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PopXport Special: Top DJs from Germany

July 21, 2017

A PopXport Special about Germany's most successful DJs, including Grammy winner Zedd; trance veteran Paul van Dyk; house specialist Robin Schulz; electro allrounder Boys Noize; and young star Felix Jaehn.

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DW popxport Robin Schulz
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Robin Schulz: DJ from Osnabrück

Robin Schulz stormed the global charts with remixes. Now the DJ and producer from Lower Saxony is known for his own tracks, which are often collaborations with internationally recognized music artists.

 

DW popxport - Boys Noize
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Boys Noize: The electro allrounder 

Alexander Ridha, AKA Boys Noize, is in the top echelon of EDM. "Rolling Stone" magazine named him one of the ten best DJs in the world. And the Berlin-based artist is also in demand as a producer.

 

DW popxport Felix Jaehn
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Felix Jaehn: the up-and-coming star

Felix Jaehn is the youngster in our PopXport Special about DJs from Germany. Just 22, he's already landed a number one hit in the US charts, and produced a track for Germany's national soccer team.

DW popxport Zedd
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HIT: Zedd feat. Alessia Cara - Stay (2017)

Zedd is one of the top earners among international DJs. Among other things, he produces songs for Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga, and he's won a Grammy Award. His hit "Stay" has sold 1.9 million copies.

 

DW popxport Alle Farben
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HIT: Alle Farben - Bad Ideas (2016)

Electro meets pop: that's the recipe for success of Frans Zimmer, AKA Alle Farben. The Berlin-based artist has earned an Echo Award and numerous gold record singles – including his feel-good track "Bad Ideas."

 

DW popxport ATB
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HIT: ATB feat. F51 - Message Out to You (2017)

ATB has been filling dance floors around the world for some 20 years. The man from Saxony has also had chart success, such as with his tenth studio album, "neXt." The single "Message Out to You" is our third Hit. 

 

DW popxport Paul Kalkbrenner
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CLASSIC: Paul & Fritz Kalkbrenner - Sky and Sand (2008)

The main role in "Berlin Calling" made DJ Paul Kalkbrenner famous. His soundtrack for the film was also a success. His brother Fritz Kalkbrenner, also a successful electro artist, sings on the track "Sky and Sand."