Diamond Needles

Shawn Leon Erskine

AKA: Shawnleon / Shawn Soulman / Icsoul / Diamond Needles

Winnipeg, MB..

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.