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Patrick Alavi | |
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| Also known as | Alavi, Turbofunk, Knabberbox (with Manuel Tur), 12 Angry Men (with Demon, Lifelike, Crusz, Nicholas and others) |
| Born | Patrick Alavi 1978 (age 47–48) Frechen, Germany |
| Genres | Funk, House, Electronic music |
| Occupations | Songwriter, producer, remixer, sound engineer, electronics engineer, singer, DJ |
| Labels | roXour |
| Website | patrickalavi.com, patrickalavi.bandcamp.com |
Patrick Alavi is a German musician, producer, remixer and DJ; specialising in Funk and Electronic music.
Career
History
In 1996, Alavi released his first EP as DJ ALAVI on Sonic House, a sub label of the German techno label Atomic Silence.[1]
In 2001, Alavi was signed by Bad Boy Bill for his labels Moody Recordings and International House Records.[2][3] That same year Alavi signed 2 EP's on the French label Vertigo on which also Romain Tranchart from Modjo released his first EP as Funk Legacy.[4] In 2004, Kris Menace signed Alavi for two EP's on his label Work It Baby. The track "Power" later was re-released in the UK with new mixes on Azuli Records.[5] The track "Come To Me" reached no. 3 in the UK Buzz charts.[6]
In 2005, Alavi founded his own label called roXour on which he released music by Benjamin Theves ("Texas" licensed to Kitsuné with a remix by SebastiAn),[7] Tepr ("En Direct De La Côte" licensed to Wall of Sound (record label) with a remix by DatA), Flairs and others.[8] In the same year his track "The End" peaked at no. 1 in the UK Buzz charts presented on Pete Tong's radio show on BBC Radio 1.[9]
In 2007, his track "Gotta Move" under the project name "Turbofunk" (released on Data Records in the UK and N.E.W.S. Records in the Benelux) reached no. 79 in the Dutch single charts[10] and no.1 in the UK Buzz and Hype charts.[11] The track contains a sample of "Dancing in the Street" by Peter Jacques Band.
Remixes
In addition to his own material Alavi has created official remixes for artists such as Jamelia,[12] Gossip,[13] Adamski,[14] Shinichi Osawa,[15] Hatiras[16] and Laidback Luke.[17]
Compilations
His tracks have appeared on compilations by Universal Music, Virgin, Modular, Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi, Kontor and many other labels worldwide.[18][19]
Support
Alavi has received radio airplay from DJs such as Pete Tong,[20] Annie Mac,[21] Kissy Sellout,[22] Rob Da Bank,[23] Zane Lowe,[24] Fergie,[25] Scott Mills,[26] Dave Pearce[27] and Judge Jules.[28]
Inspiration
Alavi has also influenced other DJs and producers, especially with his basslines.[29][30][31]
References
- ^ "DJ ALAVI". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Patrick Alavi – My Last Touch". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Patrick Alavi – 1992". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Vertigo". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Patrick Alavi – Power". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Pete Tong – 20051028". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Benjamin Theves – Texas". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Tepr – En Direct De La Cote". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Pete Tong – 20050520". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Turbofunk Chart Positions". swisscharts.com. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Turbofunk Biography". playlists.net. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Jamelia". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Gossip". Amazon. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Adamski". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Shinichi Osawa". Amazon. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Hatiras". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Laidback Luke". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Patrick Alavi – Appearances". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Turbofunk – Appearances". discogs. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Pete Tong – Airplay". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Annie Mac – Airplay". BBC Radio 1. Archived from the original on 4 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Kissy Sellout – Airplay". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Rob Da Bank – Airplay". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Zane Lowe – Airplay". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Fergie". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Scott Mills – Airplay". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Dave Pearce". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Judge Jules". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Interview with Miguel Campbell". ugroove. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Interview with Bingo Players". facebook. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ "Ableton Project – Patrick Alavi "Power"". YouTube. 18 September 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
External links
- Official website
- Bandcamp
- Soundcloud
