Mark Stennett

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DJ Mark Da Spot
Birth nameMark Stennett
OriginMontega, Jamaica, U.S.
Genreship-hop, reggae, rock, pop music
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • DJ
Websitedjmarkdaspot.com

Mark Stennett, professionally known as DJ Mark Da Spot,[1] is an American record producer and DJ.[2][3][4]

Early life[edit]

Stennett was born in Montego, Jamaica and grew up in Bronx, New York.[5]

Career[edit]

Stennett began his career performing in clubs, including China Club, Sweet Sixteen, and Lotus, where he met Justin Timberlake, who offered to hire him as his DJ.[5][6] He is the founder of Top Floor Entertainment, an events coordinator/promoter company that is composed of other DJs.[5]

In 2020, Stennett became the West Coast Brand Ambassador for 50 Cent's Branson Cognac and Le Chemin du Roi Champagne.[7]

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

  • 2022: The Motions
  • 2022: Gold Rush

Recognition[edit]

In 2014, Stennett was awarded the Global Spin Award for Regional Club DJ of the year.[8] In 2014 and 2015, he received Salute the DJs Award.[5]

He has received the Best West Coast DJ of The Year Award 3 times consecutively by the Global Spin Award.[5][9][10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "DJ MARK DA SPOT Trademark of Stennett, Mark - Registration Number 5127250 - Serial Number 86960489 :: Justia Trademarks". trademarks.justia.com. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  2. ^ Nini (2014-09-28). "Inside the Music: NIDDY on Valentine, JYJ, and Kpop's viability". HELLOKPOP. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  3. ^ Staff Writer (2022-10-27). "New "Hunnids" From Double-Eff & Gigahurtz Expect to Receive 100 DJs to Support on Halloween". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  4. ^ notupstate (2013-12-12). "The Source |The Game, Donovan McNabb, Suge Knight & More Come Out To Support E-40's Triple Album Release". The Source. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  5. ^ a b c d e Singersroom (2020-10-08). "DJ Mark Da Spot – longtime professional celebrity DJ (Feature Spotlight + Interview) - Singersroom.com". Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  6. ^ Ju, Shirley (2020-09-26). "DJ Mark Da Spot Talks Deejaying For Justin Timberlake, Prince & Kevin Hart". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  7. ^ "The UB Video Interview: DJ Mark Da Spot Talks Success, Pandemic and Branson Cognac". UrbanBridgez.com | R&B, Interviews, TV, Films & Urban Entertainment. 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  8. ^ "Global Spin Awards pay respect to music's unsung hero – The DJ". Urbanology Magazine. 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  9. ^ "Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri to receive high honors at 2018 Global Spin Awards - Rolling Out". rollingout.com. 2017-12-13. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  10. ^ Fields, Kiah (2016-10-19). "The Source |Global Spin Awards Announces 2016 Nominees". The Source. Retrieved 2023-03-03.

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