Q&A with Simone Vitullo

August 2024: Italian dj and prodiucer Simone Vitullo will be embarking on an authentic world tour, with dates in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Romania, Ibiza and Cyprus, where he will bring his afro and melodic house music, which he has been playing for years to the point of being defined as an authentic precursor. Among his most prestigious remixes are those for the likes of Todd Terry, Mark Knight and Tube & Berger.

The productions of his record label, Go Deeva Records, are constantly present in the charts and on the playlists of top DJs.

When did you decide to become a DJ?
After an accident at the young age of 11, I could not be a longer played (professional) football anymore; at that time my older brother was already a dj at private parties, so I had everything I needed at home to learn or rather to practice.

My first time in front of the public was at the age of 13.

When did you realise you had made it?
Then it was not as easy as it is now. I started by only playing vinyl records, there was no internet or mobile phones: let’s say it was a kind of vocation. I realised I could do it when I was 16 and played in a big summer club in front of 5,000 people. It was an unforgettable emotion. I remember that moment perfectly as if it were now!

Who are your favourite djs?
Dixon, &ME, Roy Rosenfeld and Pablo Fierro. For a very long time.

What are your favourite clubs and festivals?
Clubs: Savaya and Desa in Bali, Mila in Miami, Members in Los Angeles and Spine in Beirut. Festivals: Burning Man and Untold.

How would you describe the music you play and produce?
I like to play and then produce with heart and soul… so I would describe it as sexy, groovy and addictive. If we wanted to describe genres: a mix of Afro, Organic and Melodic House.

What is the most enjoyable moment you remember in your DJ career?
When I met Carl Cox in the dressing room of the then Space in Ibiza, where he played a couple of my tracks. Carl Cox is the absolute number one, as a person and as an artist.

What was the most absurd or embarrassing moment?
When I found myself playing in a Russian city near Siberia. It was an absurd situation: I looked like an extra terrestrial and they were at least 15 years behind with everything. At one point a guy showed up with a vinyl of mine that I didn’t even remember making and wanted me to autograph it. I think that was my most absurd and at the same time embarrassing experience since I’ve been a dj.

How do you spend your spare time?
I don’t have so much free time, what little I have I spend it with the gym and with my grandchildren, when I’m at home.

How do you deal with social networks?
Terrible!!! I hate doing posts or stories, I always do them against my will; unfortunately nowadays you can’t do without them!

What are your future projects?
I have many important releases in the pipeline that will be out within a year: tracks, collaborations and remixes. I prefer not to anticipate anything. I suggest that Newshub readers follow me on the channels.