DJ’ing since 1990 and Producing music since 1991, Martin Ikin previously known as;  DJ Mayhem, Indigo, Soul Purpose, Migrant.. and loads more, has spent his life releasing records on many labels and under many aliases. Including, Defected, Nervous, OFF, Get Physical, Exploited, Zrecords, 3Beat, MOS, SwingCity, Hed Kandi, Soulfuric, Sony, Island, Atlantic..etc etc.
Martin's remix credentials include names such as Mariah Carey, Jamiroquai, Joey Negro, MAW, Grant Nelson, Hardsoul and many more...
Trained studio engineer and jazz pianist Martin stepped away from producing and engineering for others and launched his own label Soul Purpose Records in 2003, as a stable for his own productions.
2005 saw Martin adopted his label name "Soul Purpose" as his DJ & Production/Remix moniker, dropping the old school "Mayhem" tag from the early 1990's 
Now Djing & Producing using his real name for the first time ever! Martin kicks of with a Monster release on Andre Crom's OFF Recordings. Watch out for lots of brand new music coming from Martin on some of the biggest labels in the game including more on the mighty OFF Recordings.
As a musician and producer Martin draws his musical influences from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, Azymuth, Donny Hathaway, Jeff Lorber, Roy Ayers and legendary house masters like Mr Fingers, Marshall Jefferson, Derek May & Kevin Saunderson.

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Clubbing was in its infancy when Berlin-born Monika Kruse began her first residency at the Babalu bar in Munich, where she grew up. Classically trained in piano from the age of four, Monika has always had a love of music and her early sets spanned hip hop, funk, soul and early deep and vocal house. This new breed of electronic music seized Monika’s soul and imagination. Dance music was in its infancy and since there were few clubs where you could play techno she threw her own parties in illegal venues ranging from World War II bunkers to trams to empty houses. Fortunately the police were a little behind the musical curve… “I had some funny experiences,” she recalls, “But nice ones! They stopped us once in a tram because they thought the smoke machine was a fire!” On another occasion, they came and asked her to turn down the bass so the house they were playing in wouldn’t crumble. “Luckily, they didn’t have a clue about techno!” 
	
Monika Kruse's star is shining brighter than ever with a global fan-base hungry for her irresistible beats. In 2014 her club appearances included Space Ibiza with Carl Cox, Amnesia Ibiza with Marco Carola, We Love... at Space Ibiza, Sankeys Ibiza, Egg London and regular sets for her residency at Berghain Berlin.

She dazzled the festivals, too, playing events such as Time Warp, Melt Festival, 18 Hour Festival, Eastern Electrics UK, Ultra Music Festival in Miami and South America, Sonus Croatia, Awakenings ADE, and SEMF Stuttgart. She also hosted a stage at Amsterdam's Edit Festival, showcasing some of her favourite artists such as Pig & Dan, Nick Curly and Miss Kittin.
Classically trained in piano, Monika's love of music is broad and deep. She grew up buying records, accumulating a music collection that grew to span funk, soul, hip hop, and house music. When the revolutionary rhythms coming out of Chicago and Detroit captured her imagination it led her to throw parties in illegal venues including World War II bunkers, trams and empty houses.

Electronic music culture has evolved rapidly since those early days but Monika's talent and passion is constant. “My ethos is ‘sweat with a smile,’” she says. “I give love to my audience and they give it back. LOVE – it’s the best thing in the world. My aim is to help people forget whatever is going on in their life and have a little holiday – just get lost in my music.”
Monika is also an active producer. Her Terminal M label celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2015 and she chalked up hits this year with Pig & Dan collaboration 'Soulstice', a Beatport Top 10 techno anthem. The fantastic remix package of 'Summer Drops' was also a Beatport chart favourite, featuring Monika's track reworked by Nicole Moudaber, Uner, and Mendo. With just two releases Monika was one of Beatport's Top 100 techno artists for 2014. Look out for the special re-release of the album Monika Kruse @ Voodooamt 'Passengers' in celebration of Terminal M's 15th birthday.

Monika’s passion for spreading the love extends beyond the dancefloor, too. In 2000 she founded a charity called No Historical Backspin to fight racism and homophobia. “It’s sad and ridiculous that people still get beat up, or in some countries even killed, for being gay. Or get treated badly because of their skin colour, or gender, or because they’re a refugee” she says. “But it happens. Sharing and caring is the only way to make the world a safe place for everyone. It is important for DJs to show they respect everyone.” She is currently organising a No Historical Backspin party at Berghain. Funds raised will go to Amadeu Antonio Stiftung, which supports victims of hate-crimes and campaigns against right-wing extremism.
Her charity work, like her DJing and production, is an expression of Monika’s faith in the transforming power of music. “It was my first love,” she says. “Music was my best friend. It never let me down. In good times music was there and in bad times music was there.”

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Combining aggressive sound design with hypnotic grooves and melodies, Massano’s rapid rise continues to accelerate at a meteoric rate. Hailing from the outskirts of a thriving electronic music culture in Liverpool, Massano has been universally regarded as one of the biggest breakout stars of the last two years, not only in the techno community but across the electronic music landscape as a whole!

After the release of his breakout hit, “The Feeling”, Massano’s demand increased by the day, and new music was released, including his debut Afterlife EP ‘In My System’. The EP received huge live support and performed incredibly well on Beatport, going #1 on the Releases Chart, “Drown” going Top 10 on the overall Top 100 chart, and each of the 4-track offering hitting the Top 5 of the Melodic House & Techno chart. Massano’s music has proven to have widespread appeal by gaining continuous support from A-list DJs across all genres of electronic music including the likes of Tale of Us, Calvin Harris, Adam Beyer, Adriatique, Artbat, David Guetta, Camelphat, Fisher, HI-LO, Vintage Culture, Pete Tong, and many more. Strong radio support has also been there from the start, with Massano’s releases getting played frequently by the likes of BBC Radio 1, Capital FM, Kiss FM, and Sirius XM. He’s also proven his DJ skills match his wizkid production abilities by being booked at some of the biggest events, festivals, and venues the world has to offer, including The FIFA World Cup, Wembley Arena, Tomorrowland, Sziget, Ultra, Kappa Futur Festival, The Warehouse Project, Time Warp, Electric Zoo, Creamfields, HI / Ushuaia / Pacha Ibiza, Brooklyn Mirage, Printworks and more!

2023 started with Massano ranking as the #3 best-selling Melodic Techno artist over the last 12 months! With several stand out releases to his name on Tale of Us’ uber credible and tastemaker label, Afterlife, Adam Beyer’s iconic Drumcode Records, widely renowned remixes for Depeche Mode and Royksopp, and a critically acclaimed BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, Massano took the next step in his career by launching his own label, Simulate. Simulate serves as a platform for some of Massano’s own releases but also a place where he can nurture the next generation of artists. Embracing the idea that life is a simulation, Massano envisions a future where technology reigns supreme, shaping our world into the unimaginable. With Simulate Massano combines music, technology, and philosophical exploration into a mesmerizing sonic experience that challenges our perception of reality and takes you on a transcendent journey, where the possibilities of a technologically advanced world two centuries from now come to life through audio and visual art. As an artist-driven label, Massano curates a roster of forward-thinking musicians who dare to push the boundaries of electronic music, inviting listeners to ponder the intricacies of our simulated universe.

After playing over 120 shows and releasing 12 songs in 2023, 2024 will be Massano’s biggest year to date! From bigger shows and productions to new music, remixes, merch, fan clubs and more Massano’s world domination is on a steady, yet rapid, ascension upwards and the best is still yet to come!  


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