SOUND NAVIGATORS

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Jonn Hawley and Heather Doble (AKA Sound Navigators) began DJing and producing together after being introduced by mutual friend, vocalist Javante Monet. Hailing from Milwaukee and Chicago respectively, Jonn and Heather's mutual drive and passion to create music has forged a unique partnership that is truly taking the dance music industry by storm. Despite growing up in different states, the two Navigators share very similar backgrounds in music and dance. While Jonn grew up break-dancing in clubs around Milwaukee and Chicago, Heather spent most of her younger years formally practicing ballet. Both Heather and Jonn suffered injuries that ended their days of dancing. However, both have chosen to take their passion for music and use it to make others dance through their DJing and productions.

Jonn and Heather began DJing independently of one another over a decade ago. After DJing together for the first time at Eve in Milwaukee, Jonn and Heather both realized that their individual styles complimented one another in a way that grabbed the audience's attention. Soon after, the two took their love of house music into the studio and began to produce together. Working together at Foundation 75 Studios, the Navigator's first collaboration, "Salsaholic" quickly saw chart action amongst some of the industry's most notable DJs and producers. When asked what makes their partnership successful, the two agree that it is their common drive toward the same goal, passion for music and individual abilities that make this unique partnership work.

After working together for several years the duo's first official single, "The Vibe" was released on Olive Records. "The Vibe" was an instant success. The track received glowing reviews in Bigshot and URB Magazine and was also licensed to the October 2005 Derrick Carter double mix cd for Ministry Of Sound. Since the release of "The Vibe" the two have enjoyed other successful original releases and remixes on various house labels like, Doubledown, Control, Lingo, Blockhead, 3AM Recordings, DAE, Jackin Tracks, Utensil, Chillin Music, and Area DJ. Both Jonn and Heather agree that they feel extremely fortunate to be able to have success doing something they love.

Along with the duos passion for creating house music the two also share a love of Djing. In January 2004 Jonn Hawley spearheaded what was to become one of the largest monthly parties in MilwaukeeThe Beatdown. At The Beatdown Jonn and Heather come together to bring their unique and eclectic mix of beats to the Milwaukee area. In December 2005 the Sound Navigators will begin their first U.S. tour in Atlanta, Georgia. The SNM (Sound Navigation Movement) tour will take the Navigators across the country and back again ending in a massive "welcome home" party in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As is always the case, it's difficult to say exactly what's next for the Navigators. But without doubt one thing remains clear: Jonn and Heather are and will always be dedicated to their common goal of bringing new and exciting sounds into the world of house music.

JONN HAWLEY & SOUND NAVIGATORS ORIGINAL TRACKS

Under Origin feat. Javante | Wait 4 U | Soul Fuel
5900 West | Visitor E.P. | Soul Fuel
Sound Navigators | Sound Navigation E.P. | Soul Fuel
Jonn Hawley | Funky Business | Bunchlox Music
Sound Navigators | The Vibe | Olive Records
5900 West | Same Hoe | Hook Up Tunes
Mr. Hall Lee | Jump To Tha Funk | Cadang Records
Mr. Hall Lee | Extra Tizzime | Cadang Records
Sound Navigators | The Grind | Area Dj Feburary 2005
Sound Navigators | I Am Funky | 3am Recordings
Jonn Hawley | Wicked Dayz | Goodfamily Recordings
Sound Navigators | Down On It | Blockhead Recordings
Sound Navigators | System Sprain | Jackin Tracks
Sound Navigators | The Grind (Rerelease) | Chillin Music
Mr. Hall Lee | Jump To Tha Funk (Rerelease) | Utensil
Sound Navigators | Bust Yo Shit Open | Doubledown
Sound Navigators | Actve-Sol | Doubledown
Sound Navigators | Shredded Groove | Lingo Recordings
Sound Navigators | Aspects Of Soul | Control Recordings

JONN HAWLEY & SOUND NAVIGATORS REMIXES

Kaskade | Steppin Out (Hawleys Switch It Up Mix) | OM/Area Dj
DJ Mes | Uncle Bernie (Hawleys MFN Dub Mix) | MVM
Nique and Urban | Goin' Down (Hawley's Mix) | Bunchlox Music
Tuffy | Move Me (Sound Navigators Foundation 75 Mix) | DAE
Rithma | Mr. Kelsey (Sound Navigators Rework) | 3am Recordings
Mr. Devins | The Comeback (Sound Navigators MM Mix) | DAE
Mr. Hall Lee | Jump To Tha Funk (Sound Navigators Rework) | Utensil
Don Tinsley | Odyssey (Hawley's Miltown Remix) | Kolour Recordings
Hot Commodity | So' Funk'n Jazz (SN Webble Wobble Re-work) | Chillin Music
Summer of Space | It's The Reason (SN Re-rub) | Quiet City

LICENSED CD COMPILATION MATERIAL

DJ Heather | Fabric 21 - Mr. Hall Lee | Jump To Tha Funk
Derrick Carter | Sessions | Ministry Of Sound - Sound Navigators | The Vibe