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In 1990, King Britt began his first DJ residency at the Silk City in
Philadelphia and the now defunct Revival. These two DJ residencies would help change the course of dance music in Philadelphia and lay the foundation for King's musical future. In collaboration with music partner
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exhibit, that was touring. They soon took the concept further, while they were residents at The
Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia. Saturn Never Sleeps went on to become a band, label and is curated monthly in Philadelphia.
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It featured guest appearances by Nosaj Thing, Ryat, Jacqueline
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called "Supernatural". The song became a staple tune in the US rave scene and is revered as a classic in many countries. Ovum
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