Four dynamite mixes/remixes by Mark Kamins. I chose these to illustrate the range of Mark’s work. I only scratched the surface (pun intended).

Mark, you are missed by many.

“Everybody” (12” dub mix) - Madonna
“Make Believe Mambo (Acid Mambo)” - David Byrne. Re-mix by Kamins and Tom Vercillo.
“Jam Hot” - Johnny Dynell
“Tales Of Taboo” - Karen Finley

NSFW on this planet.

Crank it up!
 

 
Deejay, producer and beautiful soul Mark Kamins died yesterday of “a massive coronary” in Guadalajara where he was a teacher at the Fermatta Music Academy.

Mark was a friend of mine and fan of Dangerous Minds. He often sent me links to articles and videos he thought would be of interest to DM. The last I heard from him was on January 11 of this year when he sent me a link to a YouTube video.

Hi Marc,
I think you will love this
“Whole Lotta Helter Skelter: Beatles-Zeppelin Mashup.”

Mark had a generous spirit. He was always supportive of my music and writing. He went out of his way to send me positive vibes and information he thought might be valuable in whatever project I might be working on. To say he is a loss, is an understatement. Mark was a force of nature that swept you up and carried you along on waves of upbeat energy, propelling you in the direction of your better self.

In the 80s, it was impossible to club hop without being infused with Mark’s aura via the incredible music he would play night after night as he deejayed at NYC’s groundbreaking dance clubs: including Danceteria, The Mudd Club, The Tunnel, Paradise Garage and Area. He discovered Madonna, introduced her to Seymour Stein and produced her first single “Everybody.” He worked as a producer, mixer and collaborator with The Beastie Boys, U2, Bob Marley, David Byrne, Sinead O’Connor and Karen Finley, to name a few. He wasn’t just part of the scene, he conjured the scene, he made it happen. He opened his own venue, The Harem, where he mixed instrumental tracks with live International musicians and dancers.

Mark continued to do what he loved right up until the day he died. He was teaching music students the fundamentals of electronic music and deejaying. The only thing that could stop Mark, did.

Peace brother. I imagine you somewhere, glowing like starlight, spinning the music of the spheres.

“Let the music take control
Find a groove and let yourself go
When the room begins to sway
You know what I’m trying to say.”

12” dance mix of “Everybody.” Simply massive.