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Deniz Koyu Talks Quick Rise Into EDM’s Elite

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘I actually got into dance music quite late,’ German producer tells MTV News. By Adam Stewart Deniz Koyu Photo: MTV News One of dance music’s hottest underground names of 2011 is geared up to be one of dance music’s biggest draws of 2012. For those of you who have not been to a show or listened to a proper comp mix in the past six months, here’s your chance to get acquainted with one of the most talented people in the game, Deniz Koyu . MTV News recently sat down with the German producer while he was on tour with Fedde Le Grand, and even he admits that his ascension to the big league is something he never quite expected. “I actually got into dance music and house music quite late, like 18 or 19,” said Koyu, who recently made MTV News’ list of EDM Rookies to Watch . “Before, I was just into anything, pop music and indie pop also. I was also a huge fan of Daft Punk — maybe this is one of my big influences. Then there was this era with all this disco house stuff, which influenced me as well. Then electro house was big for a short period of time, then it went into progressive house. So yeah, I kind of got influenced by all of this over the past five years.” In that short time, Koyu has turned his personal tastes into thump-tastic tunes with some of the most unique and well-produced tracks you’re likely to find. In fact, less than a month ago, Swedish House Mafia showcased three of his tracks at their highly anticipated Madison Square Garden show , more than any other non-SHM artist in their set. If anything, Koyu’s calling card is his ability to avoid being recognized for any one signature thumbprint or production technique, but rather his uncanny ability to produce

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EDM Rookies To Watch In 2012

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

R3hab, Nicky Romero, Hardwell and Alesso are a few of the electronic dance music upstarts blazing into the New Year. By Adam Stewart and Akshay Bhansali Alesso Photo: Drew Ressley After a mesmerizing year for electronic dance music , it almost goes without saying that the genre will continue to blaze a trail Stateside in 2012. Acts from Skrillex to Kaskade enjoyed crossover success in 2011, and now fans are hungry for more new releases, killer albums and massive festivals. But while it may be clear who’s leading the charge, there are more than a few EDM upstarts who’ve been making noise, and if one thing is for certain, it’s that they’ll be shaping the musical landscape in the months to come. In MTV News’ Rookie Roll Call, we break down exactly which acts (some greener than others) we’ve got our eye on as the dance scene gets locked and loaded for another killer year. Alesso Groomed by Sebastian Ingrosso, Alesso was without a doubt one of 2011’s hottest new names. Now, with no less than six hit releases and remixes under his belt, the young Swede has all of the necessary weapons to crush it in 2012. Arty Expect big things from U.K. label Anjunabeats’ young Russian phenom. Arty burst onto the scene with hits “Around the World” and “Kate,” as well as killer collabs with Mat Zo and Matisse & Sadko. 2012 promises to be a marquee year. Deniz Koyu A blazing new talent, Deniz Koyu shocked the scene last year with numbers like “Tung!” and a collabo with Johan Wedel on a remix of James Blunt’s “Dangerous.” Koyu kicks off 2012 with a “tri-laboration” that roped in Fedde le Grand and Wedel on the track “New Day,” and he’s set to keep heating things up. Hardwell The 23-year-old DJ/producer has been tickling the decks since the age of 13, and 2011 proved to be his breakout year. Hardwell smashed it early on in ’11 with Ti

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