The WOW family is proud of announce that our queen was named Artist of the Month by Beatport. Happy Black History Month, family! “Twenty-three years later, she’s still making beats and finding the fun in the production process, connecting with younger artists for remix projects and maintaining studio sessions as another outlet for her…
The Guardian recently ranked “A Walk in the Park (2004)” as one of the 20 greatest Detroit techno tracks: Recorded while Minx’s husband took their daughter shopping, A Walk in the Park is an irresistible, minimal cocktail: driving bass, tropical percussion, jazzy chords. The recent remix by Moodymann (absent elsewhere in this list on the…
Today, Women On Wax Recordings relaunched with the release of Queendom Vol. 1, a Pride Month compilation featuring Shaun J. Wright, Nita Aviance, Sydney Blu, DJ Cent, and Debbie Graham, along with the queen herself, DJ Minx. We’re so happy to be back. Read more about the relaunch from our friends at the Metro…
Last month, Factory 93 Records re-released WOW classic, “A Walk In The Park” with remixes from some of DJ Minx’s dearest friends–Seth Troxler, Soul Clap, Carl Craig, and Ardalan. In an interview with DJ Mag, the founder of Women On Wax said, “This remix compilation features a culmination of producers who have grown into dear…
The purpose of On The Record: Detroit Moves, a project of Women On Wax, is to preserve the history of Detroit’s electronic music scene for future generations. The goal is to create a free and easily accessible platform of information that tells the stories of our music from the people who made it. It is meant to become a tool for both Detroiters and non-Detroiters to familiarize themselves with the DJs, producers, pioneers, musicians, promoters, clubs, photographers, and of course, the dancers, who created, nurtured, and lived House and Techno music in the City of Detroit.
On Monday, May 30, Minx is hosting some of her favorite DJ friends from 2pm to 11pm at the Pyramid Stage, and playing a special set starting at 8pm. After that, she’s continuing her hostess duties into the night at Spot Lite with more of her favorite people. And she’s playing the KMS/Inner City Movement…
DJ Mag’s annual celebration of North America’s electronic music scene is back, and Minx has been nominated for “Underground Hero.” The category recognizes the champions of grassroots music communities. Voting is now open, so cast yours for DJ Minx HERE.
In honor of Pride 2022, the WOW family is calling on our artists and creators to submit designs for our exclusive line of clothing by and for our community. Through July 15, 25% of proceeds from sales with your design will go to you, the creator, and 25% of proceeds will be donated to…
The W.O.W. family is beyond proud of our Queen, DJ Minx. Big appreciation to Spotify for working with her to ensure she claims her (rightful) place in Detroit history (and our hearts) through art. #Pride murals honoring activists and artists have popped up in Detroit, Nashville and New Orleans: 📍 Detroit: Ruth Ellis, Dr Kofi…
2020 is a big election year in the U.S. We’re not only voting for our next president, but there are hotly contested congressional races across the country, as well as critical down ballot races that will directly impact our communities. Our voices always matter, but as the repercussions from the pandemic have hit the dance…