What is it about Dutch DJs?
We only ask because Borgata Nightlife is proud to present another of the hottest DJs on the House Music scene when Fedde Le Grand plays MIXX with Borgata DJ Carlos Melange May 23.
And he’s Dutch. And it’s, like, the third Dutch DJ we’ve had at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa this year.
Ok, maybe that’s not that many.
But even Le Grand knows what we’re talking about when he outlined why Dutch DJs have so much success in an old 2009 interview.
“Well we have a long history of dance music in Holland, it first started with the trance guys being successful, then the progressive guys and now house which is quite funny when you think about it. The trance guys started to have a lot of success so people were like – oh it’s a way to get across the borders and develop further afield.”
“For bands it’s extremely hard, almost impossible to build up an international notoriety other than in Belgium or Germany. However with dance music, artists proved you could go global and I think that appeals to a lot of young people. That’s why they get involved with dance music. But the other thing is now there are so many kids and young people producing so the competition is really high and you really have to stand out if you want to break through.”
Le Grand stood out.
This Dutch DJ has been a sensation for more than 12 years now and is known for sets and singles that go from mainstream to underground house. He’s been a major influence on the careers of fellow DJs Nicky Romero, Deniz Koyu and Danny Avila.
He also hosts a weekly radio show called “Darklight Sessions,” and is the co-founder of Flamingo Recordings.
The DJ and producer is best known for his 2006 track “Put Your Hands Up For Detroit,” and he has released countless other singles that rock dance floors worldwide. “So Much Love,” “Take Me Home” and the massive “Don’t Give Up” all show his flair for producing cinematic tracks. And don’t forget his remixes such as “Paradise,” “Glowing and “Love Never Felt So Good.”
One thing you can count on from Le Grand is diversity of sound.
“With the whole scene blowing up, the normal effect when something gets bigger and more commercial is that it tends to get more generic,” he said in an interview. “People when they have success with something, they’re afraid to deviate from it and do something else. You usually stick to the thing that works. At a certain point though you get to a point where it needs to change. I think people need to step up and do something different, especially in the scene I’m in.”
You can be in that scene at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa at MIXX May 23 at 10pm with Fedde Le Grand and Carlos Melange. Advance tickets are $40 and available here.