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| name = DJ Colette
| name = DJ Colette
| image = Colette WTML.jpg
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| caption = Colette at Box 24 in Los Angeles 2013
| caption = Colette at Box 24 in Los Angeles 2013
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| birth_name = Colette Marino
| birth_name = Colette Marino
| alias = Colette
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1975|5|27}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1975|5|27}}
| death_date =
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| origin = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]
| origin = Chicago, Illinois
| genre = [[House music|House]]
| genre = [[House music|House]]
| occupation = [[disc jockey|DJ]], [[Singer]], [[Songwriter]]
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| years_active = 1995-present
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| years_active = 1995–present
| label = [[Om Records|Om]]
| label = [[Om Records|Om]]
| website = {{URL|www.djcolette.com}}
| website = {{URL|www.djcolette.com}}
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'''Colette Marino''' (born May 27, 1975 in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]), known as '''DJ Colette''' or [[mononym]]ously as '''Colette''', is a [[house music]] [[disc jockey|DJ]] and vocalist from [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. She is a resident [[disc jockey|DJ]] at the SmartBar in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]] (along with [[Kaskade]] and others). She first gained attention when she started singing over her mixes as DJ.<ref name="smartbar">{{cite web |url=http://www.smartbarchicago.com/residents/index.html#colette |title=Colette's profile at the SmartBar Chicago website |publisher=Smartbarchicago.com |accessdate=January 6, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111018081637/http://www.smartbarchicago.com/residents/index.html#colette |archivedate=October 18, 2011 |df= }}</ref>
<ref name="chicagomag">{{cite web |url=http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/December-2007/You-Should-Know-DJ-Colette/ |publisher=Chicago Magazine |title=You Should Know...DJ Colette|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
'''Colette Marino''' (born May 27, 1975), known professionally as '''DJ Colette''' or simply as '''Colette''', is a [[house music]] DJ, singer, and songwriter from [[Chicago|Chicago, Illinois]]. She is a resident DJ at the SmartBar in Chicago, Illinois (along with [[Kaskade]] and others). She first gained attention when she started singing over her mixes as DJ.<ref name="smartbar">{{cite web |url=http://www.smartbarchicago.com/residents/index.html#colette |title=Colette's profile at the SmartBar Chicago website |publisher=Smartbarchicago.com |accessdate=January 6, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111018081637/http://www.smartbarchicago.com/residents/index.html#colette |archivedate=October 18, 2011 }}</ref><ref name="chicagomag">{{cite web |url=http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/December-2007/You-Should-Know-DJ-Colette/ |work=Chicago Magazine |title=You Should Know...DJ Colette|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
She started DJing in the early 1990s. In 1993, she helped form the all-female DJ group SuperJane with DJ Heather, DJ Dayhota, and Lady D.<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/5672672/colette-switches-sound-on-when-the-musics-loud-album|title=Colette|work=Billboard|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
She started DJing in the early 1990s. In 1997, she helped form the all-female DJ group SuperJane with DJ Heather, DJ Dayhota, and Lady D.<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/5672672/colette-switches-sound-on-when-the-musics-loud-album|title=Colette|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>


During the preparations for her album ''Push'', she married actor/rock musician [[Thomas Ian Nicholas]] in 2007. They have two children, a son born in 2011,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/american-reunion-thomas-ian-nicholas-welcomes-son-nolan-river/|title=Thomas Ian Nicholas welcomes son Nolan River}}</ref> and a daughter, born in April 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/thomas-ian-nicholas-welcomes-daughter-zoe-dylan/|title=Thomas Ian Nicholas Welcomes Daughter Zoë Dylan}}</ref>
During the preparations for her album ''Push'', she married [[actor]]/[[rock music]] star [[Thomas Ian Nicholas]].


