"playing some cool electro breaks with a neat shot of house..."
ive had inspiration from people in my life which has caused me to push forward with it more and more
Name
Christian
Dj name
Christiano
Age
25
Starsign
Cancer
How long have you been spinning the decks for?
I first started mixing back in '95 for a couple of years playing at home and friends parties here and there, and then took it up again in 2004 after having a mental time in Ibiza and was playing at house parties less than 3 months after starting up again. Since then ive been playing out at various bars and clubs across London such as: Cafe de Paris (piccadilly), Camouflage (soho), Hidden (vauxhall), Pacha (Victoria), Sway (covent garden), Thirst (soho), and the list goes on.
What originally hooked you into the DJing scene?
The vibe of the crowd. Being able to control the atmosphere with every tune and wanting to do more than just listen to the music... I should say something really exciting and interesting and i thought i would when thinking about it before, but i can't think of anything... Oh... Being the centre of attention in a packed out night club ha ha... Loads of things really got me hooked and ive had inspiration from people in my life which has caused me to push forward with it more and more.
Your musical influences ?
Iron Maiden, Paul Simon, Sugar Hill Gang, Grand Master Flash, Graeme Park, Jeremy Healy, Terry Hunter, Tim Sheridan, Sebastien Leger, Krafwerk, Arvan Van Helden, Eric Prydz, Doobie Brothers, my bro, and loads loads more
What type of music do you specialise in?
Big Banging Uplifting Ear Bleeding, Nose Bleeding (at the same time) Electro House
Most expensive vinyl that you have paid for? - how much was it?
Probably 20 quid for the Sugar Hill Gang Anthology
What is your most treasured record and why?
The Beat Street sound track... because it belongs to my older brother and he'd kill me if i didnt look after it!!!
What clubnights have you played at?
Various different promotions at Cafe de Paris (piccadilly), Pacha (victoria), Sway (covent garden), Hidden (vauxhall), Camouflage (soho), The Edge (shoreditch), and loads of clubby bars like: Chapel Bar (angel), The winchester, (angel), Salmon & Compass (angel), ISH Bar (regents park), The Rose Bar (vauxhall). Im sure more will come to my head later! D'oh!
What National / International clubnights have you played at?
24 seven pr @ Camouflage and Cafe de Paris, RPM @ Sway, Dirty Dubbin @ Hidden, Pulp @ Chapel Bar, Basic Famous @ Ish Bar, Camber Sands, The Winchester, Salmon and Compass, Connected @ The Rose Bar and The Edge
music scene - what do you think about it?
I think there is more opportunity than ever to get involved in one way or an another, but its still really hard to be a success. There's more options and some variety in all genres than ever before, and the standard is really high which is great for all music fans whatever they're into. BUT, there are loads of bands & dj's that sound the same & look the same so there is alot of improvement to be made in the uniqueness category, but the industry is still looking and sounding in very good stead indeed my friends!
What has been your coolest DJ night and why?
Im not sure really, theyre all pretty rockin' and gonna get bigger and better!!! Have you got any DJing horror stories? Only my first party i played when starting djing again in 2004. I think everyone thought they were at the donkey derby.
Where would be your ultimate DJing location - home and abroad?
Abroad would be The Space terrace in Ibiza and at home would be headlining at a club like the Cross and the Egg, or a jamm packed to the rafters with nutters Canvas all in Kings X. Or just anywhere thats banging!!! Are you a resident DJ = if so where? Not at the moment. I had a summer residency at Cafe de Paris in 2006, and Ish Bar throughout last year. What clubs / clubnights can we find you at? Anything in Shoreditch or King Cross! And anything messy!
What are your all time Top 5 tunes?
1. Arthur Baker - Breakers Revenge
2. Arvan Van Helden - You Dont even know me!
3. Iron Maiden - Sanctuary
4. Doobie Brothers - Taking it to the Streets
5. Sugar Hill Gang - Eight Wonder
any shout outs ?....
Angela, BasicFamous, Raimo (dont be a winner... be a sinner), my bro, the Hoff, Maiden, Filters, Bonce, Dasher, D-train, Bones, and Su Su Suddio
