Vinjay

Vincenzo Facino, also known as Vinjay, is a DJ, musician and record producer from Italy, in activity since 2002.

Biography

He was born in Crotone (Italy) on 1 May 1985; he followed in his father's footsteps and he took his first steps in his hometown; here early he approached to djing and to music-production.
So after had spent some years in Italy where he started early to develop his own recording-studio and to make his debuts and appearances as Dj behind the consoles of some of the best Italian clubs, in 2011 he moved to Tenerife (Spain), stimulated by new IDeaS, new sounds and new collaborations and projects.
In 2014 he founded VinGas Records, his own record-label.
Self-taught musician, artistically he's a versatile and polyhedric dj; during his activity as musician he was very able to achieve important goals; in fact his career began in his hometown and later he was very able to come into contact with foreign countries and foreign djs; through the clubs and the most important record labels he began to spread, promote and share his own music among a more influential and particular audience, early becoming more known and more appreciated in the electronic dance music scene.
He also played in many European countries such as Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, France, Lithuania, Israel, Canary Islands, etc., etc. as well as in his native Italy and also collaborated with some electronic-music producers. Among the most important clubs and events where he performed, can be mentioned his gigs in Ministry of Sound (United Kingdom), Rock in Rio Festival (Spain-Portugal-Brazil), Carnaval De Tenerife (Canary Islands), Vampis Club (Spain), Tramps (Spain), Pravda Club (Russia), Pop Star Club (Lithuania), Club Mediterraneè (France), Gay Village (Italy), Piper Club (Italy), The Club-Fidelio (Italy), etc., etc. Between late 2009 and early 2010 he also participated in the tenth edition of the "Movida Corona Dj-Producer Competition", a European dj competition promoted by Mtv & Corona Extra and so he won the Italian Award as Best National Dj-Testimonial in the National Final in Rome. Later he also won a bronze medal in the European Grand Final in London.
His most recent tracks "One More Time feat. Andrea Love", "We Are Not Famous feat. Martha", "Amelia feat. Dr. Feelx", "Disco Fever feat. Carl" have been released between 2012 and 2014 and gained enough positive feedbacks also arousing great interest and consideration among the international radios and djs; these also entered Beatport's Top 100, Juno Download's Top 100, King of Spins' Top 20, Italian Dj Chart's.
Then he began a music tour performing in many European clubs and events, introduced as a rising and prodigious dj from Italy.
In summer 2010 he was invited to play as Guest-Dj at Rock in Rio Festival, one of the biggest music festivals in the world; here he shared the stage with international pop-stars and djs like: Rihanna, Shakira, Jon Bon Jovi, David Guetta, Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, Axwell.
As Dj, he has also shared the stage with other important djs too like Felix Da Housecat, Junior Jack, Claudio Coccoluto, Jamie Lewis, Mauro Picotto, Hoxton Whores, Sander Kleinenberg, Dj Vibe, Martinez Brothers, David Penn, Albertino, Dino Angioletti, Outwork, Mario Fargetta aka Get-Far, Joy Kitikonti, Jacob Husley, etc., etc.
His music is a good deal of energy and elegancy; a very original combination of grooves and sounds from House-Music, Big-Room, Techno and Electronica; so the final result is really international and original.
When he plays, he always focus his attention on the dancefloor and his performances are characterized by technical virtuosity, musical taste and sound innovation; his favourite live-setup is made up by 4 Cdjs Players, Synthesizers, Keyboards and Drum-Machines.
As Producer and Remixer he has also worked and collaborated on music projects with some well-known singers, producers, musicians and djs like Andrea Love, Mario Più, Loverdose, Lush, Alex Gray, Alaia & Gallo, Daniele Petronelli, Worp, Sergio Matina, Helen Brown, Dr.Feelx, Carl, Dj Castello, Chris Minus, Eddy Wata, Amrick Channa, Adam Clay, Kris Reen, and he released his music on record labels like: Metempsicosi Music, Saifam, Net’s Work, Just Entertainment Records, Miniatures Records, Fahrenheit Music, Time Records, D:Vision, Malatoid Records, Emotive Sounds, etc., etc.

Charity work

Between 2009 and 2010 he also got involved in some charity work like "United Djs For Abruzzo", together with other djs like Umek, Mauro Picotto, Joy Kitikonti, Valentino Kanzyani, Mario Più.
This charity project was a tribute to Abruzzo earthquake victims and he donated his track "In The Night".
All the profit made from the online sales of the tracks was given to the Italian organizations Red Cross and Protezione Civile.
Later he got involved in "Leave A Track For Messina" , another charity project in tribute to Messina floods victims and he donated his track "Fly".

