GRAMMY Nominated Singer/Producer/DJ/lifestyle event curator Vikter Duplaix is a musical alchemist weaving global culture, independent thought, fine arts and progressive music into a purely golden lifestyle.

Vikter, a Philadelphia native, began his career early studying music and singing in touring choirs with legendary artists such as Teddy Pendergrass and Luciano Pavarotti and was mentored in the fine art of business by none other than Philadelphia International’s own Kenny Gamble. Vikter is a founding member of Philly’s Axis Music Group, a music production house shared with Grammy award winner James Poyser. As a producer, Vikter has worked with the likes of Erykah Badu, Earth, Wind and Fire, Jill Scott, Common, Eric Benet, Bilal, Jamiroquai, Me’Shell Ndegéocello, Jazzanova, King Britt, Louie Vega, Esthero, Jaguar Wright and many others.

Vikter’s introduction to the “worldwide” music scene as a recording artist came with his first full-length album “International Affairs” released in 2002. Subsequently, Vikter released his “Singles: Prelude to the Future” compilation album followed by his second full-length release “Bold and Beautiful” in 2006, which featured guest appearances and collaborative production work with the likes of Raphael Saadiq and many others. ‘Make A Baby’, the album’s definitive single, was nominated for a GRAMMY Award in 2008 for Best Urban/Alternative Performance. Duplaix is currently hard at work on his third studio album, “LOVEmachine”, set for release at the top of 2012.  Vikter’s music has appeared in several feature films, including: “Just Wright”, “Two Can Play That Game” & “The Wash”.

In addition to his talents as a singer/producer, Vikter is is currently co-starring on the BET reality television DJ competition series “Smirnoff’s Master of the Mix”, which begins its second season on November 5th.  As an event curator, Vikter oversees three nation-wide event brands; “Kiss-n-Grind”, “Suite Seduction” & “Redirekt”.  These events that have become infamous for their atypical locations, beautiful art installations and raucous dance-floor environments. Over the years, Duplaix’s events have hosted such luminaries as Prince, Questlove of the Roots, DJ Kid Capri, Eric Benet, Biz Markie, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Idris Ilba, Sanaa Lathan, Raphael Saadiq, Craig Robinson, Rashida Jones, Samantha Ronson, Garth Trinidad, DJ Rashida and many others.