BIO

The 90’s were an erratic time for the guitar player Hugo, mostly due to jazz music
addiction, and he was  exploring most of the electronic shapes of modern music,
performing very eclectic live set during this time.

At the beginning of the third millennium he decided to focus his efforts on the “live
performance” side of dance music, creating several live projects as UBIT, that delivered
the Ibiza anthem A-sid chosen by Mauro Picotto for his Meganite mixed set in 2004 and
COMADISCO, an electro-punk trio experiment built to explore the darkest side of his
talent, releasing its mega hit “Love in a bookshop” on Irma Elettrica in 2005.

But the call of the wild was so strong that he decided to make a step back into the future
creating HUGO project as the brighter side of his dance attitude. Hugo released a series of
fresh tunes which blended jazz, house and funk that brought him out on the worldwide
scene.

After several dancefloor burner, in 2008 Hugo released “The Sloop and the Siren” on Jay
Haze’s label Tuning Spork. The Sloop rapidly became a must have for all the dj’s of the
global scene, a contemporary classic for dance music market. Hugo’s works have been
appreciated by the most influential artists and his remixes are gaining great feedbacks all
around.

Hugo’s live set is rocking the globe with shows in venues as Womb/Tokyo, Fabric/London,
Paradiso/Amsterdam, Footwork/Toronto, Watergate/Berlin, Rex/Paris aimed to share his
passion for music with the hottest dancefloors worldwide and  to promote his upcoming
label Good Vibe Records.

Hugo’s music is what feelings sound like. Music expresses feeling and thought, without
language; it was below and before speech, and it is above and beyond all words.

INTERVIEW

What made you want to start DJing (Producing)?
I grew up with music and I play jazz guitar since I was 13 years old. At that time I was attracted by
rave scene that was huge especially in UK. My addiction to electronic music and production come
as a consequence.

What did you want to be when you were younger?
I have been always focusing on music. I studied sound engineering and I am attracted by everything
is plugged to something else. Music is my passion and my daily satisfaction.

What is your favourite venue to play at?
Goa Club in Rome, Fabric in London and Club der Visionaere in Berlin.

What was your worst gig?
At home with my cat and my guitar.

Favorite DJ gadget?
My Elektron Monomachine

Vinyl, CD’s or Laptop?
Laptop as I am performing live.

Is there anywhere you want to DJ that you haven’t?
Well, there are a lot of places but I will be proud of myself when I will play in Detroit, electronic
music promise land.

What inspires the music that you make?
My music is inspired by my musical background. Above all George Clinton, Herbie Hancock and
Chet Baker. Than I get inspiratio from people. Dance music must be driven from people emotions,
as if they dance it is a good sing.

If you could be anyone else in the world for a day, who would it be?
Somebody else, to be on the other side of the decks while I am playing.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Smoking.

Where can your fans see you play regularly?
I don’t have a residency but next parties will be huge. During Sonar weekend I will play alongside
Steve Lawler at a party on Barcelona beach with an amazing lineup, the 1st of July we will present
Goodvibe records showcase at Privilege, Ibiza  than I will be in Brasil for a short tour, Romania for
Sunwaves festival, Ministry of Sound and many other gigs.
Summer will be really intensive this year!

What are you plans for the future?
I want to focus all of my efforts on my new label Goodvibe Records. I am setting up my brand new
studio and I am working on several projects. A solo album will be the main output of next winter.

Is there another DJ you would like to work with?
I love to work with Jay Haze, he is a great producer. And I won’t talk about Daniele Papini and
Goodvibe Records crew…it is too easy to spend nice words for my crazy family.

Who is leading the tech house and techno scene at the moment?
Well, Ricardo Villalobos is the shining star but I find really interesting Billy D’Alessandro’s style. It
fits with my idea of contemporary dance music.

Finally, what is your song of the month?
Jeff Samuel – Funk Taxi - Trapez

Link to Hugo’s Mix - Click here