Valerio Mascellino, better known as Tatanka (the native American term for ‘Bison’) is the Italian Hardstyle veteran and the owner of the label Zanzatraxx. Since a very young age his true love, music, became his addiction, an energy constantly running through his veins. The pulsating, pounding and distinctive beats soon became his world famous trademark and his relentless, high-energy performances will no doubt leave you breathless!

Tatanka catapulted forward right into the spotlight of the Global Hard Dance scene becoming one of the most sort after artist to headline a festival. With an array of prestigious events already under his belt such as; Defqon 1, Qlimax, Hardbass, Mysteryland there seems to be nothing stopping this Italian bull on a rampage of stardom.
With over 18 years experience in the dance community, it is easy to see why Tatanka is the biggest Italian Hardstyle export at the moment.
Get ready to jump because mother earth starts to rumble when he's on stage!

Homegrown in Denver Colorado, Tatanka is a trio specializing in the sounds of dub, progressive reggae, and electro soundscapes. Heavy Caribbean drum and bass grooves provide the pulse for the party as the music invites you to get down and dirty. This trio of denver dub samurai’s just recently released they re first studio E.P. entitled Sounds in Technicolor. Sounds in Technicolor has reached over 4,000 downloads through Tatanka’s website and social networking sites. The release has been dubbed as drum and bass music for a new generation, a twist on new and old reggae riddim’s and an instant classic. The pulsing basslines provided by Tatanka’s Malonestar seem to rock the mind into trance while Champian’s guitar work and The Mexico’s hi-hat, snare and kick drum 4/4 playing styles pepper over the top of the album’s four track’s almost flawlessly.
Tatanka has shared the stage with many major national and international acts that include but are not limited to: Eoto, Slightly Stoopid, The Motet, Easy Star All-Stars, The Black Seeds, John Brown’s Body, The Expendables, Groundation, Iration, Passafire and more. The Tatanka trio continues to push they’re sound to the next level. Dub rock Syndicate recently gave the boys the title “the up and coming kings of dubtronic.â€ Tatanka has now been touring for over two years and will continue to do so. CHAMPIAN, MALONE★ and THE MEXICO are all determined to bring the dub madness to a city near you.

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