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Rene Hewitt
New York City Disco DJ and Producer
Rene Hewitt
D.J./Producer
HouseandClassicsTV.Com's Producer/Director
Kult Records
Born and raised in New York, Rene Hewitt inherits his musical talents from his family. Rene wanted to be a DJ. Not just any DJ, but the best and began by collecting records. He continued to work day and night to become the best and after some time, he was ready, ready for his first audition.
The Chase; this would be Rene's first big break. The Chase (New York) was established during the same time Larry Levan was "mixing it up" at Reade Street. His name spread throughout the music industry and other opportunities soon developed.
During this time he became the Dance Chart Editor for the music industry's premier dance magazine, Discoteckin'. Rene had the opportunity to interview music notables such as Patti Labelle and the Blue Bells, Evelyn 'Champagne' King, and many others.
Helping to start one of the first New York dj record pools, the International Disco Record Center, with Eddie Rivera (President), Rene Hewitt landed his next dj job and stayed at New York's famous "Inferno" for four years. During his days at the Inferno, he dj'd at New York clubs such as: Starship, Illusions, Bubbles, Club X, and Ice Palace 57 to name as few, as well as many of the top music industry parties. For many years he was a regular guest dj on WBLS-FM's weekend night dance parties. In conjunction with I.D.R.C. and KISS-FM, Rene also dj'd for the radio station's summer weekend outdoors street concerts throughout New York City for several years. Then, KISS-FM and WKTU-FM's midnight dance parties also requested Rene as one of their dj's. After some time, Rene opened his own dj record pool, Associated Promotions.
During this time he had residency at the Warehouse on the upper west side of New York as well as the legendary, 96 West for five years until it closed. It was here that he was approached by one of the publisher from the international "Michael's Thing" Magazine and was offered a job as editor for his own page, "The Music Box". It featured reviews of record and artist interviews each month. Because of this, promoter "Mike Stone" of "Bonds" and "Studio 54" asked Rene to guest dj at Studio 54. He has also dj'd at "One Hot Spot", "Side Street", "Club Exodus", "The Warehouse", and promoted JoeyBoy Promotions and Barefoot Boyz Productions New York.
Rene's talents continued and was booked to dj in Washington D.C. for Pride '98 at, "The Edge". Mike Stone who also promoted, "Vinyl", and Charles Jackson, promoter of "Track's" and "Sound Factory Bar", offered Rene to dj house and classics music at their international club, "The Warehouse" in the Bronx New York and still spins there as a guest. In addition, Rene asked to d.j. live on WNYU-FM's BPM in 1999 and he was booked by Beat Management to spin on New Year's Eve of 1999, at "Club Kaos" in Springfield Massachusetts. Rene has spinned with noted d.j.'s, Andre Collins (The Warehouse), Ken Terry, Kenny Carpenter, Danny Krivit (Body & Soul), E-Man (Bang The Party), The Tin Room (Residency), Louie Lou (Excalibur), Club Noi, Float, and Busker Brown to name a few. John Davis of the Body&Soul fame had him spin classics at his weekly party "Legends". Rene had reached his all-time dream and asked to produce two house records to be released on Prime Groove Records, USA. He also reviewed Kult Records entire record catalogue (300) and has finished a mixed compilation for the label to be released by the end of 2003.
On January 30, 2000, Rene's achievements along with other legendary d.j.'s, Little Louie Vega, Danny Krivit, Frankie Knuckles, David Mancuso, Francois K., Larry Levan, Ken Carpenter, Nicky Siano and others, were brought together for the first time on film, for "Maestro-The Documentary". The documentary is about the roots of underground music. Rene is also Maestro - The Documentary's, Director of Public Relations and co-produced "Oasis" with producer Aaron-Carl which is the theme song from the film. Take a look at Maestro's website at: www.maestro-documentary.com . You can read the review on Maestro athttp://www.kcbd.com/Global/story.asp?S=765700 as well a see trailers from the film, phone interviews on Rene, Danny Tenaglia, Frankie Knuckles, Josell Ramos (Director/Producer) Maestro and more. To date, Rene is an associate of NBC TV's affiliate station KCBD TV's website with a column reviewing records, interviewing dj's and posting dj top tens.
