A true performer is one who possesses versatility, the ability to adapt and merge diverse styles to create a sound that is uniquely their own. Mel Hammond has displayed this on the turntables in Paris, France, Osaka, Japan and whilst touring the U.S. as the deejay for the well - known and established band Poi Dog Pondering. He has performed at virtually every nightclub in the Chicago area, as well as countless underground parties, including the infamous "Motioness", the only event to ever take place on a moving train. Most recently Mel, along with Michael Serafini, launched “Waxed”, the most successful and only “open–alternative” night at one of Chicago’s oldest nightclubs, NEO. This night has seen record numbers and guest deejays like the world-renowned Traxx and house pioneer Ralphie Rosario. In the studio, Mel has achieved similar success. Hammond’s solo production work includes marrying a variety of obscure samples, engineering tricks and live, as well as electronic drum programming. He delivers a unique brand of “Electro- Funk” that thrills and ignites his fans. For over twenty years Mel has been exploring music production and turntablism in order to produce his well-manicured rhythmic harmony and sound. Globally D.J. Mel Hammond’s known for producing tech-house tracks, most popularly “Impetus & Intention”- Afterhours Records. Mel has a slew of released and unreleased projects. His discography also includes major label remixes for R. Kelly, Sisqo, Pink, Whitney Houston & Deborah Cox in addition projects on labels such as D’lectable, Loveslap and Music 101. Moreover, Mel’s deep sultry voice can be heard and felt on the radio and in several releases. He’s collaborated with the Parisian band “Playin’ 4 the City” on numerous projects, which delivered them their underground hit “From Chicago to Paris” – DistanceMusic. He is a consummate Pro Tools engineer, drummer and producer, which he proved with the Jason Tyler album “Model Tested Rockstar Approved” - Snapshot Recordings. This album includes a song he wrote, entitled “I’m in Love”, which was licensed for the hit TV show “House M.D.” and by the Showtime network. Hammond was also the engineer behind the “8fatfat8” project, this brought the world “Rise Up and Walk” & “Let It Shine”. Mel’s credits and accolades are almost endless and to some surprising. We suggest you learn more for yourself and/or witness one of his stellar performances. He will consistently be the most unpredictable deejay/producer you have ever heard.