About Me
Create a profile like mine using the Skaarn Myspace Editor
HECTOR FONSECA Hector Fonseca connects with the crowd instinctively. His unique synthesis of funky rhythm, tribal sexiness and electronic edge attests that freshness of creative expression never tires on the dance floor. Busy paying his dues, he selectively puts out remixes under the watchful eyes of his mentors, while artfully turning it out for crowds across the globe. Keeping his finger on the beating and sometimes erratic pulse of nightlife, he's started his slow and strategic emergence from the shadows, masterfully stepping into the limelight of a new era in NYC's fluid underworld.HIS BEGINNINGS Fonseca roots in New Jersey, just minutes from the outrageous nightlife scene Manhattan revolved around in the late 80s. While club kids were taking over subway stations and club life spiraled out of control, Fonseca took control of the musical reigns at every backyard party he went to. Sharpening his ear for the sound and toning his ability to blend beats, Fonseca idolized club legends David Morales, Frankie Knuckles, and Junior Vasquez for their innovative approach to a relatively unexplored genre of music. His first tape, which he mixed to ease his bored ears during long days at work, ended up in the hands of legendary Tunnel DJ Eddie Baez. That was all it took; hooked on dance music and connected with an in, Fonseca passed the velvet rope from day to nightlife, and he never looked back.HIS REACH Word of the talented DJ spread quickly. Soon, he could boast of residencies at most of NYC's legendary nightclubs, along with numerous national gigs. With a list of performance spots that read like a who's who of NYC clubs, he attracted the attention of his mentor, Grammy Award-winning DJ/Producer/Remixer Peter Rauhofer owner of the acme dance track label, Star69 Records who wanted to test if Fonseca's musical means extended beyond the turntables. Numerous heavily played, high charting remixes followed for artists including Brandy, Missy Elliot and Kelis. In the summer of 2004, with just two years of producing music under his belt, Fonseca solidified his spot in dance music's Hall of Fame with his rendition of Jahkey B's 'Heartattack" featuring Satta. Undeniably turning the underground track into a classic peak hour anthem, Fonseca pushed the song to number 8 on Billboard's Dance chart. His follow-up, Shelia Brody's U Ain't that Good," soared past 8 to number 3, further impressing both his supporters as well as his critics. Recent Remixes for Offer Nissim "First Time" and Avenue D. "Do I Look Like a Slut" have earned him praise and have helped increased his quickly growing fanbase domestically as well as abroad. With highly anticipated remixes and productions set to debut at WMC 2006 in Miami, there's no doubt 2006 will be Hector's best yet. Most recently, the musical midas followed the path paved by Junior Vasquez and Peter Rauhofer by lending his golden touch to fashion's runway. Onlookers couldn't help but bounce to his eclectic set as the models strut their stuff for the Victor Alfaro, Sarah James, Cynthia Rowley, Jill Stuart and Armani Exchange Shows.HIS FUTURE 'It's about pleasing the crowd while, at the same time, giving them something unique they can't find somewhere else. Nothing is more satisfying than giving it to a crowd and getting it right back; that's what I strive for." It's with this passion that Fonseca will continue to DJ, remix and produce music. Whatever the crowd and whether in a small trendy lounge or one of Manhattan's megaclubs Fonseca raises the bar with his unprecedented vision and cutting edge sound. Hector Fonseca emerges as the man to watch.NY ANTHEMS VOL. 2 MIXED BY HECTOR FONSECA OUT IN STORE APRIL 24, 2007! NY ANTHEMS TOUR DATES BEGIN IN MAY 2007 (WWW.HECTORFONSECA.COM)
