Calling Out Your Name (I Can't Sleep)

8-track

Work On Me

Calling Out Your Name (I Can't Sleep) (Extended Version)

Forever Summer

The Healing

Burning

Burning (Extended Version)

German born, Berlin based record producer, DJ and label boss Ben Rau heads to Hot Since 82's imprint Knee Deep In Sound for a driving, floor filling disco house weapon. The first piece of larger body of work which is coming later this year. Tearing into the spring with 'Calling Out Your Name (I Can't Sleep)', teeming with infectious vocal hooks and a groovy, guitar-led funk sample. Drawing flavours from classic Chicago and French filter house into a modern house anthem to ignite the terrace parties throughout the summer and beyond.

Calling Out Your Name ( I Can't Sleep )

Ben Rau brings his sound to the DC10 Terrace for his Solid Grooves debut
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Ben Rau on the DC10 Terrace for Solid Grooves

My Edit of Diplo and Lil Yachty's Humble is now available as a Free Download

Free Download

Diplo & Lil Yachty - Humble Ben Rau Meta Edit FREE DOWNLOAD

Calling Out Your Name (I Can't Sleep) (Oden & Fatzo Remix)

Hey everyone here's my much 90 minutes set from Printworks London , it's such an iconinc venue and it was extra special to be part of the final season there absolute Bucket-list stuff , I hope you like it !
And follow me on IG , it's much appreciated 
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Love Ben

Ben Rau @ Printworks London 25.02.23

MicroHertz are pleased to welcome the talents of INKAL label owner Ben Rau to the imprint with a delectable two tracker titled ‘You Got Me Running EP’, which is a release that has featured heavily in Archie Hamilton’s recent sets.
Both MicroHertz and Ben Rau have a reputation for releasing standout music that stands the test of time which makes this yet another must have release on Archie Hamilton’s influential imprint.
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Ben Rau - You Got Me Running

MicroHertz are pleased to welcome the talents of INKAL label owner Ben Rau to the imprint with a delectable two tracker titled ‘You Got Me Running EP’, which is a release that has featured heavily in Archie Hamilton’s recent sets.
Both MicroHertz and Ben Rau have a reputation for releasing standout music that stands the test of time which makes this yet another must have release on Archie Hamilton’s influential imprint.
Follow Ben Rau on Instagram www.instagram.com/ben_rau/

Ben Rau - Heat It Up

I Luv It

B2 - Ben Rau - I Luv It

Won't Stop

A - Ben Rau - Won't Stop

Drop The Bass

B1 - Ben Rau - Drop The Bass

I can’t even describe what it means to have been invited to do the essential mix but I’ll try , the essential mix is arguably the most iconic electronic music show in the world I have been listening for well over 20 years myself , I would tune in on Saturday night and I would dream of the day that I might be invited to do the show. This Saturday that day has come , to be joining the greats like Daft Punk , @kerrichandler @masters_at_work_official and too many more to mention that I have admired for decades is one of those milestones that is so meaningful that it’s hard to find the right words.
I’m writing this sat on a beach in Thailand and my heart is full of gratitude thanks to everyone that has been on this journey with me I love and appreciate you all.

Ben Rau - BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

B2 She's A Replicant Afriqua Remix Clip 128kbps

https://www.beatport.com/track/indica-mornings-ben-rau-remix/7998093

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Miffy & Miller, Nicolau - Indica Mornings Ben Rau Remix Snippet (low bitrate)

Moonlit Vision - Tuia Ben Rau Remix / Clip

Ben Rau presents BR.003 , the third edition of his podcast series , each edition will feature unreleased material from Ben and his friends as well as edits especially made for this podcast series , enjoy re-post and download BR.003.

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Ben Rau Podcast Series BR.003

Amsterdam house label PIV Records ADE Sampler finds the label showcasing their exciting sound with four fresh cuts from label artists Ben Rau, Prunk, Chris Stussy and Bas Roos.

