Gazzo (producer) explained

Birth Name:Michael Gazzo
Birth Date:21 January 1990
Birth Place:Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
Associated Acts:Steve Aoki, Kap Slap, CADE, Aja9, sad alex, American Authors, Cash Cash

Michael Gazzo (born 21 January 1990), known professionally as Gazzo, is an American DJ, record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Gazzo has written songs across a wide array of styles and for many different artists but is most known for his pop-driven house and dance records. Gazzo grew up in West Caldwell, New Jersey, lived in Baltimore, Maryland, from 2008 to 2013, and now shares time between his house in Los Angeles and a Hoboken, New Jersey apartment.

Gazzo is a pop writer/producer who has cuts with Steve Aoki, Nicky Jam, BTS, Kiiara, Desiigner, Backstreet Boys, Chase Rice, American Authors, Pusha T, and more. He is also currently working with up and coming artists NIKI (88rising), CADE (Ultra), Maty Noyes (Caroline Records), and sad alex (Red Bull Records). Gazzo is best known for his remix of "Best Day of My Life", which collected 50 Mil streams and helped the record go double platinum. He has also done remix work for Fall Out Boy, Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, Billie Eilish, AJR, and many others.

In 2014, Gazzo remixed the song "Best Day of My Life" by American Authors which was certified triple platinum. He went on to have several major artists seek him out for remixes, including Ariana Grande, Fall Out Boy, Billie Eilish. Gazzo has collaborated on remixes with Cash Cash, and has hit #1 on Hype Machine seven times. As a result, Gazzo was chosen as a featured artist on Billboard's "Next Big Sound" indicator.[1]

Early life

Gazzo was born in Livingston, New Jersey, initially lived in Towaco, New Jersey and at a young age moved to West Caldwell, New Jersey where he began playing upright bass. After moving on to bass guitar, drums, and guitar, he joined and performed with several different bands throughout middle school and high school. Gazzo performed with Children of Bodom at what used to be called Nokia Theater (now PlayStation Theater). He has also played a headlining show at CBGB with Axes for Blackwell, which was his metal band. Gazzo began teaching himself production at 16, and officially began producing in 2011, five years later.

Gazzo would go on to attend college at Towson University where he saw his interest in music turn from a hobby to a career. Gazzo played shows with Tiesto, Steve Aoki, Laidback Luke, Chris Lake, and many other artists, as well as at EDC New York and Las Vegas. Gazzo has officially done 3 or 4 Vapasana Meditation retreats.

He has his cheat days on Sundays and on April 19, 2020, he ran a total of 13 miles even after he decided to only run 2 miles to begin with.

Career

Gazzo first released "Inspire" featuring Farewell Luna in 2013, quickly followed by his Cage EP, which has been remixed by Jai Wolf and others. Shortly after, he partnered with Kalkutta to remix "We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus.[2]

2013–2017

In 2013, Gazzo gained recognition when "Never Touch The Ground" hit #1 on the Hype Machine Popular Charts less than 24 hours after release, went viral on YouTube and SoundCloud, and was ultimately added to Sirius XM's BPM as a "BPM Breaker". In March 2014 Island Def Jam released his remix for American Authors "Best Day Of My Life" which collected fifty million streams on Spotify. After his first international tour, Gazzo signed to Casablanca Republic Records in October 2014.[3] He was then commissioned to do remixes for Fall Out Boy, Ariana Grande,[4] 2 Chainz/Macklemore, Jessie J, Ellie Goulding,[5] and others. His remix of "Centuries" for Fall Out Boy was played on ESPN College Game Day.

While at Casablanca Records Gazzo released "Sun Turns Cold" with country star Chase Rice,[6] [7] "Rewind" with Kap Slap, "Wasted Love" with Lush & Simon, and "What You Waiting For" with Sugarwhiskey. He also remixed "Hanging Tree", a song from The Hunger Games featuring lyrics and vocals from Jennifer Lawrence.[8]

In 2016, Casablanca Records partnered with Jagermeister for the "Gazzo Evolution" series. Gazzo released a 4-track EP under the same name, Evolution, which was followed by a tour. Later that year, Gazzo remixed "Carol of the Bells" for Jägermeister's Christmas themed vinyl Meister the Holidays.[9]

In 2017, Gazzo co-wrote and composed "Gunshy" with Imanos featuring Pusha T. In May, Gazzo collaborated on Aja9 Radio Disney chart-topping song "Heart Won't Beat".[10] That fall, in collaboration with American Authors, Gazzo released "Good Ol' Boys".[11] Gazzo was a co-writer with Steve Aoki and Lauren Jauregui on "All Night".

Gazzo has also had major music licenses issued to T-Mobile, Boost Mobile, and the movie .

2018–present

In 2018, Gazzo began to transition from an electronic artist to a producer/writer, as he stopped touring and began writing and producing for other artists. Gazzo's latest release, a remix of "Six Feet Under" by Billie Eilish,[12] quickly collected millions of streams.

