Chicago-born Juan Lopez aka Johnny Fiasco grew up in the predominately Hispanic Pilsen neighborhood where he was influenced by music at an early age. Soon after his high school years, he traded playing guitar in rock and funk bands for home studio technology that allowed him the freedom to produce his own music without the confines and frustrations that playing in a band presented. Around this time Johnny began his career as a DJ at some of the first underground “house” parties in Chicago, and in ‘88 he landed a residency at Smart Bar with Mark Farina. Three years later he turned a potentially devastating incident into a source of motivation to focus on his career as a producer and began to record for Moonshine, Radi-kal Fear and the world-renowned Cajual Records. He has produced a number of Billboard hits, remixed the likes of Justin Timberlake, Gloria Estefan, KD Lang and Donna Blakely (just to name a few), and has released records on just about every house label worth listening to. His outstanding musical accomplishments have attracted worldwide attention to this humble artist, and his ongoing musical endeavors continue to play amajor role in defining the past, present and future of house music.

Johnny brings us back with a selection of tracks from 1997, sonically restored for 2008, revamped and released forthe first time digitally. This king of masterings’ list of credits runs deep with labels like Lets Pet Puppies, DigitalDisco, Neighborhood House Watch, and most recently Santiago & Bushido’s Beatport number one track ‘For What’ on Potty Mouth.

Klassik Fiasco ‘Digi Trax v1′ is the first release on Johnny Fiascos Klassik Fiasco imprint founded in 2005. Track-listing includes Inside out, Nebulous, Sunrise, and Symphonic Taps to keep the groove alive. These are definite Klassik Fiasco.

Klassik Fiasco ‘Elementary 101′ is the second release on Johnny Fiascos Klassik Fiasco imprint. Track-listing includes Elementary 101, and includes an Elementary Remix by Joey Youngman.

Klassik Fiasco ‘Digi Wax v2′ is the third release on Johnny Fiascos Klassik Fiasco imprint. Track-listing includes Philifunk, Glitter Palace, Disco Follies & Bitchin.

Klassik Fiasco Vibe Alive is the fourth release. Tracklisting includes Cielo Y Tiera, My Love, Prelude (Spanish Fly), and Ready When You Are.

Spice of Life is the fifth release on Klassik Fiasco and includes House of Chill, Rhumba del Sol, and Rhumba del Sol (Santiago & Bushido Remix)

Out now on Beatport!

Read the ‘Conduction’ Feature Story on Johnny Fiasco September 2008 on Beatportal.com

Read a ‘Klassik’ Interview with Johnny Fiasco May 2008 on Beatportal.com

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