VenessaMichaels is a technicolor soul, to say the least. Her dreamy, creamy, punchy vibes full of wonder and brilliance never fail to ignite the dance floor. With many accolades and collaborations under her belt, she’s looking forward to a new chapter and ready to switch gears into hyperdrive this 2021. The powerhouse DJ/producer took a moment to speak with SPIN about finding her artistry, lessons learned within a chaotic year, and what’s next on the horizon. Who is VenessaMichaels and what do you stand for? I am a producer, songwriter, and DJ. I hope to inspire other people to know they can do and become whatever they choose to. Nothing can stop you if you have your mind set. Trust your ideas, and keep creating til you figure out what resonates with you. Believe in yourself always. You’re...
Last month, VenessaMichaels and Kaleena Zanders made waves with their tasty summertime single “Creme Brûlée.” In an effort to keep the sun shining as we approach the end of the season, the duo released a remix EP featuring four spins of their signature dish. Included in the collection of tunes is a new tech house remix from Miami duo boiish. While the original was more suited for a sunny day by the pool, boiish crafted the soundtrack for what happens when the sun goes down. Reminiscent of packed dance-floors lit up by nothing but LED screens and lasers, the bouncing beat brings the sound of their hometown to life. VenessaMichaels and Kaleena Zanders gave a special shoutout to boiish after their remix was featured at the top of Spotify‘s Dance Rising playlist—the...
Whether they’re bedazzling eggs with rhinestones, baking their own sourdough from scratch, or concocting absurd cocktails, those in the social media community at large have embraced their creativity during their time in quarantine. Harnessing that creativity and manifesting it into the dance music community, EDM.com’s Instagram Live interview series Quarantini Chats invites the biggest music producers and DJs in the game to join our platform and craft a custom cocktail as they sip and dive into a wide range of topics with our special guest hosts, The Hotel Lobby. Fresh off the release of their decadent single “Creme Brulee,” a sun-kissed, R&B-inspired breakbeat bop, Kaleena Zanders and VenessaMichaels are ready to pour up and show up. Ahead of the impe...