Dan Apicella is one of the UK’s brightest talents and a rising star with a string of successful releases and remixes under his belt. His thriving record label and brand new monthly podcast is taking the scene by storm as he illuminates everything he touches.
The label has been described by many top leading industry figure heads as one of the most forward thinking and diverse record labels to have come into fruition in the last three years. Several releases have gained key Radio 1 airplay along with continued A-list support around the globe, not to mention many appearing on well known leading compilations such as ARMADA, MINISTRY OF SOUND, VANDIT, MONSTER TUNES, ENHANCED, MONDO RECORDS & UNDERGROUND IBIZA.
As a producer Dan has already had a number of huge releases to his credit, best known for his work under the alias of U4IC DJ’s. His original and collaborative productions such as VRM, FULL THROTTLE, GENERATION, BIG TOP & 3 SPIRIT have all gained global success, with Generation being aired for 3 consecutive weeks on Radio One & VRM recently entering the top 100 Beatport Chart and reaching number 3 in the Top 100 Trance chart on Track It Down.
The Producer:
As a producer Dan has already had a number of huge releases to his credit, best known for his work under the alias of U4IC DJ’s. His original and collaborative productions such as VRM, FULL THROTTLE, GENERATION, BIG TOP & 3 SPIRIT have all gained global success, with Generation being aired for 3 consecutive weeks on Radio One & VRM recently entering the top 100 Beatport Chart and reaching number 3 in the Top 100 Trance chart on Track It Down.
Also under the Nrapture Alias, Dan took on the all time classic trance track ITS MY TURN by DARREN TATE & JUDGE JULES under their guise ANGELIC. His mix became a global smash and had many eyes in the industry focusing on his talents in the studio.
Some of Dan’s original productions have had the kudos and privilege of being remixed by well known ‘A’ list artists and leading veterans of the dance music industry who have also been inspirational through Dan’s developing career!
The DJ:
Over the past decade Dan has performed at some of the biggest high profile events that the industry has to offer. With many appearances for SLINKY at the OPERA HOUSE/O2 ARENA , BRIXTON ACADEMY, MINISTRY OF SOUND, HEAT TOUR “IBIZA”, HEAVEN, SE1, BRUNEL ROOMS, TDK PAUL OAKENFOLD ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR and PIONEER Wireless Tech Tour to name but a few.
Dan also continually demonstrates his versatility as an artist and is now in collaboration with various bands / musicians remixing and expanding on the live aspects including guitar, vocal & live digital elements which will come across in his latest productions and artist performances.
Dan’s DJ/Producer life style is backed up by his primary job as internet manager of one of the largest & longest running DJ Stores in the country where he has steadily built up a close & professional working relationship with many high profile manufacturer’s including Novation, KRK, Focusrite and Pioneer.
Radio / Podcast:
2013 saw the launch of his brand new podcast the Sound Proj-x Show, following on from his successful collaboration with Corderoy on Slinky.fm. This new show will continue in a similar format featuring guest mixes and interviews from the crème de la crème of DJ and producer talent. The successful show will be available to download from Itunes on a monthly basis as well as being aired on other leading international Internet stations.
Building on a successful decade 2013 promises to bring all the varied elements of his career to date to a climax in what potentially has all the elements to be an auspicious year!
Discography:
• Corderoy – No Bounds (Dan Apicella & Alexander Xendzov Remix) TBA
• KUOOB – VRM (Original Mix) [SPX Digital]
• Dan Apicella – Writers Of Influence (Original Mix) [SPX Digital]
• Mysterious Movement – Another Chance (Dan Apicella Remix) [SPX Digital]
• Patrick B – Groove Me (Dan Apicella Remix) [Spaced Out]
• Steve Birch Feat: U4IC DJS – Full Throttle [Monster Force]
• U4IC DJS Feat: Steve Birch – Generation [SPX Digital]
• Angelic – It’s My Turn (NRapture Remix) [Mondo Records]
• Corderoy & U4IC DJS – 3 Spirit [SPX Digital]
• Steve Birch – Within Temptation (U4IC DJS Remix) [Spaced Out]
• U4IC DJS & Corderoy – Big Top [SPX Digital]
• Corderoy – Kyrie (U4IC DJS Remix) [Mondo Records]
• Stuart Donaghy & Sam Bowles – Time + Space (Dan Apicella Remix) [Digital Remedy ]
• Steve Birch Vs Jay Cox Feat: Marcie – Lucid Dreaming (Corderoy & U4IC DJs Mix) [Spaced Out Recordings]
