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Ukrainian-born DJ and music producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
DJ Amadeus[a] (born Denys Ivanov,[b] 1976) is a DJ and music producer.
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DJ Amadeus Діджей Амадеус | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Denys Ivanov |
Born | 1976 (age 48–49) Kharkiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) |
Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
Genres | Electro, House |
Occupation(s) | DJ, Producer |
Labels | Deeper Records NYC, Flash Traxx, HMSPMusic, Eden Recordings, Eyezcream Recordings, Pacha Recordings, Warehouse Recordings, MOSP Recordings, Supermarket Records, Ego Records, Tiger Records, Kontor Records |
Website | djamadeus |
Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Denys Ivanov emigrated to the United States with his parents in 1989, when he was 13 years old.[1][2] The son of two professional singers, he was placed in music school at an early age, studying piano before becoming interested in DJing in the '90s.[2] After DJing in various venues, he became the resident DJ at Tunnel in 1998.[3] In 2000, DJ Amadeus produced his first original track, “The Arrival”, on Jonathan Peters’ Deeper Records NYC.[4] He followed this up with "Let's Bounce", on Flash Traxx in 2002.[1] In 2002, he also became a resident DJ of the Imagine Party at the Carbon/Mirage nightclub, which would later be renamed Exit.[5] In subsequent years, he was the resident DJ for the M2 and the Pink Elephant, and in 2011, he was the resident at Skyroom.[6][7] Currently DJ Amadeus is releasing his own music and touring, with his two latest tracks, "Must Be That Look" and "Goes Around," released on Germany's Tiger Records.[8][9]
DJ Amadeus has also appeared on a number of compilations.[26][27]
DJ Amadeus holds a degree in Audio and Studio Engineering and Producing from the Institute of Audio Research.[28]
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