DJ Minx facts for kids

Quick facts for kids DJ Minx
Background information
Birth name	Jennifer Witcher
Born	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Detroit techno, house, techno
Occupation(s)	DJ, producer
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Women on Wax Recordings

Jennifer Witcher, known as DJ Minx, is a super talented DJ and music producer from Detroit. She creates exciting house and techno music. DJ Minx also started a group called 'Women on Wax' and a music label with the same name, 'Women on Wax Recordings'.

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Early Life and Music Journey

Jennifer Witcher was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1967. She was the youngest of five children. Growing up in Detroit, a city famous for its music, helped shape her future career.

Becoming a DJ and Producer

DJ Minx started her journey as a DJ in the 1990s. She was inspired by other DJs she saw performing at the Music Institute in Detroit.

She hosted an electronic music show called ‘Deep Space Radio’ on WGPR in Detroit. She also hosted a weekly radio show called ‘Steamy Windows’ on CJAM 91.5 FM in Canada. Later, she became a regular DJ at Club Motor in Hamtramck.

DJ Minx performed at the very first Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2000. She has also played at many 'Movement' festivals, which are big techno music events in Detroit. She regularly performs at clubs and large festivals across the U.S. and around the world.

In 2001, DJ Minx began producing her own music. Her first release was the 'Introduction' EP. This was followed by 'Airborne' in 2001, which included a popular track called 'A Walk In The Park'. In 2003, 'A Walk In The Park' was re-released by Richie Hawtin’s label ‘Minus’. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the song was remixed by other famous DJs. DJ Minx also created her own new version of the track.

Awards and Recognition

DJ Minx has received many honors for her work. In 2015, Mixmag magazine named her one of the 20 women who have greatly influenced Dance Music. In 2016, Time Out New York called her one of the “Best house music DJs of all time.” In 2018, the City of Detroit gave her the ‘Spirit of Detroit’ award.

In 2020, DJ Minx launched an online clothing store called Behind The Grüv. The following year, her portrait was painted on the side of Detroit’s Ruth Ellis Center by artist ggggrimes. Her song ‘Purse First’ was also released, with money from sales helping the Ruth Ellis Center. She also released an EP called Queendom.

In 2020, DJ Minx appeared on BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix, a very famous radio show for DJs. Her song "Do It All Night" was released on Planet E, with new versions by Carl Craig and Honey Dijon.

Women on Wax

In 1996, DJ Minx created the DJ group 'Women on Wax'. This group was a special platform to support female DJs from Detroit.

In 2001, she started her own record label called ‘Women on Wax Recordings’. This label helps release music from talented artists, especially women.

Images for kids

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  DJ Minx performing