Alessandro Alfonso Fortunato Gaudino, a Salerno-born musician, began his career in 1993 with roles at Flying Records and UMM. Since then, he has established himself as an electronic music producer and club DJ, operating out of Italy while contributing to the global dance music scene through both independent labels and international chart-topping studio releases.
Early Production and Rise Records
Gaudino founded the label Rise Records in 1998 with the assistance of the Italian company Time. This venture facilitated the production of records for various artists, including Black Legend, The Tamperer, and Robbie Rivera. His A&R work during this period earned a nomination at the 2000 European Music Awards in London. Before this, he also participated in the trio Lil' Love alongside Jerma and Sharon May Linn. Their track 'Little Love' gained industry attention in 2005 after Pete Tong played it during the WMC in Miami, eventually leading to a UK Dance Chart success.
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In 2006, Gaudino signed with the UK label Ministry of Sound, releasing 'Reaction' and 'Head over Heels.' His commercial profile increased significantly with the December 2006 release of 'Destination Calabria.' This single incorporated vocals from Crystal Waters' 2004 track 'Destination Unknown' alongside saxophone arrangements. The song reached the top ten in nine countries and peaked at number eight on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Songs chart. He followed this with the 2008 single 'Watch Out,' featuring vocals by Shèna, which reached number sixteen on the UK Singles Chart.
Album Releases
Gaudino's debut studio album, 'My Destination,' arrived in October 2008, featuring collaborations with Hardwell, Crystal Waters, and Shèna. By 2009, he shifted focus to his second album, eventually titled 'Doctor Love.' In 2010, the lead single 'I'm in Love (I Wanna Do It),' featuring Maxine Ashley, reached number ten on the UK Singles Chart and the Dutch Top 40. The track also achieved a number one position on the U.S. Hot Dance Airplay chart. The following year, he released 'What a Feeling' with Kelly Rowland, which reached number six on the UK Singles Chart. The full 'Doctor Love' album was released in 2013.
Fast facts
- Full name: Alessandro Alfonso Fortunato Gaudino
- Born: 23 January 1970
- Place of birth: Salerno, Italy
- Key record label: Rise Records
- Notable collaborator: Crystal Waters
- Primary genre: Electronic
- Professional roles: DJ, record producer, composer
Questions readers ask
Which record labels did Alex Gaudino work with early in his career?
He started at Flying Records and UMM before founding his own label, Rise Records, in 1998.
What was Gaudino's first number one song in the U.S.?
The 2010 single 'I'm in Love (I Wanna Do It)' reached number one on the U.S. Hot Dance Airplay chart.
Achievements
- Genres: house music and electronic dance music
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