DJ Pippi
Legendary Ibiza Dj Pippi as one of the very first Ibiza residents he managed to claim a prominent spot in the global house scene.
He truly is one of the creators of that distinct Ibiza sound that is loved and respected worldwide.
Dj Pippi started to become known in musical circles in Ibiza, and one of his tapes was picked up by the management of "Pacha", who realised that this young Italian was the right person to make "Pacha" an unmissable venue in the disco circuits of the world. The disco's owners flew to Germany without hesitation to offer him the contract that would change his life.
Dj Pippi has worked two different stints in "Pacha". The first time was between 1984 and 1987, and the second one started in 1991 – and he is still playing there for special events. Amid these two stints, DJ Pippi signed a contract to work in the disco "Ku" (today’s "Privilege"). So this DJ has been playing records for more than 40 years. It is a job that takes up most of the year, as in summer he is one of the institutions of Ibiza, and during the winter he travels the world playing music on all five continents.
Although it may not seem so, the way to the top of the dj’s world is long and tough. "A dj’s job must be taken very seriously by anyone who wants to become the best – you have to live it every day. Everything I've have today is due to determination and hard work, " he states categorically. And he knows exactly what he is talking about. He's been living vinyl for many years, a career which received international recognition when he appeared on the cover of the English magazine "DJ Magazine" (the dj’s bible), in August 1998. Appearing on the cover of this magazine is most a dj can hope for, in terms of specialised magazines. The headline of the article asked if DJ Pippi was the luckiest dj alive, and another headline was even more explicit: "On top of the world?". Even though he is at the top, he doesn't object to sharing sessions with other djs. "You can always learn new things in this amazing job.”
Pippi has a rich musical and cultural background and he have garnered countless collaborations, remixes, and releases throughout he’s career. I achieved everlasting fame in Ibiza House Music's history with the world wide Classic Anthem “I Luv U Baby ” from “The Original” 1995 which sold over 20 Million copies.
It has been possible to see DJ Pippi spinning records with djs such as Franky Knuckles, Loui Vega, John Morales, Dj Harvey, Sacha, Giles Peterson, John Digweed, Kerry Chandler, Carl Cox, Deep Dish, Nick Warren, Dimitri From Paris, 2 Many Dj's, The Cuban Brothers, Roger Sanchez, Charles Websters, Hector Romero, Mr.V, Tony Humphries, Danny Rampling, Cassius, Full Intention, Ralf, Ricky Montanari, Timo Mas, H.C.Romero, Jamie Lewis, Erick Morillo, David Morales, Claudio Coccoluto, Willie Graff, Kiko Navarro Hard Soul, Mousse T…
Dj Pippi has made an immense Support, Contribution & Dedication to Dance Music and he is one of the response of what Ibiza today is!
Most of the Island will therefore be immensely to hear Dj Pippi @Glitterbox / Hi Ibiza / Jockey Club Salinas / Pikes Ibiza / Destino Resort / Hostal La Torre (Sunset) / El Silencio / Madunia Ibiza / Aluna Funky Room Ibiza / The Standard Hotel Ibiza and other venues.
Working together with Artist, Musicians & Producers such as Friedrich Gulda, Mike Oldfield, Enrique Iglesias, WT, Jamie Lewis & Kim Cooper, Fab Four & Robert Owens, Chus & Ceballos, Tuccillo, Willie Graff, Kiko Navarro, Pierre Ravan & Rules of the deep, Fabio Genito, David Penn, Kenneth Bager (MFD), Dudu Tucci, Laurence B. Jacob Gurewitch. Reinhard Vanbergen, Charlotte C., Rodrigo Sha, Paco Fernandez, Paul Powell, Clarita de Quiroz, Chilani, Islandman, Paco Fernandez, The Swan & The Lake, The House Music Diva Barbara Tucker, Billie Brown from (H2O), Phil Mison, and the list goes on...
CD’s compilation series, such as “Pacha Ibiza”, “Undiscovered Ibiza”, and “A Touch of Class”, which mostly sold out and are nowadays sought-after items for Ibiza music lovers. Pippi became a main driving force for the famous Ibiza-Lounge-Sound, which in the 90s originated the internationally known Café del Mar compilation series, which has over 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Some of Pippi's hit songs have over millions of listens, like The Original “I Luv U Baby” “Never Stop Dreaming” (2,190,741 listens), “Nada Mais” (1,209,175 listens), “A Touch” (1,345,141 listens), Dj Pippi “Bocadillos Variados” Album on (MFD) Dj Pippi & Willie Graff “Follow Your Dremas” Album on (MFD) Dj Pippi & Willie Graff “Universal Language” Album on (MFD) and many more.
Pippi is one of the most influential DJs in the Balearic Islands, especially known for his contribution to the Ibiza music scene. His career began in the late 70’s in Germany, when he moved to the island and started playing in various clubs. Over the years, he has managed to stand out thanks to his mixing style and hes ability to combine different genres, creating a unique atmosphere.
His music is strongly influenced by the Balearic sound, characterized by relaxed melodies and tropical rhythms, which makes it perfect for long summer nights on the beach. DJ Pippi is famous not only for his live performances in the historic clubs of Ibiza, but also for his musical productions, which have helped define the sound of the island. He has collaborated with various artists and participated in many prestigious events throughout his career, becoming a reference figure in the electronic music scene. In addition to his career as a DJ, he is also a promoter of the Balearic musical culture, helping to grow the local scene.