In 2003, she was, along with [[Paul Van Dyk]] and [[Felix da Housecat]], chosen to advertise [[Motorola]]'s cellular phones. Her song used in this commercial would go on to win Dancestar's ''Best Song Used in a Commercial'' for Motorola. She also received "Best Breakthrough DJ" award.<ref name="smartbar" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/71908/2003-dancestar-usa-award-winners|title=2003 DanceStar USA Award Winners|work=Billboard|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
In 2003, she was, along with [[Paul Van Dyk]] and [[Felix da Housecat]], chosen to advertise [[Motorola]]'s cellular phones. Her song used in this commercial would go on to win Dancestar's ''Best Song Used in a Commercial'' for Motorola. She also received "Best Breakthrough DJ" award.<ref name="smartbar" /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/71908/2003-dancestar-usa-award-winners|title=2003 DanceStar USA Award Winners|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>


Her album ''Hypnotized'' was the most downloaded house dance album on [[Apple, Inc.|Apple]]'s [[iTunes Music Store]] in June 2005.<ref name="imeem">{{cite web |url=http://djcolette.imeem.com/ |title=IMEEM profile|publisher=Djcolette.com|accessdate=January 6, 2014}}</ref><ref name="official">{{cite web|url=http://www.djcolette.com/index2.php |title=Official website |publisher=Djcolette.com |accessdate=January 6, 2015 }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Her song ''What Will She Do for Love'' from this album was a [[Billboard Magazine|Billboard]] No. 1 Dance Club Play Single.<ref name="imeem" /> The title track, ''Hypnotized'', was licensed to the movie ''[[The Devil Wears Prada (soundtrack)|The Devil Wears Prada]]'' for the [[soundtrack]].<ref name="imeem" />
Her album ''Hypnotized'' was the most downloaded house dance album on [[Apple, Inc.|Apple]]'s [[iTunes Music Store]] in June 2005.<ref name="imeem">{{cite web |url=http://djcolette.imeem.com/ |title=IMEEM profile|publisher=Djcolette.com|accessdate=January 6, 2014}}</ref><ref name="official">{{cite web|url=http://www.djcolette.com/index2.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050618233334/http://www.djcolette.com/index2.php |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 18, 2005 |title=Official website |publisher=Djcolette.com |accessdate=January 6, 2015 }}</ref> Her song ''What Will She Do for Love'' from this album was a [[Billboard Magazine|Billboard]] No. 1 Dance Club Play Single.<ref name="imeem" /> The title track, ''Hypnotized'', was licensed to the movie ''[[The Devil Wears Prada (soundtrack)|The Devil Wears Prada]]'' for the soundtrack.<ref name="imeem" />


She hosted [[Lancaster, California]] radio station [[KVVS]]'s show, ''Maximum Rotation''.<ref name="imeem" />
She hosted [[Lancaster, California]] radio station [[KVVS]]'s show, ''Maximum Rotation''.<ref name="imeem" />


She has performed all over the world, including, [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]], [[Cambridge, Massachusetts|Cambridge]], [[Singapore]], [[Calgary]], [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood]], [[Montreal]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djcolette.com/tour/|title=Tour|work=DJ Colette|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> and [[Omaha, Nebraska|Omaha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raves.com/features/show/29/COLETTE|title=Raves.com - COLETTE|publisher=Raves.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
She has performed all over the world, including, Detroit, Michigan, [[Cambridge, Massachusetts|Cambridge]], Singapore, Calgary, [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood]], Montreal,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djcolette.com/tour/|title=Tour|work=DJ Colette|accessdate=January 6, 2015|archive-date=March 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310223349/http://www.djcolette.com/tour/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[Omaha, Nebraska|Omaha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raves.com/features/show/29/COLETTE|title=Raves.com – COLETTE|publisher=Raves.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150506135834/http://www.raves.com/features/show/29/COLETTE|archive-date=May 6, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


She has been compared to [[Kylie Minogue]]<ref name="imeem" /> and [[Debbie Harry|Deborah Harry]].<ref name="chicagomag" /> She's also been called [[Om Records]]' First Lady of House.<ref name="imeem" />
She has been compared to [[Kylie Minogue]]<ref name="imeem" /> and [[Debbie Harry|Deborah Harry]].<ref name="chicagomag" /> She's also been called [[Om Records]]' First Lady of House.<ref name="imeem" />


