This contest is one THE MOST anticipated industry competitions in the night life biz!!! Described as: “America’s Best DJ gives U.S.-based DJs a chance to shine just as brightly as their European contemporaries. The U.S. is the birthplace of dance music, the origin of club culture, and the biggest entertainment market in the world. Its DJs deserve a contest of their own. As selected by the staff of DJ Times, this year’s TOP 100 U.S. DJs – and contenders for the title of America’s Best DJ – represent every possible style from Bhangra to Booty-tech.” (Cited from: http://progressivehouse.com/content/page/2) This year’s winner is nothing short of incredible and MULTI-TALENTED. The question remains though, WHAT isn’t this artist doing? He’s into all facets of the industry and we celebrate his drive and passion for music. We are pleassssssed to announce that

………..the Winner Is...   

Bio

 “Z-Trip is one of the biggest DJs of our time, doing over 100 shows a year, every year. Considered by many to be a founder of the mash-up movement, his musical tastes are eclectic and his mixing style rejects simple classification. His early independent releases have become highly sought after collectibles. Uneasy Listening, the collaboration with DJ P, was one of the first of its kind, and has sold for as much as $500 on eBay.

No other DJ can claim playing to 500,000 people opening for the Rolling Stones at Sars-stock in Toronto, playing the Bonaroo main stage to over 70,000 people 2 years in a row in addition to headlining a tent at Coachella twice. He's also been busy around the world doing the Good Vibrations Festival in Australia 2006, as a headliner. All of this in addition to his US and international headlining sold out shows, and multiple club residencies.

Z-Trip's major label debut Shifting Gears was given **** (4 stars) by Rolling Stone. The first single Walking Dead went Top 20 and featured Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. The album also had 2 ..1s on the college chart. Listen to the DJ featuring Soup of Jurassic 5 and Shock and awe featuring Chuck D. He's also a master of the remix, with a stand out re-working of The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" on "Motown Remixed".

Z-Trip can also be seen in the movie "Scratch" and "Scratch Live" alongside Q-Bert, Mix Master Mike and originators of the art form like Afrika Bambatta and Jazzy Jay. In addition he's appeared in "Brainfreeze" and "Product Placement", two live concert movies, both of which feature friends DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist.

More recently, Z-Trip has done extensive soundtrack work for the videogames All Pro Football 2K8 and EA's skate.”  (Cited from Z-Trip’s MySpace) We would like to add that one of his latest and most exciting projects is his heavy involvement with creation of the highly anticipated DJ HERO game created by Activision!

http://www.myspace.com/djztrip

“Port Washington, N.Y.--The votes have all been counted and it's official--DJ Times magazine and Pioneer Pro DJ are proud to announce that Z-TRIP has been voted America's Best DJ for 2009.
The talented Los Angeles-based jock will be honored September 12 in Las Vegas for the ABDJ Closing Party, which will include a press reception at Ghost Bar in The Palms Hotel & Casino. After being presented with his trophy--a special Gold-Plated Pioneer mixer--Z-Trip will perform with Paul Oakenfold at the Rain Nightclub for the Planet Perfecto party, one of America's wildest nights out.
"It's an honor to be ranked No. 1 by the people," said Z-Trip (aka Zach Sciacca), "especially considering all the incredible talent out there these days."
Additionally, a lucky ABDJ voter (plus a guest) will be flown to Vegas for the festivities--will it be you? Stay tuned. We'll announce our Grand Prize winner very soon.
How did the other DJs fare in this year's ABDJ voting? Get the results on the 2009 page.” (CITED FROM: http://www.djtimes.com/bestdj/2009.htm)

FINAL STATS!!

2009 America's Best DJ: Top 50

1. Z-Trip
2. Steve Porter 
3. QBert
4. Kaskade 
5. Scotty Boy
6. DJ Shadow
7. Danny Tenaglia
8. Cedric Gervais
9. DJ Enferno
10. Skribble
11. A-Trak
12. Cut Chemist
13. Bad Boy Bill
14. Sticky Boots 
15. Roonie G
16. DJ Dan
17. DJ AM
18. Mix Master Mike
19. Crystal Method
20. Grandmaster Flash
21. Armand Van Helden
22. ?uestlove
23. BT
24. Erick Morillo 
25. Peanut Butter Wolf

26. Girl Talk
27. Markus Schulz
28. Roger Sanchez
29. Robbie Rivera
30. DJ Craze
31. Victor Calderone
32. Moby 
33. Oscar g
34. Joe Bermudez
35. Mark Farina 
36. Monk
37. Dubfire
38. DJ Boris
39. Steve Aoki
40. Donald Glaude
41. Sharam
42. Felix Da Housecat
43. DJ Theo
44. DJ Icey
45. Louie Vega
46. Bassnectar
47. D:Fuse
48. Josh Wink
49. Saeed Younan
50. Colette 

 CONGRATS WITH LUV FROM THE BUZZ Z-TRIP!!!!