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Mauro Picotto
Mauro Picotto is an electronic musician from Italy specializing in Techno music. He started in a group called Capella where he learned rave which eventually lead him to a successful solo stint in another electronic music genre. Today, he one is of Europe’s best trance DJ touring around the world with his eclectic style of trance music. Before establishing his name to international fame, he was popular under the names “CRW, RAF and Lizard Man”.
Albums
• The Album (2000)
• The Others (2002)
• Live in Ibiza (2002)
• Superclub (2006)
• Now & Then (2007)
• Meganite Ibiza (2008)
Singles
• "My House" / "Bakerloo Symphony" (1996)
• "Angel's Symphony" (1996)
• "Lizard" (1998)
• "Lizard (Gonna Get You)" (1999)
• "Lizard (Gonna Get You)" (remix) (1999)
• "Iguana" (1999)
• "Pulsar" (1999)
• "Komodo (Save a Soul)" (2000)
• "Bug" / "Eclectic" (2000)
• "Come Together" (2000)
• "Pegasus" (2000)
• "Proximus" (2000)
• "Like This Like That" (2001)
• "Verdi" (2001)
• "Pulsar" 2002 (2002)
• "Back to Cali" (2002)
• "Funky Time" (2005)
• "Maybe, Maybe Not" (2007)
• "Evribadi" (2007)
• "Gonna get Ya Vs Church Of Nonsense" Picotto Vs Papini (2008)
• "Contaminato" (2008)
• "Acid Sex" (2008)
• "Flashing" (2008)
• "Shark" (2008)
• "Komodo Save A Soul" (2008)
• "Komonster"
• "Living For The Time"
Joti Sidhu
Joti Sidhu's career as a DJ started when he was 17 years old. It was 1988 and he just started being part of various clubs and bars in the UK. That year he learnt more about electronic music and the following years he became exposed to a lot of acid music which slowly influenced and transformed his musical preferences.
• Hypnotic Trance Vol. 3 (Javelin Ltd) 1995
• Free Radical / Dark Angel (Atomic Records) 2001
• Punktuator (Neurobiotic Records) 2005
• New Sensations (Neurobiotic Records) 2007
DJ Tristan
DJ Tristan's journey in music started when he visited various countries in Asia. In 1993, he was able to experience Goa music from India and music from Koh Pha Ngan Island in Thailand. These have greatly influenced DJ Tristan that he dedicated his skills in music for this music genre.
• Desert Music E.P Part 1 (Matsuri Productions) 1995
• Close Zen Counters / Talisman (Aquatec Records) 1996
• KV 23 / Random Factor (Flying Rhino Records) 1997
• KV Inside Out E.P. (Twisted Records) 1998
• The Collaborator (Spiral Trax International) 1999
• The Temple / Stalking The Wild Controller (Twisted Records) 1999
• Audiodrome (Twisted Records) 2000
• Alpha Activity / Over The Threshold (Twisted Records) 2001
• Substance (Twisted Records) 2002
• Chemisphere (Nano Records) 2007
BT - Brian Wayne Transeau
Describing BT or Brian Wayne Transeau as a unique talent is an understatement. Hailing from Rockville in Maryland, he is considered legendary in the field of trance music. With his albums Ima and ESCM, he surely made a mark in trance music. He is also known in the music community as Libra, Prana, Kaistar, Elastic Reality, Prana, and GTB.
