Joseph Peter Beltram (born 6 November 1971 in Queens, New York City), known as Joey Beltram, is an American DJ, producer, and remixer whose work has shaped early techno and electronic dance music. He began mixing at age 12 and released his first record as Code 6 on the New York label Nu Groove at 17, drawing inspiration from artists such as Adonis and Chip E rather than the prevailing disco sound. In 1989 he travelled to Gent, Belgium, where he solidified his reputation across Europe; the following year he produced the single "Energy Flash", which he released on the Belgian label R&S Records after New York labels rejected the track without vocals. The single became a club hit in New York and cemented Joey Beltram’s status as a key figure in the techno scene. His debut album Places (1995, Tresor Records) was later cited by The Wire in its list of “100 Records That Set the World on Fire (While No One Was Listening)”. In 1999 he founded the label STX and issued the EP Arena. Subsequent releases include Future Trax (1993), The Beltram Releases 1989‑1991 (1994), Arena (1999), and The Rising Sun (2004). Joey Beltram’s catalog also features notable remixes such as "Psycho Bass" and collaborations with other electronic artists, reinforcing his influence in the genre.
