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 Z-Trip live Dec 09 2009. Photo by: Scott
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Zach Sciacca |
| Also known as | Z-Trip |
| Born | July 22, 1968 (Age 41) Phoenix, Arizona |
| Origin | Los Angeles, CA |
| Genres | Hip
hop Turntablism Alternative |
| Occupations | Producer, DJ, Musician |
| Instruments | Drums, Turntable, sampler, 808 |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Quannum
Projects Hollywood Records Hard Left |
| Associated acts | Murs Shepard Fairey Public Enemy Jurassic 5 Linkin Park Lateef DJ Shadow |
| Website | Official Site |
Z-Trip (born Zach Sciacca) is best known as a founder of the mashup movement. A Phoenix, Arizona native, who now resides in Los Angeles. Was known early in his career for performing with the Bombshelter DJs (DJ Emile, DJ Radar, and DJ Z-Trip). He became widely known when his collaboration with DJ P, Uneasy Listening, Vol. 1, was released in 2001. Only 1000 copies were made, but the album was soon distributed over the Internet in MP3 format. "Uneasy Listening" topped many critics best album of year lists, including: Rolling Stone, Spin, Entertainment Weekly, URB, LA Times and NY Times. Since then he has become well-known worldwide for his sold out shows and eclectic style.
His album Shifting Gears marked his major label debut. Released on Hollywood Records in 2005, the album features guest artists Supernatural, MURS, Lyrics Born, Luke Sick, Aceyalone, Mystic, Prince Whipper Whip, Busdriver, Chester Bennington (from Linkin Park), Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Soup (from Jurassic 5). Shifting Gears received both critical and commercial acclaim. Rolling Stone gave the album four stars. It also charted 3 Top Ten Singles ,in the US.
Z-Trip dedicated 2006 to worldwide sold out shows. Ahead of the Curve with Lateef on Quannum Projects, was released in 2007. Z-Trip also composed original score for EA Games' release Skate. In addition to remixing Nirvana: Lounge Act (Z-Trip Remix) (2007) [1]
Z-Trip is featured in the 2001 documentary Scratch and also starred in "How To Rock A Party" showing off some technique. He is also featured in 2005's "Scratch,All The Way Live" concert film alongside Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys
2007 saw the release of an ep with friends MSTRKRFT entitled "Soundclash Of The Titans" artwork was done by longtime Z-Trip friend and collaborator Shepard Fairey. In 2008 Z-Trip became politically motivated and did an album encouraged people to vote for Barack Obama entitled "Party For Change" again artwork was supplied by Shepard Fairey. After Obama's win he did an album entitled "Victory Lap" that served as the soundtrack for the inauguration night parties around the world.
He performs with Serato Scratch Live as well as traditional vinyl. As of August 2006, Z-Trip has left Hollywood Records.
Z-Trip is just one of nine artists who participated in thetruth.com’s Remix Project, where he remixed the Sunny Side song “Smaller Babies”. Some of the other artists were: Mad Decent, Diplo, Pete Rock, and Mix Master Mike.
In October 2009 DJ Z-Trip became the resident DJ of Rain Nightclub located at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Zach Sciacca |
| Also known as | Z-Trip |
| Born | July 22, 1972 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, Turntablism, Alternative Rock |
| Occupations | Producer, DJ, Musician |
| Instruments | Turntables, Drums, Sampler, 808 |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Quannum Projects Hollywood Records Hard Left |
| Associated acts | MURS Shepard Fairey Public Enemy Jurassic 5 Linkin Park Lateef DJ Shadow Cut Chemist Supernatural Lyrics Born Chester Bennington Aceyalone Mystic Prince Whipper Whip Busdriver MSTRKRFT Galactic Stanton Moore Chali 2na Mr. Lif Gift of Gab DJ Q-bert Emile DJ P |
| Website | Official site |
Zach Sciacca, better known as Z-Trip, is an American DJ and producer. He is best known as a pioneer of the mashup movement[1].
A Phoenix, Arizona native, who now resides in Los Angeles, California. He was known early in his career for performing with the Bombshelter DJs (DJ Emile, DJ Radar, and DJ Z-Trip). He became widely known when his collaboration with DJ P, "Uneasy Listening, Vol. 1", was released in 2001. Only 1000 copies were made, but the album was soon distributed over the Internet in MP3 format. Uneasy Listening topped many critics best album of year lists, including Rolling Stone, Spin, Entertainment Weekly, URB, the Los Angeles Times and New York Times. Since then, he has become well-known worldwide for his sold out shows and eclectic style, including headlining slots at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and an opening slot for the Rolling Stones, where he performed in front of a 450,000 person audience[2]. He was also a part of Operation MySpace, a concert scheduled for American troops stationed in Kuwait; this show was simulcast on MySpace and the FX cable channel.
His album Shifting Gears marked his major label debut. Released on Hollywood Records in 2005, the album features guest artists Supernatural, MURS, Lyrics Born, Luke Sick, Aceyalone, Mystic, Prince Whipper Whip, Busdriver, Chester Bennington (from Linkin Park), Chuck D (from Public Enemy) and Soup and Chali 2na (from Jurassic 5). Shifting Gears received both critical and commercial acclaim. Rolling Stone gave the album four stars.[3] It also charted 3 Top Ten Singles[4], in the U.S. As of August 2006, Z-Trip has left Hollywood Records.
Z-Trip also composed an original score for EA Games' release Skate. With his remix of "Lounge Act," he became the first and (as of July 2010) the only DJ to have a remix approved by Nirvana and Kurt Cobain's estate.
Z-Trip is featured in the 2001 documentary Scratch. His educational segment "How To Rock A Party" was placed in prominent rotation on MTV and placed as a extra on the "Scratch" DVD. He is also featured in 2005's "Scratch, All The Way Live" concert film alongside Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys.
In 2007, Z-Trip released an EP with MSTRKRFT entitled Soundclash Of The Titans, which featured artwork by longtime Z-Trip friend and collaborator Shepard Fairey, of Obey Giant fame. In 2008, Z-Trip became politically motivated and did an album encouraging people to vote for Barack Obama entitled "Party For Change". After Obama's win, he created an album entitled Victory Lap that served as the soundtrack for the inauguration night parties around the world. Both albums were licensed under Creative Commons and made available for free download on the artist's website.
He performs with Serato Live as well as traditional vinyl, preferring to edit with Pro Tools.[5]
Z-Trip was voted as America's Best DJ in 2009 by DJ Times Magazine. Shortly after, he was named the #1 DJ in Club Districts yearly Top 10 DJ's in America Poll. In October 2009, Z-Trip became the headlining resident DJ of Rain Nightclub on Friday nights, located at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. As a part of this ongoing residency, entitled Z-Trip's Revolution, he has had multiple guests perform alongside him, including Too Short, De La Soul, Three Six Mafia, and Xzibit.[6][7][8]
Z-Trip's "All Pro" was nominated for the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the year.
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