Albums
Ima (1995)
ESCM (1997)
Movement in Still Life (1999)
Emotional Technology (2003)
This Binary Universe (2006)
Emotional Technology (Collector's Edition) (2007)
Singles and EPs
"Oneday" (1992) (vocals by Fawn (musician))
"The Moment of Truth" (1995) (As Brian Transeau)
"Relativity" (1995) (As Brian Transeau)
"Loving You More" (1996) (vocals by Vincent Covello (musician))
"Embracing the Sunshine" (1996)
"Blue Skies" (1996) (vocals by Tori Amos)
"Love, Peace and Grease" (1997)
"Flaming June" (1997)
"Remember" (1997) (vocals by Jan Johnston)
"Godspeed" (1998)
"Mercury and Solace" (1999) (vocals by Jan Johnston)
"Dreaming" (2000) (vocals by Kirsty Hawkshaw)
"Smartbomb" (2000) (vocals by Rasco)
"Never Gonna Come Back Down" (2000) (vocals by Mike Doughty)
"Shame" (2001) (vocals by BT)
"Somnambulist (Simply Being Loved)" (2003) (vocals by BT and JC Chasez)
The Technology EP (2004)
"Force of Gravity" (2005) (vocals by BT and JC Chasez)
"The Rose of Jericho" (9 June 2009)
Compilations
R&R (Rare & Remixed) (2001)
Still Life In Motion (2001)
10 Years In the Life (2002)
Remixes
B-Tribe, "Nanita (A Spanish Lullaby)" (1995)
Shiva, "Freedom" (1995)
Diana Ross, "Take Me Higher" (1995)
Cabana, "Bailando Con Lobos" (1995)
Grace, "Not Over Yet" (1995)
Wild Colour, "Dreams" (1995)
Mike Oldfield, "Let There Be Light" (1995)
Billie Ray Martin, "Running Around Town" (1995)
Seal, "I'm Alive" (1995 - Remixed with Sasha)
Gipsy Kings, "La Rumba De Nicolas" (1996)
Billie Ray Martin, "Space Oasis" (1996)
Tori Amos, "Talula" (1996)
Tori Amos, "Putting the Damage On" (1997 - Unreleased)
Dina Carroll, "Run To You" (1997)
The Crystal Method, "Keep Hope Alive" (1997)
Paul Van Dyk, "Forbidden Fruit" (1997)
Deep Dish, "Stranded" (1997)
Madonna, "Drowned World/Substitute For Love" (1998)
Lenny Kravitz, "If You Can't Say No" (1998)
DJ Rap, "Bad Girl" (1998)
Depeche Mode, "It's No Good" (1998 - Unreleased)
Sarah McLachlan, "I Love You" (1999)
Tom Jones, "She's A Lady" (2000)
Sarah McLachlan, "Hold On" (2001)
KoЯn, "Here to Stay" (2002)
Dance Fest, "Yorkshire Sqat" (2002)
The Doors, "Break on Through (To the Other Side)" (2004)
Shiny Toy Guns, "Ricochet" (2008)
Pete Tong
Peter or "Pete" Tong is one of the most popular DJs in the world. He is the host of a very popular BBC1 Radio Show "Essential Selection" for 15 years and "Essential Mix" wherein his involvement started in since the show’s initial performance in 1993. He also has his own radio show "Pete Tong's in New Music We Trust" which is widely followed in UK.
Wonderland, Vol. 2 (June 2009)
· Wonderland (June 2008)
· Essential Dance Hits (October 2006)
· It's All Gone Pete Tong (June 2005)
· Ost (May 2005)
· Pure Pacha (October 2004)
· Essential Selection (October 2003)
· Essential Selection (May 2003)
· Essential Selection (March 2003)
· Twisted Beats (February 2002)
· Twisted Beats (June 2001)
· Essential Selection Spring 99 (April 2001)
· Essential Mix [Sire] (March 2001)
· Essential Mix [Essen] (October 2000)
· Essential Selection Ibiza 2000 (August 2000)
· Essential Selection Ibiza 1999 (August 2000)
· Essential Selection 2000 [London] (June 2000)
· Essential Selection 98 (May 2000)
· Pete Tong Spring 2000 (April 2000)
· 1999 (August 1999)
· Pete Tong Essential Selection Spring Collection (March 1999)
· 1998 (September 1998)
· Essential Selection Spring 1998 (April 1998)
· Dance Nation V.2 (June 1996)
· Ministry of Sound: Dance Nation V.1 - mixed by Boy George & Pete Tong (April 1996)
George Acosta
Miami has never seen a trance DJ like George Acosta. Born and raised in Miami, George Acosta grew up as a fan of trance music before becoming one of the well known DJs in Miami. While focusing on club scenes in Miami he has also produced albums that only increased his reputation as a top DJ for trance music.
Like most trance DJs, George Acosta's early stints were basically limited to warehouse parties in the city. But his skills were immediately noticed as he was asked to be part of various clubs in Miami.
