New York City's SAMMY NEEDLZ is a modern day renaissance man. Lucky for DC, DJ’ing is the vehicle Sammy uses to keep is face popping up state to state and continent to continent. Holding down major spots all over the U.S., U.K., France, Germany and as far away as Russia, Sammy makes his stop in DC at THE LODGE AT REDROCKS this Saturday April 26th alongside Grammy Award winning producer and hip-hop legend, DIAMOND D.

Sammy spins frequently at many of New York City’s hottest venues, but it is his renowned musicianship and skills as a writer/producer that continue to influence his sets and make him an influential figure in the global DJ community. When not in the club, you can catch Sammy co-hosting MTV's "RapFixLive." Sammy is also the on-air DJ & Host of the acclaimed “ShowOff Radio” on Eminem’s Shade45 SiriusXM station, as well as "Dancehall Saturday Night" on The Joint42 SiriusXM.

Sammy flexes a vast knowledge of music past and present. His sets include Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, Dancehall, Rock, Electro, Funk, Soul, Disco and House. It is this diverse knowledge of music and ability to seamlessly fuse genres that allows Sammy to play for the casual music lover, as well as the discerning connoisseur. It’s no surprise that his skills have been called upon to open stadium concerts for some of music’s biggest names like 50 Cent, Pharrell Williams and N.E.R.D, Kanye West, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, The Roots, and Busta Rhymes. Brands such as Converse and Beats By Dre have trusted Sammy to help launch products at many of their corporate events.

Sammy redefines the term “DJ” by fusing instinct and artistry with skill and finesse. From fortune 500 brands to thousands of screaming fans Sammy Needlz moves and inspires his crowd every time. The Lodge At RedRocks is excited to have SAMMY NEEDLZ this Saturday April 26th for a very special evening in which Grammy Award winning producer DIAMOND D will kick off an early evening listening party at 8pm for his newest album, “The Diam Piece.” Sammy starts the dance party immediately afterward at 9pm. Event page HERE.

Diamond D is a Producer, writer, DJ and Grammy Award winning hip-hop legend. Period.

The first time I was introduced to Diamond D’s work was in 1992 when I heard Brand Nubian’s “Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down.” I was blown away by everything that track included; from the beats and rhymes, to the way its rhythms swung with an aggressive nature mixed with its nonchalant and somewhat effortless delivery. That same year I was blindsided by another record that became one of my favorite tracks of that year, fellow D.I.T.C. members, Showbiz & AG’s “Soul Clap.” Being a DJ myself, when I play these tracks in a club still to this day, its more than just playing classic hip-hop records, it’s like making a statement, telling the crowd that you’re in the know and aware of something that once shook music. These tracks helped change the way a lot of people looked at hip-hop. And definitely helped change the way hip-hop producers made music going forward.

In the years to follow, Diamond D produced classic records for A Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Fat Joe, Cypress Hill, House of Pain, The Pharcyde, KRS-One, Busta Rhymes, and Mos Def, as well as tracks for The Fugees iconic album, “The Score,” in which Diamond was awarded a Grammy for his contributions.

Diamond D is currently releasing his highly anticipated album “The Diam Piece” which includes guest appearances from Pharoahe Monch, Black Rob, Talib Kweli, A.G., Fat Joe, Pete Rock, Alchemist, Sadat X, Hi-Tek among others (see official trailer to the right). The Lodge At Red Rocks is very happy to have Diamond D on Saturday April 26th alongside Sirius XM radio’s Shade 45 co-host, Sammy Needlz for Diamond’s official, “The Diam Piece” listening party. Come early at 8pm to hear the album and discuss the record with Diamond D himself. Then Sammy Needlz kicks off the dance party at 10pm. 21 & Over. As always, The Lodge is NO COVER.

Official music video by Diamond D performing The Diam Piece (Album Trailer). 2014 Lilkee Productions

COMPLEX Magazine's "Diamond D Tells All"

Meet Sammy Needlz - Coming To The Lodge April 26th w/Diamond D.

Meet Diamond D - Coming To The Lodge April 26th