Emok

Emok, Iboga

Mikael Dahlgaard aka Emok, 1/2 of Iboga Records, started his DJ carrier in the last century, playing sets of psychedelic trance and organizing small underground parties around Copenhagen.
Later on, Emok started Phony Orphants with Jeppe and went on to found Iboga records where he currently works as A&R. DJ Emok is one of the top progressive trance DJs in the global scene. He travels spreading the Danish underground sound to parties worldwide.
Official site: http://www.iboga-records.dk/

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John Digweed

John Digweed

John Digweed is a DJ and record producer from England. He began DJing at the early age of 13. His first major gig was at the club Renaissance in London after future artistic partner DJ Sasha heard his demo mix. Sasha and Digweed are a known duo for driving the progressive house/trance sound that became popular in Europe and North America in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Digweed is known for his innovative and adaptive new music styles. Compilations mixed by John Digweed are filled with exclusive tracks that go on to become classic dance music anthems. It is fair to say that he is, to this day, one of the most influential figures in modern trance. John Digweed and Nick Muir produce music as Bedrock. Digweed is the founder of the record label Bedrock Records that has released a string of popular records and compilations.

Official site: http://www.johndigweed.com

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Deep Dish

Deep Dish

The Iranian-American DJs Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi also known as Deep Dish are amongst the most famous dance duos in the world.Most people know Deep Dish from their famous remixes for the likes of Madona, Cher, Gabrielle, Dido, Janet Jackson, Timo Maas & Kelis (which led to a Grammy), Tina Turner, The Beloved and many others. However, their ever-loyal fans know them better for their distinctive deep house and progressive music DJ sets. This is what gave Deep Dish an underground base to go and take the world by storm later.
The legendary nights and days when Deep Dish tour around the globe dominating the dancefloor and dictating the new music trends are not over. 2007 sees them voted once more in the world's top 10 DJs to noones surprise in the dance music industry.
In addition to the parties, mixes and remixes Deep Dish have layed some strong business foundations with their record labels Yoshitoshi and Yo. Amongst their best personal stuff they have been outputting great new talent giving a promise that they will continue to stay in the forefront of electronic dance music for years yet to come.

Discography
DJ Mix AlbumsPenetrate DeeperDJ's Take Control, Vol. 3Cream SeparatesYoshiesqueGlobal Underground: MoscowRenaissance IbizaYoshiesque, Vol. 2Global Underground: TorontoGlobal Underground: Dubai (by Sharam)Global Underground: Taipei (by Dubfire)
Singles and EPsDeep Dish - "Stay Gold" Deep Dish - "Stranded"Deep Dish - "The Future of the Future (Stay Gold)" (with Deep Dish - Everything But The Girl)Deep Dish - "Mohammad Is Jesus"Deep Dish - "Summer Is Over"Deep Dish - Global Underground: Toronto [12" Single]Deep Dish - Flashdance (He's A Dream)"Deep Dish - "Say Hello"Deep Dish - "Sacramento"Deep Dish - "Dreams" ft. Stevie Nicks
Remix work Scottie Deep featuring Toni Williams "Soul Searchin'" rmx Angela Marni "Slippin' & Slidin'" rmxBrian Transeau "Relativity" rmxJoi Cardwell "Trouble" rmxGena Bess "How Hard I Search" rmxNaomi Daniel "Feel the Fire" rmxScott Taylor "Don't Turn Your Back On Me" rmxJanet Jackson "When I Think Of You" rmxThe Shamen "Transamazonia" rmxe-N "The Horn Ride" rmxAshley Beedle presents Revolutions In Dub "Jumpin' At the Bar"De'Lacy "Hideaway" rmxAquarhythms "Ether's Whisper" rmxDajae "Day By Day" rmxPaula Abdul "Crazy Cool" rmxSwing 52 "Color Of My Skin" rmxEverything But the Girl "Wrong" rmxThe Beloved "Three Steps To Heaven" rmxGlobal Communication "The Deep" rmxPet Shop Boys "Se a Vida é (That's the Way Life Is)"Lisa Moorish "Mr. Friday Night"Sandy B "Make the World Go Round"All-Star Madness "Magic"Victor Romeo "Love Will Find a Way"Dangerous Minds "Live In Unity"Kristine W "Land Of the Living"Tina Turner "In Your Wildest Dreams"Alcatraz "Give Me Luv" remix Gusto "Disco's Revenge" remix BT featuring Tori Amos "Blue Skies"D-Note "Waiting Hopefully"The Rolling Stones "Saint Of Me"Adam F "Music In My Mind" remix Michael Jackson "Is It Scary" remix Love and Rockets "Resurrection Hex"Danny Tenaglia featuring Celeda "Music Is the Answer"Eddie Amador "House Music" remixDJ Rap "Good To Be Alive" remix16B vs. Deep Dish "Falling" remixBrother Brown featuring Frank'ee "Under the Water"Morel "True (The Faggot Is You)"Gabrielle "Rise"Billie Ray Martin "Honey"J.D. Braithwaite "Give Me the Night"Beth Orton "Central Reservation"Amber "Sexual (Li Da De)"Madonna "Music"Sven Väth "Barbarella"Dusted "Always Remember To Respect and Honour Your Mother"Dido "Thank You" remix iio "Rapture (Tastes So Sweet)"N'Sync "Pop" remix Planet Funk "Inside All the People"Delerium "Innocente" rmx Depeche Mode "Freelove"Justin Timberlake "Like I Love You"Timo Maas featuring Kelis "Help Me"Beenie Man featuring Janet "Feel It Boy"Elisa "Come Speak To Me"Dido "Stoned"David Guetta "The World Is Mine"Paul van Dyk "The Other Side"Eddie Murphy "Party All the Time" (Sharam remix)