Albums
* Members of X (1999)
* Awake (2000)
* Release AM (2001)
* Release PM (2001)
* Next Level (2002)
* Touched (2003)
* Miami (2003)
* History of Trance (2004)
* Lost World (2005)
* All Rights Reserved (2006)
* A State of Mind (2007)
* All Rights Reserved 2 (2008)
Singles
* 1995 Quad Speed
* 1996 The Flow
* 1996 The Heat
* 1998 Trippy Breaks
* 2000 Emotions
* 2002 Global Progression
* 2002 The Reaper
* 2003 The Lost World
* 2006 Mellodrama
* 2006 The Other Side (featuring Truth)
* 2007 War of Hearts
* 2007 The Apocalypse
* 2008 Fallin' backwards
Dion Mavath
Dion Mavath is a highly successful DJ from Australia. He started his interested in music at the age of 14 where he listened to well known funky music during the 70s. His interest in this form of music led him to various gigs in Australia starting with a small club called Dr. Feelgoods.
His stint in a small club led him to appearances in various clubs in Australia. After a few years of working in his homeland, he started to get noticed and was booked to various gigs around the world. He was even appointed DJ to parties hosted by KISS and the iconic Janet Jackson.
Set to release single from Defected “Keep on Loving Me”
Danny Tenaglia
Danny Tenaglia is a very prolific DJ as he continues to tour around the world after nearly three decades in the industry. His blend of classic house music with unique beats has earned him recognition not only in his original music but also in his remixes of well known singles.
The influence of dance, soul and house music started during the 70s in New York. While he learned much from various clubs in this city, it was his stint in Miami that made him one of the hottest DJs until today. He started at Cheers Nightclub in 1985 and stayed there for five years.
Albums
* Mix this Pussy (Tribal, 1994)
* Hard & Soul (Tribal, 1995)
* Can Your Pussy Do The Dog? (Tribal, 1995)
* Gag me with a Tune (TWISTED, 1996)
* Tourism (Twisted, 1998)
* Global Underground: Athens
* Back To Mine (DMC) (1999)
* Global Underground: London
* Back to Basics (2002)
* Choice - A Collection Of Classics (2002)
* Futurism (2008)
Singles
* $ (That's What I Want) (Tribal UK )
* B (Hooj Choon) Vocals by Kayo and DT (under the artist DATAR w/ Chris Bourne & Andy Holt )
* Baby Do You Feel Me with TEENA MARIE (Funktastica)
* Bottom Heavy (Tribal)
* Elements (Twisted)
* Glammer Girl (Sexy)(under the artist The Look)
* Goosebumps (Twisted) (under the artist NYLX w/ Underground Sound of Lisbon)
* USL Give Me Goosebumps (Kremlin Mix)
* Harmonica Track (Maxi) (under the artist Soulboy)
* Loft In Paradise (MAW)
* Look Ahead (Tribal)
* Love or Lust (Maxi) (under the artist Soulboy)
* March (Sexy) (under the artist The Look)
* Music Is The Answer (Twisted)
* Ohno (Twisted)
* Turn Me On (Twisted)
* Up In The House (Tribal) (under the artist NYDC with Deep Dish)
* WOW! (Tribal) (under the artist Hambone)
* Dibiza (Stereo Productions) 2006
* Space Dance (tommy boy house) 2008
Remixes
* A Guy Called Gerald VooDoo Ray (DMC) 1996
* Anything Box The Beat of Life (Epic)
* Akiko Crazy About You (Sony Japan)
* Arthur Baker Let There Be Love (RCA)
* Balo Only You (Tribal)
* Bardeau Shangri-La (Enigma)
* Beats International Change Your Mind (London)
* Bette Midler I'm Beautiful (Warner Brothers) 1999
* Blind Truth Love Is The Key (Minimal)
* Blondie Nothing Is Real But The Girl (Beyond) 1999
* Byron Stingley Stick Together (Nervous) 1999
* Byron Stingley Why Can't You Be Real (Nervous) 1999
* Cause & Effect Nothing Comes To Mind (Exile/BMG)
* Cause & Effect Another Minute (Exile/BMG)
* Celeda Be Yourself (Twisted) 1999
* Cerrone Supernature (Pure) 1996
* Cher All or Nothing (Pure) 1999
* Clockwork Shout It Out (Mercury/Polygram) 1989
* Club 69 Warm Leatherette (Twisted) 1998
* Club 69 Drama (Twisted) 1997
* Code 718 Equinox (Strictly Rhythm)
* D-Note Lost & Found (Virgin) 1997
* Dajae U Got Me Up (CAJUAL)
* The Daou Surrender Yourself (Columbia/Tribal) 1993
* The Daou Give Myself to You (Tribal) 1993
* Daphne Change (Maxi)
* Daphne When You Love Someone (Maxi)
* Dead Or Alive Baby Don't Say Goodbye (?)
