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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 Rihanna’s ‘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 J’s Delight’ LP, which featured their slamming update of Jamie Principle’s ‘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 clubland’s 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 & Steve’s ‘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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Discography

Releases:
Everybody Needs To Be Loved (Maxi) (3 versions)   Virgin Records America ... 1997
Insane (2 versions)   Faze Trax 1997
The Groove Riders EP (12", EP)   Faze Trax 1999
Music Is Life (Maxi) (4 versions)   Champion ... 2000
Deeper (2 versions)   More House Records 2002
Gonna Get By (3 versions)   More House Records 2002
Inside My Soul (2 versions)   More House Records 2002
Don't Cha Give Up (2 versions)   More House Records 2003
Midnight (2 versions)   More House Records 2003
Oh Lord (3 versions)   More House Records 2003
Spend The Night (12")   White Label Group 2003
Wake Up Everybody (2 versions)   More House Records 2003
Didn't I Bring You Love (2 versions)   More House Records 2004
I've Got It Bad (2 versions)   More House Records 2004
Sunshine (Sol Brillante) (2 versions)   More House Records 2004
Catch Your Shine (12")   More House Records 2005
Feels Like Home (12")   More House Records 2005
House Of OM (Comp) (3 versions)   OM Records ... 2005
Music's Gotcha Jumpin' (2 versions)   More House Records 2005
Devotion (2 versions)   More House Records 2006
Just Groovin' (Single) (2 versions)   OM Records 2006
OM: Summer Sessions (3xCD, Comp, Mixed)   OM Records 2006
Paradise (12")   OM Records 2006
I Believe In Dreams (12")   More House Records 2007
Late Night With Groove Junkies (CD, Comp, Mixed)   Swank Recordings 2007
Music's Gotcha Jumpin' 2007 PT 2 (12")   More House Records 2007
Remixes:
Catch Me I'm Falling (CD, Maxi) Catch Me I'm Falling (... Svengali Records, Svengali Records 1998
Deep Sensations (CD, Comp, Mixed) Love Has Come Around (... Sunswept Music 2003
Lone Cat (Holding On) (12") Lone Cat (Holding On) ... Buzzin' Fly Records 2003
Love Has Come Around (12") Love Has Come Around (... More House Records 2003
Bargrooves - Mimosa (2xCD) Para Goza (GJ Soul Exc... Seamless Recordings 2004
Bobby & Steve - The Anniversary Collection 1984 - 2004: Past, Present, Future (LP 2) (2x12", Comp) Para Goza (Groove Junk... SuSU 2004
Enter My House (CD, Mixed) Praise His Name (Groov... ZAP Music 2004
Fire (2 versions) Fire (Groove Junkies R... Ündo Music 2004
Long Time Coming (CD) It's On (Groove Junkie... Waking Monster Media 2004
Music Is The Answer 2004 (12") Music Is The Answer (G... Dotdotdot Records 2004
Para Goza (Groove Junkies Remixes) (12")   Essence Records 2004
Pool House Party (CD) Music Is The Answer 20... RLPMix Records 2004
Praise His Name (Part 1) (2 versions) Praise His Name (Groov... MAP Dance 2004
The Anniversary Collection 1984 - 2004: Past, Present, Future (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Para Goza (Groove Junk... SuSU 2004
Upstairs At Larry's - Lawrence Welk Uncorked (CD, Comp) Caravan Vanguard 2004
Soulfuric Vaults Vol. 1 (12") He Is The Galaxy (Groo... Soulfuric Recordings 2005
Wax Wars (Soulfuric) (2xLP) He Is The Galaxy (Groo... ITH Records 2005
Wax-Wars (3xCD, Comp, Mixed) He Is The Galaxy (Groo... ITH Records 2005
Afterdark: Los Angeles (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Gonna Get By (Pt 2) (G... Kinkysweet Recordings 2006
Dr. Feelgood (12") Dr. Feelgood (Groove J... More House Records 2006
DubJ's D'light (A Remixed Reality) (Album) (2 versions)   Noice! Music 2006
Good Time (Remixes) (CD, Promo) Good Time (Groove Junk... Warner Bros. Records 2006