Official site: http://www.deepdish.com/

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Hernan Cattaneo

Hernan Cattaneo

Hernan Cattaneo is a progressive tribal house and trance DJ with ever increasing fame. He managed to rise as the 6th top DJ in the world on the DJ Mag poll. In 2004 Hernan released the Renaissance Master's Series Volume One and toured extensively promoting this album. In 2005 Cattaneo released the Renaissance Master's Series Volume 2 which became another hit. Cattaneo supports other South American dance music producers and DJs including Oliverio, MOS, Deep Mariano and Martín García. Hernan is known for his eclectic mixes and for discovering new artists and tracks. In 2005 Hernan Cattaneo appears with a new release on John Digweed's Bedrock Records, remixing numerous tracks as well as extensive worldwide touring. His fourth compilation and his third for the Renaissance imprint, Sequential, is going to be released in 2006.

Official site: http://www.hernancattaneo.com/

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DJ Sasha

DJ Sasha

Alexander Coe aka DJ Sasha is a DJ and dance music producer from Wales. He became famous through his collaboration with English DJ, John Digweed. The duo released several DJ mix albums together, including the art piece Northern Exposure a progressive mix of house and trance.
One of the all time best selling mix albums, The Renaissance Mix Collection part 1 (1994) was also released by Sasha and Digweed. Sasha solo Global Underground mix CDs are considered classics for the progressive house/trance music genre.
Sasha has taken the world by storm, playing memorable DJ sets in dancefloors worldwide and driving crowds crazy. He has more than once changed styles, experimenting with house and trance, building his trademark eclectic style.
Sasha was voted 7th most popular DJ in the world in 2006.

Albums
Sasha - Renaissance - The Mix (Renaissance Records) Sasha - Northern Exposure (Ultra Records)
Sasha - Northern Exposure 2 (Ultra Records)
Sasha - Global Underground 009: San Francisco
Sasha - Northern Exposure: Expeditions (INCredible, Ultra Records)
Sasha - Global Underground 013: Ibiza
Sasha - Communicate (INCredible, Kinetic Records)
Sasha - Airdrawndagger (Kinetic Records, BMG)
Sasha - Involver (Global Underground)
Sasha - Fundacion NYC (Global Underground)
Sasha - Avalon Los Angeles CA
Sasha - Involver 2 (Global Underground)
Official site: http://www.djsasha.com

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Erick Morillo

Erick Morillo

Erick Morillo is a DJ, music producer and record label manager from the US. He has released music under a number of pseudonyms, including Ministers De la Funk, RBM, Deep Soul, The Dronez, Club Ultimate, RAW and Smooth Touch. But Erick Morillo is most known for his international house music production for the record label Strictly Rhythm. One of the highest moments in his career was the 1993 hit 'I Like to Move It' which he produced as Reel 2 Real. The track went on to be featured in movies, commercials and ringtones.

The young Erick began his DJ career playing on his local party circuit at the very early age of 11, mainly at weddings for family and friends. Later Morillo studied audio engineering. A connection with Latin reggae star El General led to the collaboration of the 'Muevelo' single, a mix of house and reggae music. This single was Morillo's first platinum establishing his name in Latin club music. A subsequent friendship with singer and songwriter Marc Anthony, led to another series of important collaborations with Little Louie Vega, who significantly influenced his sound.

Erick Morillo is now a television personality with appearances on MTV UK, MTV IBIZA, the UK's 2001 Dancestar Awards and a Channel 4 series that followed him to the biggest parties around the world and was seem by millions. His artist album 'My World' features elite collaborations with Puff Daddy, Audio Bullys, Terra Deva and DJ Rap.
Official site: http://www.erickmorillo.com

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Satoshi Tomiie

Satoshi Tomiie

Satoshi Tomiie is one the most successful Japanese electronic music producers and DJs. He has written music for soundtracks, including well known Animatrix. Satoshi Tomiie was lucky to have a classical music education and later became involved with various bands throughout high school. An interest in hip hop music and DJ'ing came later and after some appearances was eventually asked by a Japanese cosmetics company to collaborate by creating a track for a Frankie Knuckles show. The veteran recognized Tomiie's potential, and the collaboration result was "Tears" that became a techno classic.

Given the opportunity, the rising star DJ moved to New York. He joined the Def Mix crew and became recognized as one of the world's top DJs. Satoshi Tomiie often tours the biggest dance music festivals and established international clubs. In 2000 he created his first CD titled "Full Lick". It was a great success worldwide and especially in England. Tomiie has a series of remixes and music productions, and has released several DJ mix compilation albums. Satoshi Tomiie is the owner of house music record label SAW.
http://www.satoshitomiie.com

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