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KOZE, DJ - PICK UP (EXTENDED)
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Pick Up (Extended)
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The Funky summer anthem of 2018 - Think Stardust / Daft Punk!
DJ Koze might be one of the world's best producers, but above all he's a DJ, and it's his DJ ear that governs. Just as in a great set, so with his releases: 'Seeing Aliens' came out of nowhere, a big buzzing beast of a track, to announce that Koze was back on the scene and prime everyone for the coming album, knock knock.
But now that Koze has your attention, it's time to remind everyone what's most important about club music, pull things back, take a turn to the left, and get deep into the groove.
Thus 'Pick Up': the second single from knock knock is 100% pure groove, doubly so in the extended 12' version.
In a sense it's incredibly familiar - it is essentially a filter disco record, very close to something you could imagine coming out of Paris around the turn of the millennium. But of course, this is Koze. Nothing is normal or familiar in his world, and he's taken this most foundational of clubland staples into new territory. Flipp
DJ Koze might be one of the world's best producers, but above all he's a DJ, and it's his DJ ear that governs. Just as in a great set, so with his releases: 'Seeing Aliens' came out of nowhere, a big buzzing beast of a track, to announce that Koze was back on the scene and prime everyone for the coming album, knock knock.
But now that Koze has your attention, it's time to remind everyone what's most important about club music, pull things back, take a turn to the left, and get deep into the groove.
Thus 'Pick Up': the second single from knock knock is 100% pure groove, doubly so in the extended 12' version.
In a sense it's incredibly familiar - it is essentially a filter disco record, very close to something you could imagine coming out of Paris around the turn of the millennium. But of course, this is Koze. Nothing is normal or familiar in his world, and he's taken this most foundational of clubland staples into new territory. Flipp
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DJ Koze, aka Stefan Kozalla, born in Marrakech, is a renowned German DJ and producer celebrated for his unique and genre-defying music styles. His music transcends trends and creates its own universe, mixing psychedelic and unconventional elements, which makes him an outstanding figure in electronic music.
He began his career in the hip-hop scene and gained recognition in the 1990s as a member of the legendary German hip-hop group Fischmob. Around the turn of the millennium, Koze formed the electronic pop band International Pony. The band released two critically acclaimed albums on a major label.
DJ Koze's solo album Amygdala, released in 2013, showcased his ability to connect emotions with complex soundscapes, earning widespread acclaim. The album featured artists like Caribou, Apparat, Rhye, Matthew Dear, among others, and is a fascinating interplay of house, techno, and pop elements that is both danceable and deeply profound.
In 2018, he followed up with Knock Knock, another masterpiece that further refined his style. The album retains its unconventional approach, bearing his unmistakable signature. It featured artists like Róisín Murphy, José Gonzales, Kurt Wagner, Sophia Kennedy, and others. One notable single from the album, "Pick Up," garnered widespread acclaim for its infectious energy and creative production. Knock Knock was praised by critics, reached the top 10 in the German Album Charts, and solidified his position as one of the most innovative artists in electronic music.
Koze's remixing skills and productions have earned him significant recognition. His 2012 remix of Matthew Herbert's "It's Only" was named Resident Advisor's #1 Track of the Year, and his 2014 remix of Moderat's "Bad Kingdom" became iconic. His remix of Låpsley's "Operator," released in 2016, further exemplifies his innovative style and highlights his talent for elevating songs, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in electronic music.
His label, Pampa Records, has released works from leading underground artists. Koze remains highly influential, with his DJ sets, music productions, and remixes in high demand globally. In 2023, he produced Róisín Murphy's album Hit Parade, which was released on Ninja Tune. Hit Parade became Murphy's highest-charting album on the UK Albums Chart, peaking in the top five, and debuted in the top ten in Germany, as well as the top twenty in Belgium, Ireland, and Switzerland. In 2023, the visionary artist presented his Wespennest EP, his first solo release since 2018's global club hit "Pick Up."
DJ Koze’s new album Music Can Hear Us, released on April 4, 2025, entered the official German album charts at number 4 and received widespread critical acclaim worldwide. Major publications such as Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, Musikexpress, and many others have celebrated its brilliance. In the music scene, platforms such as Resident Advisor, Musikexpress, Groove, Diffus, MINT, HHV MAG, and BEAT Magazine have all highlighted the album’s magic and Koze’s unique artistic voice.
Music Can Hear Us got numerous Album of the Year placements, including #1 at Süddeutsche Zeitung and at Byte.FM, #2 at BR2 Zündfunk, #5 at Tonspion and radioeins, #12 in Rolling Stone Germany, as well as #15 in the dance albums in Billboard Mag and #23 at Popmatters. The album got mentioned too in best albums of the year lists by Musikexpress, GQ Magazine UK, Lodown Mag and Qobuz.
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