Steve Amoroso – Infectious Sessions 011
Infectious NYC is back, this time with one of Brooklyn’s most beloved House DJs and party creature, Steve Amoroso. Unlike anybody else we have ever met, Steve has the unique super power to switch on rave mode at any second. He can be hung over and passing out after days of DJing at sleepless after hours. But when that right beat drops you can be sure to see Steve come swinging back into action.
With support from all of the most prolific forces in electronic dance music including Tom Stefan, Roger Sanchez, Oscar G and Bob Sinclar Steve’s records have frequented the Beatport top 100 and became well known heavy hitters among DJs in New York City’s night scene. Here was Steve’s exclusive interview with Infectious NYC and his 60 min radio show for Infectious NYC at the bottom of the page.
Infectious NYC Sessions 011 With With Steve Amoroso (August 25th 2015) | Download
How did you get into DJing?
“For me Vinyl (nightclub) was the moment that I decided to pick up the turntables. It was hearing Danny Tenaglia for the first time back in 2001. I think it was called Arc by then. I just couldn’t believe the sound that was coming out of the speakers. It was mind blowing. It was like nothing I had ever heard before and I wanted to know more about it. As much as I was enjoying it I looked at the DJ booth and saw how much Danny was enjoying it. I thought this guy is on cloud 9, I want to be like this guy. Feeling what everyone else is feeling but doing it. So that’s the moment I decided to go from club goer to DJ.”
Which is your favorite New York City venue?
“I really can’t decide. There are just too many. I can’t put it down to just one. I love the big room at Output. I love the chill but still high energy at Verboten. I love The Graham, not just because its my residency but the vibe there is just off the hook. And Pulqueria, my other residency – we go down to China Town and go down stairs until we get to this room that used to be an opium den and its like some kind of underground palace which you don’t expect in New York City. I’ve got to give props to my residencies. Cielo, always a favorite, that’s the place I played the most. The first time playing there my hands were shaking. I’ve played bigger rooms but I’ve never played in a room that was specifically so in-tune with the music I enjoy. So those are my favorites.”
Who are your favorite New York City DJs?
“I really love a lot of the guys. From the classic guys like Todd Terry and Kenny Dope to Danny Tenaglia and Cevin Fisher. My friend Brian Cid is very good and up-and-coming. Eskuche & Nu Sky. They’ve got a lot of stuff out on Nervous, Hot Creations. I think out of all the locals in New York City they are going to be the next big producers if they continue to do what they are doing. Mad props to them. Also Mike Paladino is doing his thing with the Cuff crew. That G-House that I love so much. Kry Baby is just dipping into production, her shit is smooth as hell. Even this guy next to me (Blacky II) not new on the DJ scene but new on the production scene.”
Tips for up and coming DJs?
“For up-and-coming DJs you need to find your sound. If you need to rely on other DJs to find your sound you need to find it within yourself. Maybe a collection of people you look up to. It needs to be your own. I threw my own parties to get my name out there. Sometimes people would come down and see me and then book me for their parties. It’s a constant hustle but production is definitely the easy way into it. If you’re producing some fire and big labels are signing your shit you’ll go far. Then people are going to be contacting you. Booking agents are going to be hitting you up wanting to represent you. Obviously I’d like to make a lot of money doing this but if I could just get by and pay the bills and be happy I could be the millionth greatest DJ. Its all about your love of music so don’t forget that. Its about the music. Some of my favorite DJs aren’t the best DJs, they just felt it and expressed it better.”
