Spiller

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Spiller

Origin	Italy
Years active	1997 – Present
Genres	Dance, House, Funk, Psychedelic, Turntablism
Labels	EMI Music, Positiva Records, Nano Records

Cristiano Spiller is an Italian DJ.

He was noted at one stage for being the tallest DJ in the world at reported heights from 6'9" up to just over 7'^{[citation needed]}. He had a #1 hit in the UK, Australia and other countries with the hit single, "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)", featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor, released in 2000. The video for the song shows the two missing each other repeatedly in Bangkok, he signing autographs and generally finding his height makes life there difficult; she singing wistfully sat at various tables in bars and taking a Tuk-tuk ride (while he just about fits into a taxicab).

[edit] Biography

When he was a teenager, he was already introducing himself to the world of Italian house and dance music. In 1997, he released his first single, "Laguna", which reached a disappointing number 52 in the Italian Singles Chart. In the second week, the single fell down to the #97 in Italy, then falling off the chart. He tried again in 1997 with another single entitled "Do It Easy", which debuted at #62 in Italy, then fell down to #113.

In 1998, he signed a music deal with the British record company, Positiva Records, subsidiary of EMI Music UK, releasing his first single in the UK entitled "Batucada", which reached #36 in Italy #57 on the UK Singles Charts.

In 1999, he released "Mighty Miami EP", a maxi-single which made it to #10 in Italy, #18 on the UK Chart and the #21 on the Australian ARIA Chart. The EP sold more than 300,000 in these three countries.

In 2000, he became famous from "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" a chillout/house featuring the british singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor (formerly of theaudience). It peaked at #1 in the UK, Australia and many other countries, becoming one of the most successful dance records of the year and winning multiple awards. It was also the first song to be played on an Ipod. Groovejet sold over 2,000,000 copies worldwide.

In 2002, he released "Cry Baby" in UK, but it only debuted at #40 and then fell down to #89 in the second week.

In 2003, Spiller decided to take control over his own productions and thus established his own independent label Nano Records, based in Venice, Italy.

In 2004 a single titled "Sola" was released by Positiva. In the UK the single was heavily supported by Pete Tong on BBC radio.

In 2006, Spiller released "Jumbo", last single released to date. The single got mixed reactions, with key fans including the likes of Andy Caldwell, David Piccioni, Bush II Bush, DJ Dan, Jorge Jaramillo, MYNC, Ralph Gum, Spencer Parker, Erol Alkan to name a few. Radio wise, as well as Pete Tong, the track was supported by Trophy Twins (Radio 1), Raymundo Rodriguez (Push FM) and Paul Hughes (Energy FM). Also Stevie Sole (XFM Scotland), Huggy (XFM Scotland) and Jonny Reggae (Juice, Brighton) have pledged support. The 12" was distributed worldwide by Intergroove and managed to peak at #1 on the Buzz Chart and the Jay Culture Top 10 House chart.[1]. Due out soon, Spiller's new version of "Sola" featuring vocals by Theo (Freestylers "Push Up")

[edit] Discography

Year	Single	Chart
Year	Single	UK	AUS	ITA
1997	Laguna Vol. 1 EP	-	-	52
1997	"Do It Easy"	-	-	62
1998	"Batucada"	57	-	36
1999	Mighty Miami EP	18	21	10
2000	"Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)"	1	1	1 {citation needed}
2002	"Cry Baby"	40	-	-
2004	"Sola"	83	-	71
2006	"Jumbo"	170	-	85