Gazzo (producer)

Michael Gazzo (born 21 January 1990), known professionally as Gazzo, is an American DJ, record producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Gazzo has written songs across a wide array of styles and for many different artists but is most known for his pop-driven house and dance records. Gazzo grew up in West Caldwell, NJ, lived in Baltimore, MD from 2008-2013, and now shares time between his house in Los Angeles and a Hoboken, NJ apartment.

Gazzo (producer)
Birth nameMichael Gazzo
BornLivingston, New Jersey
GenresDance Music, Pop
LabelsCasablanca Records, Island Records, UMG Italy, Dreamwave Recordings, Armada
Associated actsSteve Aoki, Kap Slap, CADE, Aja9, sad alex, American Authors, Cash Cash

Gazzo is a pop writer/producer who has cuts with Steve Aoki, Nicky Jam, BTS, Kiiara, Desiigner, Backstreet Boys, Chase Rice, American Authors, Pusha T, and more. He is also currently working with up and coming artists NIKI (88rising), CADE (Ultra), Maty Noyes (Caroline Records), and sad alex (Red Bull Records). Gazzo is best known for his remix of "Best Day of My Life", which collected 50 Mil streams and helped the record go double platinum. He has also done remix work for Fall Out Boy, Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, Billie Eilish, AJR, and many others.

In 2014, Gazzo remixed the song "Best Day of My Life" by American Authors which was certified triple platinum. He went on to have several major artists seek him out for remixes, including Ariana Grande, Fall Out Boy, Billie Eilish. Gazzo has collaborated on remixes with Cash Cash, and has hit #1 on Hype Machine seven times. As a result, Gazzo was chosen as a featured artist on Billboard's "Next Big Sound" indicator.[1]

Early life

Gazzo was born in Livingston, New Jersey, initially lived in Towaco, New Jersey and at a young age moved to West Caldwell, New Jersey where he began playing upright bass. After moving on to bass guitar, drums, and guitar, he joined and performed with several different bands throughout middle school and high school. Gazzo performed with Children of Bodom at what used to be called Nokia Theater (now PlayStation Theater). He has also played a headlining show at CBGB with Axes for Blackwell, which was his metal band. Gazzo began teaching himself production at 16, and officially began producing in 2011, 5 years later.

Gazzo would go on to attend college at Towson University where he saw his interest in music turn from a hobby to a career. Gazzo played shows with Tiesto, Steve Aoki, Laidback Luke, Chris Lake, and many other artists, as well as at EDC New York and Las Vegas. Gazzo has officially done 3 or 4 Vapasana Meditation retreats.

He has his cheat days on Sundays and on April 19th, 2020 he ran a total of 13 miles even after he decided to only run 2 miles to begin with.

Career

Gazzo first released "Inspire" featuring Farewell Luna in 2013, quickly followed by his Cage EP, which has been remixed by Jai Wolf and others. Shortly after, he partnered with Kalkutta to remix "We Can't Stop" by Miley Cyrus.[2]

2013 - 2017

In 2013, Gazzo gained recognition when 'Never Touch The Ground' hit #1 on the Hype Machine Popular Charts less than 24 hours after release, went viral on YouTube and Soundcloud, and was ultimately added to Sirius XM's BPM as a "BPM Breaker". In March 2014 Island Def Jam released his remix for American Authors "Best Day Of My Life" which collected fifty million streams on Spotify. After his first international tour, Gazzo signed to Casablanca Republic Records in October 2014.[3] He was then commissioned to do remixes for Fall Out Boy, Ariana Grande,[4] 2 Chainz/Macklemore, Jessie J, Ellie Goulding,[5] and others. His remix of "Centuries" for Fall Out Boy was played on ESPN College Game Day.

While at Casablanca Records Gazzo released "Sun Turns Cold" with country star Chase Rice,[6][7] "Rewind" with Kap Slap, "Wasted Love" with Lush & Simon, and "What You Waiting For" with Sugarwhiskey. He also remixed "Hanging Tree", a song from The Hunger Games featuring lyrics and vocals from Jennifer Lawrence.[8]

In 2016, Casablanca Records partnered with Jagermeister for the "Gazzo Evolution" series. Gazzo released a 4-track EP under the same name, Evolution, which was followed by a tour. Later that year, Gazzo remixed "Carol of the Bells" for Jägermeister's Christmas themed vinyl Meister the Holidays.[9]

In 2017, Gazzo co-wrote and composed "Gunshy" with Imanos featuring Pusha T. In May, Gazzo collaborated on Aja9 Radio Disney chart-topping song "Heart Won't Beat".[10] That fall, in collaboration with American Authors, Gazzo released "Good Ol' Boys".[11] Gazzo was a co-writer with Steve Aoki and Lauren Jauregui on "All Night".

