Paul Eric Bosko, also known as Rosko, is an American singer, songwriter, musician and producer. He is perhaps best known as a recording artist for his 2005 single " Love Is A Drug" which reached number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart, and was produced by John Creamer & Stephane K. He is also known for his collaborations with

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-Nominated Electronic/Dance artist Nadia Ali, which include their 2006 duet "Something To Lose" for

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, and the song "Promises" on Ali's 2009 solo album " Embers."

History

Paul Bosko began collaborating on

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projects in 2003 with New York-based DJ/producers John Creamer & Stephane K, and when Creamer and his club scene counterparts nicknamed him "Rosko," it eventually stuck and became his moniker as a recording and performing artist in the electronic and dance music industry.Nocturnal Magazine Interview with Lance Jordan
Paul Bosko's musical work, ranging from

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alternative dance Alternative dance (also known as indie dance or underground dance in the United States) is a musical genre that mixes alternative rock with electronic dance music. Although largely confined to the British Isles, it has gained worldwide exposure ...

, sometimes featured DJ/producer Lance Jordan in a co-producing role, and occasionally as co-writer and lead guitarist as well. Bosko and Jordan met in 2001 at a Music and Internet Expo sponsored by

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. In 2003 the duo were shopping an album they made together, "Paul Bosko/Dressed To Play," when they began searching for remixers, and caught the attention of Creamer & K, who had just been named 2002 Remixers of the Year by ''

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'' Magazine. C & K joined the project as producers. The 2005 anthem Love Is A Drug would become his first big hit on the

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chart, going all the way to #1. The fusion of Rosko's bluesy, classic guitar-rock style, combined with the pioneering

grooves of the production team, is self-described as "Rock/House" (as in "rock the house," or "to infuse house music with rock and roll elements"). "Love Is A Drug" went on to appear on several dance compilations, including

-winning

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's 2006 album "I Love New York." The single was followed by another Creamer and K collaboration, this time a duet with Nadia Ali of iio, titled "Something To Lose." The duet was signed by

, and championed on the UK's

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by influential DJ and tastemaker

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. Subsequently, Ultra quickly licensed the record to

Roger Sanchez Roger Sanchez (born June 1, 1967) is an American house DJ, remixer and producer. He won a Grammy Award for his remix of "Hella Good" by No Doubt in 2003, and is best known for his song " Another Chance", which was an international hit in 2001. ...

's "Release Yourself vol. 5," as well as to the

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solo debut of DJ/Producer Sharam (of the

-winning duo Deep Dish), titled "Dubai." Another Rosko single, "Milkbone," was released in September 2006 by Lance Jordan's own independent label, Dusk Recordings.Rosko Milkbone on Rhythmism website
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