Sydney Blu

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Sydney Blu
Birth nameJoanne Judith-Mary Hill
Also known asSydney Blu
Born (1977-11-22) November 22, 1977 (age 46)
Origin Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Genres Electronic, house, techno
Occupation(s) DJ, Producer
Instrument(s)CDJ, Mixer, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Apple Logic Pro, Sampler
Years active2000–present
LabelsBlu Music, Mau5trap, Knee Deep in Sound, VIVa Music, Mad Tech Records
Website www.sydneyblu.com

Sydney Blu (born Joanne Judith-Mary Hill; November 22, 1977) [1] is a Canadian DJ, producer, and record label owner. Blu is known for large, live event performances at major venues and dance music festivals around the world and releases on multiple labels, including her own Blu Music. Her singles, "Give It Up For Me" and "Senses and the Mind" broke beatport.com sales records, and launched her label "Blu Music" with her single "Instinct". In January 2019 Blu relocated to Berlin Germany to produce her next studio album and experience Berlin club culture.

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