Johnny Budz (born in

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) is an

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DJ, producer and

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. He is one of the most recognizable DJs in the Tri-state holding residencies at D'Jais, Surf Club, Webster Hall, Joey's, DNA, Rise, and many many more. He also owns and operates one of the largest and most successful DJ entertainment companies Elite Sound Entertainment. For over 20 years he's been heard on radio and satellite channels across the United States on

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's Channel BPM ( BPM), 103.5 WKTU, Pulse 87, Music Choice TV, and other radio stations. He was one of the first mix show DJs to appear on NYC's WKTU and was a staple on the station from 1996 - 2009. He has remixed for the likes of Janet Jackson, Jessica Simpson, Ciara, Kim Sozzi, INXS, and many more and has released 9 commercial mixed CDs.

Discography

Albums

*''Freestyle Fever's Divas, Vol. 1'' (2001) *''80's Energy'' (2002) *''Hit the Breaks'' (2003) *''Hit Factory'' (2004) *''Rewind 2: Greatest Party Hits'' (2004) *''Hit Factory 2'' (2005) *''Ultra.Dance 07'' (2006) *''Ultra.Trance 06'' (2006) *''Ultra.Weekend 3'' (2007)

Remixography

* 2003: "Amanda" - Brooklyn Queens * 2003: "Can You Stand the Rain" -

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* 2003: "Never" -

Roc Project The Roc Project is an American electronica act, composed of the New York City-based DJ Ray Roc and, most often, the vocalist Tina Novak. Their debut single, "Never (Past Tense)" was released in 2003. However, because of difficulty getting the so ...

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Tina Arena Filippina Lydia "Tina" Arena (born 1 November 1967) is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician, musical theatre actress and record producer. She is one of Australia's highest-selling artists and has sold over 10 million records worldwid ...

* 2003: " A Toast to Men" -

Willa Ford Amanda Lee Williford (born January 22, 1981), known by her stage name Willa Ford, is an American interior designer and former singer, songwriter, television personality, film actress, dancer, and model. She released her debut album, '' Willa Wa ...

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In-Grid Ingrid Alberini, known by her stage name In-Grid, is an Italian dancer and singer-songwriter. Her 2003 club song " Tu es foutu", (English title: "You Promised Me"), charted in several European countries, Australia, Latin America and in the United ...

* 2003: "No Way, No How" -

Jocelyn Enriquez Jocelyn Enriquez (born December 28, 1974) is a Filipino American dance-pop singer born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her most popular songs are " Do You Miss Me", " A Little Bit of Ecstasy", and the Stars on 54 (Enriquez alongside Ul ...

* 2004: "Without Love -

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Tina Ann Tina Ann Amato is a classically trained vocalist from Long Island, New York, who has had success on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play and Hot Dance Airplay charts. Under her full name of Tina A. Amato, she writes much of her own material, her musi ...

* 2004: "This Joint Is Jumpin" - Lisa Hunt * 2004: "Party Time" - Raw Deal * 2004: "

Take Your Mama "Take Your Mama" is a song by American band Scissor Sisters, included as the second track on their self-titled debut album (2004). The song, written by Babydaddy and Jake Shears, was inspired by Shears' coming out to his Southern Baptist paren ...

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* 2004: "Vision of Love" - See Alice feat. Simon Luca * 2004: "Back to Me" - Elissa * 2004: "Shadows" - House of Voodoo * 2004: "

Pop!ular "Popular" (stylized as "Pop!ular") is a song from Australian singer-songwriter Darren Hayes' second solo album, ''The Tension and the Spark'' (2004). The lyrics are a tongue-in-cheek send-up of celebrities and wannabes. A radio edit was made th ...

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* 2004: "Burning" -

Robbie Rivera Roberto "Robbie" Rivera (born 1973) is a Puerto Rican house music producer and DJ. He has an extensive catalog of original productions and remixes to his credit, ranging from tribal to progressive house, as well as incorporating garage and La ...