As of late, Gazzo has produced tracks for various artists including desiigner,[13] CADE, Lindsey Stirling, Skylar Stecker, Sammy Adams, and Yoe Mase & Maejor. Since then, Gazzo has also developed new acts including sad alex, aja9, Aidan Alexander, and Emily Vaughn.

In 2018, Yoe Mase's album Soldier hit #18 album on iTunes Alternative charts.

In 2019 Aja9's singles "Treat YoSelf" and "Heart Won't Beat" were both top ten on Radio Disney charts. He also partnered with Red Bull's publishing division 'Toro Rosso Tracks', and signed artist sad alex for production.

In 2019 and 2020, Gazzo did a campaign with Orange Theory Fitness, where he produced a few dozen songs for their 'Year In Review Campaign'.[14]

Discography and credits

Original music

Year Title Artist(s) Contribution
2013CageGazzoArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
InspireGazzo, Farewell LunaArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Gold Rush (Cash Cash & Gazzo Remix)Clinton Sparks, 2 Chainz, MacklemoreRemixer
On & On (Cash Cash & Gazzo Remix)Sharam, AnoushehRemixer
2014C'Mon FreaksGazzo, Damien AnthonyArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Follow MeGazzo, Disco Fries, JonesArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Forth & BackGazzo, WILL K, Kyle RichardsonArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Six Point FiveGazzo, Matt GoldmanArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
StarsGazzo, Matt GoldmanArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Best Day Of My Life (Gazzo Remix)American AuthorsRemixer
Burnin' Up (Gazzo Remix)Jessie J, 2 Chainz, GazzoRemixer
Centuries (Gazzo Remix)Fall Out BoyRemixer
Free (Cash Cash & Gazzo Remix)Rudimental, Emeli SandéRemixer
I Was A Fool (Gazzo Remix)Tegan and SaraRemixer
We're The Kids (Cash Cash & Gazzo Remix)Parade of LightsRemixer
2015Never Touch The GroundGazzo, Y LUVArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
RewindGazzo, Kap SlapArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Sun Turns ColdGazzoArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Cha Cha (Gazzo Remix)DramRemixer
Feel The Love (Gazzo Remix)Tigerlily, Nat DunnRemixer
Lose Myself (Gazzo Remix)Seven Lions, Lynn GunnRemixer
Love Me Like You Do (Gazzo Remix)Ellie GouldingRemixer
Somebody (Gazzo Remix)Natalie La RoseRemixer
Something About You (Gazzo Remix)Hayden JamesRemixer
2016Driftin'Gazzo, Y LUVArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
GoneGazzo, Disco FriesArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Long Way HomeGazzo, Allie CrystalArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Love DrunkGazzo, Matt McAndrewArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Nothing To LoseGazzo, Scott ChesakArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Wasted LoveGazzo, Lush & Simon, Robbie RosenArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
What You Waiting ForGazzoArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Wake (E-Bow) (Gazzo Remix)CrywolfRemixer
Way Up (Gazzo Remix)WoodRemixer
2017Good Ol' BoysGazzo, American AuthorsArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Heart Won't BeatGazzo, Aja9Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Holdin' OnGazzo, Raj ChromeArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
WaterfallGazzoArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Six Feet Under (Gazzo Remix)Billie EilishRemixer
Sunday Finest (Gazzo Remix)Sir RoseveltRemixer
Weak (Gazzo Remix)AJRRemixer
2018How you Like MeGazzoArtist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Hold Me Down (Gazzo Remix)Family Of The YearRemixer