In 2013, she released her third Album, "When The Music's Loud". The album featuring influences of [[Italo disco]] and [[Electro (music)|Electro]]. The record received favorable reviews from Spin, Pitchfork and Slant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/colette-when-the-musics-loud|title=Colette: When the Music's Loud - Album Review|author=Eric Henderson|date=August 25, 2013|work=Slant Magazine|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/15745-when-the-musics-loud/|title=Colette|work=Pitchfork|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> The album, which was recorded in [[Williamsburg, Brooklyn|Williamsburg]], Brooklyn and [[Los Angeles]] featured production of producer [[Tim K]], who helped her developed the record with her over a three-year span.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2013/08/colette-when-the-musics-loud-album-stream/|title=Colette Weds Hard House to Italo-Disco on 'When the Music's Loud' LP|work=SPIN|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> The record also featured the production of Santiago & Bushido, Nick Chacona and DJ Teenwolf. A studio tour in late 2012 revealed Colette recorded the vocals for the album on a Peluso P-12 and through a vintage recording chain. Sonically, the album made frequent use of [[Vocoder]]s and [[Talk Box]]es.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.traxsource.com/articles/150/colette-and-tim-k-studio-tour|title=Colette and Tim K Studio Tour|publisher=Traxsource.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> The album featured a sample of [[Trax Records]] artist Adonis, on the second single "Hotwire".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.urchicago.com/reviews/2013/9/9/colette-when-the-musics-loud.html|title=COLETTE -- When the Music's Loud - REVIEWS - UR Chicago|publisher=Urchicago.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> The album release date was August 27, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.magneticmag.com/2013/08/edm-review-house-music-veteran-colettes-when-the-musics-loud-out-august-27th-via-candy-talk-records/|title=EDM Review: House Music Veteran Colette’s New Album ‘When The Music’s Loud'; Out August 27th Via Candy Talk Records - Magnetic Magazine|work=Magnetic Magazine|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> The record was made entirely without live musical instruments.<ref name="billboard.com"/>
In 2013, she released her third Album, "When The Music's Loud". The album featuring influences of [[Italo disco]] and [[Electro (music)|Electro]]. The record received favorable reviews from Spin, Pitchfork and Slant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/colette-when-the-musics-loud|title=Colette: When the Music's Loud – Album Review|author=Eric Henderson|date=August 25, 2013|work=Slant Magazine|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/15745-when-the-musics-loud/|title=Colette|work=Pitchfork|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> The album, which was recorded in [[Williamsburg, Brooklyn|Williamsburg]], [[Brooklyn]] and [[Los Angeles]] featured production of producer [[Tim K]], who helped her develop the record with her over a three-year span.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.spin.com/2013/08/colette-when-the-musics-loud-album-stream/|title=Colette Weds Hard House to Italo-Disco on 'When the Music's Loud' LP|work=Spin|date=August 20, 2013 |accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> The record also featured the production of Santiago & Bushido, Nick Chacona and DJ Teenwolf. A studio tour in late 2012 revealed Colette recorded the vocals for the album on a Peluso P-12 and through a vintage recording chain. Sonically, the album made frequent use of [[vocoder]]s and [[talk box]]es.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.traxsource.com/articles/150/colette-and-tim-k-studio-tour|title=Colette and Tim K Studio Tour|publisher=Traxsource.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> The album featured a sample of [[Trax Records]] artist Adonis, on the second single "Hotwire".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.urchicago.com/reviews/2013/9/9/colette-when-the-musics-loud.html|title=Colette – When the Music's Loud – Reviews – UR Chicago|publisher=Urchicago.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> The album release date was August 27, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.magneticmag.com/2013/08/edm-review-house-music-veteran-colettes-when-the-musics-loud-out-august-27th-via-candy-talk-records/|title=EDM Review: House Music Veteran Colette's New Album 'When The Music's Loud'; Out August 27th Via Candy Talk Records |work=Magnetic Magazine|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref> The record was made entirely without live musical instruments.<ref name="billboard.com"/>


In December 2013, [[Billboard Magazine|Billboard]] named Colette's album "When The Music's Loud" one of the top 20 Dance Music Albums of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/list/5847773/best-20-dance-music-albums-of-2013|title=20 Best Dance Music Albums of 2013: CODE Picks|work=Billboard|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
In December 2013, [[Billboard Magazine|Billboard]] named Colette's album "When The Music's Loud" one of the top 20 Dance Music Albums of 2013.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/list/5847773/best-20-dance-music-albums-of-2013|title=20 Best Dance Music Albums of 2013: CODE Picks|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>

