Blaqwell

The soul of a dancer runs through each interlocking groove, foot-stomping bass line, and shoulder-shaking beat Blaqwell, aka Jamel Rankins, creates. Each note is brilliantly painted with thick layers of sultry funk and tinted by the legacy of house music history. A talent often recognized by DJs and industry luminaries the world over. His releases on Toolroom, Brobot Records, Simma Black and more have gained support from a diverse group of artists including Low Steppa, Kerri Chandler, Marco Corolla, Maya Jane Coles, Roger Sanchez and the late great Frankie Knuckles. His symbiotic bond with house music culture stretches back to when he ditched his high school prom to do battle in the dance circles at the legendary New York nightclub Limelight. He cemented his love for house on the dance floor, as one should.