In 2021 with COVID restrictions Auckland techno festival Beacon had the pick of djs world wide to headline.They chose Marcellus Pittman.The Yotty picked up a side show which was a 4 hour on vinyl masterclass from a global icon. A peer of and musical partner with such superstars as Moodyman and Theo Parrish Marcellus returns to The Yotty January 4th. Heres a little more about him . When other children were playing combat with G.I. Joe action figures in the early 80’s, Detroit native Marcellus “Malik” Pittman was playing his radio at maximum volume, listening to the sounds of “the Wizzard” and the “Electrifying Mojo”, in addition to the jazz outputs of Rosetta Hines.
Malik began his DJ pursuits for college parties, wedding receptions, “old school parties” in the early 90’s. In 1993, Malik released his initial work of production with local Hip-Hop collective “Home Grown”.
Shortly thereafter, he released “Essential Selections, Vol. 1” on the Sound Signature label, headed by Theo Parrish. In 1998, Malik forged a working relationship with Rick Wilhite, Theo Parrish and Kenny “Moodymann” Dixon, collectively known as the 3 Chairs. As production artists and selectors, they have helped to define an integral part of the Detroit sound.Malik’s sound has been around the Detroit and surrounding areas, as well as internationally, spanning Canada, the UK, Germany, Japan and Paris.
His dedication to production ushered the discontinuation of his latest residency with Northern Lights in Detroit. Malik is currently heading his own label, Unirhythm, which will release his upcoming projects.
Support from Raglans own TechnoTurntablist Chimpster while Hamiltonian flavour of the month DJ R Seater starts the night off