In May 2022, Colette filed for divorce from Thomas Ian Nicholas.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://people.com/movies/american-pie-actor-thomas-ian-nicholas-wife-colette-marino-files-for-divorce/|title=American Pie Actor Thomas Ian Nicholas' Wife Colette Marino Files for Divorce|first=Alexandra|last=Schonfield|publisher=People.com|date=May 13, 2022|accessdate=May 13, 2022}}</ref>


==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
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''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' <br>'''[[Hot Dance Club Songs]]'''<ref name="Billboard">{{cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs | title= Hot Club Play Chart|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
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===Albums===
===Albums===
* ''Hypnotized'' (2005)
* ''Hypnotized'' (2005)
* ''Push (2007)
* ''Push'' (2007)
* ''When The Music's Loud'' (2013)
* ''When The Music's Loud'' (2013)
* ''Retrospective'' (2017)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/retrospective/id1222235777|title=Retrospective by Colette on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref>
* ''Retrospective'' (2017)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/retrospective/id1222235777|title=Retrospective by Colette on Apple Music|date=March 29, 2017 |publisher=iTunes Store|access-date=August 10, 2017}}</ref>


===Singles and EPs===
===Singles and EPs===
* "Moments of Epiphany" (1995) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hightimes.com/blog/dj-collette-music-behind-woman |title=DJ Collette, the Music behind the woman. |work=High Times |accessdate=January 6, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235259/http://www.hightimes.com/blog/dj-collette-music-behind-woman |archivedate=March 3, 2016 |df= }}</ref>
* "Moments of Epiphany" (1995)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hightimes.com/blog/dj-collette-music-behind-woman |title=DJ Collette, the Music behind the woman. |work=High Times |accessdate=January 6, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235259/http://www.hightimes.com/blog/dj-collette-music-behind-woman |archivedate=March 3, 2016 }}</ref>
* "Keep On Groovin'" (1996) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/DJ-Sneak-Keep-On-Groovin/release/8355|title=DJ Sneak – Keep On Groovin'|publisher=Discogs.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "Keep On Groovin'" (1996)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/DJ-Sneak-Keep-On-Groovin/release/8355|title=DJ Sneak – Keep On Groovin'|publisher=discogs|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* ''Try Her For Love'' (2000)
* ''Try Her For Love'' (2000)
* ''Find Your Love'' (2000)
* ''Find Your Love'' (2000)
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* ''What Will She Do For Love'' (2005)
* ''What Will She Do For Love'' (2005)
* ''Feelin' Hypnotized'' (2005)
* ''Feelin' Hypnotized'' (2005)
* "House of OM" (2006) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-House-Of-OM-Colette/release/840488|title=House of OM – DJ Colette|publisher=Discogs.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "House of OM" (2006)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-House-Of-OM-Colette/release/840488|title=House of OM – DJ Colette|publisher=discogs|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "About Us" (2007)
* "About Us" (2007)
* "If" (2007)
* "If" (2007)
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* "Give Something" (2011)
* "Give Something" (2011)
* "Crush" (2012)
* "Crush" (2012)
* "Crush 2" (2012) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beatport.com/release/crush-number-2/1055086|title=Crush #2 [Candy Talk] :: Beatport|author=Beatport, LLC|publisher=|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "Crush 2" (2012)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beatport.com/release/crush-number-2/1055086|title=Crush No. 2 [Candy Talk] :: Beatport|author=Beatport, LLC|website=[[Beatport]] |accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "Hotwire" (2013) <ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hotwire-ep/id712605962|title=iTunes - Music - Hotwire - EP by Colette|work=iTunes|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "Hotwire" (2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hotwire-ep/id712605962|title=iTunes Music – Hotwire – EP by Colette|date=October 9, 2013 |publisher=iTunes Store|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "Physically" (2014) <ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/physically-single/id830514983|title=iTunes - Music - Physically - Single by Colette|work=iTunes|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "Physically" (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/physically-single/id830514983|title=iTunes Music – Physically – Single by Colette|date=March 25, 2014 |publisher=iTunes Store|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>


