DJ Row (aka Nikos Fousias) was born on May 7th 1983, in the United States but grew up in Samos, a small Greek island.
With his first residency at “Retro” in Pythagoreio’s port, Nikos got his initial exposure to the world of dance music. His talent was evident as he was later invited to fill in as a guest deejay at well-known Greek night spots, and later moved to Athens to become a resident DJ at several bars and clubs in the area.
In November of 2005, Nikos moved back to Chicago and has worked hard to tune his craft. Since his arrival he has played in front of thousands of clubbers and has had the honor of sharing the decks with legendary names like: Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk, Above & Beyond, Ferry Corsten, Andy Moor, Cosmic Gate, Blank & Jones, and The Thrillseekers. His evolving talent has landed him in clubs worldwide as well as coast to coast across the United States.
DJ Row’s popularity and energetic sets have landed him a residency at Vision Nightclub, which was rated by DJ Mag in 2009 as a top 100 Club worldwide.
In 2007, Nikos started his production career with the help of one of his best friends and Armada’s very own, Blake Jarrell. His first production, “Colossus”, gained him notability from Tiesto, Cosmic Gate, Mat Zo, The Flash Brothers, and Miss Nine. With his most recent remix of Cosmic Gate’s “Flatline”, he was signed on Tiesto’s very own label, Blackhole Recordings and later was also released on Ultra Records.
Some additional honors: in 2007, when he received Best Trance DJ award at the South East European Awards (SEE-Me) in Sofia, Bulgaria. In 2008 he received the Best Producer and in 2009 he received the Best Remix award at the same festival. Nikos has been on The DJ List TOP-100 last 4 years running,81st in 2011,with his higher rank on 69th spot in 2010 (and also 78th in 2009 & 84th in 2008).
With gained respect, DJ Row hosts a weekly radio show,“Trancegressive Vibes”, on various internet radio stations (more info available on his official website), with listeners all over the world. During his hour sets, he showcases the best in trance, progressive, techno, and electro. Additionally, he has been hosting a bi-monthly party at Vision’s Penthouse as well as the Vision main room, bringing some of the finest local talents for music lovers and devoted fans.
During their interview for Ministry of Sound in the UK, The Cosmic Gate duo (Nic Chagall & Bossi) named DJ Row “the breakthrough artist for 2010”. If this is any indication of this artist’s talent and perseverance, we will surely see more great productions from this up and coming artist.
Wow! It has been a long while since my last update!! about 9 months!! I appologize to everyone for that but im sure you all understand now with our second daughter born just 3 months ago its been a very busy year so far, but also very blessed!! In July we had our baby Mila born, so far 3 months and another perfectly healthy and happy baby! And Maya is about to turn 2 years old next month and shes been a great toddler so far, me and my wife Anya couldnt ask for more!!
Now to the music updates!Beeing mentioned how crazy busy this year have been, i took a short break from May untill end of August from gigs, had to get the nursery ready and a lot of time to spend home, but i started getting back to my normal gigs with my bi monthly residency at Sublime in Milwaukee end of August,last month, September, i opened for Cosmic Gate at the Mid and the week after for Christopher Lawrence at Vision. both were great nights and very happy to see Vision finally finishing up its much needed renovation! You all need to come out and check it out!!My next gig there is November 10th, will be closing for the Localized night! Before that, i ll be once again at Sublime on Octomber 12th! Havent finallized yet my schedule for the last month of the year but i can tell you that our famous by now Cosmic Gate & friends boat party in Miami during WMC weekend is already on its works for 2013 ;)
And for last, after many years at sense.fm and i can only thank them for the hospitality and hosting my radioshow, i had to stop it - i didnt just have time to keep up with the deadlines and have it ready right on time every week. I still though am running my podcast every week,trying to usually get the show every week around the weekend posted on my podcast and iTunes and also i have cut off a little time and made it a ~45min weekly podcast!
Hope everyone is doing great - thank you for your support and have a great fall/winter! hope to see you around :)
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Hello everyone!Hope you are having a great time with your friends and family during this holidays and wishing you all a great and productive 2012!!
This year may have not been my best music wise,my priority was my family and our baby Maya who is about to turn 14 months old, and also we recently found out we are expecting our second baby in July of 2012!! I did have some great gigs and played in several cities across the US though - hoping things will get better back home in Greece so i can come after 3 years this coming summer for some gigs!! Also, i am planning on getting back into a couple prodcutions in 2012, some colabs as well - so expect a big 2012 !!
Last,i want to thank all my friends and fans who have been voting me monthly on thedjlist.com !! for 4th year running i was in the top 100 worldwide, 81st this year,fell down from 69th last year but am very happy to still be on the top 100 and also went back to #1 in Greece after being #2 last year! So BIG thanks you to all of you and keep voting!!
Wishing you all the best!
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Hello everyone!!Its been a little while since my last update and i apologize for that!!Its been some amazing months though with my wife and our 8 month old baby now Maya!She is growing strong & healthy and is the happiest baby i have ever seen.. We are trully blessed with her :)
Music wise,since my last update back in December 1st,i closed at Vision after Second Sun that month,had my own Trancegressive Vibes party at the main room in January and also a gig in Milwaukee.February i played in Austin,TX with Above and Beyond & Ronski Speed and the next night here at Vision with Cosmic Gate!In March for one more year i was part of the sold out again Cosmic Gate & Friends boat party along with them ofcourse, Wippenberg & Glenn Morisson.In Aprin i plaued once again at Casa in Milwaukee,I had a gig in Indy and then opened with my buddy RJ for Filo & Peri at Vision.On May,for my bday party also,i opened up a great night with Mario Florek at Vision,we warmed up for Arty & Mat Zo!And at the end of that month i played one more time at Casa (my usual spot!) in Milwaukee!
June i had a month off from gigs but i am back strong this month!Next week,on July 20th i am playing a short set at The Mid,part of the North Coast Festival contest to win a slot at the main stage,i am one of the 10 finalists so i need all of you to come and support me to earn that slot!And next Saturday, July 23rd i am opening at Vision for Ashley Wallbridge!
I havent had time to work on a new production the last months but it is on my plans in the near future to come back with some productions too but i have time weekly to get a new episode of my radioshow,Trancegressive Vibes that airs on Mondays at Sense.fm and now its a podcast! You can find it on iTunes or just visit this page : http://djrow.podomatic.com !
I wish you all a great summer,keep checking my schedule for new gigs and more music to be uploaded soon on my player!!Have a great summer everyone!!
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