Gab Zota

Gab Zota (Gabriel Zota) is a DJ, Entrepreneur, Investor, Coder and Designer and most importantly Romanian Orthodox born on June 13, 1991, from Prato, Italy, bringing high-energy vibes and electrifying sounds to every set. Specializing in EDM (House), Dirty Dutch, and Electro House, Gab blends powerful drops, driving rhythms, and melodic grooves to create an unforgettable experience on the dancefloor. With a passion for music and a sharp ear for crowd energy, he delivers sets that keep people moving from start to finish. Whether it’s a club night or a special event, Gab Zota brings intensity, style, and pure energy behind the decks.

My journey into DJing started at 15, when I got hooked on the sound of m2o Radio Italy. Shows like Real Trust opened my ears to electronic music in a whole new way—that’s where I first discovered Tiësto and fell in love with the energy of the scene.

Around the same time, my brother brought home Pioneer CDJs and a Numark mixer, and that’s when everything became real for me. Before that, I was already deep into music with my Creative MP3 player, loaded with Tupac Shakur’s full hip-hop discography, which shaped my sense of rhythm and vibe.

As I explored more online, I discovered DJs like Chuckie and Laidback Luke.

Other musical influences include Gabber and harder electronic sounds, which helped shape my energy, rhythm, and passion for powerful dance music. From EDM (House) and Dirty Dutch to harder underground styles, I’ve always been drawn to music that brings intensity, emotion, and movement to the crowd.

His real DJ journey began with a TIDAL account and a Naim Mu-so Qb, where he started mixing by instinct — tapping into lyrics, timing, and energy. Soon after, that evolved into editing music with software, shaping the sound and style that defines his work today.

In 2012, Gab Zota adopted the number 888 — a symbol he saw as infinity, represented through the repetition of the number 8 three times. To him, it stood for freedom, a philosophy he even carried onto the license plate of his first car, a Porsche Cayman. Today, 888 lives on as a signature series of mixes edited by Gab Zota, paired with another defining symbol from his former advertising and marketing company, Rockstar Media Inc.: the star — uniting two emblems that represent vision, creativity, and limitless expression.

Under the name Gab-Z, Gab Zota launched the G Series — a dedicated Hip Hop mix series built around raw energy, sharp selection, and creative reinterpretation. The project represents his expansion into Hip Hop culture, bringing his signature editing style and precision-driven approach to a new sound while establishing Gab-Z as his distinct identity within the genre.

Beyond music, Gab Zota is an S.K.I.-I. (Shotokan Karate-Do International Italia) kata Regional (Tuscany) and National champion recruited by Giuseppe Macrì. Years of martial arts training shaped the discipline, focus, and pursuit of excellence that he brings to every aspect of his work. The same precision, timing, and dedication required in competitive karate are reflected in his approach to DJing, where technical skill meets creativity to deliver memorable musical experiences.

Currently in short:

DJ - Gab Zota

Investor - Stocks, Real Estate, Marketing

Previously: Rockstar Media Inc. - CEO (Performance Marketing)

Networks: C2M

Status: Full Stack Engineer

NeoHW - Neo Hardware Technology Portal - Founder

Roles: CEO, Founder, Writer, Admin, Engineer, DMOZ Editor Technology Ita

Nicknames: Gabriel/Gabry (ITA), Gab/Gabriel (USA)

Current country: Romania

Previous country: Italy

OS: Win, Linux, Mac

School: ITIS Tullio Buzzi, Informatica e Telecomunicazioni

Favorite radio: One World

Favorite team: Italy, Juventus

Music Symbols: Plus sign (Life +Times), Star, 888, G

Mp3 Player as a kid: Creative Audio with Sony Headphones

Favorite DJs: Chuckie and Laidback Luke

Favorite site: Hardware Upgrade

Exits: 1

Companies: 4

Occupation: Investor, Affiliate Marketing, Real Estate

Known (platforms): Joomla, Wordpress

SEO Rankings: First page “tecnologia” Page Rank 4

Products Reviewed: 4Geek Medley, Tidal, Naim Mu-so Qb

Specialities: Google PageSpeed, GTMetrix, Pingdom

Favorite brand: Pioneer