===Mix compilations===
===Mix compilations===
* "In The Sun" (2000) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/in-the-sun-mw0000091803|title=In the Sun - DJ Colette - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic|author=Dean Carlson|work=AllMusic|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "In The Sun" (2000)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/in-the-sun-mw0000091803|title=In the Sun – DJ Colette – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic|author=Dean Carlson|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "Our Day" (2001) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/our-day-mw0000016877|title=Our Day - DJ Colette - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic|author=Matt Borghi|work=AllMusic|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "Our Day" (2001)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/our-day-mw0000016877|title=Our Day – DJ Colette – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic|author=Matt Borghi|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "House of OM" (2006) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Colette-DJ-Heather-House-Of-OM/release/747515|title=DJ Colette – House of OM|publisher=Discogs.com|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>
* "House of OM" (2006)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Colette-DJ-Heather-House-Of-OM/release/747515|title=DJ Colette – House of OM|publisher=discogs|accessdate=January 6, 2015}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist|colwidth=30em}}


==External links==
== External links ==
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* {{Official website|http://www.djcolette.com}}
* {{Official website|http://www.djcolette.com}}


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Latest revision as of 13:59, 14 September 2024

For the Australian dance-pop singer who recorded with the similar first name, see Collette Roberts.

DJ Colette
Colette at Box 24 in Los Angeles 2013
Colette at Box 24 in Los Angeles 2013
Background information
Birth nameColette Marino
Also known asColette
Born (1975-05-27) May 27, 1975 (age 49)
OriginChicago, Illinois
GenresHouse
Occupations
  • DJ
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active1995–present
LabelsOm
Websitewww.djcolette.com
Spouse
​
​
(m. 2007; sep. 2022)​
Children2

Colette Marino (born May 27, 1975), known professionally as DJ Colette or simply as Colette, is a house music DJ, singer, and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. She is a resident DJ at the SmartBar in Chicago, Illinois (along with Kaskade and others). She first gained attention when she started singing over her mixes as DJ.[1][2]

Biography

[edit]

She started DJing in the early 1990s. In 1997, she helped form the all-female DJ group SuperJane with DJ Heather, DJ Dayhota, and Lady D.[3]

During the preparations for her album Push, she married actor/rock musician Thomas Ian Nicholas in 2007. They have two children, a son born in 2011,[4] and a daughter, born in April 2016.[5]

In 2003, she was, along with Paul Van Dyk and Felix da Housecat, chosen to advertise Motorola's cellular phones. Her song used in this commercial would go on to win Dancestar's Best Song Used in a Commercial for Motorola. She also received "Best Breakthrough DJ" award.[1][6]

Her album Hypnotized was the most downloaded house dance album on Apple's iTunes Music Store in June 2005.[7][8] Her song What Will She Do for Love from this album was a Billboard No. 1 Dance Club Play Single.[7] The title track, Hypnotized, was licensed to the movie The Devil Wears Prada for the soundtrack.[7]

She hosted Lancaster, California radio station KVVS's show, Maximum Rotation.[7]

She has performed all over the world, including, Detroit, Michigan, Cambridge, Singapore, Calgary, Hollywood, Montreal,[9] and Omaha.[10]

She has been compared to Kylie Minogue[7] and Deborah Harry.[2] She's also been called Om Records' First Lady of House.[7]

In 2013, she released her third Album, "When The Music's Loud". The album featuring influences of Italo disco and Electro. The record received favorable reviews from Spin, Pitchfork and Slant.[11][12] The album, which was recorded in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Los Angeles featured production of producer Tim K, who helped her develop the record with her over a three-year span.[13] The record also featured the production of Santiago & Bushido, Nick Chacona and DJ Teenwolf. A studio tour in late 2012 revealed Colette recorded the vocals for the album on a Peluso P-12 and through a vintage recording chain. Sonically, the album made frequent use of vocoders and talk boxes.[14] The album featured a sample of Trax Records artist Adonis, on the second single "Hotwire".[15] The album release date was August 27, 2013.[16] The record was made entirely without live musical instruments.[3]

