Johnny Vicious, born John Coles in 1989 in New York City, began his career as a club DJ in New York City during the 1980s, performing at venues such as Mars and Palladium. He later founded Vicious Muzik Records with Jeffrey Rodman in the early 1990s. His first commercial releases emerged in the mid‑1990s, including the EP Liquid Bass EP: Volume 1 (1993) and the compilation Grind: All Night House Music Party (1994), establishing his presence in the house music scene. In 1995 he released the album The Beginning, followed by New York in the Mix (1996) and the mix Ministry of Sound: Club Nation America (2001). The 2005 single "Can't Let Go" featuring Judy Albanese reached Number four on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart, marking his most significant chart success. His remix work appeared on prominent compilations such as Ultra.Dance 01 (2002) and ThriveMix Presents: Trance Anthems, Vol. 1* (2007). Throughout his career, Vicious contributed remixes for high‑profile artists including Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, and Beyoncé, solidifying his role as a prolific American DJ and producer in electronic and house music.
