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Since 2003 Ospina & Oscar P have embarked on a series of collaborations, remixes, and joint ventures with their labels Open Bar Music and Ospina Digital. Most recently, they have produced remixes for Stereo Mutants, Physics, Sasha Alazy, Black Fras, John Legend, DJ Dove vs. Peech Boys. The CD project, features tracks and unreleased material from Hanna Hais, Sergio Flores, DJ Dove Vs The Peech Boys, Angel Manuel vs. Mr. Fingers, Matt Caseli f/ Slide, Sylvio Valerio, Faz, The Houselovers, Ricardo Lopez, D'Layna, & Frank Carter. The brand has toured in Ibiza, Italy, Holland, Belgium, UK, Colombia, Singapore, Puerto Rico, United Arab Emirates, Miami, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Scottsdale, Dallas, St. Louis, Atlanta & Seattle. The album is distributed in America by EsNtion Records, Pino Music in Switzerland and
One Trybal S.r.l. via Self Distribution in Italy.
CD1: Mixed by Oscar P
Oscar worked briefly at Marvel Comics, and has worked
in the entertainment business for the past 17 years, cutting his teeth at New
York club impresario Vito Bruno's AM PM Management. In
the early 90's he played international roadie for the AM/PM roster of dance
stars, among them, Crystal Waters, Noel, 2 In a Room, Lidell Townsell, ILL
and Al Scratch, and The Girls Club. He finally got his chance to helm
his first project co-producing and co-writing Brother Makes 3's debut
album “Chillin’ at a Club” for Cardiac/ Virgin Records. Later he took the
A&R position at AM PM, but soon left to start Allen Street Records and
the notorious Ground Level Magazine, where he acted
as editor for three years. He continued to write, produce, and collaborate on
dance and pop projects. He executive produced Extortion's “How Do You See Me
Now” (Junior Boys Own/Polygram), and co-wrote/produced Swing
52's hit “Colour of Skin” f/ Arnold Jarvis for Cutting
Records,later licensed by Pete Tong's FFRR label.
While at Allen Street he and his partners spearheaded a Spanish version of Back
Street Boys “I'll Never Break Your Heart” for Jive Records
from the album “Millennium,” which sold 12 million copies worldwide. In 1999,
he and partner Carlos Ortiz founded Rumba Jams, a
small Latin music imprint label inspired by the Fania Records sound
and label of the 70's and 80's that Ortiz grew up on. Among the artist albums
released were critically acclaimed discs by Los Soneros Del Barrio, Ricky
Gonzalez, George Delgado, and Pequeno Johnny, which gave
opportunities to some of the world's best musicians to record their own albums,
some for the first time. The label quickly established a reputation for quality
recordings not seen since the hey-day of the salsa movement, and garnered rave
reviews in Europe.
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| Fast-forward and the music keeps on coming. In the past few years, Oscar P has seen his productions and remixes released on EMI France, Manifesto, Ultra, Rise, Sony/BMG, Virgin, Atlantic, Pow Wow, Radikal, as well as respected labels like West End, Clubstar, Pino Music, Deep Bass, and Vale Music. “I can honestly say, 2007 was a very good year for me,” explains the Santo Domingo native and New York based DJ/producer. “I like to stay busy, which means maintaining a steady schedule of studio sessions, DJ gigs, and marketing projects.” He maintains weekly syndicated radio shows on SSRadio UK and Italy's In Da Klubb 105 FM, which is part of the RTL network and averages over 4 million listeners a day. Oscar has perfected his current DJ style, which mixes Ibiza style beats, Latin, funky, soulful house, and crowd-pleasing anthems. Internationally he has built a following, appearing at notable venues: Café Mambo (Ibiza), Costa Verde Beach, Club Nafoura (Italy), Sho Cho (Dubai), SIN, White House, SE1 (London), KM8 Beach Club, Liquid Room (Singapore), Kudeta, Water Club (Puerto Rico), Disco Seven (Cannes, France), Amika & Nikki Beach Club (Miami), Subliminal Sessions, Sullivan Room, Sol (New York) |
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Davidson Ospina is not new to the club scene, nor is he an old timer hanging on to his rep. There are many sides to the man from Queens, NY. He is a musician in every sense of the word, having played keyboards since he was a teen as well as being a prolific DJ, Producer, Remixer and Web Designer. He embraces technology with the same enthusiasm that he produces a wicked bridge or chord change in a song. In his early teens, he had a passion for playing keyboards, DJing and writing songs. When asked about his influences, Ospina says, “It was my neighbourhood that exposed me to such a wide variety of music. I was really inspired by the New York break-dancing scene. The music at that time was so exciting and made you want to move. I felt the need to contribute to that.” With an impressive list of productions and remixes for English and Spanish artists, 2006 brought Ospina his first #1 hit: the chart-topping remix of Christina Aguilera's “Ain't No Other Man", which hit #1 on the Billboard Club Charts and Radio Charts in September 2006 only 1 week after release. Christina was quoted as saying that it is her favourite remix version. The biggest DJs in the world, from Sanchez to Knuckles and everyone in between are playing his mix. In August, Morales opened his birthday party at Stereo in Montreal with Ospina's remix and the crowds cheered. “Ain't No Other Man” is being heard in clubs all over the world, from the beaches of Australia to Ibiza, where it has become a summer favourite. Davidson Ospina's name and label, Ospina Digital Records, are quickly becoming a household name in the industry and the press. |
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Ospina's remixing credits include work with Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Pet Shop Boys, and Dimitri From Paris. His Spanish-language remixes are also notable, working with such artists as Enrique Iglesias, Albita, Gloria Estefan, and Mark Anthony, as well as projects like Cabas "Tu Boca" and Magic Juan “Ultima Vez”. When asked about it, Davidson feels blessed and gives a lot to being a musician and DJ. “Keyboards opened the door, to working with other producers, and artists. Understanding musical changes keep my productions moving with an artist vocal. At the same time I work at building energy that will keep the dance floor happy. The DJing keeps me fresh, and helps me see what directions the crowds are moving and what is exciting to them directly,” says Ospina. |
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Davidson's career shifted into high gear with the launch of his record labels, SPINA RECORDS and OSPINA DIGITAL RECORDS. Product from his label can be found on Traxsource.com, Beatport.com and Stompy.com. In addition, his entrepreneurial side created a web design company, TOMA MEDIA, which offers great solutions and tools for people in the music industry. TOMA MEDIA has created groundbreaking software for Publicity, Marketing & Promotional companies. The MP System™, designed by Ospina himself, is being used for the distribution of promotional material for SAW Recordings, Deep Haven Music, Media Services NYC, Ovidpek, and others. By reputation, Ospina can usually be found spinning at the funky underground spots of the Lower East Side in NYC. His gigs in Italy, Spain, Canada and Central America, where he recently toured for Marlboro, have kept his appeal diverse and fresh. Davidson Ospina is firmly rooted in the music industry and continues to thrive in all his endeavours. He's the one to watch for 2008...
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
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Open Bar Music "NEW YORK
2 IBIZA" Mixed by Davidson Ospina & Oscar P