Spiller
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| Origin | Italy |
| Years active | 1997 – Present |
| Genres | Dance, House, Funk, Psychedelic, Turntablism |
| Labels | EMI Music, Positiva Records, Nano Records |
Cristiano Spiller is an Italian DJ.
He was noted at one stage for being the tallest DJ in the world at reported heights from 6'9" up to just over 7'[citation needed]. He had a #1 hit in the UK, Australia and other countries with the hit single, "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)", featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor, released in 2000. 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 sat at various tables in bars and taking a Tuk-tuk ride (while he just about fits into a taxicab).
[edit] 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, subsidiary of EMI Music 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. 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. The single got mixed reactions, with key fans including the likes of Andy Caldwell, David Piccioni, Bush II Bush, DJ Dan, Jorge Jaramillo, MYNC, Ralph Gum, Spencer Parker, Erol Alkan to name a few. Radio wise, as well as Pete Tong, the track was supported by Trophy Twins (Radio 1), Raymundo Rodriguez (Push FM) and Paul Hughes (Energy FM). Also Stevie Sole (XFM Scotland), Huggy (XFM Scotland) and Jonny Reggae (Juice, Brighton) have pledged support. The 12" was distributed worldwide by Intergroove and managed to peak at #1 on the Buzz Chart and the Jay Culture Top 10 House chart.[1]. Due out soon, Spiller's new version of "Sola" featuring vocals by Theo (Freestylers "Push Up")
[edit] Discography
| Year | Single | Chart | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1997 | Laguna Vol. 1 EP | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| 1997 | "Do It Easy" | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| 1998 | "Batucada" | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Mighty Miami EP | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| 2000 | "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" | 1 | 1 | - | |||||||||||||||
| 2002 | "Cry Baby" | 40 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| 2004 | "Sola" | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| 2006 | "Jumbo" | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
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