* Deep Dish Stranded (Deconstruction) 1997
* Deep Dish presents Quench High Frequency (Tribal/Deep Dish)
* Deepstate Everybody Get Down (Atlantic)
* Depeche Mode I feel loved (Mute records) 2001
* Double Dee Found Love (Epic)
* Dread Flinstone From The Ghetto (Scotti Brothers)
* E-N The Horn Ride (Tribal)
* East 17 Hold My Body Tight (London/FFRR) 1988
* Ed Lover/Doctor Dre Back Up Off Me (Relativity)
* Escape Club Call It Poison (Atlantic)
* Faithless Salve Mea (Arista) 1997
* First Choice Double Cross ('92) (Salsoul) 1992
* Francois K. Mindspeak (Wave)
* Frankie Knuckles/Adeva Love Can Change It (Virgin)
* Funky Green Dogs Fired Up (Twisted) 1996
* Funky Green Dogs From Outer Space Reach For Me (Tribal) 1994
* Garbage When I Grow Up (Mushroom) 1999
* Giant Steps Satzuki (Eightball)
* Giorgio Moroder Here To Eternity (Caus 'N' Effect/Airplane!(impor) Logic(US)) 2000
* Giselle Jackson Love Commandments (Waaco) 1997
* The Good Girls Just Call Me (Motown)
* Grace It's Not Over (Kinetic/Warner Brothers) 1997
* Grace Jones Feel Up (Island)
* Green Velvet Flash (F-111) 2000
* Hammer Gaining Momentum (Capitol)
* Hansoul Imagination (Epic)
* Heller & Farley Rising Sun (Junior) 1999
* Hi-Impact Lookout Weekend (Epic)
* Isis Hail The World (4th & B'way
* Jackie 60 The Jackie Hustle (Minimal)
* Jamie J. Morgan Why? (A&M)
* Janet Jackson Pleasure Principle (AM:PM) 1996
* Jamiroquai Emergency on Planet Earth (Columbia)
* Kim Mazelle Love Me The Right Way (RCA/Logic)
* Kimara Lovelace Only You (King Street) 1996
* Kinane Heaven (Coalition/UK) 1998Danny Tenaglia Vocal Mix
* King Street Crew Things U Do To Me (Nervous)
* King Street Crew Gonna Be Alright (Nervous)
* Kiwi Dreams Y? (Tribal) 1994
* Liberty City Some Lovin' (Tribal/Murk) 1994
* Lisa Stansfield Everything Will Get Better (Arista)
* Loleatta Holloway Hit & Run ('92) (Salsoul)
* Love Root Funky Emotions (Fourth Floor)
* Madonna Human Nature (Maverick/WB) 1995
* Mavis Staples The Voice (Paisley Park)
* Me'Shell NdegeOcello Who Is He And What Is He To You (Maverick/WB) 1996
* Michael Jackson Thriller ('92) (Epic) 1992
* Mija Fun At Home (Maxi)
* Moby James Bond 007 Theme (Mute) 1997
* New Order World (The Price of Love) (Qwest/WB)
* Oletta Adams Never Knew Love (Fontana)
* The Orb Little Fluffy Clouds (Island) 1998
* Patricia Kaas Reste Sur Moi (Columbia)
* Patrick O'Hearn Black Delilah (Private Music) 1989
* Pet Shop Boys Before (EMI) 1996 (original version co-produced by Tenaglia as well)
* Pet Shop Boys The Boy Who Couldn't Keep His Clothes On(EMI) 1996
* Pet Shop Boys Saturday Night Forever (EMI) 1996
* Reach 2 Rhythm All or Nothing (Tribal/Guerilla) 1990
* Red Flag Count To Three (Emigma)
* Ride Committee/Roxy Love To Do It (Tribal)
* Right Said Fred Don't Talk Just Kiss (Chrisma/Virgin)
* Right Said Fred Hands Up For Lovers (Virgin)
* Right Said Fred I'm Too Sexy (Charisma/Virgin) 1991
* Roach Motel Work To Do (Junior Boys Own)
* Robert Owens Something U Can't Finish (Minimal)
* Seventh Avenue The Love I Lost (Atlantic) 1988