Inside & Out (12") Inside & Out (Groove J... Duffnote Recordings 2006
Le Dôme - Select House Community (CD, Comp, Mixed, Dig) Love Has Come Around (... Eclectik Music 2006
Love Is (File, MP3) Love Is (Groove Junkie... Ultra Records 2006
Rise Part One (12") Rise (Groove Junkies F... OM Records 2006
West Coast Excursions Vol. 3 (12") Soul Symphony (Groove ... Transport Recordings 2006
Funky Disco House (2xCD) Inside & Out (Grooveju... Sure Player 2007
Pink 2 (CD) Get Deep, Go Undagroun... Swank Recordings 2007
Rise (Parts 1 & 2) (CD, Maxi, Promo) Rise (Groove Junkies Mix) OM Records, OM Records 2007
Tropical Paradise (12") Tropical Paradise (Gro... MAP Dance 2007
Back 2 House Volume 2 (File, MP3) Don't Stop (Groove Jun... Open Bar Music 2008
DJ Zone First Class 02 (CD, Comp) Tropical Paradise (Gro... Time Records 2008
Don't Stop (6xFile, MP3) Don't Stop (Groove Jun... Open Bar Music 2008
Given Me Joy (Maxi) (2 versions) Given Me Joy (Groove J... Defected 2008
Stereo Sushi 13 (2xCD, Comp) Truth Is (Groove Junki... Stereo Sushi 2008
Take A Bow (Remixes) (Single) (2 versions) Take A Bow (Groove Jun... Def Jam Recordings 2008
RA.169 (File, MP3, Mixed) Girls Are Evil (Groove... Resident Advisor 2009
Production:
Le Dôme - Select House Community (CD, Comp, Mixed, Dig) Gonna Get By (Classic ... Eclectik Music 2006
DJ Mixes:
Bargrooves - Mimosa (2xCD)   Seamless Recordings 2004
Afterdark: Los Angeles (2xCD, Comp, Mixed)   Kinkysweet Recordings 2006
Appears On:
It's On (Part 2 Remixes) (12") It's On (Groove Junkie... InnerVibe Music 2003
Play Your Part (2x12") Play Your Part (Groove... J Records, J Records 2003
Matter Of Time (12") Matter Of Time (GJ Cla... Definity Records 2004
Stereo Sushi vs. Sake (2xCD) Didn't I Bring You Lov... Stereo Sushi 2004
House Essentials (CD, Comp, Mixed) Just Groovin' (GJ's Cl... OM Records 2006
It's Time For... Mr. Mike (CD) Devotion TBA 2006
Love Is (12") Love Is (Groove Junkie... Ultra Records 2006
Sessions (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Devotion (Timmy Vegas ... Ministry Of Sound 2006
Soul Symphony (Remixes) (2 versions) Soul Symphony (Groove ... OM Records 2006
West Coast Excursions Vol. 3 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Soul Symphony (Groove ... Transport Recordings 2006
G Lounge Milano Vol. 4 (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Soul Symphony (Groove ... Soulstar 2007
I Miss U (12") I Miss U (Groove Junki... UDI Records 2008
Unlimited VII (2xCD, Comp) Black Man In The White... Time Records 2009
Tracks Appear On:
Remix Culture 170 (12") Everybody Needs To Be ... DMC 1997
Remix Culture 173 (2x12") Everybody Needs To Be ... DMC 1997
Deep House Vol. 2 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Do It Any Way You Want Choice Productions 1999
DJ Antoine @ Rave Park (CD, Comp, Mixed) Music Is Life (DJ Anto... Muve Recordings 2000
Madhouse - The Winter Edition 2000 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Music Is Life Sony Music Media 2000
Tech House Phenomena 4: The Sound Of San Fransisco (CD, Comp, Mixed) Baby Luv' Me Yeah Eukahouse 2000
Disco Kandi 3 (2xCD, Comp) Music Is Life (Deep Sw... Hed Kandi Records 2001
Hed Kandi Presents Disco Kandi Sampler Vol. 1 (2xLP, Ltd) Music Is Life (Deep Sw... Hed Kandi Records 2001
Summer Sampler 2002 (CD, Mixed) Inside My Soul Hed Kandi Records 2002
A|X Music Series Volume 2 Bring On The Night (CD) Wake Up Everybody Neverstop 2003
Bargrooves - Al Fresco (2xCD) Deeper Seamless Recordings 2003
In The House (Comp) (2 versions) Gonna Get By (Classic ... ITH Records 2003
Kaufleuten DJ Traxx Vol. 8 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Deeper TBA 2003
Mme Jeanette - Spicy Friday (2xCD, Comp) Inside My Soul (Classi... ID&T 2003
