In an industry over run by flash in the pan DJs, producers and remixers, it’s hard to distinguish those who will disappear into memory and those who have what it takes to leave a mark. It was obvious in the beginning of Glenn Friscia’s illustrious career that he had the drive as well as the creative force it took in order to become an industry mainstay. Glenn Friscia not only left his mark on the music world through his innovative DJing, production and remixing skills, but he embedded his name into the subconscious of many people for years to come.
Ask any dance music follower about the name Glenn Friscia and almost immediately the response is the same: Legendary. And with good reason too; for seventeen years and counting, Glenn has been a mainstay in the recording industry, international nightlife as well as NYC radio. Changing with the times, he has managed to stay on top of the ever morphing tastes of the masses. Whether he’s brining it with tribal house, vocal anthems, deep soulful house or classics, Glenn Friscia has it covered. His was a love affair that turned into a life long obsession.
Glenn Friscia became the resident DJ on WQHT-FM’s “Original Saturday Night Dance Party†for 11 years, where he was broadcast live from a list of clubs that read like a who’s who of night life including Palladium, Emerald City, Limelight, Roseland, Club USA and Expo. Friscia even conquered New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts at clubs such as Chicago/Sound Garden, Abyss, Hunka Bunka, Velvet, and Avalon in Boston. Soon after, Friscia found himself around the world broadcasting live from venues such as Coda in Japan and The Hippodrome and Ministry of Sound in London just to name a few. His foray into radio became so successful that he was the only person in radio history to compile a 35 share for a mix radio show.
His place in history aside, this house music veteran has also kept himself relevant over the years by churning out countless dance music hits. Today you will find record execs and NYC socialites scampering to have him DJ their parties or incorporate his sound into many of today’s top hits. He has recently put his unique spin on remixes for contemporary artists such as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Cher, Anastacia, Todd Terry, Tony Moran, Murk and Anna Vissi. Add to that the list of record release parties Glenn Friscia was asked to spin at for the likes of Britney Spears, Calvin Klein and the Uber Diva herself, Madonna; things do not show any sign of slowing down.
Currently, you will find Friscia spinning for crowds across the United States in cities like Nevada, Los Angeles and Miami just to name a few. You will also find him spinning in venues all around NYC, namely Krash NYC where he holds residency. You will even find Friscia has gone back to his roots by spellbinding listeners on Sirius Satellite, Music Choice & AOL Radio.
Glenn Friscia is a man that knows no bounds. For seventeen years and counting, Glenn Friscia has remained a mainstay in NYC’s nightlife. His name has become synonymous with success. And in an industry over run by flash in the pan DJs, producers and remixers, it’s sometimes hard to distinguish those who will disappear into memory and those who have what it takes to leave a mark. Glenn Friscia has obviously managed to leave quite the mark. And it appears that this time he is not going anywhere else but up.