The Los Angeles Times recently called him “one of LA’s premiere DJs who consistently delivers the music that club-goers want to hear.”

Scotty K has performed in and around the United States at numerous big-room dance clubs including The Pavilion on Fire Island and Club Montage in San Diego. He has also delivered unforgettable music to the dance floor, scoring his first Billboard #1 with a remix of Christina Aguilera’s Ain’t No Other Man. It remained #1 for two weeks. His new single with Debby Holiday, Joyful Sound, will be featured on the Logo series “Sordid Lives” and highlighted on the show’s official soundtrack. And if that isn’t enough, he has just released his first full-length mix compilation album, Global Groove Live 4.

To support the album’s release, Scotty is embarking on a nationwide Global Groove Tour. The tour lands at The Flame on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Gay & Lesbian Times: Do you consider yourself an L.A. DJ?

Scotty K: That’s an interesting question. I live in Los Angles and I produce music there. Ironically, though, I’m more successful outside of L.A. It’s mostly due to the fact that when I moved to L.A. seven years ago from New York, I was considered an outsider. It was like moving to a town and being the “new kid” in high school.

GLT: What do you say to those in the industry that like to pin the L.A. DJs against the N.Y. DJs? Is there really a rivalry in sounds?

SK: I think it’s crazy for people to do that. It’s like we’re gang members or something (laughs). What it boils down to, in my opinion, is that N.Y. is the self-proclaimed Mecca for all that is fashionable and stylish. However, lots of cities in this country and all over the world have contributed to today’s club pop culture.

GLT: Even when it comes to dance music?

SK: It’s true that many of the industry’s DJ/Remixer pioneers began in N.Y. However, the dance music industry has its roots in Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles too. You’ve got your big-room synths and tribal beats out of N.Y. Latin-influenced rhythms and horns out of Miami, soulful pianos and thumpin’ grooves out of Chicago; and on the West Coast, you’ve got your funky, disco house influence in the dance scene.

GLT: What sounds are you currently working on?

SK: I recently completed three remix projects. The first one is Debby Holiday’s Joyful Sound for the television show, “Sordid Lives.” The second project is big-room remix called Dust Off & Dance. The third is a remix of actress-singer Carmen Perez’s Emergency. I am currently working with LeAnn Rimes for her forthcoming single, What I Cannot Give and with Kimberley Locke.

GLT: Is it true you are working with Celine Dion?

SK: Yes. I am working on a 2008 remix of one of her classics in association with her soon-to-be-released greatest hits album.

GLT: Your remix of Debby Holiday’s “Joyful Sound” is getting a lot of media attention.

SK: That was an incredibly fun project to work on. Del Shores, the writer and producer of “Sordid Lives” needed an anthem dance track for the show. Del was a fan of both Debby’s work and mine and asked if we could put something together for him. I personally feel that Joyful Sound is better than Debby’s hugely popular Dive.

GLT: Is it accurate to say your real baby – at least right now – is your Global Groove Live 4 album?

SK: Most definitely. It’s my first dance music compilation. The execs at Centaur Records wanted to tap into someone who was active in the DJ and dance music scene as a producer and remixer. I was their choice for this release and I couldn’t be happier and more flattered.

GLT: How did you choose the songs to be included on the album?

SK: I approached the compilation by finding a combination of songs that were fun, fresh and familiar. That is actually my mantra for when I DJ an event or at a nightclub. There’s no need to educate a dance floor. The best approach is to capture a crowd or audience with music that you know makes them feel good, makes them happy. Then you can introduce new music throughout a set.

GLT: Will you be playing any of the songs featured on Global Groove 4 at The Flame on Nov. 1?

SK: Yes. I will be showcasing many of the tracks at South Beach, including Debby Holiday’s Joyful Sound. I also have some hot, new remixes from dance favorites Ralphi Rosario, Chris Cox, Jody den Broeder, Offer Nissim, and The Freemasons that I will be presenting.

GLT: What’s one thing your fans would be most surprised to know about Scotty K?

SK: I have never taken any drugs of any kind in my life. Most people are shocked when I say that, especially given my line of work. But, as corny as it sounds, my love for music and its impact on people all over the world is an incredible high for me. And the only one I need.