About Space Cowboy
Born 1975. Space Cowboy is a French club DJ, disc jockey, record producer, composer, pop musician and musician.
Nicolas Jean-Pierre Patrick Dresti (born 5 March 1975), better known by his stage name Space Cowboy, is a French-British singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer. He is best known for his collaborations with Lady Gaga. Born in France and raised in England, Dresti first recorded in 1992 under the names of Vibes and DJ Apex, releasing breakbeat hardcore tracks. He then changed his stage name to Nicky Fabulous and produced a four track extended play, Pussy Galore in 1995. He has recorded under various pseudonyms including: DJ Supreme, Kings of Rhythm, Loop Da Loop, and DJ Chrome. In 2002, Dresti changed his stage name to Space Cowboy and did a cover of Prince's song, "I Would Die 4 U." In 2003, Space Cowboy debuted his first studio album Across the Sky. On 22 June 2005, he released his second full-length album Big City Nights and his third album, Digital Rock, the next year. Digital Rock Star, a re-release of Digital Rock, debuted as his fourth studio album on 20 October 2009.
Early life Dresti was born in Nogent-sur-Seine, France and raised in England. He started doing his early work while he was in college studying audio engineering. After college Dresti went to work in a studio and the senior owner called him Space Cowboy all the time.
Music career
DJ Supreme (1996–1998) Dresti changed his stage name to DJ Supreme in 1996. While under that stage name, he released a single, "Tha Wildstyle", on 31 December 1996 through Distinct'ive Records. The single also included six remixes of that song. It was one of four UK chart hits as DJ Supreme, the other three being "Enter the Scene" (with Rhythm Masters), "Tha Horns of Jericho" and "Up to the Wildstyle" (with the Porn Kings).
Loop Da Loop (1996–2002) Dresti was also known as Loop Da Loop from 1996, releasing house, speed garage and big beat records and remixes on the Manifesto label. He scored two UK chart hits with "Go with the Flow" in 1997 and "Hazel" in 1999.
DJ Chrome (2002) As DJ Chrome, Dresti released a version of Journey's "Who's Crying Now" on Perfecto which reached No. 83 in the UK.
Space Cowboy (2002–present) As Space Cowboy, he released his first official single, a cover of Prince's song, "I Would Die 4 U" on 1 January 2002. The single peaked at number 55 on the UK Singles Chart. This was the only single from his first album, Across the Sky which was released on 3 November 2003 though Southern Fried Records and Epic Japan. Another single was released, "Just Put Your Hand in Mine", on 21 July 2003. This song peaked on the UK Singles Chart at number 71. 2010
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Space Cowboy?
British musician
When was Space Cowboy born?
Space Cowboy was born on 5 March 1975 in Paris.
What is Space Cowboy's occupation?
Space Cowboy is a club DJ, disc jockey, record producer, composer, pop musician and musician.
What nationality is Space Cowboy?
Space Cowboy is French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Space Cowboy (musician)
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