Z-Trip

Z-Trip
Z-Trip performing live, December 9, 2009
Z-Trip performing live, December 9, 2009
Background information
Born (1971-07-22) July 22, 1971 (age 53)
OriginPhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
GenresHip hop, rock, house
Occupation(s)Producer, DJ, musician
Instrument(s)Turntables, drums, sampler, 808 programming
Years active1989–present
LabelsQuannum Projects
Hollywood Records
Hard Left
Websitewww.djztrip.com

Zach Sciacca (born July 22, 1971), better known as DJ Z-Trip, is an American DJ and producer. He is a pioneer of the mashup movement.[1]

He was the 2009 recipient of the "America's Best DJ Award".[2] As a producer he has worked with artists across different genres including LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Kasabian and Dan the Automator. As of 2012, he has also been featured as LL Cool J's touring DJ.[3] He collaborated with Talib Kweli on the mixtape Attack the Block. In 2012, Z-Trip launched a new mixer with Rane and Serato called the 62-Z.

  1. ^ Wolk, D: "Make Your Own Mash-Up", Rolling Stone Magazine, 2002.
  2. ^ M, Harold. "Z-Trip Voted 2009 Americas Best DJ by DJ Times and Pioneer Pro DJ". 124 Beats Per Minute. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
  3. ^ Freedman, Pete. "140-Character SXSW 2011 Show Reviews: Mind Spiders, Bad Sports, Strange Boys, Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., Odd Future (Yes, Again) and Z-Trip with LL Cool J". Dallas Observer. Village Voice. Retrieved January 31, 2012.