Other contributions

Year Title Artist(s) Contribution
2015Come To CaliforniaCaroline D'AmoreWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
2017Do It...The Way I Do ItBlack CaviarMix Engineer
GunshyImanos, Pusha T, Karen HardingWriter, Producer
Home For The HolidaysLindsey StirlingProducer, Mix Engineer
Hung UpalxxaWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
NobodyalxxaWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
PistolalxxaWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
StardustEmily ZeckWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
UmbrellaalxxaWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
2018All NightSteve Aoki, Lauren JaureguiWriter, Mix Engineer
AuraJanine The MachineProducer, Mix Engineer
Be SomebodySteve Aoki, Kiiara, Nicky RomeroWriter, Mix Engineer
bodyalxxaWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
burn to dustalxxaWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
CirclesYoe MaseWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
FallingYoe MaseWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Forest FireYoe MaseWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Give It AllEmily ZeckWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
graffitiSAMAHTAWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
HomelessYoe MaseWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
icy lovealxxaWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
I've Been A LiarYoe MaseWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
JaleoSteve Aoki, Nicky JamWriter, Mix Engineer
LimboAja9Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Make a MoveChrisLeeProducer, Mix Engineer
Oh LordYoe MaseWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
OracleJanine The MachineProducer, Mix Engineer
professionalSAMAHTAWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Prove Me WrongYoe MaseWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
rearviewalxxaWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
ReikiJanine The MachineProducer, Mix Engineer
Say The WordEmily Vaughn, LostboycrowWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
secret weaponSAMAHTAWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Soldier Pt. 1Yoe MaseWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Soldier Pt. 2Yoe MaseWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Steve Aoki, BTSWaste It On MeWriter, Mix Engineer
swervealxxaWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Take CoverYoe MaseWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Treat Yo SelfAja9Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Do It...The Way I Do ItBlack CaviarMix Engineer
Freak Like MeBlack CaviarMix Engineer
PretenderSteve Aoki, AJR, Lil YatchyMix Engineer
Freak Like MeBlack CaviarMix Engineer
Kill Shit FunkBlack CaviarMix Engineer
2019Alright Alright, OkayBlack CaviarMix Engineer
Be Alright ForeverAlex AoinoWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Better Off AloneCadeWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
BoingBlack CaviarMix Engineer
Common PeopleEdo FerragamoProducer, Mix Engineer
dear whaterversad alexWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Do You Like It When I'm Freaky?Black CaviarMix Engineer
El CaminoBlack CaviarMix Engineer
FireSkylar SteckerWriter, Producer
good stuffsad alexWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
GutsAidan AlexanderWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
HeartbeatMarat Leon, Matt McAndrewWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Hit Your HeartDagny, Steve AokiWriter, Mix Engineer
Hollywood smileSAMAHTAWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Home To UCADE, desiignerWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
JealousEmily VaughnWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Kubrick Faked The Moon LandingBlack CaviarMix Engineer
Let It Be MeSteve Aoki, Backstreet BoysWriter
light u upSAMAHTAWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
PiecesEmily VaughnWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
routinesad alexWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Shouldn't Couldn't Wouldn'tNiki, Rich BrianWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Shouldn't, Wouldn't, Couldn'tNiki & Rich BrianWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
SlippinBlack Caviar, Anthony & CleopatraMix Engineer
SnatchedJanine The MachineProducer, Mix Engineer
Spit It OutAJA9Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
TootdesiignerMix Engineer
UsAja9Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Wate It AllAJA9Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
What's Up Danger (Remix)Black CaviarMix Engineer
ZoninBlack CaviarMix Engineer
20201 4 USteve Aoki & Zooey DeschanelWriter
all the way oversad alexWriter, Producer, Mix Engineer
Cut You LooseSteve Aoki & Matthew KomaWriter
New BloodSteve Aoki & Sydney SierotaWriter
Wash Your HandsSad Alex, Gnash & Roken

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DJ Gazzo dishes about his rich musical history. Aol.com. en. 2019-05-08.
  2. Web site: Miley's Hit Gets A Major Facelift. 2013-07-30. HuffPost. en. 2019-05-08.
  3. Web site: From Cocaine Disco to Electronic Dance: the Loaded Legacy of Casablanca Records. Adler. Paul. 2015-01-30. Medium. 2019-05-08.
  4. The 8 Best Ariana Grande Songs Remixed. Billboard. 2019-05-08.
  5. Web site: Ellie Goulding-Love Me Like You Do (Gazzo Remix) RTT. 2015-05-15. Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. en-US. 2019-05-08.
  6. News: Did Cam and Diplo make the century's first great EDM-country song? . Richards . Chris . 2019-06-28 . The Washington Post . 2020-04-11.
  7. 5 Country-EDM Songs Inspired by Avicii. Bernstein. Jon Freeman,Brittney McKenna,Jeff Gage,Jonathan. Freeman. Jon. 2018-04-21. Rolling Stone. en-US. 2019-05-08. McKenna. Brittney. Gage. Jeff. Bernstein. Jonathan.
  8. Web site: Here's the inevitable dance remix to 'Mockingjay's' 'Hanging Tree'. EW.com. en. 2019-05-08.
  9. Jagermeister Releases First-Ever Holiday Vinyl 'Meister The Holidays': Listen. Billboard. 2019-05-08.
  10. Web site: 14-year-old singer Aja9 talks about her newly released single 'Limbo' and what lies ahead in her musical career. meaww.com. en. 2019-05-08.
  11. Gazzo & American Authors Celebrate Bromance With 'Good Ol' Boys': Premiere. Billboard. 2019-05-08.
  12. Web site: Billie Eilish Releases Remix Pack For 'Six Feet Under'. Yau. Jeffrey. 2017-02-06. Your EDM. en-US. 2019-05-08.
  13. CADE & Desiigner Channel Trap, House, Pop and R&B on 'Home To You': Exclusive. Billboard. 2019-06-24.
  14. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4BaC9RmDXU Orangetheory Fitness - Data Beats