Wilson Santos

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Wilson Santos, the New York native of Dominican decent, entered the dance music arena as a party promoter in the early days of the New York club world. After a hiatus from the scene in the early nineties to attain a degree in English, Wilson reinstated himself back into the dance world in 1995. His devotion to the scene and the culture helped him form relationships with many of the industry’s most renowned DJ’s and Artists including, Robert Owens, Roger Sanchez, DJ Disciple, Michael Watford, KC Flight and Rochelle Fleming. This high status group along with countless others, continue to be a part of Wilson’s now legendary, One Step Beyond (OSB) Parties. Yet, this is just the start of Wilson’s incredible impact on the dance music scene, which carries through to his song writing, music productions, underground dance events and a record label.

In 1999, after nearly a decade of support and dedication to the dance music scene, Wilson began deejaying himself. He went on to launch his own record label One Step Beyond Records in the fall of 2000, as an outlet for his creativity and a means of self-expression. The label allows Wilson to display his remarkable talents as a writer and producer. He has demonstrated his skills by writing all of his own music and spoken-word pieces. His most widely known work was a collaborative effort with the world renowned production duo John Creamer and Stephane K., the result of which came the international dance floor hit entitled "The DJ The Music & Me", released on Star 69 Records. His self-titled "One Step Beyond EP" and "Beauty In The Beats EP" has earned Wilson industry-wide respect and recognition by his peers as a producer. Most importantly the label serves the need to reach a broad international market while exploiting and displaying Wilson’s talents. Within just three years as a DJ and producer, he has built up a respectable fan base of fervent fans worldwide as he demonstrates his ability to whip partygoers into a welcomed frenzy with the taste of his own style and flavor.

Wilson has evolved throughout the past three years into one of New York’s most diverse and innovative producers of dance music today. His unique form of fused Tech and Tribal House music, has led him to work with some of dance industries most recognizable artists and prominent labels. His repertoire includes productions and remixes for international dance artists Dirty Vegas, Kathy Brown and Thick Dick. His 2002 club hit “Judgments & Misconceptions” was featured on two widely successful compilations: Defected Sessions (Full Intention & Smokin’ Jo) and Ministry of Sound’s (Clubbers Guide 2002). Since its release in 2001, his production, “One Step Beyond” has been featured on over ten compilations worldwide, including Steve Lawler’s (Nu Breed – Global Underground) and Terry Francis’ (DJ Magazine Mix Compilation). Wilson has been praised in dance magazines such as: Music Week (UK), DJ Magazine (UK) and Muzik Magazine (UK). In 2001, UK’s legendary Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong, hailed his production of “Jaded Memory” (MOS Defected), as one of the “Top 3 tunes of New Year’s 2001”- praise which got the world’s attention during a New Year’s broadcast of the show.

Wilson recently returned to the studio this past spring with fellow producers Steven Mestre, Lunic and Antranig (Sondos) to work on brand new productions along with some of the industry’s hottest talents. His upcoming 2003 DJ tour is scheduled for the US, Peru, Chile, Argentina and the Czech Republic. Expect to hear two new creations from him on OSB Records, including "La Danza”, which was just released this past March and “Perception Examined”, due out this summer. You can obtain additional information on this “musically flavored artiste” at www.osbrecords.com.