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Diamond Needles

Shawn Leon Erskine
AKA: Shawnleon / Shawn Soulman / Icsoul / Diamond Needles
Winnipeg, MB..
History:  My passion for music started the age of 6.
Father ( Electrician)  introduced Shawn to home audio electronics, cables, and media devices ( Turntables, Tape Cassette Players, 4-track Recorders) and maintained an active interest in audio technology. 
Has been DJing since 10 years old. 
DJ’d his own grade 6 graduation. 
First paid wedding at the age of 16.
First paid club gig at the age of 19
First paid corporate gig at the age of 25
Established Diamond Needles DJ as the DJ name and company in June 2019
Started with Sounds Unlimited in August 2019 – now
 
1000 Paid events in total with Shawn/Diamond Needles DJ
Venues: Clubx Concerts Weddings Birthday Parties
Corporate Parties, Bars, Lounges, Pubs
Graduations
Opened up for Sean Paul, 112, Mobb Deep, Shaggy,  Florida and LMFAO
Voted as Vogue Magazine 2015 Western Canada’s Number 1 Wedding DJ 
Featured in Bridal Magazine alongside many prominent wedding planner companies
 
Currently resident DJ for Fire n Ice Wednesdays 
 
Mix Master Experience
Country, Dance, Pop, Rock, Hip-hop, 90s, 80s, 60s, 70s, Disco, Polka, Swing, Funk, Motown, Big Band, Old School, Classic Rock, Alternative, Remixes, Mashups, Re-drums
International Music Proficiency ( Italian, Latin, Filipino, Afro, Caribbean, Maritimes, Bollywood, Bhangra)
 
Shawn has a college degree in Audio Engineering and Production and runs Diamond Needles Studio and Stage production services in Calgary. 
 

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