Robert Armani (real name: Robert Woods) is an American DJ and producer born 6 August 1970 in Chicago. Robert has an expansive Musical career that started at the age of 14 with Djing and remixing from the age of 18. In his cellar Robert started organising parties that became very popular in his neighbourhood. Some of the diehard visitors of Robert basement parties were inspired by him and became also DJs, amongst them was DJ Rush. Robert was going to become a police officer up until he spun abroad in Italy and realized his true passion. It was actually in Italy where his female fans named him Armani because of his designer clothes he loved to wear. Robert’s Influences include Armando, Mike Dunn and Frankie Knuckles. He sees his music sticking with old styles and doing “whatever comes to mind”. Producing with labels including Dance Mania, Pushpac Productions, ACV, Brooklyn Music Limited (BML), High Octane Recordings and many more Armani has captured the ears of fans and promotors all over the world .
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played Robert Armani's record in 1993 and would play further tracks from the DJ/producer on his radio programmes until the late 90's. There is no evidence of Peel playing any further material from Robert Armani after 1999.
Shows Played[]
- 18 September 1993: Circus Bells (remix) (12" Beat Trax) ACV
- 1994
- 11 November 1994: ‘Road Tour [Dave Clarke Remix] (12 inch – The Remixes)’ ACV
- 19 November 1994 (BFBS): 'Road Tour (Dave Clarke Remix) (12"-The Remixes)' (ACV)
- 1995
- 17 March 1995: 'Madman Stand (LP-Madman Stand)' (ACV)
- 18 March 1995: Supermarket Sweep (album - Madman Stand) ACV
- 1996
- 21 September 1996: ‘Lay Out (2xLP - Spectacular)’ ACV
- 22 September 1996: Get Away (LP - Spectacular) AVC
- 28 September 1996: Destruction (2xLP - Spectacular) ACV
- 10 October 1996 (BFBS): 'Destruction (CD-Spectacular)' (ACV)
- 15 October 1996: Lay Out (album - Spectacular) ACV
- 1999
- 04 November 1999: 'Burnout (Inigo Kennedy Remix) (2x12"-Urban Mania)' (Urban Sustance)