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Pirahnahead
12+ albums
deep houseHouseDeep Bluedetroit
about
Musician, DJ, producer, orchestral arranger/conductor – each of these words describe Pirahnahead. Real Talk- not just modern day music business hype. From the age of two, music played a major role in his life. At that young age he learned to play piano from his mother, and shortly thereafter, to play guitar, being highly influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Hazel, and legendary Detroit guitar gurus. Also at that very early stage, Pirahnahead selected and played records on the family record player, and later played at neighborhood parties. Rock and roll, blues, jazz, classical, and R&B heavily influenced Pirahnaheadʼs life then, and continues to influence his musical style now. In the words of 5 Magazine's May 2012 issue: “Pirahnahead is not so much a Producer, DJ or Musician as he is a Force Of Nature.” But many ask, why the weird name? Who is Pirahnahead? PIRAHNAHEAD - The DJ As a child growing up in the 1970s, as Soul and Disco grew in popularity, Pirahnahead developed a love for the upbeat and soulful music when his sisters took him into the DJ booth at local skating rinks and clubs so he could be tended to while they partied. As he grew up, Pirahnahead met and was mentored by the legendary DJ Ken Collier, Derrick May, and John Collins. He experienced Detroitʼs legendary clubs Club Heaven and The Music Institute, and a visit to NYCʼs Paradise Garage and Club Shelter played a significant part in inspiring Pirahnahead as a DJ. He has became a sought-after resident at various nigh
