Joseph Capriati
Hardwell to Talk Hiatus, New Music and Career Lessons at ADE 2022
With this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event only two short weeks away, organizers have finalized the conference’s list of speakers, which now includes Peggy Gou, Richie Hawtin and Stranger Things composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein. Also on the docket is a special session called “Hardwell: The Return.” Now just three weeks removed from the release of his comeback album, REBELS NEVER DIE, the Dutch DJ will host an in-depth talk on why he took a hiatus from dance music, what he learned and how he’ll take those lessons into this new chapter of his career. “I’m really happy with the whole decision, and I’ve never been more productive and happy in the studio as I am right now,” Hardwell told EDM.com earlier this year. “It feels way more li...
Departure Festival to Debut In Mexico’s Playa Del Carmen With Nora En Pure, Black Coffee, More
Making up for one of the most celebrated dance music festivals in Mexico, Departure is coming to Playa Del Carmen for an immersive five-day experience. Scheduled for January 6-11, the annual destination event is proudly organized by Pollen Presents, The Brooklyn Mirage, and The Cityfox Experience, who have organized a festival experience like no other, soundtracked by a number of the world’s most renowned house and techno artists. With four custom stages, including a never-before-seen Mirage Mainstage on the beach, Departure will feature performances from a slew of dance music mainstays and underground tastemakers. The Playa Mirage stage will be headlined by Black Coffee, Dixon B2B Âme and Maceo Plex, as well as feature a must-see, six-hour collaborative set between Jamie Jones, Jose...
Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Nina Kraviz, More to Headline Ultra Europe 2022
Just weeks after announcing the lineup of its flagship music festival in Miami, Ultra is looking to dominate 2022 after sharing a massive first phase of artists for its European edition. The organizers of the iconic dance music festival brand have announced a slew of major DJs to perform at Ultra Europe, which is scheduled for July 8-10 at Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia. Headliners include Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Adam Beyer, Alesso, Afrojack, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Heldens, Richie Hawtin, and more. Ultra Europe 2022 will also feature the brand’s underground RESISTANCE concept, which showcases house and techno music. Recommended Articles Along with virtually every music festival in the world, the 2020 iteration of Ultra Europe...
Ultra Music Festival Announces Phase 2 Lineup With Headliners Tiësto, Seven Lions, More
After the festival’s staggering Phase 1 reveal just a few weeks ago, Ultra has now announced a plethora of additional artists for its long-awaited return to Miami in 2022. Headlining Ultra Music Festival 2022 will be Adam Beyer, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Jauz b2b NGHTMRE, Joseph Capriati, Sasha / John Digweed, Seven Lions, Tiësto, and Vintage Culture b2b Claptone. They join Martin Garrix, Kygo, DJ Snake, David Guetta, and a litany of other dance music superstars announced as part of Phase 1. When Ultra organizers shared the first wave of artists last month, they announced a special Sunday closing performance from “one of the most iconic artists in electronic music history.” Despite today’s reveal of over 80 acts, mum’s still the word on the elusive...
Joseph Capriati Has Been Released From the Hospital
Back in January, Italian producer Joseph Capriati was hospitalized after being stabbed by his father. His management quickly confirmed that his injuries were not life-threatening but he was still required to stay in the hospital as the attack caused his lung to collapse. Unfortunately, he then shared an update that he suffered complications and was required to undergo a six-hour, life-saving surgery. Over the weekend, he took to Instagram and announced his release from the hospital. The photo shows him smiling in the sunlight. In the caption, he thanks fans for their support and reveals that he’s back to work: “Back to life, and to Music. Perpetually grateful! See you soon.” (translated from Italian) While fans are simply excited to see him in good health o...
Joseph Capriati Shares Update from Hospital After Stabbing: “The Worst is Over Now”
After being stabbed by his father and hospitalized on January 8th, 2021, Joseph Capriati has shared an update on his health. The renowned electronic music producer, who lives and works in Spain but had returned to his parent’s home in Caserta due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was reportedly stabbed in the chest with a kitchen knife. In his new post, Capriati said he was thankful to be alive and requested respect and privacy for his family. “I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart, my relatives, friends, acquaintances, and the many DJs and promoters who have shown me so much affection these days. I am touched,” Capriati wrote in an Instagram post, which has been translated for this publication. “I haven’t been able to read and reply to the messages yet but I...
Joseph Capriati’s Injuries are “Not Life-Threatening” After Stabbing by Father
Following the stabbing of Joseph Capriati over the weekend, the famed Italian DJ’s management confirmed that his injuries “are not life-threatening.” Parallel shared a statement via Facebook in which the company thanked fans for sending their love to Capriati, who was stabbed by his father on January 9th, 2021. The renowned electronic music producer, who lives and works in Spain but had returned to his parent’s home in Caserta due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was reportedly stabbed in the chest with a kitchen knife. When the news broke, Capriati was in stable condition after a delicate surgery for a pneumothorax, or a collapsed lung. At the time, Alberto D’Agostino, director of the Major Trauma Surgery Department of the Sant’Anna a...
Famed Italian DJ Joseph Capriati Stabbed by Father, Hospitalized
Famed Italian DJ Joseph Capriati has been admitted to a Caserta hospital after being stabbed by his father. According to a report by la Repubblica Napoli, Capriati and his father were in engaged in a heated altercation in which the DJ’s father, 61, stabbed him in the chest with a kitchen knife. The knife was seized and confiscated by police. The Italian outlet reports that Capriati, who is now in stable condition after a transfusion, underwent a delicate surgery for a pneumothorax, or a collapsed lung. Alberto D’Agostino, director of the Major Trauma Surgery Department of the Sant’Anna and San Sebastiano hospital in Caserta, is holding off on offering information about Capriati’s prognosis for 48 hours. D’Agostino also n...