* Shakespear's Sister Break My Heart (FRRR/London) 1989
* The Shamen MK2A (One Little Indian)
* Shernette May If You Want Me To (Virgin/UK)
* Soul Verite Chan Me To The Beat (Maxi)
* Spill feat. William Orbit Don't Want to Know (Virgin)
* Susan Clark Deeper (London/FFRR)
* T-Connection At Midnight ('92) (Chemistry)
* Third World Every Little Touch (Mercury)
* Underground Sound of Lisbon So Get Up (Tribal) 1994
* Ultra Nate New Kind of Medicine (AM:PM) 1998
* Vanessa Daou Sunday Afternoon (Krasnow/MCA) 1996
* Vanessa Daou Two to Tango (Krasnow/MCA) 1996
* Visions I'm Coming Home (Flying)
* Wailing Souls All Over The World (CHAOS) 1992
* Wayne G Twisted (FFRR) 1997
* Xaviera Gold/ Ralphi Rosario You Used to Hold Me (Strictly Hype)
* Yoko Ono Walking On Thin Ice
Blank and Jones
Blank & Jones is the group name composed of trance DJs. Based in Germany, the group members are Jan Pieter Blank aka Piet Blank and Rene Runge aka DJ Jaspa Jones. Although not credited as part of the group, the duo often collaborates with Andy Kaufhold (aka N*D*K) who became their producer since the duo was formed.
Albums
* In Da Mix (1999)
* DJ Culture (Limited edition with 2 CDs. Disc 2 includes bonus tracks and The Nightfly video) (2000)
* Nightclubbing (Limited edition with 2 CDs including ambient tracks) (2001)
* Substance (Limited with 2 CDs and bonus tracks) (2002)
* Relax (Limited edition in a different package) (2003)
* Monument (Limited edition with 2 CDs including bonus tracks) (2004)
* Relax Edition 2 (2 CDs) (Limited edition includes bonus tracks) (2005)
* The Singles (Limited edition includes DVD with singles clips and some bonus) (2006)
* Relax Edition 3 (2 CDs) (2007)
* The Logic of Pleasure (2008)
* Relax Edition 4 (2 CDs) (2009)
Singles
* Sunrise (1997)
* Heartbeat (1998)
* Flying to The Moon (1998)
* Cream (1999) (UK #24 and #1 in Dance Charts)
* After Love (1999) (UK #57)
* The Nightfly (2000) (UK #55)
* DJ Culture (2000)
* Sound of Machines (Released in Italy and Netherlands as Single) (2000)
* Beyond Time (2001) (UK #53)
* DJs, Fans & Freaks (D.F.F.) (2001) (UK #45)
* Nightclubbing (2001)
* Desire (2002)
* Watching the Waves (2002)
* Suburban Hell (2002) (Released only in Vinyls)
* The Hardest Heart (feat. Anne Clark) (2002)
* A Forest (Feat. Robert Smith) (2003)
* Summer Sun (2003) (Released only in Vinyls)
* Mind of the Wonderful (feat. Elles de Graaf) (2004)
* Perfect Silence (feat. Bobo) (2004)
* Revealed (with Steve Kilbey) (2005) (#3 Guatemalan Charts)
* Catch (Vocals by Elles de Graaf) (2006)
* Sound of Machines 2006 (2006)
* Miracle Cure (2008) (#90 Germany)
* California Sunset (2008)
* Where You Belong (feat. Bobo) (2008)
Remixes
1998
* Basic Connection - Angel (Don't Cry) (Blank & Jones Remix)
* Sash! - La Primavera (Blank & Jones Mix)
* Syntone - Heal My World (Blank & Jones Mix)
* Dario G - Sunmachine (Blank & Jones Mix)
* Humate - Love Stimulation (Blank & Jones Mix)
* United Deejays - Too Much Rain (Blank & Jones vs. Gorgeous Mix)
* Dune - Electric heaven (Blank & Jones Club Cut)
