Zach Sciacca, popularly known
as Z-Trip, is an American DJ
and producer. He is best known
as a pioneer of the mashup
movement.
A native of Phoenix, Arizona,
who now resides in Los
Angeles, California. He was
known early in his career for
performing with the
Bombshelter DJs (DJ Emile, DJ
Radar, and DJ Z-Trip). In
2001, he became widely known
when his collaboration with DJ
P, "Uneasy Listening, Vol. 1",
was released. Only 1000 copies
were made, but the album was
soon distributed over the
Internet in MP3 format. Uneasy
Listening topped many critics
best album of year lists,
including Entertainment
Weekly, URB, the Los Angeles
Times, Rolling Stone, Spin,
and New York Times. Since
then, he has become well-known
worldwide for his sold out
shows and eclectic style,
including headlining slots at
the Coachella Valley Music and
Arts Festival and an opening
slot for the Rolling Stones,
where he performed in front of
a 450,000 person audience. He
was also a part of Operation
MySpace, a concert scheduled
for American troops stationed
in Kuwait; this show was
simulcast on MySpace and the
FX cable channel.
His album Shifting Gears
marked his major label debut.
It was released in 2005 on
Hollywood Records.
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