Daniel Mnookin

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Since purchasing his first pair of turntables nearly seven years ago, 29 year-old Daniel Mnookin (pronounced “Muh-new-kin”) has gone from being just another kid learning to match beats, to one of America’s hottest rising DJs, Producers, and Record Label Owners. Daniel’s musical experience began well over a decade ago, teaching himself guitar and going on to play in a variety of bands throughout high school and part of college. It wasn’t until 1999 that he would develop an appreciation and love for all forms of electronic music. "While I bought various electronic oriented albums throughout high school," Daniel notes, "it wasn't until my junior year of college when I studied abroad and then lived in London - that I really began to listen to DJs – to really appreciate what they were doing." Upon returning back to the states, Daniel immediately began fidgeting with various pieces of electronic equipment ranging from drum machines and sequencers to samplers and synthesizers. He then went on to perform as a live act. "Playing live was always fun, but I found it hard to get booked in big cities as no one had the room or the willingness to accommodate an up and coming live act," says Daniel, "so I eventually decided it was time to go out and purchase a pair of decks and a mixer." Since catching the DJ bug, Daniel has gone on to play at every major club in Chicago. He has also played outside of his hometown in cities as isolated as Columbia, Missouri, to the glitz and glamour of

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