Real name: Daniele Labbate

Effective period / Period of releases: 2023 - 2024

Daniele Labbate aka Daniel Monaco. Is an Italian Bass player Synths player and producer living in Amsterdam, founder of UMEME ( hybrid Acid Techno Disco trio ) he is also know as Daniel Monaco with releases on Rush Hour, Periodica Records, Utopia Records, Slow Motion, Bordello a Parigi and more. He is also member of the VS project a collaboration between UMEME & Africaine 808, in his career as Bass Player Daniele shared the stage with many different artists like Mad Professor, Jan Akkerman, Shaking Godspeed, Kofi Baker, Tony Spinner, Kane and many more. in 2022 recorded the track "Rire" of Neapolitan band Nu Genea.
He is currently active as Daniel Monaco known for his unique fusion of Italo Disco, Proto House, Obscure Disco, and a captivating tropical touch. With a deep-rooted passion for music and an innate talent for creating infectious beats, Monaco has carved out a distinctive sonic identity that transports listeners to a vibrant and sun-soaked musical realm.