Romina Cohn
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- Romina Cohn is a dj, electronic music composer and filmmaker from Buenos Aires Argentina.Romina Cohn’s childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is packed with musical anecdotes.11 years old, she was already playing around at home with two Technics decks t..Romina Cohn is a dj, electronic music composer and filmmaker from Buenos Aires Argentina. As if it were a sign of things to come, Romina Cohn’s childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is packed with musical anecdotes. From a young age, 11 years old, she was already playing around at home with two Technics decks that belonged to a DJ cousin who, apart from giving her an acid house vinyl collection, inspired her to make new sounds. Aged just 16, her career started to soar on the local electronic music scene and took a giant leap when she was offered a residency at Morocco, the cult club in Buenos Aires (2000). That’s where the respected and succesful german DJ Hell first heard Romina and her productions. He recruited her on the spot as a new artist for his German-based label International Deejay Gigolo Records, saying: "You’ve got to be a Gigoletta now.” Romina Cohn’s childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is packed with musical anecdotes. From a young age, 11 years old, she was already playing around at home with two Technics decks that belonged to a DJ cousin who, apart from giving her an acid house vinyl collection, inspired her to make new sounds. Aged just 16, her career started to soar on the local electronic music scene and took a giant leap when she was offered a residency at Morocco, the cult club in Buenos Aires (2000). That’s where the respected and succesful german DJ Hell first heard Romina and her productions. He recruited her on the spot as a new artist for his German-based label International Deejay Gigolo Records, saying: "You’ve got to be a Gigoletta now.” Her international career really kicked off with tours around the United States, Europe, and Asia. She started to play at globally renowned clubs and festivals such as Sónar in Barcelona, Winter Music Conference (Miami), Love Parade Gigolo Showcase (Berlin), Mayday in Poland and Germany, FIB Benicassim, music und machine (Berlin) and Creamfields Buenos Aires in all its editions.. Devoted to being both a DJ and producer, Romina has internationally released , Hit me (Gigolo Records 2011), *Non Stop EP (Gigolo Records, 2003)* which includes "The Night" (produced by Carlos Shaw), a powerful hit that meant a big step in her career on the global stage, together with ¨i want to be The Residents¨, which formed part of a tracklisting compiled by BBC Radio 1’s late, great British DJ John Peel. Her productions have been well acclaimed by specialized media such as The Face (UK), Mixmag (UK), Groove Mag (Germany), and Rolling Stone among others. At the end of 2005, Universal music released Romina`s compilation *It’s only Gigolo, but I like it,* which includes tracks from DJ Hell, Miss Kittin & The Hacker, Dave Clarke , Terence Fixmer, Jeff Mills, among others artists. In the studio, Romina has also remixed various Argentine rock tracks which have smoothly made their way to the dance floor, including tracks by artists such as Babasónicos, Ratones Paranoicos, Daniel Melingo and Oscar-winning Gustavo Santaolalla’s Bajofondo Tango Club. In 2005 the luxury brand Fendi invited her to Tokyo to participate in its campaign made it at the legendary Ageha club. Her magnetic style also caught the attention of different designers in the fashion world such as Jessica Trosman, Nike’s "Body by Dance" campaign in 2007. Romina’s tireless artistic search hasn’t just been limited to music. She's a filmmaker and actress. She studied film at FUC (Universidad del Cine, Argentina) and has written and directed “Kill” , a short film starring Argentine musician Ricardo Mollo of "Divididos". “Kill” was selected for various international film festivals and won several awards. Between 2004 and 2008, Romina maintained contact with her public through her Late Night radio show on Metrodance 95.1 FM in Buenos Aires. From Detroit techno, electro, acid and Chicago house to industrial-punk sounds, Romina Cohn musically enriches her sets to the point of making them generically unpredictable. Unwilling to be boxed into any particular genre, she is a DJ who continually surprises her audience. Romina is currently recording her album and preparing to unveil it on a world tour. Throughout her career she has professed her unconditional love for music and plans to continue making the signature sounds that make this young lady “unique”.̸Romina Cohn + Ram - Fuxia (betty loop Records) 2001 Romina Cohn- Non Stop ep (International deejay Gigolo Records) 2002 Romina Cohn- It's only Gigolo, But i like it (Universal music) 2005 Snuff Crew feat. Romina Cohn -Fiesta forever (Nervous records) 2011 Romina Cohn - Hit me (International deejay Gigolo records) Remixes Babasonicos- Los calientes (Romina Cohn remix) Pop art 2001 L.A Williams -This is a test( Romina Cohn & Capri Remix)-Muller Records 2005 Babasonicos- Pendejo (Romina Cohn trash remix) - Pop Art 2005 Bajofondo -Leonel el feo- Romina Cohn & Carlos Shaw remix- Universal music 2005 Celeste Carballo- Un tango desnuda (Romina Cohn remix) Bmv 2008 David Carretta- Disco Dance (Romina Cohn & Ezequiel Araujo Remix)- Space factory 2009 T21- The Camp (Romina Cohn & Ezequiel Araujo Remix)- Black lebel 2010
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