* Yello vs Hardfloor - Vicious Games (Blank & Jones Mix)
1999
* Liquid Love - Sweet Harmony (Blank & Jones Mix)
* Mauro Picotto - Iguana (Blank & Jones Remix)
* Storm - Love is here to stay (Blank & Jones Mix)
2001
* Perpetuous Dreamer - The Sound of Goodbye (Blank & Jones Mix)
* Fragma - You are Alive (Blank & Jones Remix)
* Die Ärzte - Rock'n Roll Übermensch (Blank & Jones Mix)
2002
* Pet Shop Boys - Home & Dry (Blank & Jones Dub)
* Pet Shop Boys - Home & Dry (Blank & Jones Mix)
2003
* Pet Shop Boys - Love comes quickly (Blank & Jones 2003 mix)
* RMB - Beauty of Simplicity (Blank & Jones Retouch)
* RMB - ReReality (Blank & Jones Remix)
* Wolfsheim - Wundervoll (Blank & Jones Remix)
* Evolution feat. Jayn Hanna - Walking on Fire (Blank & Jones Remix)
* Chicane - Love on the Run (Blank & Jones Dub Remix)
* Chicane - Love on the Run (Blank & Jones Remix)
2004
* Blank & Jones - The Blue Sky (2004 Update)
2006
* Blank & Jones - The Nightfly (WMC 06 Retouch)
2007
* Delerium - Lost & Found (Blank & Jones Radio Mix)
* Delerium - Lost & Found (Blank & Jones Late Night Mix)
* Delerium - Lost & Found (Blank & Jones Electrofied Mix)
Compilations - DJ Mixes
* Peaktime 5 (2 CDs**) (2005) (Released in Australia) **CD 2 Is the album DJ Culture
* The Mix volume 3 (2 CDs) (2004)
* The Mix volume 2 (2 CDs) (2003)
* The Mix volume 1 (2 CDs) (2002)
* Trance Mix USA vol. 2 (2001) (Released in US)
Timo Maas
Timo Maas' rise to fame is relatively slow compared to other DJs in the industry. But it doesn't mean he's not good, in fact, he's one of the well respected DJs in Europe. Before he gained international fame, he was part of various clubs in Germany especially in various rave clubs.
Maas started working with the turntable when he was 17 years old. His first experience in public performance was in fact in a party. He eventually started in various clubs in early 80s but his focus was in Top40. His dedication to pure techno only started in the late 80s.
Albums
* Loud (2002)
* Pictures (2005)
* Return of The Legend (2009)
Compilations
* DJ Mix Vol.2
* Music For The Maases (2000)
* Connected - Perfecto Presents… Timo Maas (2001)
* Music For The Maases 2 (2003)
* Born to Funk (2005)
Singles
* Die Herdplatte (1995)
* The Final XS (1995)
* M.A.A.S.M.E.L.L.O.W. (1998)
* Twin Town (1999)
* Ubik #33 UK (2000)
* Connected (2001)
* Killin' Me (2001)
* To Get Down (2001)
* Shifter feat. MC Chickaboo (2002)
* Help Me (2002)
* Unite (2003)
* First Day (2005)
* Pictures (2005)
Remixes
* Azzido Da Bass - Doom's Night
* Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence 04, Personal Jesus
* Fatboy Slim - Star 69
* Garbage - Breaking Up The Girl
* Jamiroquai - Feels Just Like It Should
* Kelis - Young, Fresh N' New
* Madonna - Don't Tell Me
* Muse - Sunburn
* Novy & Eniac - Pumpin'
* Moloko - Familiar Feeling
* Placebo - Special K
* Tori Amos - Don't Make Me Come To Vegas
Mixes
* XFade Master Mix Vol. 4: Hope Recordings (1999)
* Perfecto Presents ... Timo Maas: Connected (2001)
* Don't Look Back (2005)
* The Return of the Legend (2009)
