Fonzerelli
Musical artist
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Aaron McClelland, known as Fonzerelli, is a British DJ and record producer.
Fonzerelli | |
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| Also known as | Yer Man, Touch & Go, Startraxx, Brazen, Skelpt, Dr Dapper, The Tone Ranger, Digital Glitter |
| Born | Aaron McClelland |
| Origin | Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Genres | House, funky house, progressive house, progressive trance, alternative dance, nu-disco |
| Occupations | Disc jockey, record producer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Mena Music, Big in Ibiza |
| Website | facebook |
Biography
His 2006 single, "Moonlight Party", charted in the Netherlands, Finland and Australia. Fonzerelli's remix of J. Majik & Wickaman's "Crazy World" is featured on the Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack on Vladivostok FM.[1]
Fonzerelli has also remixed for various UK artists and labels; most notably "Now You're Gone" and "All I Ever Wanted", featured on Basshunter's Platinum selling Now You're Gone – The Album. He also had his own productions and remixes played on Saturday nights on BBC Radio 1 than any other artist in 2006 and 2007, as DJ Judge Jules was a massive supporter of Fonzerelli's work on his Saturday warmup show.[citation needed]
His single "Dreamin' (Of A Hot Summers Night)" hit number 2 in the DMC Buzz Chart[2] and number 6 in the Cool Cuts Chart.[3]
Many of the world's major and influential labels have commissioned Fonzerelli remixes for acts such as Fedde Le Grand, J. Majik & Wickerman, Chanel, Sash!, Mauro Picotto, Beatfreakz and Tiësto featuring Maxi Jazz and Basshunter[4] as well as original material for his own Mena Music label and Big in Ibiza.
Fonzerelli's debut single "Moonlight Party" was championed by Tiësto[5] and soon became the number 1 selling download of 2006 on download store DJ Download.[6]
Discography
Notes
- "Dreamin' (of a Hot Summers Night)" did not crack the main UK singles chart, but landed at number 14 on the Official Independent Singles Breakers chart.