Ritmo De Bacardi Vol. 4 (2xCD, Comp, Mixed, Dig) Deeper (Brian Tappert ... Ministry Of Sound (Germany) 2003
San Francisco Sessions: V4 (CD) Gonna Get By Pt. 2 OM Records 2003
San Francisco Sessions: V4 'Soundtrack To The Soul' (2xLP) Gonna Get BY (GJ Peak ... OM Records 2003
Stereo Sushi 3 (2xCD, Comp) Inside My Soul (Classi... Stereo Sushi 2003
Stereo Sushi Ver. Futomaki (2xCD, Comp) Gonna Get By (Classic ... Stereo Sushi 2003
Bargrooves - Frosted (2xCD) Gonna Get By (GJ Peak ... Seamless Recordings 2004
Bargrooves - Mimosa (2xCD) Inside My Soul (Classi... Seamless Recordings 2004
Big Floor Funk (CD) Deeper System Recordings 2004
FKalways (CD, Mixed) I've Got It Bad Trend Discotec 2004
In The Mix 2004 (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Didn't I Bring You Love Clubstar 2004
Pool House Party (CD) Music Is The Answer 20... RLPMix Records 2004
Salon Sounds (CD) Didn't I Bring You Lov... StreetBeat Records 2004
Stereo Sushi vs. Sake (2xCD) Didn't I Bring You Lov... Stereo Sushi 2004
Total Diva Vol. 2 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Oh Lord (GJ's Classic ... RLPMix Records 2004
Connected 01 (2xCD, Mixed + CD, Comp, Enh) Music Got Ya Jumpin (J... ITH Records 2005
Connected 01 (Jay-J) (2x12") Music Got Ya Jumpin (J... ITH Records 2005
RLPMIX (CD, Comp, Mixed) Music's Gotcha Jumpin ... RLPMix Records 2005
Welcome To My House (CD, Mixed) Music's Gotcha Jumpin' ZAP Music 2005
Afterdark: Los Angeles (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Inside My Soul (GJ's S... Kinkysweet Recordings 2006
An Exciting House Mix For Thousand And One Nights (CD, Mixed, Comp) Just Groovin' (GJ's Or... Cala D'hort 2006
Connected 03: 15 Years Of Garage City (2xCD, Mixed, Comp + CD, Comp) Garage City (Groove Ju... ITH Records 2006
House Essentials (CD, Comp, Mixed) Just Groovin' (GJ's Cl... OM Records 2006
It's Time For... Mr. Mike (CD) Devotion TBA 2006
Keep It Coming (CD, Mixed) Oh Lord Trend Discotec 2006
Le Dôme - Select House Community (CD, Comp, Mixed, Dig) Gonna Get By (Classic ... Eclectik Music 2006
Loft Party New York City (2xCD) I've Got It Bad (GJ's ... Kinkysweet Recordings 2006
Masterclass #2 (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Devotion (Timmy Vegas ... Milk n 2 Sugars Recordings 2006
OM 10: A Decade Of Future Music (CD, Comp, Mixed + 2xCD, Comp) Just Groovin' (GJ's Or... OM Records 2006
OM: Miami 2006 (CD, Mixed, Comp) Just Groovin' (Main Ro... OM Records 2006
Sessions (2xCD, Comp, Mixed) Devotion (Timmy Vegas ... Ministry Of Sound 2006
Soul & Jazz In The House 2 (CD) Feel Like Home (Soul E... Slip 'n' Slide 2006
Y FM Presents A DJ Mix (CD, Comp, Mixed) Just Groovin' David Gresham Records 2006
Bargrooves - The Spring Collection (2xCD) I Believe In Dreams (A... Seamless Recordings 2007
Big Tunes From Under The Tents (File, MP3, Mixed, 192) Paradise (Balearic Ins... Sonic Soul Productions 2007
Frank Milano - Episode 1 (2xCD) I Believe In Dreams (A... Soulstar 2007
Funky Room Vol.2 (2xCD, Mixed) Music Gotcha Jumpin 20... Pravitelstvo Zvuka 2007
In The Mix (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Get Deep, Go Undagroun... Clubstar 2007
Pink 2 (CD) Get Deep, Go Undagroun... Swank Recordings 2007
Stereo Sushi 10 (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Free Your Mind (Groove... Stereo Sushi 2007
The World's Greatest Funky House Mix (3xCD, Comp, Mixed) Music’s Gotcha Jumpi... Resist Music 2007
The World's Greatest House Sound System (3xCD, Comp, Mixed) Paradise (GJs Peaktime... Resist Music 2007
Unlimited IV (2xCD, Comp) I Believe In Dreams Time Records 2007
Unlimited VII (2xCD, Comp) Black Man In The White... Time Records 2009
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