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Francesco Rossi (DJ)

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Francesco Rossi
Francesco Rossi performing
Francesco Rossi performing
Background information
Born3 September 1974
Tuscany, Italy
GenresTech house, deep house
Occupation(s)Producer, DJ
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1990–present
Labelsd:vision, Strictly Rhythm, Ultra Music, Rouge Purple
Websitewww.frsound.com

Francesco Rossi is an Italian DJ & Producer. His recent success "Paper Aeroplane" (based on Angus & Julia Stone's song) was released on the Italian record label d:vision in May 2013. It was selected as Pete Tong's Essential New Tune[1] and was featured in Maya Jane Coles' BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix.[2] In September 2013, Francesco Rossi won the 2013 special DJ Awards, "Paper Aeroplane" is nominated best Track of the Season during the winners ceremony at Pacha in Ibiza.[3] In January 2014 Francesco was selected as "Future Stars" by Pete Tong during his radio show on BBC Radio 1.[4] In January 2016, his new single "Revolution" coming out inside the new Steve Angello album "Wild Youth".

Biography

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Francesco began his career as a DJ in Tuscany. He has performed at festivals including Swiss Street Parade, Sunwaves Festival Romania, Amnesia Ibiza and Ultra Music Festival for four consecutive years (2007-2010).[5][6]

In 2010 he launched his own record label, Rouge Purple.[7] In 2011 he launched his own radio show, Respect DJs.[8] He has released tracks on record labels d:vision, Defected, Strictly Rhythm[9] and Ultra Music.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Pete Tong's Essential New Tune
  2. ^ Maya Jane Coles BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix
  3. ^ "2013 Winners Announced". Djawards.com. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Francesco Rossi Future Stars". soundcloud.com. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  5. ^ Francesco performing at Ultra 2008
  6. ^ Francesco at Ultra 2009
  7. ^ Rouge Purple
  8. ^ "Respect DJs". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
  9. ^ Strictly Rhythm
  10. ^ "Ultra Music". Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
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