House music runs in William Umana’s blood. It’s been a part of who he is for over 20 years, and after fueling the sets of some of the most esteemed DJs in the dance music scene with blistering original tracks such as “Declaration” and his Star 69 Records release “Tribal Evolution” Umana is ready to jump headlong into DJ booths throughout the United States.

 “When I’m not creating music, I’m thinking about creating it,” the Colombia native laughs. “Music is in the air everywhere—no matter where I am or what I’m doing, there’s always a tune in my mind.”

 Music doesn’t stay trapped in Umana’s head long. The veteran producer has a formidable track record when it comes to delivering fiery cuts to some of the biggest disc jocks in the dance scene today. His biting productions with artists like Alan T., Jeanie Tracy, Viola Wills and Ceevox to bangin’ barnstorming remixes on tunes such as “Brinca” and “Party People” caught the ears of spinning superstars Tracy Young, Peter Rauhofer and Ralphi Rosario in short order.

“Ralphi Rosario has always been one of my DJ idols,” Umana shares. “When I finally got the chance to meet him personally, he said, ‘William, I’ve been playing your track ‘Declaration’ for such a long time! Can you please give me the a cappellas so I can do my own remix?’ It was unbelievable! It still amazes me to think that one of the producers and DJs I admired for so long wanted to remix one of my songs.”

Rosario wasn’t alone in his admiration of the aspiring talent. “My second record ‘Fly to the Clouds’ grabbed the attention of some big names and before I knew it I was being asked if my track could be used on the Centaur RecordsTKTK Black & Blue compilation,” Umana recalls, still somewhat in disbelief about his meteoric rise.

“After that Peter Rauhofer included me on his Live at Roxy compilation, which was all remixes except for two original artists—me and Madonna.” The accolades and international dance floor success Umana is enjoying at present marks the culmination of an unyielding dedication to dance music that began during Umana’s youth in Colombia. “I was in my teens when my sister told me to listen to a new radio station in town that was broadcasting this cool, new sound,” Umana reminisces. “Once I heard it, I never looked back.”

That “cool, new sound” was disco, and from that point on Umana’s prime passion was to create and play music for crowds that appreciated that same type of music. It wasn’t long before Umana found himself in Italy, learning the intricacies of production from award-winning studioman Mario Perron.

“I have a very specific approach to the way I create music,” Umana explains. “I concentrate initially on laying down meticulous drum programming. Only after I’ve got the drums perfect will I even attempt to add keyboards or samples. If you don’t have a solid beat, you won’t have a solid track!”

One can easily see the same technique at work when Umana steps into the DJ booth. “Tribal drums are at the core of my sound,” the DJ explains. “My music also has a bit of a Latin flavor—no doubt due to my heritage and the way my sound grew as I was playing gigs in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico as I honed my DJ skills—but the common denominator is always hot basslines and driving beats. I don’t care who you are or where I’m playing—if you’re on my dance floor, you will be moving!”

Ferosh Records presents William Umana “Viva El Circuito” album to be released Summer '09.  For more William info, visit: www.williamumana.com.