To hear DJ Scotty Thomson tell it, he’s always been a DJ, even before he realized it.

Thomson was that guy playing the music at house parties while he was growing up in New York City.

"I always had to have my CDs at every party in college, and even after," he explains. "I wouldn’t leave home without them in fear that I would go to a party without good music."

In 1999 he bought his first vinyl because he was frustrated he couldn’t get the promo music big DJs were playing in NYC.

"Soon enough I was making mixtapes for my friends and they convinced me to buy equipment," he says. "I got discovered when I was hosting a party in my apartment, and from that I was hired to play at XL Nightclub."

A few months later he became resident DJ at the Limelight NYC.

That’s when the dreamy, blonde haired hunk left his position managing Gucci.com and YSL.com in 2005 for music. He hasn’t stopped since, literally travelling the world breaking beats – and possibly hearts. Every once in awhile he can be spotted in the booth in his trademark Speedo showing off his toned body.

But where’s his favourite location to spin?

"I’ve always loved to play in Brazil. The crowds are crazy and dance so much. Of course, Canadians give them a run for their money as far as I’m concerned. It’s a tough choice."

Let’s hear from DJ Scotty Thomson in his own words.

GC: What is your style and what sets you apart?

DJST: I love to mix things around a lot and tailor my set to the response from the crowd. My sets are never planned and I don’t know what I’m going to play until right then and there. So expect the unexpected. As always, you’ll find my sound to have a heavy New York influence from the ’90s, but modern. Commercial remixes are always a big part of my sets, but I will be playing as long as the crowd stays on the floor. Therefore, the later part of my set will get a more after-hours, progressive house style.  I am a very diverse DJ, but I have a style that is unique. Never am I labeled as a House, Electro, ’80’s, Tribal, Vocal type of DJ. I combine all genres into my sets. Put me in a tiny party and you’ll hear it, but it fits. Put me in a huge dance club and you’ll hear it, but it fits. My listeners always say they can count on me to keep their spirits alive and are curious as to what gem I’m gonna pull out next. I think I have carved out my own niche of fans who love how I can play some commercial music but always make it sound different and fresh. Playing loops and samples over vocals, mixing in and out to tease the crowd – these are always things I love to do. Nothing makes me feel better than when the crowd recognizes how hard I’m working in the DJ booth.

GC: What music do you like to listen to?

DJST: I listen to everything, not just house music. I’m always looking for new sounds.

GC: A quick Google search of you turns up some sexy photos and reviews. Thoughts?

DJST: In many ways I hate being known as a sexy DJ.  It all started because I did a tour promoting Andrew Christian underwear. I did a few photo shoots in their stuff. But in the end, I don’t care what people think, because when they hear my music and see my talent in the booth that speaks for itself. Everything else is inconsequential. But as I’ve matured I’ve come to realize, why can’t I be a DJ and flaunt my goods?

GC: What else do you do for fun?

DJST: I grew up doing lots of different sports. Therefore, anything athletic, I’m game. My life passions (besides music) have been sailing, scuba diving and skiing. I’m also a big tech nerd. I fix iPhones and computers for fun, and the Science Channel is on my TV 99 per cent of the time.

GC: What’s next for you?

DJST: I’m currently working for a new, online, social media driven record label called Every Song Has a Chance or eshac.com. I’m also producing music for a new punk rock band. So look out for me spreading out across the industry in different genres

GC: Tell us something we don’t know about you but would be surprised by.

DJST: I’m quite shy and too nice for my own good!