Man of the moment Ben Rau goes first and again shows off his slick drum programming skills with No Walls. It’s a bristling and bubbling number with woody kicks and clean hits forcing you to dance. Woozy chords and 303 licks add to the overall deepness and carry you away into the night.

Ben Rau - No Walls  PIV ADE Sampler FREE DOWNLOAD

Berlin native and Inkal founder, Ben Rau delivers two brand new mixes of the Roy Ayers classic 'Holiday'.
Titled after his record label 'Inkal', Ben's first pass of 'Holiday' makes use of the original's distinctive piano motifs over a bouncy and urgent big-room house groove; surely destined to become a summer essential for house DJs all over the globe.
Taking its name from his brand new imprint, the 'Meta' mix goes deeper, with afro-tinged percussion and rolling, techno-inspired drums leading the way toward an original organ solo over warm bass and hypnotic chords.
Recorded in the late 70's, unearthed by BBE and issued on the second volume of unreleased Virgin Ubiquity recordings, 'Holiday' is a languid, sun-drenched jazz- funk classic; vintage Roy Ayers. The track was previously reworked in 2005 by Kenny Dope and DJ Spinna to global acclaim.

B1. Roy Ayers - Holiday Ben Rau Meta Remix Clip (BBE492SDG)

Ben Rau delivers a slamming Remix of Richy Ahmed's Sweat alongside label owner Josh Butler on this fire remix EP

Richy Ahmed - Sweat Ben Rau META Remix Clip ORIGINS14

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Le Fonque

Hi everyone Pitch Festival was easily the highlight of 2020 so far , it's hard to believe that we were dancing under the Australian sun without a care in the world just a few weeks ago , but there you go life can be strange and challenging at times , but music will always make things a little easier to bear , if you are in lockdown somewhere around the world stick this on and have a dance , hopefully we will all be dancing together again soon.

X Love Ben

Ben Rau Live @ Pitch Festival Melbourne Australia March 2020

Jesse Calosso & Bas Ibellini feat. Sheff - Ride The Rhythm (Ben Rau Meta Remix)

Ben Rau's set from the DJMAG TOP100DJs virtual Festival

DJMAG TOP100 DJs Virtual Festival Ben Rau

Ben Rau lands on Kerri Chandler's Kaoz Theory with a brand new track that show's he continues to be a major force in House Music  , Ben was hand picked by the legend Kerri Chandler himself to warm up for him at the legendary       
 Rex Club in Paris and now releases on Kerri'S label to cement their relationship ....

Be Who You Want To Be

Demos: https://www.tstack.app/benrau
World 🌍luke@nge-booking.com
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Bio:

Dancing all night and experiencing a feeling of community and togetherness is something countless generations can relate to. Ben originally fell in love with house and techno in his late teens losing himself in the music and exploring his deep-seated passion for electronic music through self-expression - namely, raving.

Ben spent many years on dancefloors back home in Germany and in the UK.
As time went on he became more involved behind the scenes, progressing from the dancefloor to the decks and into the studio.
Having a solid grounding in club culture from such a grassroots level means Ben's connection with the dancefloor runs deep, likewise his studio endeavours are aimed squarely at those who dedicate their time to dancing the night away.

A Berliner born and bred, Ben moved to the UK originally to study.
He immersed himself in the highly influential east London party scene, having made the decision to dedicate his life to pursuing a career in music. While Ben was living in the UK, Berlin had become the global epicentre of house and techno and he felt a strong calling to return home. He decided to move back home to build a studio and returned to Berlin with a fresh outlook , a renewed desire to succeed to truly pursue his dreams.

In 2016 Ben took charge of his destiny, setting his focus on his self-release imprint Inkal and sister label Meta.
Both labels continue to grow in stature with every release, topping record shop charts and resulting in multiple represses for each offering.
Ben continues to build his reputation in the studio as a producer to watch out for and as a DJ equally at home in the club and bigger stages.

With such a strong foundation, an unerring passion for his craft,
Ben continues to garner the attention of tastemakers and clubbers alike onto the Global stage.

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