Nick Skitz

Nicholas Agamalis, better known as Nick Skitz (born 1968 in Sydney, Australia of Greek descent), is an Australian DJ and dance music producer.[1] His career in dance music started in the early 1990s. Since 1995, his Skitzmix series of compilations have become well known in Australian dance circles for featuring remixes and megamixes of well-known dance songs and are the best selling DJ compilations in Australia.

Nick Skitz

Biography

Skitz began working for dance label Pro-DJ International in the early 1990s.

He quickly became involved with the successful dance label Central Station records once Pro-DJ folded and began remixing tracks for the label's Australian and international artists. Remixes of the "X-Files Theme" (Triple X) and "Excalibur" (FCB, and later Skitz's own version) had him noticed and reached the Top 10 on the ARIA singles charts in Australia.

From 1996, Skitz has released assorted dance/pop compilations of the latest tracks at the time (also a promotion for the affiliated record company, Central Station).

Major charting success of Skitzmix came in late 2001, with Skitzmix 10 reaching #9 on the mainstream ARIA Albums Chart alongside artists like Creed, Shaggy and the Bridget Jones's Diary Soundtrack. During the late 1990s and through the 2000s, Skitz also featured on the Ministry of Sound label & Wild compilations.

Skitz's track "The Ultimate" reached #2 on the dance charts in the UK. His first pop hit "Slave to the Music" reached the top 20 in Australia in November 2003 and was a cover of an original song by Twenty 4 Seven.

In 2004, he collaborated with Tony Le Rhodes, who is his brother Tony Agamalis. He was the ex-drummer for the "Choirboys", which than linked up with Mark Gable, lead singer of Australian rock band The Choirboys to rework their 1987 Australian hit "Run to Paradise" as a dance track. The song, billed as "Nick Skitz vs. the Choirboys", debuted in the top 20 of the Australian pop charts in July 2004, and was the 17th biggest selling dance single of that year.[2] The single also features a remix by Jason Nevins.

Since 2006, Skitz has released two rock compilations called Skitz Metal and Skitz Rocks featuring 1980s and 1990s rock originals like Slade's "Cum On Feel The Noize" and Scorpions' "Wind Of Change" and some dance remakes of glam rock hits. In July 2007, Skitz released a rock/dance version of David Lee Roth's 1980s hit "Just Like Paradise" which reached #58 on the ARIA Physical Sales Chart in Australia.

In October 2008, Skitzmix 30 was released through Central Station Records/Destra Entertainment. Also in 2008 Skitz released his second solo album Come Into My World which debuted at #21 on the ARIA Chart. The first single from the album was a collaboration with Melissa Tkautz – "I Want Your Love". This reached #8 on the ARIA Dance Chart.

In 2009 Central Station Records folded and Skitz started his own labels LNG Music and Homebrew Records.[3]

July 2011 saw the release of Skitzmix 38, Skitzmix 39 was released in November. In February 2012, Skitzmix 40 was released. On 28 December 2012, the single "Again & Again" (Nick Skitz and Basslouder featuring Brooklyn Bounce) was released.[4]

In 2013 Skitz released his third solo album Turn It Up. The single "Natural Born Hustla" a collaboration with Akon hit the top ten on the iTunes charts. Also from the album the single "You Got The Love" hit the top 40 US Dance Charts and also hitting #1 on the US Dance Radio Chart in 2013.

Skitz teamed up with Amba Shepherd to create "Get Your Gun" which hit the top 20 on the UK Club Charts.

In October 2013 Skitzmix 45 was released. Skitzmix is the longest running Club scene CD series in Australian music history.

On 11 September 2015, the 50th edition was released featuring 22 tracks and 7 megamixes mixed by Skitz himself or DJ Samus Jay. This release also marks 20 years of the Skitz franchise.

August 2017 saw the release of Skitzmix 90's Anthems, a two disc compilation of classic dance tracks from the 90's including an exclusive Skitz Megamix. 90's Anthems charted at #1 on the Australian dance charts for many days.[3]

In May 2018 Skitzmix 54 was released, boasting two CD's of the latest hands up and club smashes including the infamous Skitz Megamix. Also hitting #1 on the Australian dance charts.

Later in 2018 Skitz started his third label Krankin' Music, a label dedicated to old school NRG music. On December 14 Classics V1 was released, including three classic Nick Skitz NRG tracks.

