MANIPOLATO (aka Latino Pellegrini) is an Italian DJ/Producer, musician, filmmaker and the founder of Defora Records. Active as a DJ since the late 90's in the New York club scene, he was one founder member of the infamous Lower East Side crew "A65" together with Greg Oreck (Thugf**ker). Manipolato’s debut EP “Medications” was released only on vinyl by Red Menace Records in 2003, including a dope r
emix by Gus Gus. His eclectic discography is also filled with collaborations under various names (So Not/Sombre/Playboy Romania/Bassline Junkies/DZ Love/Morris & Sommer/Filer) and lots of remixes for many artists such as Elisa, AlleyO with Anna Cavazos, Cony La Greca, Ricky Leo, Righeira, Sloe, Craig & Grant Gordon, J-CO, Diesel FX, Fedorf, DZ Love, Cosmood, Twenty Twelve, Anaid, Murvin Jay and Sound Shapes. Behind the decks Manipolato delivers a unique blend of Techno, Minimal, Deep Tech, House and Old School Grooves. Currently based in Milan, Manipolato is an active figure in the Italian club scene (Wood Vibes, ODD, A Dose of, Telescope, 65mq, Port Royal, Scream Kollektiv, The Garden, Naked Mind, Mood) and he continues to produce and to perform in clubs and festivals worldwide.
