In an attempt to get into the thick of New York nightlife, a young
Eric Clark moved downstate from Mount Vernon, NY and landed a
job as a security guard at the Ritz. This concert venue that was at
the forefront of all musical genres is where he fortuit..
After leaving Tommy Boy, EMan began a long career in film and television but
still continued to DJ and also began to produce his own nightclub events.
Through the years DJ EMan has played at NYC bars and clubs such as Coney
Island High, Centro-Fly, Chameleon Lounge, Cheetah, Nowbar, 205 Club,
Baktun, 13, Idlewild, Sapphire, Frank’s Lounge, Warehouse and Ciello, to name
a few – and in clubs as far away as Sweden and the Czech Republic. In 1997
EMan co-founded the popular weekly event, Bang The Party, with NYC
nightclub reporter Lorie Caval. The intimate, underground house music party
where EMan held DJ residency quickly gained local and international acclaim
and had a spectacular six-year run. As well, EMan created another weekly
dance event in 2000, Deep See, with DJ Lola – which takes place every Tuesday
nights at Sapphire Lounge – as well as the monthly event, Beyond at APT. and
his most recent creation, Indigo at Vault@element each month with Lorie,
DJSpider and Lord G. Articles about EMan, his events and his music have
appeared in publications such as; DJ Times, Face (UK), ID (UK), New York
Magazine, Next, BMR (Japan), Jockey Slut (UK), Flyer NYC, PAPER, New York
Observer, NYPress, Village Voice, Mixer, Big Shot and Time Out New York.
During a trip to Chicago in 1999, EMan met talented producer Daryn DJ Quad
Brandon and employed his help to produce his first record “Day By Day.” The
song featured the vocals of EMan’s long-time friend Sweet Sable (best known
for her club anthem “Love So Special”) and was released on HipBone Records
in early 2000. Since then EMan has released many internationally renowned
singles (with multifarious remixes) on well-respected record labels – including
the infamous “It’s Yours” on Chez Music, “Musical Prayer” on Wave Music, “I
Am the Road” on MAW Recordings and “Brooklyn (Where I Live)”on Sfere
Recordings. EMan also co-executive produced the conceptual compilation
album, “Bang The Party: Volume One” (Jellybean/Sony) and a soon to be
released documentary of the same name. EMan continues to write, produce
and vocalize on projects – collaborating with some of the best producers in the
global music community and has recently launched the LIBERATE indie record
label, along with renowned Chicago-based producer, Doc Link – with a
multitude of original dance music forthcoming (available through
www.traxsource.com/liberate).