There are three things you need to know about DJ Sloe Poke: 1. He doesn’t mess around with any of the artsy stuff. 2. You won’t hear him tactlessly scratching and 3. He goes to a club to rock it.
What makes Sloe Poke one of L.A. ’s best DJ’s is that he can spin several styles of music with ease. Sloe Poke attributes his skills to the years of spinning for people with diverse tastes, ages and cultures. Most DJ’s can spin two or three different genres of music but get lost when it comes to Latin music. This is where Sloe Poke excels. He’s the kind of DJ that can entice the older generation to go out on the dance floor and put a younger crowd to shame. He can mix a Salsa classic like Joe Arroyo’s “Rebelion” with Celso Pina’s Sonidero hit, “Cumbia Sobre El Rio,” then follow those songs with Thalia’s poppy, “Piel Morena” and Frankie Cutlass’ club fave, “ Puerto Rico,” making it all flow together somehow.
Because of Sloe Poke’s range, he can spin almost anywhere in the city. Besides being a resident DJ at places like Little Temple and the Rhythm Lounge, he spins at clubs like “Sonido,” playing Dub, Dancehall & Lover’s Rock. At the “Root Down” on Thursday nights, he plays funk alongside some of L.A. ’s best funk DJ’s. At ¡DESCARGA! Sloe Poke keeps the floor moving with Salsa, Merengue & Cumbia. When he’s DJing at The House of Blues in San Diego , he compliments whatever act is headlining. He has opened for shows as diverse as Mos Def, David Lee Roth, Yellowman & Jaguares. It really doesn’t matter who or what genre Sloe Poke is spinning for, he always has the perfect mix.
Catch Sloe Poke on Saturday, April 14th @ ¡Descarga! Along with Resident DJ’s—Loslito (The Root Down/ The Rebirth/Kajmere Sound), Bobby Soul (Soul Hustlers), Azul (213/ Firecracker/Bridges), Mexican Dubwiser (Chicle/ Dubwise Sessions) & Mando Fever (From The Soul Recordings)
Also performing will be Gabrielito (Quetzal, Sonora Santanera) with his all-star group performing original music & classic salsa jams.
¡DESCARGA! CLUB @ LITTLE TEMPLE every 2nd Saturday, is located at 4519 Santa Monica @ Virgil (Silver Lake); April 14th - $10 all night Doors 9pm-2:00am ~ 21 + over
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You talk about D.J.s that know how to rock, well let me me put it down, this Brother get's down, really really down, everyone i have taken out to listen to his music always comes back for more, and they bring someone else, and they come back for more, and on a pesonal level, this kid is very humble and genuwine. Keep real D.J.SlowPoke
dope ish sloe!...see you @ descarga
yup yup....Sloepoke can work it... and it makes everyone on the dance floor work it too! Definitely one of the best all around DJ's in LA.
and he rocks it with the cumbias... and the Salvadorean favorites!!!
Sloepoke... see you on the dance floor soon...its been too long, but soon enough i will be there moving my booty...
much love, softwind
sloepoke is a great dj because he is a great musician; he appreciates practically every genre of music and is equally knowledgable. oh, and he's dope person as well. xo
I LOVE PLAYING MUSIC FOR THE LISTENERS/THE DANCERS/THE MUSIC AFFICIONADOS/THE LADIES/THE COUPLES/SINGLE PEOPLE/THE LADIES......COME TO DESCARGA/SONIDO/ROOT DOWN/RESIDENT FRIDAYS/MOUTHPIECE MONDAYS AND I WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU MUSICALLY.........THANKS GOMEZ FOR THE BEAUTIFUL AND KIND WORDS......AND THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR COMMENTS.......SLOEPOKE!
Ya, You can rock it kidd!!!Music can be an escape for alot of peoples daily hectic lives,like you said you play for everyone.You never know what a person has been dealing with throughout their week and when they go to a club to listen to you beleive that all (at least for that night)is left at the door.It's a night of listening to dope music of all genres and just dancing.Thanks for that!Your friends always, Boricua n Kaya Kidd(OG Member of Quinto Sol)
Sloe Poke is a definite classic deejay. The brother speaks with his hands in universal sound. He shows the definition of making the party people dance, shake & boogie and feeling just free with soul. Sloe inspire me to become a deejay and I thank him for that....I waited a long time for you to make me that mix tape I requested years ago...I wanted "Peachfuzz" by KMD and you always said "I got you...dont even worry"...a few years later..I gave up and started buying records..*laughs*..I love you man. Make the world happy with god music, ositive vibes. respect.
John
What makes Sloe a great dj is that he is a great human being which makes him shine in a real way. He is an advent student of the music, placing the people and the sound first. He is of a very rare breed. Long over due!
Respectfully,
Dj A-Ski (FOUR TRACK MINDS)
hell yes...sloe knows how to throw down!
GO SLOE!