Albums

AlbumDateCatalogue NumberEnd Of Year ARIA ChartHighest ChartingLabel
Skitzmix 11996COLSMCD01Colossal Records
Skitz Is In The House1996COLCDHM1001Colossal Records
Skitzmix 214 April 1998CSRCD5066Central Station Records
Skitzmix 31 August 1998CSRCD5094Central Station Records
Skitzmix 45 April 1999CSRCD5098Central Station Records
Skitzmix 526 July 1999CSRCD5111Central Station Records
Skitzmix 67 March 2000CSRCD5126Central Station Records
Skitzmix 731 July 2000CSRCD5135Central Station Records
Skitzmix 823 October 2000CSRCD5146#3 ARIA DanceCentral Station Records
Skitzmix 91 March 2001CSRCD5152#28 2001 Dance Album [5]#2 ARIA Dance Debut #22 Overall [6]Central Station Records
Skitzmix 10 (2CD)6 August 2001CSRCD5157#24 2001 Dance Album (3 Weeks @ #1) [5]#1 ARIA Dance Debut #9 Overall [7]Central Station Records
"Excalibur 2001" - Nick Skitz20 August 2001#7 ARIA Dance Single Debut #11 Australian Single #62 Overall [8] Central Station Records
Skitzmix 1112 November 2001CSRCD5165#2 ARIA Dance Debut [9] Central Station Records
Skitzmix 1225 February 2002CSRCD5170#7 ARIA Compilation [10] Central Station Records
Ultimate Skitzmix (2CD)2 July 2002#22 2002 Dance Album #37 Compilation [11]#4 ARIA Dance Debut #2 Compilation [12]Central Station Records
Skitzmix 1314 October 2002CSRCD5177#29 2002 Dance Album #40 2003 Dance Album[13]#4 ARIA Dance Debut #4 Compilation [14]Central Station Records
Skitzmix 143 March 2003CSRCD5183#19 2003 Dance Album [15]#2 ARIA Dance Debut #3Compilation [16]Central Station Records
Skitzmix 15 (2CD)14 July 2003CSRCD5187#13 2003 Dance Album #37 Compilation[15]#1 ARIA Dance Debut #2 Compilation [17]Central Station Records
Skitzmix 1627 October 2003CSRCD5192#30 2003 Dance Album #37 2004 Dance Album[15]#2 ARIA Dance Debut #5 Compilation [18]Central Station Records
"Slave To The Music" - Nick Skitz9 November 2003CSRCD50434#23 2003 Dance Single [15]#4 Aussie Single #1 Dance Single #19 Overall [18]Central Station Records
Skitzmix 171 March 2004CSRCD5196#22 2004 Dance Album[15]#1 ARIA Dance Debut #2 Compilation [19]Central Station Records
"Run To Paradise" - Nick Skitz VS The Choirboys22 March 2004#36 Aussie Single #17 Dance Single [20]#16 ARIA Single #21 Dance Single #4 Australian Single Re-enters 12 July @ #2 ARIA Dance Single [21]
Skitzmix 18 (CD/DVD)12 July 2004CSRCD5207#10 2004 Dance Album #35 2004 Compilation [22]#2 ARIA Dance #4 Compilation [21]Central Station Records
Skitzmix 1918 October 2004CSRCD5222#25 2004 Dance Album #39 2005 Dance Album [23]#2 ARIA Dance #8 Compilation [24]Central Station Records
Skitzmix 20 (2CD)18 July 2005CSRCD5244 Re-Release LNGA0067 #17 2005 Dance Album [25]#3 ARIA Dance #5 Compilation [26]Central Station Records
Skitzmix 213 October 2005CSRCD5278 Re-Release LNGA0068#30 2005 Dance Album [25]#3 ARIA Dance #4 Compilation [27]Central Station Records
Skitzmix 2213 February 2006CSRCD5307 Re-Release#29 2006 Dance Album#7 ARIA Dance #8 CompilationCentral Station Records
Skitz Metal13 February 2006CSRCD5308#47 2006 Dance Album#8 ARIA DanceCentral Station Records
Skitzmix 237 October 2006CSRCD5345#33 2006 Dance Album#6 ARIA DanceCentral Station Records
Skitzmix 24 (CD/DVD)16 October 2006CSRCD5375#32 2006 Dance Album#7 ARIA DanceCentral Station Records
Skitzmix 252 May 2007CSRCD5394#41 2007 Dance Album#5 ARIA DanceCentral Station Records
"Just Like Paradise" - Nick Skitz16 July 2007#58 Physical Singles
Skitzmix 2624 July 2007CSRCD5422 Re-Release LNGA0073#46 2007 Compilation #30 2007 Dance Album#3 ARIA Dance #4 CompilationCentral Station Records
Skitz Rocks 1
Skitzmix 2720 October 2007CSRCD5464 Re-Release LNGA0074#24 2007 Dance Album#3 ARIA Dance #4 CompilationCentral Station Records
Skitzmix 2816 February 2008CSRCD5499 Re-Release LNGA0075#37 2008 Dance Album#4 ARIA Dance #6 CompilationCentral Station Records
"I Want Your Love" - Nick Skitz Featuring Melissa Tkautz5 April 2008#60 Overall Single #26 Physical Single #18 Australian Single #8 Dance Single
"Come Into My World"19 April 2008 (Re-Released in 2009 on LNG)LNGA004 - CSRCD5513#32 2008 Dance Album#23 Overall Album #21 Physical Album #5 Australian Album #5 Dance AlbumCentral Station Records
Skitzmix 2912 July 2008CSRCD5545 Re-Release LNGA0076#50 2008 Compilation #29 2008 Dance Album#3 Dance Album #5 CompilationCentral Station Records
Skitzmix 30 (2CD + DVD)25 October 2008CSRCD5560/1 CSRCD5560/2 CSRCD5560/3#30 2008 Dance Album#6 ARIA Dance #8 CompilationCentral Station Records
