Miami WMC...a houselover's paradise

"The real deal" - a pretty accurate description of the annual Miami WMC (Winter Music Conference). Ever since I first attended in 2003 I have made it a priority to get there every year. As a lover of the house genre, I can honestly say that I have never seen a better showcase of all the different styles of this music (in the States at least). Tens of thousands of people converge on Miami from every country imaginable for the conference, and theere is never anything but love and high spirits in the air. The entire atmosphere is one of bliss...everywhere you look, no matter where you are...on the street, in a club, at the beach, in one of their cyber cafes...you can feel the excitement in the air. During that one week (or weekend, depending on the days the dates fall on), hostility is next to nonexistent. All are concerned with having a good time while meeting new friends and forging new relationships (business or otherwise).

I also look forward to expanding my own global family of househeads (The Usual Suspects...linked on this page). The networking aspect of the conference is DEFINITELY a bonus. Everyone is so accessible, there is no need to try and wade through entourages or try to get access via special passes. You can speak to any number of DJs/artists/promoters easily by simply walking up to them and opening your mouth. All egos are left at the door. DJs such as Jazzy Jeff, Tony Humphreys, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, Louie Vega, Sandy Rivera, and basically any others you could name - all available and more than happy to speak. You see, TRUE househeads are not preoccupied with materialism and popularity (both of which tend to push egos into overdrive). All we are concerned with is having a good time and showing love to our brothers and sisters; where ever they may be from.

So I invite anyone who may have the means and the time to try and make it to at LEAST one Miami WMC. I guarantee that it will be one of the best times of your life. Even if you are not a househead, I am willing to bet that you will leave Miami with a new appreciation of the house genre. With so many different sounds you are bound to hear something that you like. I shall add some more of my photos from last year's WMC...enjoy. (More info on the conference can be found at www.wmcon.com)

...just a few of my 200+ photos...I'd be happy to share the rest with those who would like to see them all.