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A DJ and music lover in search of true intimate and intelligent house music. 
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My name is Max Fernandez, I'm from Mallorca and I specialize in DJing house music (electro and progressive). I have 15 and my dream is to get away with music production.

We're not the best, but we're pretty good.

Melbourne based producer and DJ Sgt Slick has been a solid fixture behind the decks and on dance music charts and radio for the better part of 20 years. He has a huge list of achievements to his name including ARIA / APRA Awards and nominations, Billboard, Music Week, Traxsource & Beatport # 1 Records, and a string of successful music releases. Armed with a continuous delivery of his trademark ‘Discotizer ReCuts’, he also produced the crossover radio hit and ARIA Gold Certified ABBA cover, ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!’ in 2020 (Beatport’s highest selling Nu Disco single of all time!)… a track which is still filling dance floors in 2024 and one which has seen The Sarge headlining the nation’s biggest clubs and events week after week since. He has graced the cover of Spotify’s esteemed ‘New Dance Beats’ playlist twice, is ranked # 6 on Beatport’s highest selling artists of all time in the ‘Nu Disco’ genre, and reached the # 1 position on Shazam’s Discovery Australia Chart! His recent remixes and productions have earnt him regular support from the likes of Jamie Jones, Diplo, Fisher, Vintage Culture, Kygo and Tame Impala, whilst at home he continues to land in the upper reaches of the ARIA Club Chart with every release. With his past releases encompassing some of Australia’s finest moments in dance music history, Sgt Slick remains one of the nation’s most prominent and enduring industry figures, continually pushing forward as a world class DJ, Producer and Remixer.

Right place, right time. It's an old cliché, but it's one that's been the definition of Dennis Ferrer's musical career. Just as the dance music world was heading into the world of afro-centric house, Ferrer was there. And then, when it began to embrace the mix of tech and soul, Ferrer was there again, leading the way with his impeccable productions. As Ferrer goes, it seems, so does electronic music. And, as someone who's never content to do the same thing twice, it's clear that he'll be staying on top for years to come.

Ferrer burst back into the consciousness of most dance music heads with the release of "Sandcastles," (Ibadan) his collaboration with Jerome Sydenham in 2003. But, to his credit, Ferrer didn't simply repeat the formula afterwards. He has continued to push a variety of genres all at once. It's clear that Ferrer isn't content to rest on his laurels: he's too busy dreaming up new ways to shock and delight audiences.

In the mid-90’s, Ferrer was crafting techno records as Morph and then had success in the Afro and gospel house scenes with releases via his Sfere label, an imprint he began alongside Kerri Chandler. But it's this past work that gives his new productions such resonance: unlike many of this house peers, Ferrer's techno experience has given him an edge that you can hear in his recent work.

"Son of Raw," (Ibadan) "Church Lady," (Defected) "Underground Is My Home," (King Street Sounds), "Touched the Sky" (King Street Sounds), “Transitions” (King Street Sounds), “P 2 Da J” (Defected),  “Sinfonia Della Notte” (Strictly Rhythm), “Hey Hey” (Objektivity), “Red Room” (Objektivity), “Underground” Nick Curly – Dennis Ferrer Remix (Defected), to name a few, have all been huge dance floor anthems and all show a different side of the Ferrer personality as well as his impressive range as producer and remixer.

Ferrer has brought his ‘anything goes’ approach to his label, Objektivity.  Celebrating its 8th anniversary in 2014, the imprint has thus far focused itself on vocals, featuring often unlikely turns from indie heroes like Ane Brun and Télépopmusik. Low slung and deep, Objektivity is a cutting-edge label in touch with its time, putting a uniquely American spin on the deep house revival that is currently making waves in Europe. Objektivity is a living, breathing thing - one that's set to drop bombs on the dance floor for years to come.

While Ferrer closes out 2013 with “Mind Ur Step” (Defected), “Mind Ur Dub” (Objektivity) and a remix of Coyu - “Salvation” (Noir Music), the best is yet to come. With a deep knowledge of the past and a constant push for the future, Ferrer remains one of the true greats of house music - a leader and innovator whose enjoying the buzz around him but keeping on pushing the limits. Stay tuned.

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