MINX (musician)

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MINX
Birth nameRachel Phillips
Also known asMINX
Born (1983-04-17) 17 April 1983 (age 38)
Sydney, Australia
Origin Sydney, Australia
Genres Dance, Club, House
Instruments Producer
Years active2004 (2004)–present
Labels EMI Music Australia
Website minxmusic.com.au

MINX (born Rachel Phillips on April 17, 1983, in Sydney) is a DJ and producer formerly signed to EMI Music Australia, which is part of Universal Music Australia. [1] MINX toured the world before she won a national competition aimed at unearthing female DJs, called She Can DJ, in 2011. After this time, Rachel continued to tour playing ing festivals & clubs including Stereosonic, V Festival, Parklife to name just a couple. Rachel also has another alias, Rachel May, which lends to the deeper more melodic side of House. [2] In 2013 she co-hosted The Weekend on Australian cable TV station. She also had a radio show on Nova in Adelaide for 2 years from around 2007, & has also co hosted a travel documentary through South East Asia for Topdeck Travel. Channel V Australia. [3]

Contents

Career

Discography

EPs

YearAlbumPeak positionsCertification
AUS
[4]
NZ
[5]
US
[6]
2012Hold On
  • Date released: October 2014
  • Record label: EMI
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Singles

YearSinglesPeak positionsAlbum
AUS
[4]
NZ
[5]
US
[6]
2012“You and I"-
“Taking Chances"1063-
“Night to Remember"146-
2013“Heaven”918-
2014“Hold On”Hold On

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References

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