Submitted By: WideOpenDetroit

Genre: Techno

Date of Set: Sep 11th, 2000

Filesize: 81.60 MB

Total Downloads: 38

Although of English and Canadian origins, Plastikman's Richie Hawtin is closely connected with the current Detroit techno scene associated with figures such as Kenny Larkin, Stacey Pullen, Eddie Fowlkes, and Derrick May. His Plus 8 label -- co-owned and operated with John Acquaviva -- is one of the most influential experimental dance music imprints, and Hawtin's own tracks recorded as Plastikman and F.U.S.E.. are highly regarded as faithful, intelligent, forward-stepping updates of the Detroit sound. A DJ of renown and growing in repute as a remixer, Hawtin's visibility as one of experimental dance music's more important and innovative figures has been on the rise since the release of his debut Plastikman album, Sheet One.

Born in the English burgh of Windsor in the early '70s, Hawtin's parents moved to Canada when he was nine. An early interest in electronic-based pop and dance music turned serious when Hawtin discovered the tracks being pumped out of his neighbor-across-the-river Detroit. Beginning as a DJ in 1987, Hawtin quickly became involved in composition through his direct involvement in Detroit's tight-knit community of musicians and producers. Combining early influences from European synth-pop groups like Kraftwerk and New Order with the stripped-down techno-futurism of Detroit innovators such as Juan Atkins and Derrick May, Hawtin's tracks are as steeped in Motor City tradition as they deviate from it in terms of texture and rhythmic complexity. Although 12-inches through Plus 8 and the European NovaMute label have all been pretty dancefloor-oriented, Hawtin's attention to techno-based listening music has been just as focused through his full-length albums. His ambitious series of mix albums -- including 1995's MixMag Live!, 1999's Decks, EFX & 909, 2001's DE9: Closer to the Edit and 2005's DE9: Transitions -- has emboldened his reputation as conceptualist DJ.

— Sean Cooper

Submitted By: WideOpenDetroit

Genre: Techno

Date of Set: Sep 11th, 2000

Filesize: 81.60 MB

Total Downloads: 38

Having Dj'd around the world for ages, appearing at thousands of clubs and parties and playing for a cumulative audience in the millions, John Acquaviva is following up a solid 2005 with an even bigger and full-on 2006. John's ambitious touring and production schedule for 2006 will be anchored by the launch of ACQUAHOLIC a 13 week Summer residency at Privilage in Ibiza the world's biggest club.

2005 was Acquaviva's most prolific and successful production year to date. Starting off with Maddox on the Mantra label, Lord of the Bling achieved critical and club acclaim in Italy, and was listed on many year-end best of charts. Following Bling, Zombie produced with rising star Tobias Lutzenkirchen (on Blufin) was one of clubland's biggest tracks and ended the year as one of Beatport's top 5 selling download. Collaborations with Ramon Zenker of Hardfloor fame rounded out the year with the much-heralded A2Z EP.

Having attained a solid reputation for impeccable mixed CD compilations, John released two virtual compilations the past year. Electro-Deluxe Volume 1 (an exclusive digital-only compilation) reached #12 on the German iTunes Store Pop chart, and hit #1 on the Electro chart. Following suit in the spring of 2006 with Volume 2 of the series, this also hit number 1 on the electro charts. This summer, look for the hard goods with the first ACQUAHOLIC mix CD on the super hot and exciting Munich-based Great Stuff Label, to compliment the weekly Privilege, Ibiza residency.

John has built a career around discovering artists and presenting new music to the world, starting with his labels launched in the 90Ős with Richie Hawtin. He has now again re-launched Definitive Recordings (House for All) to showcase a new and emerging breed of talent from all over the globe. Available digitally and on limited edition vinyl, Definitive Recordings features music by Dj Fadul, Dj Spot, Maxi Madrid, Kike Serrano, Alfonso Padilla, Motes & Fontalvo, with more to come.

John has participated in almost every facet of the music industry over the years. He has played a key role in bridging ideas, technology and people to innovate and revolutionize the way music is sourced and played. John was instrumental and pioneered the role of combining traditional turntable DJing with the digital world by discovering and helping to launch FinalScratch at the turn of the decade. Seeing the full potential of this vision since the very early days, John also became involved with another group of visionaries to found and launch Beatport.com, which has changed the way DJs and music fans buy and discover the music they love.

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