DJ Billy Gotti knows how essential diversity is to his craft. Whether it's musically or personally, he embraces all that is new or different about a genre of music and appreciates his distinctive background.Born in White Plains, NY and raised in both New York City and South Florida, he traveled the globe with his multicultural parents, spending time in Australia and Italy among other cosmopolitan hotspots. While much of his background is in the restaurant industry, the DJ was fascinated by the world of dance and music. His father, an Italian immigrant, owned restaurants in New York City and Florida from the time he was a small child, but he always knew he wanted to work in entertainment.He also knew he would never be a prima ballerina! He gave up his dance aspirations in favor of DJing, drawing inspiration from the old school, DJ-centric hip hop groups of the eighties. After being in the industry for eleven years, he has expanded his musical taste and now spins everything from hip-hop, to rock, to electronica.Gotti's proclivity for spinning has earned him some amazing accolades, including winning the X102.3 DJ Idol 2008 contest, for which he received a full scholarship to West Palm Beach's CSB School for Broadcasting. He is set to graduate in January of 2009. He also counts some of the industry's top DJs as co-performers, including DJ Jungleboy, DJ LS One, and DJ Irie, among others.
DJ Billy Gotti's many talents do not stop with spinning. Before devoting himself to music, he enjoyed success in both the restaurant industry and the high-end clothing industry. Also an entrepreneur, the musical prodigy owns his own entertainment/event planning company based out of his current hometown of Boca Raton, FL.
Ever a fan of diversity, he has plenty of interests outside of his work. Besides spending time with friends and family, working out, and reading, he also works with his church's youth group, teaching the kids how to DJ and wakeboard. Additionally, he is affiliated with the Scratch DJ Academy in Miami Beach.
DJ Billy Gotti is sure to continue his successful run as a premier DJ, as his heart is in his work and he truly enjoys what he does. “Not a lot of people get to wake up everyday and be excited about their job,†he says. But the major perk of his job is his ability to please a crowd by demonstrating his superior spinning skills, which are sure to launch him into further super-stardom.
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