Recently Rene Hewitt was one of the dj's in the 2002 Classic DJ Competition and came in second place. This brought a highlight to Rene's career as Host Stella Winston and producer/director Gabe Serano filmed the event and Rene will be one of the dj's featured in a DVD to be released next year.
Stella Winston had taken a step forward with Rene and featured his life story on her New York talk show, "Straight Up". She noticed that Rene had some wonderful talents and inspirations and suggested the he have his own TV show. Rene jumped on the opportunity and created a new format for television,www.HouseandClassicsTV.com . As producer and director of the show, he has pulled together a staff of 10 people from all sides of the music and film industry to create the show. Debuting in late April or May, this show features mixed house or classic music by dj's from all over the globe. In addition, the show will feature silhouettes of dancers, visuals, and a video segment called "A Classic Moment".
Currently Rene's music can be heard on the Internet at,www.rogie.net and he is in the studio producing two records with DJ Lamont Hardy as well as the theme song from his show.
Rene Hewitt can be contacted at: (718) 829-5803 or atdjrene@optonline.net
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COMMENTS ON Rene Hewitt
Hello ene,
I Used To Often Attend Your Club (The Inferno) With My Sister. Our 2 Favorite Clubs Were The Starship Discovery 1 And The Inferno. It Was Always An Adventure When We Went To Your Place. Many Things About The Inferno Stood Out:
The Blood Red Membership Card (I Still Have Mine),
The Themes, There Was Always A Theme To The Visual Look Of The Club. The Big Basket That Sat Just Past The Entrance. Sometimes It Had Little (Live) Chickens In It, I Remeber Pumpkins, Candy, All Sorts Of Things.
The Lower Floor With The Pool Table,
The Incredible Pounding Sound System (That Reverbated In The Restroom),
Those Beautiful SL 1100A's Bouncing On Rubber Bands And Last But Not Least
YOU. The Music You Played Was Always Different That Other Clubs. I Remember When You Used To Pump The s*** Out Of The Bombers, Damn That s*** Rocked.
I Also Remeber When You Started Letting Kenny Get On. He Was Funny Cause He Would Shake Uncontrolably As He Mixed.
The New Generation Of Club Goers Will Never Experience The Majesty Of Thjose Days. I Share All These Memories With My Child So That She Never Confuses "Rap" With "Music".
My Best Wishes To You And Yours,
Ivan Doc Rodriguez
Tell you what doc,
i have to disagree on certain things. the system was very nice as well as the club but when it comes to "creative, exciting" blending / mixing rene (nor kenny) was the one. while they played great music they did not excite with their blends. whats surprising to me is that any dj (wheather he's hot or not) has to knoe deep down inside that he/she simply does not have the creative skill, to claim otherwise is just not real. the same went for mr. levan. had a very hot thing happening at the garage but did not create incredible blends, basic stuff mostly choppy.
Rene:
It's my pleasure to network with you and you'll be receiving my package shortly.
Continued success in 2006 and the Classics will never Die!
Mr. Hewitt, I'm 46 years young and I have always loved music, growing up in NYC I was exposed to a multi variations of music, from disco to todays house music my best memories took place in your place" THE INFERNO" the music, the vibe the people made that club rock, many , many weekends I spent dancing, hanging with friends and listening to fantastic music, went to many clubs while living in NYC but the inferno will always have a great place within me.I have dj in small clubs, bars, etc, eventually I became a mobile dj which I still do today, but whem Im home and dust off my classic vinyl there 1 song that brings be back to the inferno,,MY CLAIM TO FAME..Thanks and Peace,..if any1 got any inf. or memories about the inferno days feel free to e-mail at djatrhythm@hotmail.com Best Regards DJ WILLIE RHUMBA..
hi rene its me your friend DANNY RODRIGUEZ, i rememnber we i use to hang out at the inferno and you told want to spin, i said yes , ill never forget, hope alls well , Danny, dandjrod@yahoo.com
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