You Don't Need a Dick to DJ
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'An icon of the UK dance scene . . . an essential story' GROOVE ARMADA
'She paved the way for so many women of colour in a male dominated industry on her own terms' HONEY DIJON
'So much more than an amazing DJ' DANNY TENAGLIA
Before she became Smokin Jo - one of the most influential DJs of her generation - Joanne Joseph grew up in a children's home with her sister and until her mother returned and whisked the siblings away, her life was devoid of music.
As she entered the turbulent years of adolescence, Jo found herself pulled towards Soho and the burgeoning underground acid house scene, instantly finding herself at home amongst other artists, musicians and misfits who breathed and survived on dance music and ecstasy. Her rise was meteoric as she became one of the most revered DJs of the British rave scene and in 1992, the only woman ever to be named DJ of the Year by DJ Magazine.
This raw, unflinching memoir of ambition, excess and survival tells a story of change, growth and determination. Filled with candid stories about fame, addiction and recovery, Jo writes about navigating a scene marked by misogyny, racism and homophobia. This is a powerful, unforgettable story from a true pioneer of rave culture.
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A legend and an icon - Skin (Skunk Anansie), OBESmokin Jo is a brilliant DJ, a pioneer who blazed a trail for female DJs with impeccable musical taste, hers is an essential story - Groove ArmadaSmokin Jo is a trailblazer and pioneer. She paved the way for so many women of colour in a male dominated industry on her own terms. Respect! - Honey DijonIf I were a female DJ, I'd want to be Smokin Jo - Norman Jay OBESmokin Jo is so much more than an amazing DJ, she's the kind of person you truly enjoy being around. She brings the beats, the vibes, the love and that everlasting smile! - Danny Tenaglia
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