Shannon Burton, aka DJ Steady B, has made quite the respectable name for himself in the music business. Starting out as a Hip/Hop and R&B DJ, he has grown into a multi-genre DJ/Producer/Promoter. Steady B knows what it takes to make it to the top, and by securing his place as one of the Midwest's top DJ's, he has certainly proved this. For over 11 years, DJ Steady B has shared his music, energy and style to music lovers all over the world, including Amsterdam, Toronto, Detroit, Orlando, but most importantly home in the Midwest, USA. Steady B has kept good company performing with talented entertainers such as Mix Master Mike, Bad Boy Bill, Alex Peace, Skylab 2000, Shortee, and Paul Anthony to name a few. Steady has held residencies at the R&B Café, Mixerz, Olympus, Mark 3, The Mirage, Club DB, Jillians, Veno's, Roxy's, The Boiler Room, Club 7 and currently calls The Neon Cactus in West Lafayette home. He has gained support, acknowledgment and a large following in the Greater Lafayette community, as well, by performing at local events such as "The Taste of Tippecanoe", the "Juneteenth Festival" and a top nominee for the "Lafayette Music Awards" over the past years. In 2000, Steady B released his first mixed tape, "Nice Guys Bang Hard." This was his first self-produced work, but would soon be followed by "The Hardfather" and "Return of the Hardfather." By the release of "The Hardfather," he had competed at Club Eden's DJ Battle in Indianapolis, IN., and displayed his skills at the Detroit Music Festival. Steady was also afforded the opportunity to perform on 96.5's "Freak Show" in 2004. While showcasing his own talent is important, Steady has also worked hard to promote the music business as a whole. He has organized unforgettable events such as "Barnyard Breakin'," "Familia," and "Mix Tapes 1 & 2." DJ Steady B's talent is music. His passion is sharing it with others in any way he can. Be it filling the dance floor mixing tracks, using his own productions or bringing other performers together to put on an amazing event, he never disappoints. His unique and dirty style of music mixed with his eye popping stage performance has made him a favorite for years. His experience and drive will keep him around for many more.

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