Axwell Axel Christofer Hedfors (; born 18 December 1977), better known by his stage name Axwell, is a Swedish DJ, record producer, remixer and owner of Axtone Records. He is a member of Swedish House Mafia along with Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello ...

* 2004: "Deja Vu" -

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1, 2 Step "1, 2 Step" is a song by American singer Ciara featuring American rapper Missy Elliott. Written alongside producer Jazze Pha, it was released on November 1, 2004, as the second single of Ciara's debut studio album, '' Goodies''. It peaked within ...

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Ciara Ciara Princess Wilson ( ; Harris; born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She was discovered by record producer Jazze Pha in the early 2000s, and rose to prominence with her debut studio album, ''Goodies ...

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Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the Contemporary R&B, R&B girl group 4 All the Sistas Arou ...

* 2004: "If You Don't Know Me By Now" -

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* 2005: "Fading Like a Flower" - Discreet * 2005: "Desperate Religion" - Haley * 2005: "Sunshine" -

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* 2005: "Summer in the City 2005" - Budz vs. Fonseca * 2005: "Wherever You Are" - Bryan Todd * 2005: "Do The Damn Thing" -

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* 2005: " Lose Control" -

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* 2005: " Oh" -

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Ludacris Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (, spoken as "ludicrous" in American English), is an American rapper and songwriter. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, at age ...

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50 Ways to Leave Your Lover "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the second single from his fourth studio album, '' Still Crazy After All These Years'' (1975), released on Columbia Records. Backing vocals on the sing ...

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Jenna Drey Jenna Drey is a multi-time Billboard Charting dance music artist, as well as American female singer-songwriter. Her biggest dance hit was ''"By The Way,"'' which charted on Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart for 16 consecutive weeks peaking a# ...

* 2005: "Can't Go On" -

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Who Is She 2 U "Who Is She 2 U" is a song by American recording artist Brandy from her fourth studio album, '' Afrodisiac'' (2004). It was written by Candice Nelson, Walter Millsap III and Timbaland, and produced by the latter. The song is built around a sam ...

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* 2006: "Medicine" - Mike Cruz feat. Sandy B. * 2006: "You Shine" - Luz Divina * 2006: "Fade Away" - Sarah Atereth * 2006: "

Pretty Vegas "Pretty Vegas" is a song by Australian rock band INXS. It was released in September 2005 as the lead single from their 11th studio album, ''Switch'', and the first with new Canadian lead singer J.D. Fortune, winner of the '' Rock Star: INXS'' ...

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INXS INXS (a phonetic play on "in excess") were an Australian rock band, formed as the Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney. The founding members were bassist Garry Gary Beers, main composer and keyboardist Andrew Farriss, drummer Jon Farriss, gu ...

* 2006: "Alone" -

Kim Sozzi Kim Sozzi is an American dance-pop singer from Long Island, New York. Career Kim Sozzi's career began in 1999 when she signed a contract on Columbia Records for her first major album, ''Life Goes On''. Her first single from the album was "Til I ...

* 2006: " Ooh La La" -

Goldfrapp Goldfrapp were an English electronic music duo from London, formed in 1999. The duo consisted of Alison Goldfrapp (vocals, synthesiser) and Will Gregory (synthesiser). Despite favourable reviews and a short-listing for the Mercury Prize, thei ...

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A Public Affair ''A Public Affair'' is the fifth studio album by American pop singer Jessica Simpson. The album was released on August 26, 2006 in the United States by Epic Records. The album is Simpson's first studio album following her divorce from Nick Lach ...

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Jessica Simpson Jessica Ann Johnson (née Simpson; born July 10, 1980) is an American singer, actress, and fashion designer. After performing in church choirs as a child, Simpson signed with Columbia Records in 1997, aged seventeen. Her debut studio album, '' ...

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* 2007: "I Can't Take It" - Lola * 2007: "I Want You" - Peter Presta & Billy Brown feat. Sarah Mattea

References

External links

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