| the genesis of release yourself - roger sanchez' famous cd series - was certainly shaped by roger's life as a native new yorker. a former student of architecture and a disciple of the legendary paradise garage, there came a time, in the late 80s, when he had to choose between a prestigious education at the pratt institute and his burgeoning love of house music and club culture. that roger went on to cement his stellar reputation as a dj and producer around the world is a testament to his robust belief in the power of music to liberate people, physically and mentally.
the first release yourself event took place in june 2001 at el divino on the clubbers' paradise island of ibiza . “i named it after my track release yo self by transatlantic soul to symbolise what i wanted people to do at my parties,” explains roger. and, of course, it went down a storm! a year later release yourself moved to pacha, where roger has been revered as a resident ever since, developing an intimate relationship with the clubbing mecca and its cosmopolitan crowds. now, in 2007, following an illuminating start to the release yourself season at miami wmc, the party returns to pacha ibiza from monday 18th june, with sunset pre-parties taking place once again at cafe mambo. the release yourself theme for this year is signs of the zodiac and we can definitely predict that there will be some astronomical parties up ahead, in ibiza and beyond.
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