Markus Schulz
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Markus Schulz at Sutra, OC California, 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Markus Schulz |
| Also known as | Dakota, New World Punx (with Ferry Corsten) |
| Born | 3 February 1977 |
| Origin | Eschwege, Germany |
| Genres | Trance, Dance |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Coldharbour Recordings, Armada Music, Ultra Records |
| Associated acts | Ferry Corsten, New World Punx |
| Website | http://www.markusschulz.com |
Markus Schulz (English pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrkᵿs ˈʃʊlts/; German: [ˈmaʁkʊs ˈʃʊlt͡s]; born 3 February 1975), is a German-American DJ and music producer based in Miami, Florida. Best known for his weekly radio show titled Global DJ Broadcast that airs on Digitally Imported radio, After Hours FM and other online stations,[1] Schulz is also the founder of the label Coldharbour Recordings[2] and Schulz Music Group (SMG), an artist management company that manages rising stars in the industry including Nifra, Fisherman & Hawkins, Mr. Pit, Grube & Hovsepian and Adina Butar.[3] In September 2012, Schulz was crowned America's Number 1 DJ by DJ Times.[4]
In early 2013, after several spontaneous back-to-back performances, Schulz and Ferry Corsten announced they would be producing and touring together as the new EDM group New World Punx. Their debut arena show was held at Madison Square Garden, with global tour dates ongoing and in the future.
Producing
Schulz has released six mix compilations and four artist albums under his own name. He has also released productions and albums, Thoughts Become Things and Thoughts Become Things II, under the alias Dakota. Through his work with remixing tracks, he has had the opportunity to work with such artists as: Depeche Mode, Madonna, Everything but the Girl, Jewel, OceanLab, Gabriel & Dresden, Télépopmusik, Fat Boy Slim, Miro, Book of Love, Blue Amazon, and PQM.[1] His remixes of "Intuition" and "Stand" by Jewel both hit #1 on the Billboard club chart.[5]
Performing
When not in the studio working on new mixes, Schulz maintains an extensive international touring schedule. He originally held a seven-year residency at The Works in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he developed his style. Since then, he has continued to perform at clubs all over the world including Avalon, Club Space, Green Valley, Ministry of Sound,[6] Ruby Skye and Zouk.
He has DJ'ed at some of the largest festivals and events, including: Electric Daisy Carnival, Electric Zoo, Monster Massive, Together As One, Ultra Music Festival, Amsterdam Dance Event, Nature One, Dance Valley, Love Parade, Global Gathering, Creamfields, ETD Pop, Trance Energy 2010, Bang Music Festival, Future Music Festival, Bal en Blanc,[1] at the Episodes 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600 and 650 (as New World Punx) of A State of Trance and at Summafieldayze on the Gold Coast in Australia. In 2013, Schulz launched a 4-plus week North American "Scream" Tour with The M Machine.[7] A second similar North American tour was also launched in April 2014 following the release of Scream 2.[8]
On 28 October 2010, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, placing Schulz at #8 DJ in the world.[9] Then, in September 2012, Schulz was crowned America's Number 1 DJ by DJ Times.[4] As of the 2013 poll, he is #21 in the ranking.[10]
Schulz is known amongst his fans as the unicorn slayer. Many EDM artists nowadays tend to fall back on light, upbeat melodies, nicknamed "unicorn melodies", but Schulz prefers to use square waves and pitch bends. After somebody tweeted, ‘Markus Schulz: the unicorn slayer of trance.’ Schulz retweeted it and the nickname caught on.[11]
In November 2013, Schulz partnered with EDM lifestyle brand Electric Family to produce a collaboration bracelet for which 100% of the proceeds are donated to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The partnership has raised over $4k as of January 2014.
Discography
Studio albums (as Markus Schulz)
- Without You Near (2005, Armada Music)[12]
- Progression (2007, Armada Music)
- Do You Dream? (2010, Armada Music)
- Scream (2012, Armada Music)[13]
- Scream 2 (2014, Armada Music)[14]
- Watch the World (2016, Black Hole Recordings)[15]
Studio albums (as Dakota)
- Thoughts Become Things (2009, Armada Music)
- Thoughts Become Things II (1 July 2011, Armada Music)
Remix albums
- Progression Progressed - The Remixes (2008, Armada Music)
- Do You Dream? - The Remixes (2011, Armada Music)
- Dakota – Thoughts Become Things II (The Remixes) (13 January 2012, Armada Music)
Compilation albums
- Coldharbour Sessions (2004, Armada Music)[12]
- Miami '05 (2005, Moist Music)[12]
- Ibiza '06 (2006, Moist Music)[16][17]
- Amsterdam '08 (2008, Armada Music)[18]
- Toronto '09 (2009, Armada Music)[12]
- Armada At Ibiza - Summer 2008
- Las Vegas '10 (2010, Armada Music)[12]
- Prague '11 (2011, Armada Music)[12]
- Los Angeles '12 (2012, Armada Music)[12]
- Best of 2012: World Tour Compilation (15 December 2012)[19]
- Buenos Aires '13 (2013, Armada Music)
Singles
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Remixes
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References
- 1 2 3 "The DJ List Biography of Markuz Schulz". The DJ List. Retrieved 2006-08-31.
- ↑ "Armada Music / Coldharbour Recordings". Armada Music. Retrieved 2009-04-20.
- ↑ Norrell, Charlene. "Interview with Markus Schulz". Pumped Audio. Retrieved 2012-10-23.
- 1 2 "DJ Times Top 100 DJ's". DJ Times. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
- ↑ "Jewel Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2006-08-31.
- ↑ "Ministry of Sound radio - Markus Schulz". Retrieved 2014-03-29.
- ↑ "Markus Schulz North American Scream Tour". Retrieved 2013-06-19.
- ↑ "Markus Schulz takes 'Scream 2′ on the road with spring bus tour". Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- ↑ "DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ's". DJ Magazine. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- ↑ "DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs 2013". Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ↑ "Q&A: Markus Schulz". Mixmag. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Markus Schulz – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
- ↑ "Markus Schulz – Scream – Coming August 31, 2012". Retrieved 2012-08-07.
- ↑ "Markus Schulz – Scream 2". Retrieved 2014-03-29.
- ↑ "Markus Schulz | Pre-Sale Ticket Request | Watch The World Album". markusschulz.com. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
- ↑ "Markus Schulz Interview". About. Retrieved 2006-08-31.
- ↑ "Ibiza '06 on Amazon.com". About. Retrieved 2006-11-24.
- ↑ "Markus Schulz – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
- ↑ "Best of 2012: World Tour Compilation - Markus Schulz". Retrieved 2012-12-15.
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