Born in Philadelphia Gino Lightner began his career in 1989 with 5th World Records.After signing a 7 year contract with the premature House label which featured US producers George Clinton + Bootsy Collins, he released the track 'No More War'.Unhappy with the role as vocalist he focused on his skills as a dj promoting the underground Dutch labels with several weekly 6 hour sets & B2B cyphers at various Clubs& radio stations. Shortly afterwards he became Dj for Lower East Side Records club Subtopia(Holland's first exclusive House /Afterhour) with Jeff Porter & Jeroen Flamman(Fierce Ruling Diva). Soon the Subtopia crew began booking other American DJs like Eddie Flashin Fowlkes,Ms Monney Penny,Josh Wink and helped introduce Keoki, Juan Atkins, Stacey Pullen and Derrick May into the Dutch House scene.Currently Dj Gino is ready for a second wave of inspirational encounters in Europe after living for the last 10 years in NYC, working with some of the pioneers of the NYC scene(Louie Vega,B.Cox,Foremost Poets). During his 12 year stay in Holland he has collaborated with many artists, producers,radio stations, organizers, labels, as well as teaching many Djs the fine art of mixing vinyl. Transcending all styles & cliques Dj Gino's goal of bringing people together thru House Music was instrumental in helping the European scene grow into the international epicenter of Electronic Dance Music we've all have come to know , love & respect. 'Let's take music to the next level', ;-) Dj Gino (1 of the original 24/7 party people)