DJ Mantero

DJ Mantero grew out of Paolo Mantero’s path as a manga illustrator and author. Born in Genoa, Italy (1975). Biology graduate. He moved into electronic music in 2001 with “De Musica Tonante” (BlissCo) as Parcivalia; two years later Gabry Ponte turned it into one of his standout singles, taking it into the FIMI charts and heavy dance-radio play. In 2003 came Promise Land feat. Mantero: “Batticuore” (Italy top-10) and “Voulez Vous Danser?”. In 2004 he launched Camelot with “Ginevra” (dance hit) and “Rise and Fall,” now 10M+ YouTube views via a DJ Yaha remix; also released Sexproof’s “Everyday” (Italian dance top-10) and, under his own name, “Stella,” later embraced as a fan favorite. In 2005 he founded Armonica Records, launching Doctor69 with “La Bottiglia” and “Strip Poker,” staples of the italodance underground. In 2007 he paused releases to build a video-production career, founding Armonica Film. In 2025 he returned: “Brainrot” (July 16, Bassfeature) and the independent “The Cat” (Oct 22).