DJ Disciple
Brooklyn DJ since 1987, boss of Catch 22 Recordings and co-author of a book on the scene: DJ Disciple, the producer behind “Caught Up” and “Work It Out”.
- Brooklyn DJ and producer David Leander Banks, born 2 September 1965.
- Runs Catch 22 Recordings, a New York house label that marked 20 years in 2017.
- His 2002 single “Caught Up”, sung by Mia Cox, reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart.
DJ Disciple has been playing house in New York since 1987. He runs his own label, Catch 22 Recordings, has hosted long-running Brooklyn parties and scored a US club No. 1 with “Caught Up” in 2002.
Brooklyn and Catch 22
David Leander Banks was born in Brooklyn on 2 September 1965 and has worked as a DJ since 1987. His label, Catch 22 Recordings, had its first hit in 1998 with “Put Your Hands Up” by Black & White Brothers and celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2017. He also runs Nympho Soundz, a name he has used as an alias, and has recorded as Banji Boys.
His first UK chart entry was “On the Dancefloor”, No. 67 in 1994. “It’s Easy” (2000) and “Super Drum” with Robbie Rivera (2002) also made the lower reaches of the UK chart.
Caught Up and Work It Out
“Caught Up” came out in 2002 on Groovilicious in the US and Frenetic in the UK, with vocals by Mia Cox, co-production by Jeremy Sylvester and remixes by Guido Osorio. On 16 February 2002 it reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart, and it later appeared on the Queer as Folk soundtrack.
“Work It Out”, written with the singer Dawn Tallman, came out on Catch 22 in 2006 and was licensed to Influence Records in France in 2007 with a mix by David Tort and DJ Ruff. Pete Tong played it on BBC Radio 1, and in 2008 Klaas re-released it on House Trained.
Parties and the book
On the floor, DJ Disciple is tied to Brooklyn. His Release party ran at Sapphire Lounge; Next Level began in 2008; and Feel Real, his Tuesday night at The Rumpus Room, ran from 2017 until March 2020. He has also played Le Souk, Cielo, Sullivan Rooms, Bar 13 and the Fort Greene Park Festival. In 2023 he co-wrote The Beat, the Scene, the Sound with Henry Kronk.
In the mix
His records come from the New York tradition of vocal house. Keep digging with Louie Vega and “Work” by Masters at Work.
FAQ
What is DJ Disciple’s real name?
David Leander Banks. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on 2 September 1965.
Who sings Caught Up by DJ Disciple?
Mia Cox. The 2002 single reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart.
What label does DJ Disciple run?
Catch 22 Recordings, a New York house label that celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2017.
