Living Free NYC Big City, Small Pockets, No Problem! 
Time:7:00 PM
Where:Hudson Hotel
356 W 58th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 554-6000
Cost:Free w/ RSVP (RSVP limited to one person per email)
Giant Step’s biweekly series at Hudson Hotel presents Vikter Duplaix, the heavyweight DJ who closed out our final Hudson of 2008.
Vikter Duplaix, a Philadelphia native, honed his DJ skills with Philly legends Jazzy Jeff and King Britt. His introduction to the global music scene came in 2000 with his installment of K7!’s DJ Kicks series, which showcased his vocal stylings and musical taste. In 2002, Vikter released his first full-length artist project titled International Affairs on Hollywood Records. Vikter formed a joint venture with BBE Records, which led to the Stimulation EP and 2006’s full-length Bold and Beautiful with appearances and collaborative production work by James Poyser, Esthero, Tye Tribbett & GA, Rapheal Saadiq, Karsh Kale, Suphala and house music pioneer Louie Vega. His production work continues to defy genre as he creates soundscapes for artists as diverse as Earth, Wind and Fire, Jazzanova, Nitin Sawhney, King Britt, N’Dea Davevenport (Brand New Heavies), Ladybug Mecca (Digable Planets) and Spacek.
As New York City’s premier Monday night event for the last two years, the Hudson has consistently seen a curated roster of DJ legends and pioneering artists as wide-ranging as Louie Vega, Afrika Bambaataa, Jazzanova, Bobbito and Danny Krivit, playing styles from soulful house, Latin, hip hop, jazz, funk and more. Mark your calendars for quality music and dancing at Hudson.