Santos Biographie

Born in Frosinone (ciociaria).Santos benefited from the strong creativity
of those early disco years. He's grateful to have grown up in a cosy family
environment warmed up by the notes of the Discofever. In 1976 he discovered
his first musical inspiration 'Giorgio Moroder' producer of 'Donna Summer'
amongst many other. All his birthday presents had to be records upon
records, and so his deep knowledge of contemporary electronic music
started. Fascinated by the Chicago House Music, Santos decided to produce a
track in his own bedroom and he bought his first electronic keyboard. In
the same period he also received his first British production 'Theme From S-
Express' a track that had the kind of strong vibe he could really relate
too. In 1992 he set up a small studio together with a friend where he used
to spend lots of hours composing his music. Two years later in 1994 Santos
made his first record. In '95 Santos was approached by Mantra Vibes a
record-label of Expanded music, for the track SANTOS "THE PIANO". This
record created a lot buzz in the music business and it was included in a
lot of djs playlists. His career was taking off; 3 years later he was part
of another important project called SANTOS & SABINO with the song
"LARARARI" (canzone felice), a commercial but unusual record. With his
innovating and strong mentality Santos along with Mantra Vibes A&R Marco
"PeeDoo" Gallerani created a new sound, promptly named "Shakadelism".
Supported by english Djs as Pete Tong, Steve Lamacq, Annie Nightingale and
Judge Jules from BBC Radio 1, Basement Jaxx and Ashley Beadle, the single
'Camels' scored the UK top 10, and on june 18th 2001 the first album 'R U
SHAKADELIC?' was released; the World recognized that THE SHAKADELIC SOUND
had DEFINITELY ARRIVED. Santos fame increased widely all around the world.
He went to play all over Europe, from Ibiza to London (Big Beat Boutique
vs. Bugged Out night) and of course Italy and from these experiences once
back in the studio he gave life to a very special series of eps. The
'Helsinki EP' was the first one which includes spanish flavored track 'Ke
Dolor' which also became a single supported immediately by Judge Jules from
BBC radio1 and contained the remix by german Jan Driver and the one from
Chill'out danish producers Banzai Republic; second was the 'Bruxelles EP'
and third the well acclaimed 'Pandemonio EP' from the monthly night
residency at the Maffia Club in Italy which included the astonishing track
'Sabot', the 'Tortuga Tool' and 'No Ticket No Run' included in the Perfecto
Breaks compiled by Lee Coombs. At the beginning of 2003 'No Ticket No Run'
was remixed by australian master Dj Krafty Kuts and released in february on
MOB Records. 2003 has also seen the born of Mantra Breaks, a Mantra Vibes
dept. dedicated to breaks where Santos has released his first breakbeat ep
called 'Another Planet ep' with the tracks 'I Just Cannot Come Back From
The Space' (nr. #1 in the most important italian underground radio shows),
'70 Sensation' (released in july on MOB records) and 'U Make Me Rock'
remixed by Daluq and the single 'Sabot' remixed by Drummatic Twins. All
this has brought Santos to be one of the most requested remixer of the
moment. After the remix of Fatboy Slim (by the way one of the major Santos
supporters) 'Drop The Hate', Santos reached number 1 in the Dance German
Chart with the remix project of Armand Van Helden's 'Funk Phenomena' and he
was asked to remix Robbie Rivera's 'Funkatron' which was very well
received. Santos scored once again the number #1 position of july Cool Cuts
Chart with the remix of Junior Senior 'Rhythm Bandits'. After the crazy '4
Traxx' ep released in september Santos remixed Boogie Pimps 'Somebody To
Love' which was also included in the first Mantra Breaks compilation titled
'Agatha - Rock'n'Roll mixed live by Lai & Petitti' (in collaboration with
Rome Club night Agatha). After the release of 'Too Fast' record with a
special remix by Meat Katie & Elite Force, the most important thing in 2004
(apart Santos participation at Fuji Rock Festival in Japan - first italian
producer to be invited) was for sure the second album titled 'Abrasive',
released exclusively in june for Japan and out worldwide from in september.
. 2005 opened with a tour in Japan and the release of 'Shakadelic Upgrade'
a selection compiled by Santos only for the japanese market. February
brought the exhibition at the Breakspoll Award in London with label mate
Madox; together then out in spring with project 'Trouble Soup!!'. After the
single 'Tzumbae' with special remix from Superchumbo which rocked the
dancefloor all over the world Santos was busy touring UK, China and of
course Italy. After the 'Ultimate Mantra Breaks' compilation for Australia
and the new single 'Pump It Up!' with a Dub and Vocal remix from Timo
Maas...the so awaited new album 'Home Sweet Home' came out in February
2006. Immediately it obtained 5 stars on 5 on Dj Magazine February issue
and it got acclaimed by the critics; recently it was included in DJ MAG 365
most glorious moment of 2006 at the 30th position! Santos has been flooded
by enthusiastic reviews (Rolling Stone Italy, Raveline, BLOW UP (6 pages
interview) to name a few), travelling and touring the globe: Japan, China,
all over Europe included several memorable gigs at Fabric... his always
growing popularity brought him on top of electronic music elite to be
special guest on ANNIE NIGHTINGALE'S SHOW LIVE FROM THE SPINNAKER TOWER on
BBC Radio 1, a magic and superb experience he shared with Plump DJs. From
the album the track 'Elektro' came out with two remixes, one form veteran
Robbie Rivera and the other one from young Italian electro wonder Scuola
Furano. Long is the list of remixes that Santos made, from Ils 'Angels' -
Santos 'Comes With' Dub to J Mekka - 'Come On &..(Santos Mix)' (included by
Pete Tong in the hottest dance records radio chart), trough his remix for
Nils Noa 'Stereostyle' (Santos Metallized Remix) on Lot 49 still heavily
supported by the tech-funk massive, till his masterpiece remix of the year,
Santos remixed his INTIMATE track he did along with cosmic guru Manuel
Göttsching... the limited 12" on DIstinctive/mantra is right now a
collectable item other than the best end of the set tune of 2006. Not
enough he mixed his first "Y4K" as Trouble Soup!! (with Madox)...Their
remixes for Todd Terry, Tayo & Acid Rockers and Slyde increased Trouble
Soup!! popularity so much to be called to mix the prestigious compilation
Y4K. 'Trouble Soup!! presents Y4K' is a breakbeat house mashup that makes
use of slamming house beats as much as it does of big ass breakbeats. It
featured exclusive track and remixes from the likes of Dave Clarke, Chris
Lake, Santos and Madox. Last but not least, Santos spin-off project MASKIO
started a few years ago left a window open on the acid-house scene and
release timeless tech influenced music while he was deeply experimenting
new shakadelic forms of breakbeats and modern discoid funk. In 2007 some of
his MASKIO output sounds like the freshest and energetic club music around,
more than minimal, fatter than techno and 'Monday' really could be one of
the underground tunes of summer 2007. In the meanwhile look for Santo 'MAD
ACID' which is included in the MAD IN SICILY sampler #1 vinyl on Mantra
Breaks but most of all to Santos brand new tunes on HELL YEAH RECORDINGS
'Female' and 'I Don't Know'... 2006 has been a tremendous year and 2007 is
going fatter and fatter Usually play all around the world but NOT IN ITALY.