Rossano Carotenuto

Rossano CarotenutoDJ • Music Producer • Radio Host • Global House Artist

With over 30 years of uninterrupted career, Rossano Carotenuto (AKA CRTN, Caro T, Caro 10, R.C.E. Prod, M.I.M.) is a landmark figure in the Italian independent clubbing scene. Rejecting rigid genre labels, he delivers a Global House experience driven solely by quality, live sound manipulation, and non-commercial underground passion.

📍 Profile

• Style: Global House / Deep House / Underground House
• Active Since: 1993 (Vinyl) / 1997 (Clubs)
• Platforms: Beatport, Traxsource, Spotify, SoundCloud, Mixcloud

⏳ The JourneyOrigins & Club Circuit (1979 - 2002)

• 1988-1993: Transitions from Rock to Electronic/Dance music; starts mixing strictly on vinyl at age 14.
• 1997: Enters the professional club circuit upon turning 18.
• Italian Circuit: Highly requested across Italy, performing at landmark venues like Red Carpet Club, Kings Club, and Tuscany Bay (Tuscany), alongside underground spots in Rome/Lazio, the Riviera Romagnola, Capri, and exclusive VIP Yacht Parties.

International Era & Radio (2003 - Present)

• 2003-2009: Full-time international tours across summer and winter seasons. Residencies and sets in Spain (Lloret de Mar, Mallorca, Barcelona, Marbella, Puerto Banús), Greece (Crete, Skiathos, Santorini), and Croatia (Tisno festivals).
• The Shift (2009): Refocused on studio production and radio syndication following the global financial crisis.
• Radio Formats: Created The House Of Love (syndicated on 100+ Italian stations for 5 years) and Do You Remember (a cult '90s club culture show still broadcast weekly on Italian FM).

🎛️ Studio & Discography

Collaborates globally with elite US, European, and Italian labels, distributing via Beatport and Traxsource.

Label Highlights

• V.O.T.U. Records (USA): Founded by the late house legend Costantino "MIXMASTER" Padovano. Rossano released the official remix of "Elements of House" (featured at Miami WMC 2014) and his remix of Digital Natives' "The Message".
• Sheeva Records (USA): Underground house powerhouse strengthening his US market presence.
• Europe & Italy: Releasing via 9records (Switzerland), DERBY Record / MBG International (UK), NM Records, ITOP Records, Adunanza Records, Hoops Records, and Istinto.

Key Releases & Chart Success

• 2012: "Elect EP" ("Darklights") hits the Top 40 sales charts in Germany; followed by "Walking Shadows" supporting clubs in the UK, Germany, and France.
• 2013: "Night EP" featuring "Neon Culture" and "Another Time".
• 2014: "Everybody" played at The BPM Festival (Playa del Carmen, Mexico); "Running" hits charts in Switzerland, the UK, and Italy; year closed with "Rather Be EP".
• 2015: Sound evolution to dark underground with "Moon", heavily backed by techno icons. Co-produced club weapon "Skunk" with Miki Stentella via Adunanza Records. Released the acclaimed single "Journey In Love".
• Remixes & Compilations: Notable work for Mystic Diversion and features on international hit compilations Keep Calm and Listen to House Music & Keep Calm and Global.