Johnny Fiasco

(Defected, OM, MN2S, Klassik Fiasco - Chicago)

In an industry where one strives to earn respect as a DJ, not many claim mastering the art of producing and as a DJ. Juan Lopez has based his entire life cultivating his Chicago skills and has performed in every major city in the world, showing exactly how to push the envelope and take his listeners thru a journey of intense peaks and lush valleys and dissolves any belief that he is a “studio only” producer. Merging the two forms has been his passion and his life. Over the past twenty years, Johnny Fiasco has become a legend and recognized as a true pioneer in of Chicago’s house scene. This impressive producer and remixer logs 150k plus frequent-flyer miles a year spinning at clubs and special events globally, from Seattle to Istanbul, including every major city in US. His remarkable sound can gracefully combine acid, soulful electronic sounds, tech vibes, fundamental house, disco, and pure funk. Fiasco’s beginnings can be found at Chicago’s Shelter, pushing the boundaries by pioneering house music at Smartbar, Lizard Lounge and the infamous Club Naked. Since then Fiasco continues to DJ, produce and remix his one true love—house. Today, Fiasco is one of house music’s top producers and remixers. Fiasco’s “Things that go bump in the night” is currently one of Om records best selling single to date.

Fiasco’s style is enviable, as the beats are always booming and the vibe deep, but his infectious (not to mention expansive) take on house continually breathes new life into the sound.
—Urb Magazine

Additionally, Johnny’s remixes of Soulstice “Lovely” to Kaskade’s “Meditation to the Groove” and now Bassnectar’s “Yo” Remix have become an integral part of the Om Records unique sound. Other remixes have included work with Kaskade, Owl City, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, KD Lang and Bob Sinclair. 2007 Billboard Credits Johnny Fiasco’s - Samantha James “Rise” #1 chart position and Beatport’s #1 download in December of 2006. Remarkably, Fiasco’s vast remix catalogue includes pop icons such as Gloria Estefan, KD Lang, Michelle Indegeochelo, and Donna Blakely. In 2003, one of his remixes was a #1 Billboard® chart- topping dance floor rework of Justin Timberlake’s smash single “Cry Me A River.” Without a doubt a Fiasco record can always be found in record crates of DJs worldwide. Aside from his tour de force, the masterful and accomplished Fiasco continually reinvents himself through his timeless house music creations.

A true legend that has helped define the “Chicago Sound” over the last two decades, respect.”
—KASKADE

Jimpster - “Johnny has been rocking the spot for me ever since I discovered his ‘Conduction’ track. A seriously accomplished producer and DJ who is taking Chicago house to the next level.”

Chuck Love - “Johnny has always inspired me. His sound is always rock solid and he understands the music on a very deep level. He has a slammin’, modern approach, to everything he touches.”

Justin Long - “Johnny Fiasco is a major part of the foundation of the house that jack built. A true wizard of the craft and 100% Chicago!”

Recent Tour Dates:
April 24 @ Supperclub, San Francisco
May 8 @ Ginger 62, Vancouver BC
May 8 @ Gorgomish, Vancouver BC
May 20 @ Mondo, Madrid
May 21 @ Oslo, Norway
May 29 @ Detroit Electronic Music Festival - St. Andrews Hall (5,000 capacity)
July 10 @ Corazon, Santa Fe
July 31 @ Halifax, Nova Scotia
Aug 1 @ Fiesta del Sol, Chicago
Aug 20 @ Triple Crown, San Francisco
Sept 23 @ Ecuador
Nov 6 @ King King, Los Angeles

Johnny Fiasco - Promo Mix by Johnny Fiasco

Read about Johnny’s label, Klassik Fiasco here.


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