John Acquaviva

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John Acquaviva

John Acquaviva (* 1963 in Orsara di Puglia ) is a Canadian techno - / House - DJ and music producer who helped shape the style prevail and some small revolutions triggered (especially in the field of technical aids) within this genre.

biography

John Acquaviva was born in southern Italy . In 1967 his parents emigrated to Canada. Since then he has lived in London , Ontario. In 1980 he started playing records, first at school parties, then at house parties. In 1989 he met Richie Hawtin . Both were united by their enthusiasm for electronic music from Detroit . Together they founded the Plus 8 music label . Artists like Speedy J , Kenny Larkin , Cybersonik (John Acquaviva, Richie Hawtin and Daniel Bell ), FUSE and Plastikman (both Richie Hawtin) released their music on the label.

From the mid-90s, John Acquaviva became increasingly popular as a DJ and became internationally successful. Richie Hawtin had had success before, so they decided to put the Plus 8 label on hold as they had achieved their goals.

Discography

Publications as John Acquaviva

  • Groove Machine (Underdog (Canada))
  • Soul At Midnight (radio play music)
  • The Thumb Generation (Serial Killer Vinyl, 2003)
  • Metal Detector (radio play music, 2004)
  • Bling (Dubmental Records, 2005) - together with Madox
  • Zombie (Blu Fin, 2005) - together with Lützenkirchen
  • Hunter Gatherer (G-Force Records (Sweden), 2006)
  • No Fear (Blue Fin, 2006) - together with Lützenkirchen
  • Stammheim Morning (Da Da Da) - especially for the Stammheim in Kassel

Publications as (co-) producer

Plus 8:

  • States Of Mind - Elements Of Tone (1990)
  • Cybersonik - Technarchy (1990), Backlash (1991), Thrash (1991)
  • Kenny Larkin - We Shall Overcome (1990), Integration (1991)

Other labels:

  • Two Guys In The Basement - Clockwerk (LESR (Netherlands), 1991)
  • Las Americas - Worship (Definitive (Canada), 1993), Look, Listen, Love (1994)
  • John Acquaviva Presents The James Gang - Skills (Studio! K7, 1998)

Remixes (selection)

  • Kenny Larkin - We Shall Overcome
  • Robotman - Do Da Doo
  • Vapourspace - Gravitational Arch Of 10
  • Marmion - Schöneberg
  • Ofra Haza - Love Song
  • Carrot - As It Comes
  • Soussol - Sol

DJ mixes

  • Richie Hawtin & John Acquaviva Present X-Mix 3 - Enter: Digital Reality! (Studio! K7, 1994)
  • From Saturday To Sunday Mix Vol. 1–5 (Clubstar, 2000–2004)
  • Transmissions Vol. 1 (Virgin Music (Canada), 1996)
  • John Acquaviva_Presents Skills_ (Studio! K7, 1998)
  • Cream CD (Turbo (Canada), 1999)
  • John Acquaviva - Connected (Yul Records, 2001) The worldwide premiere of the DJ Tool Final Scratch as "live" recording.
  • Back To Basics (Clubstar, 2004)
  • Back To The Future (Toptrax, 2009)

Web links

personal data
SURNAME Acquaviva, John
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Italian-Canadian techno / house DJ
DATE OF BIRTH 1963
PLACE OF BIRTH Orsara di Puglia