Samantha Ronson

Samantha Ronson is a popular A-list party DJ/rock singer who fell into DJing by chance and has worked with talented artists like Lady Gaga and Rhymefest.

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August 7, 1977

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Samantha Ronson, an English DJ, singer, and songwriter, rose to prominence in the mid-2000s as a sought-after celebrity DJ. Initially starting her music career as a guitarist in The Valli Girls, she later transitioned to DJing and has since performed at numerous high-profile events worldwide. In addition to releasing a solo album, Ronson has also appeared in movies and TV shows like “Cadillac Records” and “Punk’d” and is known for her activism and support of charitable causes.

A trained cellist since the age of six, Ronson has mentioned in interviews that playing the cello has influenced her music and tastes. However, she has not incorporated it into her professional music career. Hailing from a musical family, her step-father is musician Mick Jones of the rock band Foreigner, and her brother is renowned British DJ and producer Mark Ronson. Despite sharing the same surname, she has clarified that she is not related to the famous Ronson family of music producers.

In recent years, Ronson has continued to establish herself as a popular A-list party DJ and rock singer, collaborating with talented artists like Lady Gaga and Rhymefest. She has also been involved in various music projects and appeared in music videos for artists such as Awolnation and Alicia Keys.

Samantha Ronson’s entry into DJing happened by chance when a club she frequented called her, and her friends encouraged her to give it a try. Overall, Ronson is a versatile and talented artist who has made significant contributions to the music industry as a DJ, singer, and songwriter.