Harry Romero
Encyclopedia
Harry Romero, better known as Harry "Choo Choo" Romero, is an American
DJ
and record producer
. He is linked with the label
Subliminal
with Erick Morillo
and Jose Nunez
, with whom he also produced and remix
ed several tracks, as 'Constipated Monkeys', 'The Dronez' or 'Ministers De La Funk'. The trio won the Muzik Magazine Remixer of the Year award in 1999. When working alone, he also uses the pseudonyms 'HCCR' and 'Mongobonix'. Romero owns a sub label of Subliminal called Bambossa, in which he has released six tracks, including "Tania", "What Happened", "Son of Mongo" and "Warped".
Romero has mixed several of the Subliminal Sessions series of mix albums, blending releases from the Subliminal stable with other current house tracks. His latest release was a remix of a Nick & Danny Chatelain track called "Me Resuelve". He continues to play at Subliminal session parties worldwide, including those in Pacha
, Ibiza
. In 2007, he set up a four date residency throughout the year at the SE1 club in London, with the last party taking place on 10 October that year.
Romero has had two appearances under his own name in the UK Singles Chart
, with "Just Can't Get Enough" (1999, #39) and "I Want Out (I Can't Believe)" (2001, #51).
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
and record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
. He is linked with the label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
Subliminal
Subliminal (record label)
Subliminal is a New Jersey-based record label that mostly records house music. Founded by Erick Morillo, it is one of the most renowned record labels on the house scene, particularly in the US....
with Erick Morillo
Erick Morillo
Erick Morillo is a Colombian-American DJ, music producer and record label owner. Having produced under a number of pseudonyms, including Ministers De la Funk, The Dronez, RAW, Smooth Touch, RBM, Deep Soul, Club Ultimate and Li'l Mo Ying Yang, Morillo is best known for his international work in...
and Jose Nunez
José Nunez
José Nunez is an American electronica and house music producer. In 1998, he appeared in the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart twice, first hitting #1 with "In My Life." It peaked at #56 in the UK Singles Chart in September that year. The follow-up "Hold On" peaked at #9 US Dance later...
, with whom he also produced and remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
ed several tracks, as 'Constipated Monkeys', 'The Dronez' or 'Ministers De La Funk'. The trio won the Muzik Magazine Remixer of the Year award in 1999. When working alone, he also uses the pseudonyms 'HCCR' and 'Mongobonix'. Romero owns a sub label of Subliminal called Bambossa, in which he has released six tracks, including "Tania", "What Happened", "Son of Mongo" and "Warped".
Romero has mixed several of the Subliminal Sessions series of mix albums, blending releases from the Subliminal stable with other current house tracks. His latest release was a remix of a Nick & Danny Chatelain track called "Me Resuelve". He continues to play at Subliminal session parties worldwide, including those in Pacha
Pacha
Pacha is a nightclub franchise with headquarters in Ibiza, Spain. The first Pacha club was opened in Sitges outside Barcelona in 1967. The Ibiza club, located in Ibiza Town, is the best known venue today. During 2009 Pacha acquired El Divino, near the marina of Ibiza la Nueva, which will be...
, Ibiza
Ibiza
Ibiza or Eivissa is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza...
. In 2007, he set up a four date residency throughout the year at the SE1 club in London, with the last party taking place on 10 October that year.
Romero has had two appearances under his own name in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, with "Just Can't Get Enough" (1999, #39) and "I Want Out (I Can't Believe)" (2001, #51).
External links
- http://www.gomagazine.nl/article/read/6236-harry-romero