Spiller
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Cristiano Spiller is an Italian
DJ
.
He had a #1 hit in the UK, Italy, Australia and other countries with the hit single, "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)
", featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor
, released in 2000. Groovejet sold over 2 million copies and was the first song to be played on an ipod.
The video for the song shows the two missing each other repeatedly in Bangkok
, he signing autographs and generally finding his height makes life there difficult; she singing wistfully sitting at various tables in bars and taking a Tuk-tuk ride (while he just about fits into a taxicab
).
In 1998, he signed a music deal with the British record company, Positiva Records
, subsidiary of EMI
UK, releasing his first single in the UK entitled "Batucada".
In 1999, he released "Mighty Miami EP", a maxi-single including the instrumental track "Groovejet".
In 2000, the vocal version was released. "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)
" featuring the British singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor
(formerly of theaudience
) peaked at #1 in the UK, Australia and many other countries, becoming one of the most successful dance records of the year and winning multiple awards. It was also the first song to be played on an iPod according to technology journalist Steven Levy
and the BBC
's TOTP2 Goes Disco!. Groovejet sold over 2,000,000 copies worldwide.
In 2002, he released "Cry Baby" in UK.
In 2003, Spiller decided to take control over his own productions and thus established his own independent label Nano Records, based in Venice, Italy.
In 2004 a single titled "Sola" was released by Positiva. In the UK the single was heavily supported by Pete Tong on BBC radio.
In 2006, Spiller released "Jumbo", last single released to date, peaked straight to #1 on the Buzz Chart.
Due out soon, Spiller's new version of "Sola" featuring vocals by Theo (Freestylers "Push Up").
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Italy
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DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
.
He had a #1 hit in the UK, Italy, Australia and other countries with the hit single, "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)
Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)
"Groovejet " is a single by Spiller, featuring vocals by British singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The single was released in August 2000 by Positiva Records. It peaked at #1 in the UK, New Zealand, Ireland and Australia, as well as charting at number three on the American Hot Dance Chart...
", featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor is an English singer, songwriter, model and occasional DJ. She first came to prominence in the late 1990s, as the lead singer of the indie rock band Theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-Bextor went solo, achieving widespread success in the early 2000s...
, released in 2000. Groovejet sold over 2 million copies and was the first song to be played on an ipod.
The video for the song shows the two missing each other repeatedly in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, he signing autographs and generally finding his height makes life there difficult; she singing wistfully sitting at various tables in bars and taking a Tuk-tuk ride (while he just about fits into a taxicab
Taxicab
A taxicab, also taxi or cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice...
).
Biography
When he was a teenager, he was already introducing himself to the world of Italian house and dance music. In 1997, he released his first single, "Laguna".In 1998, he signed a music deal with the British record company, Positiva Records
Positiva Records
Positiva Records is a subsidiary of EMI Records and is one of the biggest dance music labels in the UK. The record label was set up in 1993, by Nick Halkes, who previously ran XL Recordings . Its headquarters are at the EMI offices in Brook Green in West London, where it is currently the only large...
, subsidiary of EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
UK, releasing his first single in the UK entitled "Batucada".
In 1999, he released "Mighty Miami EP", a maxi-single including the instrumental track "Groovejet".
In 2000, the vocal version was released. "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)
Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)
"Groovejet " is a single by Spiller, featuring vocals by British singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The single was released in August 2000 by Positiva Records. It peaked at #1 in the UK, New Zealand, Ireland and Australia, as well as charting at number three on the American Hot Dance Chart...
" featuring the British singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor is an English singer, songwriter, model and occasional DJ. She first came to prominence in the late 1990s, as the lead singer of the indie rock band Theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-Bextor went solo, achieving widespread success in the early 2000s...
(formerly of theaudience
Theaudience
Theaudience were a Britpop group active in the 1990s. They released one album and saw three singles enter the UK Singles Chart. The band's singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor became a successful solo artist after the band's disbandment....
) peaked at #1 in the UK, Australia and many other countries, becoming one of the most successful dance records of the year and winning multiple awards. It was also the first song to be played on an iPod according to technology journalist Steven Levy
Steven Levy
Steven Levy is an American journalist who has written several books on computers, technology, cryptography, the Internet, cybersecurity, and privacy.-Career:...
and the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's TOTP2 Goes Disco!. Groovejet sold over 2,000,000 copies worldwide.
In 2002, he released "Cry Baby" in UK.
In 2003, Spiller decided to take control over his own productions and thus established his own independent label Nano Records, based in Venice, Italy.
In 2004 a single titled "Sola" was released by Positiva. In the UK the single was heavily supported by Pete Tong on BBC radio.
In 2006, Spiller released "Jumbo", last single released to date, peaked straight to #1 on the Buzz Chart.
Due out soon, Spiller's new version of "Sola" featuring vocals by Theo (Freestylers "Push Up").
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Discography
| Year | Single | Chart | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | AUS | ITA | ||
| 1997 | Laguna Vol. 1 EP | - | - | - |
| 1997 | "Do It Easy" | - | - | - |
| 1998 | "Batucada" | - | - | - |
| 1999 | Mighty Miami EP | - | - | - |
| 2000 | "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) "Groovejet " is a single by Spiller, featuring vocals by British singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The single was released in August 2000 by Positiva Records. It peaked at #1 in the UK, New Zealand, Ireland and Australia, as well as charting at number three on the American Hot Dance Chart... " |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | "Cry Baby" | 40 | - | 25 |
| 2004 | "Sola" | - | - | - |
| 2006 | "Jumbo" | - | - | - |