Gazzo has also had major music licenses issued to T-Mobile, Boost Mobile, and the movie XXX: Return of Xander Cage.

2018–present

In 2018, Gazzo began to transition from an electronic artist to a producer/writer, as he stopped touring and began writing and producing for other artists. Gazzo's latest release, a remix of "Six Feet Under" by Billie Eilish,[12] quickly collected millions of streams.

As of late, Gazzo has produced tracks for various artists including desiigner,[13] CADE, Lindsay Stirling, Skylar Stecker, Sammy Adams, and Yoe Mase & Maejor. Since then, Gazzo has also developed new acts including sad alex, aja9, Aidan Alexander, and Emily Vaughn.

In 2018, Yoe Mase's album Soldier hit #18 album on iTunes Alternative charts.

In 2019 Aja9's singles "Treat YoSelf" and "Heart Won't Beat" were both top ten on Radio Disney charts. He also partnered with Red Bull's publishing division 'Torro Rosso Tracks', and signed artist sad alex for production.

In 2019 and 2020, Gazzo did a campaign with Orange Theory Fitness, where he produced a few dozen songs for their 'Year In Review Campaign'.[14]

Discography and credits

Original music
YearTitleArtist(s)Contribution
2013 Cage Gazzo Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Inspire Gazzo, Farewell Luna Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Gold Rush (Cash Cash & Gazzo Remix) Clinton Sparks, 2 Chainz, Macklemore Remixer
On & On (Cash Cash & Gazzo Remix) Sharam, Anousheh Remixer
2014 C'Mon Freaks Gazzo, Damien Anthony Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Follow Me Gazzo, Disco Fries, Jones Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Forth & Back Gazzo, WILL K, Kyle Richardson Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Six Point Five Gazzo, Matt Goldman Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Stars Gazzo, Matt Goldman Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Best Day Of My Life (Gazzo Remix) American Authors Remixer
Burnin' Up (Gazzo Remix) Jessie J, 2 Chainz, Gazzo Remixer
Centuries (Gazzo Remix) Fall Out Boy Remixer
Free (Cash Cash & Gazzo Remix) Rudimental, Emeli Sandé Remixer
I Was A Fool (Gazzo Remix) Tegan and Sara Remixer
We're The Kids (Cash Cash & Gazzo Remix) Parade of Lights Remixer
2015 Never Touch The Ground Gazzo, Y LUV Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Rewind Gazzo, Kap Slap Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Sun Turns Cold Gazzo Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Cha Cha (Gazzo Remix) Dram Remixer
Feel The Love (Gazzo Remix) Tigerlily, Nat Dunn Remixer
Lose Myself (Gazzo Remix) Seven Lions, Lynn Gunn Remixer
Love Me Like You Do (Gazzo Remix) Ellie Goulding Remixer
Somebody (Gazzo Remix) Natalie La Rose Remixer
Something About You (Gazzo Remix) Hayden James Remixer
2016 Driftin' Gazzo, Y LUV Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Gone Gazzo, Disco Fries Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Long Way Home Gazzo, Allie Crystal Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Love Drunk Gazzo, Matt McAndrew Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Nothing To Lose Gazzo, Scott Chesak Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Wasted Love Gazzo, Lush & Simon, Robbie Rosen Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
What You Waiting For Gazzo Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Wake (E-Bow) (Gazzo Remix) Crywolf Remixer
Way Up (Gazzo Remix) Wood Remixer
2017 Good Ol' Boys Gazzo, American Authors Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Heart Won't Beat Gazzo, Aja9 Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Holdin' On Gazzo, Raj Chrome Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Waterfall Gazzo Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Six Feet Under (Gazzo Remix) Billie Eilish Remixer
Sunday Finest (Gazzo Remix) Sir Rosevelt Remixer
Weak (Gazzo Remix) AJR Remixer
2018 How you Like Me Gazzo Artist, Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Hold Me Down (Gazzo Remix) Family Of The Year Remixer

