William Rodriquez III, born in 1980 was already collecting 45's by age 4. His style of djing, producing, remixing and creating beats was influenced by the various sounds of music he was listening to at this young age from his parents and family.
His dad introduced him to the underground sound of Cerrone, The Blackbyrds, Brass Construction, Gino Soccio and Loose Ends. His mom introduced him to Donna Summer, Boz Scagges and Stevie Wonder. By 1990, he learned to play the keyboard by ear and was introduced to the sounds of Hip Hop by his brother playing music by NWA, Boogie Down production, Kwame and EPMD. During this time he also enjoyed the sound that New Wave music created. This rich musical background influenced Will to make his own beats with two tape decks and his keyboard. By 1992, he got his first turntables and was introduced to the sound of deep house.
His cousin Victor played music by Groove Committe, early Strictly Rhythm and Nervous Releases, This vibe had a lasting impression on William and he was soon playing his first gig at age 11, and for the forthcoming years made a name for himself in the LA scene, spinning both hip-hop, rare groove and house at underground clubs and partys.
Will's music production was also taking off, after updating and advancing his studio set up he quickly found a groove that has stunned the world over. His debut release Take me to a Place was signed by Frankie Feliciano for his critically acclaimed Ricanstruction Label. This was quickly followed by a string of remixes for Sole Channel NYC, Home Recordings in Toronto, Mn2S in England and Uk Basic in London - rocking dancefloors and radio waves wherever they were played. Will is now hot property, and finding his production and DJ skills in high demand.
Listening to the sounds of Blaze, DJ Spinna, Mr. V, Alix Alvarez, Osunlade and MAW only encourage Will to create more music and push more boundries.
Discography:
Original Productions:
-Reelsoul feat. Damon – “Take Me To A Place” - Ricanstruction Label
- Reelsoul- “Hold On” - 10 yrs. of house compilation - mn2s
- Miss Patty – “Get Over It” - SOLE channel Music
- Reelsoul – “I Get A Feeling” – Hustle
- Mr.V feat. XL – “On Da Grind” – Vega/Defected Records
- Reelsoul - “Hold On” - SOLE channel Music 2008
- Reelsoul - “Music part 2” - SOLE channel Music 2008
- Reelsoul - “Anotha Day” - SOLE channel Music 2008
- Reelsoul - “Way We Feel” - SOLE channel Music 2008
- Reelsoul - “Music” - Uk Basic 2005
- Miss Patty - “You Don’t Want It” - SOLE channel music 2007
-EL – “Walk Away” - Stingly Records 2006
-Reelsoul feat. Stephanie Cooke - “A Thousand Ways” - Deep Haven Music 2008
-Reelsoul - “Fresh” - SOLE channel Music 2008
-Reelsoul - “Nightflight” - SOLE channel Music 2008
-Reelsoul - “Phuture” - SOLE channel Music 2008
-Reelsoul - “Space Track” - SOLE channel Music 2008
-Reelsoul feat. Damon - “What Am I Supposed To Do” - Deep Haven Music 2008
-Reelsoul & Alix Alvarez - “Bom [R2]” - SOLE channel Music 2009
-Reelsoul feat. Kyla - “For The Love Of You” - Mn2s 2010
Remixes:
-Jon Cutler feat. Michael Watford – “Wat’cha Gonna Do” - mn2s
- Quentin Harris feat. Robert Owens – “Always” - Home
- Dom Navarra – “All That I Have Left” - UK Basic
- Kimara Lovelace – “Just A Dream” - Home
- Byron Stingly & Kimara Lovelace – “About Our Love” - Home
- Fuzion feat. Chris Herbert – “I’m So Glad” - Camio
- Friends Re-united EP – “Reelsoul-Music” - UK Basic
- Bret Jackson – “Change” - Home
- Tonya Reneé – “Fallen” - Home Soul
- AG Thomas – “The 1,2” - ABB Soul
- UPZ – “Rock Da Funk” - Camio
-Dragonfly - “All The Way” [Mr.Reelsoul Dub] - SOLE channel Music 2007
- N’dinga feat. Scotty P. - “Queen” - SOLE channel Music
- Jay Sean - “Maybe” - 2point9Reecords
- Jill Scott - “Hate On Me” - Hidden Beach Records 2007
- Soul I.D. - “Believe” - ABB Soul 2007
- The Jinks - “Spaced Out” - Soul Funk UK 2007
- Tonya Renee - “Off My Mind” - Home Recordings 2006
- Phonique - “John” - Dessous Records 2007
- Tyrone Ellis - “Music In Da Air” - Home Recordings 2007
-EL - “Knockin’” - Stingly Music 2007
-Miss Patty - “Get To KNow You” - SOLE channel Music 2008
-Darryl D’Bonneau - “Drop That Body” - Mn2s
-Manchildblack - “Live 4 Love” - Deep Haven records 2008
-Sterling Ensemble feat. Mario Inchausti - “Truth [I Know You Are Beautiful]” - Deep Haven Records 2008
-Lee Wilson - “Life” - Home Recordings 2008
-Dj Man X & Albert “Sterling” Menendez feat. Carolyn Harding - “Heaven” - Deep Haven Music 2008
-Kim Davis - “Valentine 4 Life” - Home Recordings 2009
-Dasoul & Fabry Diglio feat. Nadine Navarre - “Direction” - SOLE chanel Music 2009
-William Scott - “Moon In Tauras” - CityDeep 2010
-Sofia Rubina - “Make Me Beautiful” - Mn2s 2010
-Distant People feat. Chappell - “Just Do It” - SOLE channel Music 2010
-Nathan G. & Blackfrog feat. Byron Stingly - “No Limit” - Large Records 2010
-Sofia Rubina - “Make Me Beautiful” - Mn2s 2010
-Fabry Diglio & M.A.D Boss feat. William Scott - “Moon In Taurus” - CityDeep 2010
-The Layabouts & Pete Simpson - “Thank You” - Mn2s 2010
Collaborations:
- Mr.V – “It’s Broke” – Vega/Defected Records 2006
-Halo & Reelsoul - “The Warning” - Citydeep Records 2007
-Studio Apartment feat. Blaze - “The Rising Sun” - King Street Sounds 2007
- Dragonfly – “All The Way” – SOLE channel Music 2007
-Sterling Ensemble feat. Mario Inchausti - “Truth” - Deep Haven 2008
- Dj Man X - “Miami Soul” - Deep Haven 2008
-Dj Pap feat. Cei Bei - “Your Too Close” - Citydeep Records 2006