Trevvy speaks to Johnny Vicious, #1 Billboard Producer and Madonna’s Official DJ/Remixer who will front the ‘Big Bang’ party at Zirca on 1 Jan 2010.

Trevvy: Hi Johnny, you’re a highly sought after DJ and have played in some of the most famous clubs around the world. How did your career begin?

Johnny: I began my career as a DJ in New Jersey. From it, I wanted bigger and better things so I moved to New York City and started working for ‘Salsoul Music’. From there, I had access of the entire Salsoul catalog, and I also bought an Ensonique EPS. I then started to sample as much as I could and began remixing tracks from then on.

Trevvy: When did you first begin working on Madonna’s tunes, and how did that opportunity come about?

Johnny: I was first called to work on Madonna’s songs from the Promotional Dance Director of Warner Records Orlando Puerta. He first asked me to remix “Miles Away”, and following the hit success of that song he asked me to remix Madonna’s latest hit single, “Celebration” which I am sure all you boys are familiar with.

Trevvy: How has dance music changed since you started DJ-ing?

Johnny: WOW!! It has certainly changed dramatically with the development of CDs and computers - I wish it didn’t though and we were all using vinyl still, or at at least just CDs.

Trevvy: What are your thoughts on the current gay dance party scene in Asia and elsewhere in the world?

Johnny: I am not sure about Asia, but I bet the scene here has a great vibe! For the rest of the world, everyone’s looking for a theme night, and in Europe it’s total dance. In the U.S. however, the gay scene continues to support house music 100%.

Trevvy: What are your upcoming projects - CDs and remixes? 

Johnny: My recent remixes are Madonna’s “Celebration”, Whitney Houston’s “I Look To You", “Whattcha Say” by Jason Derulo, and American Idol finalist Adam Lambert’s latest hit, “For Your Entertainment”. 

Trevvy: What can our boys in Singapore expect from you at your gig at Zirca on 1 Jan 2010, Fri?

Johnny: Loads! You boys in Singapore are in for a treat! Expect big vocal tracks, tribal electro vibes, tonnes of great fun, serious hardcore dancing, and some of my great remixes of course!

Johnny Vicious will perform on 01/01/2009, Friday (New Year's Day) at Zirca.
Specials for the night include: A special Big Bang surprise performance, together with a sure win lucky dip which includes great prizes from Kiehl’s, Newurbanmale.com, and Fabulous Tan!

SUPERSTAR BLAST OFF PARTY SCHEDULE
31 Dec 2009 (Thu, New Year’s Eve), 10pm till very late
Countdown at Red Dot Design Museum, Indoor Main Exhibition Hall
Featuring Guest DJ Joe Bermudez (USA) & DJ George Leong (SIN)

1 Jan 2010 (Fri, New Year’s Day), 10pm till very late
Big Bang at Zirca Mega Club, Clarke Quay
Featuring Guest DJ Johnny Vicious (USA)

3 Jan 2010 (Sun), 10pm till late
Closing Party at Rebel, Clarke Quay (All Stars Edition)
Featuring Superstar DJ George Leong, DJ Edward Leong, & DJ James W.

ADVANCED TICKETING DETAILS
Advanced sales ends: 30 Dec 2009 (Wed), 9pm
Tickets are available online at http://www.superstar.sg/blastoff
Also available at: Fabulous Tan (Orchard Cineleisure, Bugis, Mid-Valley Kuala Lumpur), Newurbanmale (Wheelock Place, Heeren), Absolute Spa

COMBO 31 Dec 2009 & 1 Jan 2010: S$68 (S$45*)
SINGLE DAY 31 Dec 2009, Red Dot New Year’s Eve: S$40 (S$28*)
SINGLE DAY 1 Jan 2010, Zirca New Year’s Day: S$38 (S$25*)
* Prices in brackets are concession for those 18 - 21 years, or with valid matriculation or NSF card
- FREE Entry to the Superstar Blast Off Closing Party at Rebel on 3 Jan 2010 (Sun) is limited to the 1st 200 who present the event ticket stub(s), otherwise tickets to 3 Jan 2010 event is only available at the door on event day itself at S$18.

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