite must have in your collection. It gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity to interview LIVE in the studio Carmichael. Please join D’Nyce for an exciting time on Soul-D-Out Monday right here on Bang 103.6, where we make em’ and we break em’!
‘All about Love‘ is the title of Carmichael’s third independent CD. His music will make you feel as if you are absolutely immersed in warm silk on the most perfect day of the year.