Roberto M., stage name "Celu d.j.", was born in Luzzara (RE), Italy.

My journey as a DJ started purely out of a passion for 70s and 80s AFRO-FUNKY music.
When I was very young, I loved going to the "AFRORADUNI" (Afro rallies) hosted by RETE RADIO AZZURRA—a station that broadcasted Afro-Funky exclusively, which is now a web radio station.

I started spinning my first records at the age of 23. A bit late, you might say, but back then I wasn't picturing a career on stage; I was thinking more about chilling in my slippers at home.

That was until 1997, when I met a DJ named MASSI, who booked me for a few nights at a venue called BLEIS (formerly "BISBI") in Pavone Mella (BS)—a truly legendary spot for anyone who used to go there back in the day...

So I started spinning vinyl and later auditioned at "RITUAL" in Campogalliano (MO) in 1998, joining the organization known as "QUELLI DELLA BAJA" (later renamed AFRO NEWS, managed by Lucio).
Among the first DJs I met was ANDY; we collaborated for years and remain great friends to this day.

The club where my career truly took off was the mythical MARABÙ in Villa Cella (RE), where I was a resident DJ from 1998 to 2000.
From then on, I played at many venues in Reggio Emilia and the surrounding province—always as a resident. Here are a few of the most important ones to me:
ITALGHISA - DRIVE INN - ADRENALINE - CENERENTOLA - MARASMA 51 - VERDE MENTA - BUTTERFLY - FUORI ORARIO - CAMPOVOLO - CONDOR

I also performed as a guest DJ in various clubs outside the province... and since then, I continue to gig wherever they invite me.

To wrap things up, I’d like to emphasize that even though my musical style has evolved a bit in recent years toward NEW AFRO STYLE, my one true musical love remains "AFRO FUNKY OLD".

Bye bye, Celu. ٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶
 

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