In December 2013, Billboard named Colette's album "When The Music's Loud" one of the top 20 Dance Music Albums of 2013.[17]

In May 2022, Colette filed for divorce from Thomas Ian Nicholas.[18]

Chart performance

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Year Title Peak Position

Billboard
Hot Dance Club Songs[19]

Credit
2012 "What Will She Do For Love" (Kaskade/A. Caldwell/Ken Mixes) 10 Colette Marino
2012 "What Will She Do For Love" (Original Mix) 28 Colette Marino
2000 "If" 5 Colette Marino

Discography

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Albums

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  • Hypnotized (2005)
  • Push (2007)
  • When The Music's Loud (2013)
  • Retrospective (2017)[20]

Singles and EPs

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  • "Moments of Epiphany" (1995)[21]
  • "Keep On Groovin'" (1996)[22]
  • Try Her For Love (2000)
  • Find Your Love (2000)
  • Innocent (2001)
  • Sexuality (2002)
  • Do You Want Me (2002)
  • Keep It Down (2004)
  • Our Day/Smile For Me (2004)
  • Didn't Mean To Turn You On (2005)
  • What Will She Do For Love (2005)
  • Feelin' Hypnotized (2005)
  • "House of OM" (2006)[23]
  • "About Us" (2007)
  • "If" (2007)
  • "Stay" (2008)
  • "Make Me Feel" (2009)
  • "Think You Want It" (2009)
  • "UR Everything" (2010)
  • "Call On Me" (2010)
  • "On A High" (2010)
  • "Give Something" (2011)
  • "Crush" (2012)
  • "Crush 2" (2012)[24]
  • "Hotwire" (2013)[25]
  • "Physically" (2014)[26]

Mix compilations

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  • "In The Sun" (2000)[27]
  • "Our Day" (2001)[28]
  • "House of OM" (2006)[29]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Colette's profile at the SmartBar Chicago website". Smartbarchicago.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "You Should Know...DJ Colette". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Colette". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  4. ^ "Thomas Ian Nicholas welcomes son Nolan River".
  5. ^ "Thomas Ian Nicholas Welcomes Daughter Zoë Dylan".
  6. ^ "2003 DanceStar USA Award Winners". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "IMEEM profile". Djcolette.com. Retrieved January 6, 2014.
  8. ^ "Official website". Djcolette.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2005. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  9. ^ "Tour". DJ Colette. Archived from the original on March 10, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  10. ^ "Raves.com – COLETTE". Raves.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  11. ^ Eric Henderson (August 25, 2013). "Colette: When the Music's Loud – Album Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  12. ^ "Colette". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  13. ^ "Colette Weds Hard House to Italo-Disco on 'When the Music's Loud' LP". Spin. August 20, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  14. ^ "Colette and Tim K Studio Tour". Traxsource.com. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  15. ^ "Colette – When the Music's Loud – Reviews – UR Chicago". Urchicago.com. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  16. ^ "EDM Review: House Music Veteran Colette's New Album 'When The Music's Loud'; Out August 27th Via Candy Talk Records". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  17. ^ "20 Best Dance Music Albums of 2013: CODE Picks". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  18. ^ Schonfield, Alexandra (May 13, 2022). "American Pie Actor Thomas Ian Nicholas' Wife Colette Marino Files for Divorce". People.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  19. ^ "Hot Club Play Chart". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  20. ^ "Retrospective by Colette on Apple Music". iTunes Store. March 29, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  21. ^ "DJ Collette, the Music behind the woman". High Times. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  22. ^ "DJ Sneak – Keep On Groovin'". discogs. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  23. ^ "House of OM – DJ Colette". discogs. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  24. ^ Beatport, LLC. "Crush No. 2 [Candy Talk] :: Beatport". Beatport. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  25. ^ "iTunes Music – Hotwire – EP by Colette". iTunes Store. October 9, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  26. ^ "iTunes Music – Physically – Single by Colette". iTunes Store. March 25, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  27. ^ Dean Carlson. "In the Sun – DJ Colette – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  28. ^ Matt Borghi. "Our Day – DJ Colette – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  29. ^ "DJ Colette – House of OM". discogs. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
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