This guy is German. He really is, trust
me! Looking at his tour calendar, you wouldn`t know it. Because
D-Nox spends more time abroad, captivating huge crowds worldwide
with his genre defying sets between Techno, Electro and Progressive
House, than in his motherland. About 95 percent of the time he
is busy somewhere between Mexico, Israel, China, Australia, Russia,
Japan or God knows where. Often playing in front of 20,000 and
more party-goons at the most renowned venues. Has this man forgotten
about his roots, neglected his heritage? Certainly not, but D-Nox
is simply one of the top Export-Acts of his own country. How did
this come about, you might ponder? Well, let me tell you...
This more than eager youngster already started spinning 12inches
way back in the days, 1992 to be precise. He was instantly consumed
by the first wave of Techno-Music that hit Germany at the time.
Within a couple of years D-Nox had landed residencies at some of
the elite clubs of his region; The Poison Club 1994-96, Ratinger
Hof 1995-97, Area Code 1996-2000 and Evosonic Radio 1997-99. Basically
never being out of a residency job for more than a few months.
Of course simultaneously stirring up numerous top notch clubs such
as the Tresor, Tribehouse, Ultraschall and the Aufschwung Ost.
His intimate interplay between the electrified audience and himself
is the reason for his immense popularity as a deejay. Preferably
long sets with countless ups and downs are his trademark, toying
with the hungry crowd for several hours, before finally dropping
the party-bomb on them.
After gaining enough experience and musical know-how over the last
decade, D-Nox decided to also pursue other goals. 2000 was the
year he landed a job as an A&R for Tatsu Records. For the next
48 months the talent agent was active spotting the next big unsigned
thing. But being the hack that he is, D-Nox started is own label
called Sprout Music. Just a short period after which he also started
the sub-label Plastik Park. This chap was practically breathing
in music 24 hours a day.
His greatest accomplishments as a producer where yet ahead of this
already extremely experienced know-it-all. The project D-Nox & Beckers
was introduced to the electronic-community. Tracks such as Jetlag
Slave (Baroque, UK), Seven Hours (Electribe) and Memory Cell (in
cooperation with David Amo & Julio Naves from Spain) where
all incredibly successful 12inches. All reaching the number one
spot on Beatport, the international top download webpage for all
electronic producers. The debut album had to ensue. 2007 marked
the year of the LP Left Behind, which was once again released on
the label Electribe. All new and original tracks were written and
recorded for the longplayer. Instead of simply positioning one
song after the other, D-Nox & Beckers intertwined all tracks
with each other, giving the listener the vibe of a live DJ-mix.
Left Behind was especially auspicious in Japan and Brazil. The
first single Shanghigh was another enormous breakthrough track
for the dynamic duo. Minilogue and Patrick Zigon remixes will be
released shortly. Aside from their own productions, D-Nox & Beckers
are highly sought-after remixers. Minilogue, Tocadisco and many
well-known artists are among the musicians they have worked with.
The radio-show D-Nox In Demand is just another document for this
mans ability to mesmorize millions. Regularly D-Nox presents the
latest in electronic beats to the masses.
The audience is listening, one could certainly say. Not merely
in his native land, but the entire world. Wake up Germany, D-Nox
is right around the corner!!! |
