Peter Croce is a Detroit-based deejay, producer, and the head of the label/party Rocksteady Disco. In his short and rising career he’s been asked by Ron Trent to play alongside him and François K, and was asked to open for the legendary Grace Jones. A true personality deejay, Peter’s musical mind focuses more on soul and spirit than genres and rules, putting him straight in heart of the next generation of deeply rooted American selectors and label bosses.
His debut release “Revival” quickly sold out worldwide, earning organic support from Mr. Scruff, Soul Clap, Jamie 3:26, Ben Westbeech, and even Kanye West; and continues to be heard on dance floors around the world. He’s also a jazz-trained bassist and prolific re-editor (usually under his Mr. PC alias), artfully tailoring classics and future gems for his dance floors. In addition to his own imprint his releases can be found on Razor-N-Tape, Soundway, On The Corner, and Kampana.
When there isn’t a global pandemic happening Peter maintains a busy gig schedule between residencies in Detroit and Chicago, as well as appearances in Tokyo, Seoul, Mexico City, New York, London, Paris, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., and more.
“Detroit perseveres and supports one another more than any city I’ve ever seen. You can carve your own lane out in this city, musically or otherwise. Most people who move here want to live here, and didn’t move here for just “a job”. There’s also a spirituality and political consciousness here that is often hard to find. The people really are the best, and I’m grateful to call it home.”
On being a Detroit DJ
“Being a DJ in Detroit means that you come correct– you can’t fake it here, and you gotta carve out your own niche. There’s a deep DJ history here and if you’re just biting others it’s pretty apparent. And there’s a decent chance that legendary DJs are hanging out at your parties, which raises the bar a little bit.”
Track List
Breaking & Entering (Jean-Claude Gavri Edit) [Coco Bin] : Dee Dee Sharp Gamble
You Know Too Much [MBT] : MBT
Reach’n Search (Rework) [If It Ain’t Jazz] : Aroop Roy
Only The Strong Survive (Magick Edit All-Stars “The Music’s Getting Stronger” Edit) [Magick Edit] : Billy Paul
The Gift (Joaquin Joe Claussell Edit) [Circuit T Promo] : Hassan Hakmoun & Adam Rudolph featuring Don Cherry
Sunday Palaver [Rocksteady Disco] : Eddie Logix
Keep Rising All Night Long (Sunday Service Mix) [GAMM] : Ukokos & Jabco
Baianá (Wolf Müller’s Drum Drop) [Selvadiscos] : Barbatuques
Baianá (Pablo Fierro Edit) [MoBlack] : Barbatuques
Catch Me [Shake] : Dirty Channels
Baby Girl [Rocksteady Disco] : Eddie Logix
Agape [Rocksteady Disco] : Peter Croce
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