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> Check Out Lollipop's Remix of 'Parallel Rush' by 3kStatic

The fluid, hypnotic sound of dance remix solo artist Lollipop, a.k.a.Todd Shields, burns up dance floors with his drum n' bass, breakbeat, and house remixes, including his new remix of 3kStatic's progressive house track 'Parallel Rush'.

Tart and tangy, one taste of Lollipop has dance aficionados hooked. But if there is one thing about which this unique artist remains passionate, it's the importance of constant experimentation to keep his musical creations fresh and funky.

"I'm all about providing a DJ-friendly mix that smoothly blends with the rest of their set. Groove is essential to what I do."

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Lollipop is a classically trained musician with over fifteen years experience playing traditional acoustic instruments including the cello, saxophone, bass guitar, and piano. This allows him to bring a proficiency and true musicality to his remixes. Stints in high school and college band and orchestra further strengthened his musical chops.

Lollipop experimented with multi-track and analog recording with classic instruments, but it wasn't until his family moved to Europe that he was exposed to the thriving electronic dance scene.

"A strong musical background is essential to crafting good dance music," explains Lollipop. "Knowing the right chord structures to blend with instruments only comes with years of experience."

When computers became fast and sophisticated enough to enable viable electronic forms of instrumentation, Lollipop enjoyed using a sequencer, virtual synthesizer, and manipulated samples to create original compositions.

"Remixing involves swapping the traditional for the technological instrumentation - the acoustic for the electronic. It injects a whole new heart and creativity into music-making, and opens up a whole new range of possibilities," he remarked.

Lollipop's remix styles primarily include drum n' bass and breakbeat.

He has an infectious enthusiasm for dance music, and enjoys putting his stamp on tunes of various genres.

This former member of Jobey's Lollipop was commissioned by Empower Records to provide a remix of David Burrill's Little Red Corvette. Lollipop has also recorded club material that has ignited electric responses. A stint working at Club Marrz in North Carolina further exposed him to the styles that resonate with club goers. Consistently glowing reviews from his peers on acidplanet.com reflect the high regard in which he is held.

This artist is committed to always pushing the dance envelope.

"I try notto model myself after others. I concentrate on being one unique Lollipop."

Lollipop welcomes the opportunity to bring his remix skills to labelsinterested in pairing his distinctive sound with their projects and artists.

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