Paul Almeida

Biography

PAUL ALMEIDA began his deejay career in the late 1980’s, quickly establishing himself as the top commercial AND Old Skool deejays in South Africa. His love for the 80’s sound elevated his passion for music and clubbing, playing in the top clubs in Johannesburg and around the country. Paul gained respect from the music industry and released his first album “Dance Connexion Vol.1” in the late 80’s and the massive rave series “Mother Mix”. Paul worked for the major record labels EMI and Gallo Records from 1995 to 2000. To date Paul has been involved in commercially 240 released albums including worldwide brands such as Ministry of Sound, South Africa’s number 1 dance compilation, the BOOOOM series. Paul was involved with 5fm for 6 years, contributing to shows hosted by Tich Mataz and Sasha Martinengo. Paul’s mixes were also featured on Just Plain Darren’s shows on Jacaranda and ECR (East Coast Radio). Paul also teamed up with the legendary South African music icon David Gresham to compile one of the biggest selling 80’s compilation series, “Back to the Eighties” In 26 years of playing Paul’s music passion will always remain in the 80’s!!!!! Paul joins HOT91.9’s (www.hot919.co.za) on the weekend line-up and is ecstatic to be a part of this new venture! Paul has been deejaying for the 28 years in a number of nightclubs around South Africa. Paul’s passion has always been music,going to the in-famous Italian Club and watching the legend Maurizio play gave Paul the inspiration to become a club dj. Starting his deejaying career in the late 80’s at the Carlton Ice rink, Paul Almeida quickly established himself as one of the top commercial deejays in South Africa. His love for the 80’s sound elevated his passion for music and clubbing. Paul got his first dj gig at San Lorenzo in Hillbrow in 1987. Paul has had the opportunity of playing in all the top clubs in Johannesburg and around Southern Africa including, Q’s, The Thunder Dome, The Dome, Caesars Palace, Berlins, Chillers and the White Horse Inn. Paul is a fundi in the High Energy, Italo and Euro Dance scene of the 80’s. After establishing himself as a top club dj, Paul quickly gained respect from the music industry and released his first album “Dance Connexion Vol.1” in the late 80’s and the massive rave series “Mother Mix”. Paul worked for the major record labels EMI and Gallo Records from 1995 to 2000. To date Paul has been involved in commercially 255 released albums including worldwide brands such as Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi and South Africa’s number 1 dance compilation, the BOOOOM series . Paul was also lucky enough to be part of 5FM for 6 years, contributing to shows hosted by Tich Mataz and Sasha Martinengo. Paul’s mixes are also featured on Just Plain Darren’s shows on Jacaranda and ECR every Friday as well as the FRIDAY THROWDOWN which is played every Friday morning on Darren Scott’s “Joburg’s Hottest Breakfast show” on HOT 91.9FM Paul teamed up with the legendary South African music icon David Gresham to compile one of the biggest selling 80’s compilation series, “Back to the Eighties” received a GOLD award in 2011. In 26 years of playing Paul’s music passion will always remain in the 80’s!!!!! Paul is also a major contributor to SABC 3’s brand new dance Show Total Dance with his vast music knowledge and strong relationship with both clubs and record companies he sources the best content for the show. Paul has also created his own music trivia board and TV game which he exclusively licensed to the global production company Endemol. Paul for the first time has also discovered South Africa’s next big talent ChianoSky who has signed the very first ever 360 degree deal with EMI Records South Africa! Top publications FHM and Playboy both did an article on Paul based on his 26 year music career.