Biography
SammyRock aka Soul Oasis founder and owner of The Award Winning CyberJAMZ Internet Radio http://cyberjamz.com (2006).This is our 4th year and still going strong.”Keepin Housemusic Traditional”
Check out “The Soul Oasis Show” Live on Cyberjamz Internet Radio every Monday from 9:00am-12pm est. USA Time.
Sammy Rock is a Dj music programmer,producer and artist. I am originally from New York but now relocated to Tampa Florida and I have an eclectic sound with varied styles that range from salsa to house music and everything in between.I also own a digital record label named Cyberjamz Records where you can find the latest tracks at www.traxsource.com
For Sammy Rock aka Soul Oasis Interviews check out: http://www.undagroundarchives.com/people/index.shtml Here is a semi bio:
How did you get your start in the music business?
I started in the music business with a Mobile DJ operation in 1980-1988. I started by collecting 45s and albums from my parents at the age of seven years old. I now have over 20,000 records which I continue to use to make the business work. I have spun for over twenty-four years and entertained party people til this very day! I’ve also played music in various New York City clubs and Radio Stations.
How and why did Cyberjamz Radio begin?
Cyberjamz Internet Radio began when “some” people were discussing the possibility of the death of dance music in general. In order to prove that our musical culture was and is still alive, an outlet was needed for djs to express themselves, continue our musical journey and connect the true house music people back to their roots of music. Hence, I created Cyberjamz Internet Radio www.cyberjamz.com.
I must say it’s a success. I was one of the first broadcasters doing fifteen hour sets everyday for seven days a week! Along with Timmy Richardson (One of my first broadcasters). As time passed, more and more broadcasters (DJs) became interested in the vision that I had in reference to keeping house music traditional. I must add that without the blessings from above to fuel my spiritual drive, Cyberjamz would not be where it is today. I want to thank the spiritual world for guidance.
What do you think of the role of traditional broadcast radio when compared to online and satellite radio?
The role is quite different in that in traditional radio has a select format that must be followed vs. online and satellite radio where it’s more flexible to express yourself and no FCC regulations to follow. No commercials and more freedom of speech. Less formatting and more music: this is what I love about online and satellite radio.
How do you recruit people for your programming?
I recruit the broadcasters based on their demo mix tape session, knowledge of all kinds of music and of course attitude. I would not consider someone for programming based on how popular they are or their ego. They must be able to become part of the family and work as one unit and keep the music and programming interesting by connecting with the listeners.
Where did you get the name Cyberjamz from?
Funny you should ask this. I sat down to think for a minute in front of my computer. It was like a bolt of lighting!! I stood up and said to myself, all these wonderful people in the “Cyber” world, why not serve them with some “Jams” aka Tunes. It really took some time for the name to stick, but by the next day I convinced myself that the words Cyber(space) and Jams fit well together. I then wrote both words and changed the last letter from “s” to “z”…Now we have a place we now call home for music: Cyberjamz Radio!
Where do you see Cyberjamz five or ten years from now?
It’s been three years now that Cyberjamz has been in the forefront of the underground music scene. We have and still are progressing, by adding new shows and now the invitation by XM Satellite Radio. We are now also part of XM Radio The Move on Channel 80, every Sunday night from 9pm-EST/6pm PAC. USA time with encores every Monday 3am-EST/12am PAC, USA time, So in that respect we have evolved into something special.
As far as the future for Cyberjamz Radio? Only the spirit world knows for sure, but what I can say is that Cyberjamz Radio and the supporters love our station and appreciate all the hard work that went into creating something out of nothing. It can be done with a vision and the drive to make it work. Hopefully we will expand and add multiple Cyberjamz Channels around the world. Cyberjamz Japan, Cyberjamz UK, Cyberjamz Europe, etc. The next step is to take Cyberjamz to the cable T.V world with live streaming and video. All we can do is hope and keep our dreams alive.
How hasthe internet changed your relationship with and to music and the industry?
The internet is a fantastic way to convert the unconverted. An opportunity to express and share our love for music with people that otherwise cannot attend dance clubs or are working and would love to hear music via the internet. These shows are not pre-recorded; therefore you are listening to a live feed from broadcasters/djs from all over the world. This is what makes Cyberjamz Radio special. The industry has now taken notice of our station and the ways of the cyber-world and also the music industry now understands the power of the internet; therefore their music can be heard by a much larger audience than regular radio, especially if it’s in the genre of Dance Music.
With that said, the music industry has now embraced the fact that the internet radio stations like Cyberjamz can and will make a difference in sales and help them promote and prepare a better marketing tool for their upcoming releases by allowing us to market their product before it hits the stores. This is something Cyberjamz Radio is very proud of. We are here to serve and protect our musical culture by keeping house music traditional.
Soul Oasis Podcast
http://soul_oasis.podomatic.com/
Cyberjamz Radio Show on Cyberjamz Monday 9am-12pm
http://cyberjamz.com
http://www.soulelevationmusic.com
http://soul_oasis.podomatic.com/
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