Other contributions
YearTitleArtist(s)Contribution
2015 Come To California Caroline D'Amore Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
2017 Do It…The Way I Do It Black Caviar Mix Engineer
Gunshy Imanos, Pusha T, Karen Harding Writer, Producer
Home For The Holidays Lindsey Sterling Producer, Mix Engineer
Hung Up alxxa Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Nobody alxxa Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Pistol alxxa Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Stardust Emily Zeck Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Umbrella alxxa Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
2018 All Night Steve Aoki, Lauren Jauregui Writer, Mix Engineer
Aura Janine The Machine Producer, Mix Engineer
Be Somebody Steve Aoki, Kiiara, Nicky Romero Writer, Mix Engineer
body alxxa Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
burn to dust alxxa Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Circles Yoe Mase Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Falling Yoe Mase Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Forest Fire Yoe Mase Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Give It All Emily Zeck Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
graffiti SAMAHTA Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Homeless Yoe Mase Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
icy love alxxa Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
I've Been A Liar Yoe Mase Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Jaleo Steve Aoki, Nicky Jam Writer, Mix Engineer
Limbo Aja9 Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Make A Move Chris Lee Producer, Mix Engineer
Oh Lord Yoe Mase Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Oracle Janine The Machine Producer, Mix Engineer
professional SAMAHTA Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Prove Me Wrong Yoe Mase Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
rearview alxxa Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Reiki Janine The Machine Producer, Mix Engineer
Say The Word Emily Vaughn, Lostboycrow Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
secret weapon SAMAHTA Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Soldier Pt. 1 Yoe Mase Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Soldier Pt. 2 Yoe Mase Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Steve Aoki, BTS Waste It On Me Writer, Mix Engineer
swerve alxxa Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Take Cover Yoe Mase Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Treat Yo Self Aja9 Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Do It...The Way I Do It Black Caviar Mix Engineer
Freak Like Me Black Caviar Mix Engineer
Pretender Steve Aoki, AJR, Lil Yatchy Mix Engineer
Freak Like Me Black Caviar Mix Engineer
Kill Shit Funk Black Caviar Mix Engineer
2019 Alright Alright, Okay Black Caviar Mix Engineer
Be Alright Forever Alex Aoino Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Better Off Alone Cade Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Boing Black Caviar Mix Engineer
Common People Edo Ferragamo Producer, Mix Engineer
dear whaterver sad alex Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Do You Like It When I’m Freaky? Black Caviar Mix Engineer
El Camino Black Caviar Mix Engineer
Fire Skylar Stecker Writer, Producer
good stuff sad alex Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Guts Aidan Alexander Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Heartbeat Marat Leon, Matt McAndrew Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Hit Your Heart Dagny, Steve Aoki Writer, Mix Engineer
Hollywood smile SAMAHTA Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Home To U CADE, desiigner Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Jealous Emily Vaughn Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Kubrick Faked The Moon Landing Black Caviar Mix Engineer
Let It Be Me Steve Aoki, Backstreet Boys Writer
light u up SAMAHTA Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Pieces Emily Vaughn Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
routine sad alex Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Shouldn’t Couldn’t Wouldn’t Niki, Rich Brian Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Shouldn't, Wouldn't, Couldn't Niki & Rich Brian Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Slippin Black Caviar, Anthony & Cleopatra Mix Engineer
Snatched Janine The Machine Producer, Mix Engineer
Spit It Out AJA9 Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Toot desiigner Mix Engineer
Us Aja9 Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Wate It All AJA9 Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
What’s Up Danger (Remix) Black Caviar Mix Engineer
Zonin Black Caviar Mix Engineer
2020 1 4 U Steve Aoki & Zooey Deschanel Writer
all the way over sad alex Writer, Producer, Mix Engineer
Cut You Loose Steve Aoki & Matthew Koma Writer
New Blood Steve Aoki & Sydney Sierota Writer
Wash Your Hands Sad Alex, Gnash & Roken
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References
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  2. "Miley's Hit Gets A Major Facelift". HuffPost. 2013-07-30. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  3. Adler, Paul (2015-01-30). "From Cocaine Disco to Electronic Dance: the Loaded Legacy of Casablanca Records". Medium. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  4. "The 8 Best Ariana Grande Songs Remixed". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  5. "Ellie Goulding-Love Me Like You Do (Gazzo Remix) | RTT". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. 2015-05-15. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  6. Richards, Chris (2019-06-28). "Did Cam and Diplo make the century's first great EDM-country song?". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  7. Bernstein, Jon Freeman,Brittney McKenna,Jeff Gage,Jonathan; Freeman, Jon; McKenna, Brittney; Gage, Jeff; Bernstein, Jonathan (2018-04-21). "5 Country-EDM Songs Inspired by Avicii". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  8. "Here's the inevitable dance remix to 'Mockingjay's' 'Hanging Tree'". EW.com. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  9. "Jagermeister Releases First-Ever Holiday Vinyl 'Meister The Holidays': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  10. "14-year-old singer Aja9 talks about her newly released single 'Limbo' and what lies ahead in her musical career". meaww.com. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  11. "Gazzo & American Authors Celebrate Bromance With 'Good Ol' Boys': Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  12. Yau, Jeffrey (2017-02-06). "Billie Eilish Releases Remix Pack For 'Six Feet Under'". Your EDM. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  13. "CADE & Desiigner Channel Trap, House, Pop and R&B on 'Home To You': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-06-24.
  14. Orangetheory Fitness - Data Beats. Aug 27, 2019.
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