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Bruno
Name: Bruno
Born: July 30, 1969
Sign: Leo
 Sometimes
I ask myself why the FUCK am I back in the house scene? When I then
see all different types of people dancing and enjoying themselves
to my music, I realize I didn’t finish what I started years
ago. Utopia was supposed to be about giving everyone in the house
scene in Boston a chance to shine. It wasn’t just about me.
It was about building a strong community of music lovers that would
hopefully last for generations. Of course, the obvious bullshit
happened (jealousy, immaturity, greed, etc.) I left the house scene
in 1998, but every once in a while, I would throw a birthday party.
I would notice all the of these house heads (whom I didn’t
invite) showing up. I couldn’t understand why. I dissed the
house scene because I wasn’t making money and I lost a lot
of money trying to keep it alive. I really felt like the Boston
house scene didn’t understand the shit I was going through
to keep the scene alive.
1992: Utopia @ Paradise (shut down because of Bar Sales)
1993: Utopia @ The Spot (shut down because of Bar Sales)
1995-1998: Utopia @ The Playhouse (shut down because I couldn’t
afford to keep it going)
1999: Utopia @ an Afterhours (shut down because the owner turned
out to be a racist)
2001: Utopia @ The Ecko Lounge (Combining Hip Hop, Reggae &
House…….BAD IDEA)
At one point at the end of a dj set in 1998, I said “FUCK
YOU HOUSE HEADS” because I had had enough of the drama. It
was time to get paid like Puffy and Jay Z. So I left the house scene
to go make money in the commercial market. I didn’t have to
get involved with the community or be anyone’s friend. All
I had to do was put a hot girl on the flyer, say we’re playing
hip hop, reggae, r&b and people showed up in masses. The only
problem was, I wasn’t happy. The music I was playing didn’t
have any feeling…..at all. It was about grabbing someone and
grinding on them all night. I don’t mind grinding every once
in a while, but you gotta feel the music too….right?
So now I’m back. But this time, it’s for a different
reason: MY HAPPINESS. I missed playing the music I love so much
and this time, it’s not just house; it’s disco classics,
it’s neo soul, it’s funk, it’s anything that makes
you feel good inside. Maybe because I’m a little older now,
I understand that it wasn’t about making money, it’s
about being happy. Me and a friend, Brother Andre, started Utopia
again on Sunday, July 18th at the OFFICE on 5 Broad St. in the financial
district in downtown Boston. NO COVER! We didn’t care if 10
or a 100 people showed up as long as the
music, the vibe, the atmosphere, and the dj was on point. This time
it’s a team effort and a goal to make Boston known as a city
that loves house music. You see, before I thought I could do it
alone…well you can’t. It’s all about A FAMILY.
These are the people that for some strange reason wouldn’t
let me leave the house scene. They're my inspiration and my family.
You bastards.
QUICK NOTE: MY FAVORITE SONGS OF ALL TIME
1. MFSB_LOVE IS THE MESSAGE
2. BARBARA TUCKER_I GET LIFTED
3. VOICES OF FREEDOM_VOICES IN MY MIND
4. CHANGE_GLOW OF LOVE
5. ZHANE_HEY MR. DJ
6. ROY AYERS_RUNNING AWAY
7. DOUBLE EXPOSURE_MY LOVE IS FREE
8. ZAPP_DO WA DITTY
9. CHANTAY SAVAGE_BETCHALL NEVER FIND
10. SOHO_HOT MUSIC
11. RIVER OCEAN_FT. INDIA
12. THIRD WORLD_TRYJAH LUV
13. TOO MANY TO MENTION
This is how I feel about house. Imagine a brother coming home after
working like a slave for the man. You look in the mail box and all
you see are bills and credit card companies asking you to be in
more debt. The IRS is telling you to pay up or lose your house.
Your child hates you. Your wife is cheating on you with your kid
brother, your mother hates you because you ain’t a doctor,
and when you get in the shower you can’t see your willy pazing
because of your gut. Right now you would want to commit suicide,
but me, I throw on any record by BLAZE and everything is all right.
YOU DIG! HOUSE MUSIC WILL NEVER DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t know what else to say but a local magazine did a
story on me so check this out:
If you want to know a little more about me go to www.djbruno.com
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