Skitzmix 3120 March 2009LNGA0001#32 2009 Dance Album#7 ARIA DanceLNG Music Australia
Skitz Rocks Vol.230 May 2009LNGA0003#47 2009 Dance Album#6 ARIA DanceLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 3224 July 2009LNGA0006#28 2009 Dance Album#5 ARIA DanceLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 33 (2CD)6 November 2009LNGA0014#31 2009 Dance Album#3 ARIA Dance #7 CompilationLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 3429 January 2010LNGA0034#25 2010 Dance Album#4 ARIA Dance #6 CompilationLNG Music Australia
Pump It 1 (Platinum Deejayz)27 March 2010LNGA0023#49 2010 Compilation #23 2010 Dance Album#3 ARIA Dance #5 CompilationLNG Music Australia
Skitz Rocks 34 June 2010LNGA0022#7 ARIA DanceLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 35 (2CD)20 August 2010LNGA0028#38 2010 Dance Album#3 ARIA Dance #7 Compilation Top 5 iTunesLNG Music Australia
Pump It 2 (Platinum Deejayz)24 September 2010LNGA0030#22 2010 Dance Album#1 ARIA Dance #3 CompilationLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 36 (CD/DVD)5 November 2010LNGA0033#41 2010 Dance Album#5 ARIA Dance #7 CompilationLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 3718 February 2011LNGA0036#42 2011 Dance Album#3 ARIA Dance #7 CompilationLNG Music Australia
Pump It 3 (Platinum Deejayz)25 March 2011LNGA0039#33 2011 Dance Album#1 ARIA Dance #7 Compilation Top 5 iTunesLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 3815 July 2011LNGA0041#45 2011 Dance Album#6 ARIA Dance #9CompilationLNG Music Australia
Pump It 4 (Platinum Deejayz)23 September 2011LNGA0047#29 2011 Dance Album#3 ARIA Dance #3 CompilationLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 39 (CD/DVD)11 November 2011LNGA0048#44 2011 Dance Album#5 ARIA Dance #9 CompilationLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 40 (3CD)24 February 2012LNGA0053#27 2012 Dance Album#2 ARIA Dance #2 CompilationLNG Music Australia
Pump It 5 (Platinum Deejayz)5 April 2012LNGA0054#37 2012 Compilation #2012 Dance Album#2 ARIA Dance #4 Compilation Top 3 iTunesLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 4113 July 2012LNGA0059#40 2012 Dance Album#2 ARIA DanceLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 42 (CD/DVD)26 October 2012LNGA0060#35 2012 Dance Album#2 ARIA Dance #6 CompilationLNG Music Australia
TURN IT UP!15 February 2013LNGA0049#10 ARIA Dance #41 Physical #19 Aussie Album #73 OverallLNG Music Australia
"You Got The Love" - Nick Skitz15 February 2013#1 US Dance RadioLNG Music Australia (Homebrew Records Remixes)
Skitzmix 4322 March 2013LNGA0086#49 2013 Dance Album#5 ARIA Dance #6 CompilationLNG Music Australia
"Natural Born Hustla" - Nick Skitz Featuring Akon7 June 2013Top 10 iTunes ChartLNG Music Australia
"Get Your Gun" - Nick Skitz Featuring Amba Shepherd5 July 2013Homebrew Records
Skitzmix 4426 July 2013LNGA0091#12 ARIA Dance #5 iTunes DebutLNG Music Australia
Pump It 8 (Platinum Deejayz)4 October 2013LNGA0093#45 2013 Dance Album#6 ARIA Dance Top 3 on iTunesLNG Music Australia
"Take You There" - Nick Skitz Featuring Bryan B & Big Nab25 October 2013LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 45 (2CD)29 November 2013LNGA0092#12 ARIA DanceLNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 46 (2CD)28 March 2014LNGA0110LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 47 (2CD)25 July 2014LNGA0111LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 48 (2CD)14 November 2014LNGA0112LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 49 (2CD)6 March 2015LNGA0155LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 50 (2CD + DVD)11 September 2015LNGA0156LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 51 (2CD)11 March 2016LNGA0166LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 52 (2CD)26 August 2016LNGA0170LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 53 (2CD)20 January 2017LNGA0171LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 90's Anthems (2CD)18 August 2017LNGA0188LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 54 (2CD)18 May 2018LNGA0199LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 55 (2CD)15 February 2019LNGA2013LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 56 (2CD)16 August 2019LNGA0236LNG Music Australia
Skitzmix 57 (2CD)13 March 2020LNGA0244LNG Music Australia

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