DJ SCOTTO needs little introduction, his claim to fame is as a founding father of the
USA Electronic Music scene, with his contribution of America's first Rave club called NASA,
and for his mega festival concept RAVESTOCK at WOODSTOCK 94.
DJ Scotto has seen a big resurgence in his DJ bookings in 2010
after he released a mix in the spring that fused together the new dubstep sounds
with electro, house, and classic rave and breaks to excite and educate the new
generation that has catapulted the scene into the mainstream.
This multi-genre Dj sound has since caught on with many Dj's and patrons alike.
IN 2010, SCOTTO has headlined events and festivals with DJ legends like
Frankie Bones, Datsik, Endboss, Smash Gordon, Junior Sanchez, Hot Pink Delorean,
Designer Drugs, Onionz, Joeski, Sameer, Dmitry of Deelite,
King Britt, Nigel Richards, Odi and many others to great feedback.
With over 22 years dedicated to dance music culture and production
and an impeccable track record for picking quality hits,
Dj Scotto is perfect for that hip new in-store launch, trendy fashion show,
celebrity event, private party or as a major festival headliner artist,
Scotto comes the extra mile with massive promotional support and a
celebrity - like draw and magnetic persona that excites the masses.
More about DJ SCOTTO:
Scotto was born in Washington, D.C., then raised in suburban Baltimore,
he started an all ages event at Six Flag's Power Plant Megaclub,
Dj'ing and throwing parties at age 17 when all his peers were picking up guitars.
Soon He moved to NYC in 1988 and was engulfed in NYC nightlife,
club kids, and all the new technology emerging.
Within a year he became a NYC nightlife stable,
a creative pioneer and founding father of the USA EDM scene.
Shortly after his residency at The Red Zone club,
Scotto toured with DEE-LITE as "Groove Is In The Heart" was number one
and while in London, became exposed to the legendary Hacienda
and the blossoming acid house warehouse parties,
then settled into The Limelight club NYC in 1991 as a director.
In May 92, Scotto produced Manhattan's first Rave,
at the famous Studio 54 space (called the Ritz then), featuring MOBY.
While Scotto was installing the light system for the Opening week at Webster Hall
he met DJ DB (an A&R rep for Profile) during an Aids benefit, and In July 92,
Scotto moved his Rave the Ritz events to the non-alcohol afterhours Shelter club,
and brought in a team of DJ's including Moby, Dmitry of Deelite and many others
to form NASA which stood for Nocturnal Audio & Sensory Awakening.
NASA became the 1990's version of Studio 54 (NASA was portrayed in the cult film "KIDS"
that helped NASA coatcheck girl CHLOE SEVINGY's acting career take off)
NASA went on to co-produce North America's first two mega Rave tours featuring
performances by MOBY, along with PRODIGY, ORBITAL, APHEX TWIN
and a little known producer named Richie Hawtin.
In 1994, SCOTTO approached the WOODSTOCK 94 producers and
they added his festival-in-festival concept RAVESTOCK ™
to the south stage all Friday night and Sunday night.
Currently, Dj Scotto hosts a new tv show concept called STUDIO 4312
broadcasting live every Saturday night from 10 pm to 2am EST.
A show featuring the latest Electronic dance music, Dj interviews
live studio audience, skits, politics and more as it develops!
Scotto is also re-branding his trademark festival RAVESTOCK
scheduled for August 2011 and August 2012 in the mid-atlantic states