If you don’t know Mark Ronson, that’s fine—if you don’t listen to modern artists or watch modern television show or movies… The seven-time Grammy winner, Oscar winner, Golden Globe winner, and two-time BRIT Award winner has worked with some of the most popular artists in the music business, from Lady Gaga to Bruno Mars. He has also contributed to the soundtracks of shows like Euphoria and movies like 2016’s Ghostbusters, 2018’s A Star Is Born, and 2023’s Barbie. He is definitely one of the best in the business, and if you are curious as to how Mark Ronson got to this point or how it all started, your questions will soon be answered.
On September 16, Ronson is set to release Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City. The memoir focuses on Ronson’s early days as a DJ…in the 90s…in New York City, and how the people he met and the places he played turned him into the multi-hyphenate musical force we know today. He mentions the gig grinding, the hours spent crate-digging, the commitment to learning the craft of DJing… In the 90s, you didn’t have fancy equipment that could do a lot of the work for you. He had to find his way through a lot of trial and error, and Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City captures the highs and lows of this process.
Additionally, Ronson takes us into the venues he called home, where he was introduced to the various personalities of the city. From glamorous fashion enthusiasts to high-energy rappers to innocent party-goers, these people fostered a community that belonged to the night. Ronson was a key part of this community, and his music helped set the backdrop.
Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City will be released on September 16. You can pre-order a copy here.
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