Discography

Official album

• 2008 – Detroit Experience Volume 1
• 2010 – Detroit Experience Volume 2

Official singles

• 2006 – I Wanna Rock feat. Stix
• 2007 – For Your Love feat. Ingrid B.
• 2007 – I Want To Stay With You feat. Foma
• 2008 – I Like Your [...]
• 2008 – Detroit Experience
• 2009 – Locomotive
• 2009 – Fly
• 2009 – In The Night
• 2010 – The Strobe
• 2010 – Exotic Fashions
• 2010 – Greek Trip
• 2010 – Dark Train
• 2010 – Mammaflora
• 2011 – Amelie
• 2011 – Hermelinda
• 2011 – Dark Train Remixes
• 2011 – Alma Latina
• 2012 – Disco Fever feat. Carl
• 2012 – Disco Fever Remixes
• 2013 – Amelia feat. Dr. Feelx
• 2013 – We Are Not Famous feat. Martha
• 2014 – One More Time feat. Andrea Love

Official EPs

• 2008 – Deep Experience Ep
• 2009 – Toxic Business Ep
• 2010 – Exotic Fashions Ep Volume 1
• 2010 – Exotic Fashions Ep Volume 2
• 2010 – Arcadia Ep
• 2010 – Deep & Cocktail Ep
• 2011 – Amelie Ep Volume 1
• 2011 – Brain's Shock Ep
• 2011 – Paranormal Ep
• 2011 – Deutschland Ep
• 2011 – Alma Latina Ep
• 2012 – Amelie Ep Volume 2

Official remixes

• 2009 – Simona Gee – Jungle Lady (Vinjay Remix)
• 2009 – Peter Santos feat. Dachoice – Clocks (Vinjay Remix)
• 2010 – Mario Più – Haunting Exploration (Vinjay Remix)
• 2010 – Alex Gray – Dead Purple (Vinjay Remix)
• 2010 – Dj Castello feat. Adam Clay – Crescendo (Vinjay & Dennis Borrelli Remix)
• 2010 – Stereofunk – A Jazzman in New York (Vinjay Dub Remix)
• 2010 – Sergio Marini – Indayatuba (Vinjay Remix)
• 2010 – Jimmy Calabrese – Dream (Vinjay Remix)
• 2010 – Dj Storm vs Ash – Toxic (Vinjay Remix)
• 2011 – Alkatif – El Ciuleandra (Vinjay Remix)
• 2011 – Joe Piccino – Rio (Vinjay & Fabio Mazzei Remix)
• 2011 – David Estebal feat. Amrick Channa – The Moment (Vinjay Red Zone Mix)
• 2011 – Sergio Matina & Gabry Sangineto – Free Your Mind (Vinjay & Sergio Marini Remix)
• 2011 – Miss P – Got Ya (Vinjay & Fabio Mazzei Remix)
• 2011 – Kris Reen & Dave Elle – If You Wanna Dance (Vinjay & Fabio Mazzei Remix) su etichetta D:Vision (It)
• 2011 – Jimmy Calabrese – S-Xpress Theme (Vinjay & Joe Piccino Remix)
• 2011 – Joe Piccino – Hola Chicos (Vinjay Remix)
• 2012 – Eddy Wata – Senorita (Vinjay Dub Remix)
• 2012 – East Side Beat – Your Eyes Don't Lie (Vinjay Filtered Remix)
• 2013 – Helen Brown feat. Alyel – Breathe Me (Vinjay & The Vegas Remix)
• 2013 – Martin Lu – Without You (Vinjay Remix)
• 2014 – Arny M. feat. Modestyno – Passion (Vinjay Club Remix)

Bootlegs

• 2014 – Coldplay – Clocks (Vinjay Bootleg)
• 2014 – Daft Punk, Giorgio Moroder – Giorgio By Moroder (Vinjay Bootleg)

Awards, honors

– 2013: Awarded as Artist Ambassador of his hometown Crotone (Italy).
– 2012: Ranked N° 351 "World Dj-Mag"
– 2012: Second Runner-up "Pioneer Italia Dj-Producer Competition" promoted by Pioneer Italia.
– 2011: European Semi-finalist "Alchemy Records & Foem Dj-Producer Competition" promoted by Mauro Picotto.
– 2010: Third Runner-up European Grand-Final "Movida Corona Dj-Producer Competition" promoted by Mtv & Corona Extra.
– 2009: National Winner Italian Grand-Final "Movida Corona Dj-Producer Competition" promoted by Mtv & Corona Extra.

References

Vinjay performs at Rock In Rio Festival 2010
Vinjay performs at Ministry Of Sound in London
United Djs for Abruzzo Vinjay on the Beatport Top 100 tracks
Vinjay On Topdeejays.com
Dj-Rankings
Vinjay feat. Carl "Disco Fever"
Lithuanian Tour
M2o
Albo Dei Dj
Intervista su CalabriaGood
Calabriaonline
Vinjay at MagiKro Festival 2013 Vinjay on Cn24Tv Il Crotonese