Mauro Picotto, born on December 25, 1966, is an Italian DJ and electronic music producer celebrated for his influential role in the trance and tech-trance genres. Initially part of the Euro house group R.A.F., he gained widespread recognition as a solo artist in the late 1990s with iconic tracks such as "Komodo (Save a Soul)", "Pulsar", "Iguana", and "Lizard". Picotto's music is characterized by its driving energy, melodic hooks, and fusion of trance and techno elements. He founded his own record labels, Bakerloo SRL and Alchemy, after leaving Media Records in 2002, and also established the successful "Meganite" club night in Ibiza. With a career spanning decades, Mauro Picotto remains a significant figure in electronic dance music, known for his innovative sound and contributions to the global DJ scene.