When Junior Vasquez’s remix of Aiden Leslie’s “Love to Hate You” - a remake of the Erasure song - ignited dance floors in 2009, it introduced singer Aiden Leslie as a formidable young talent.  Media around the world dubbed him “one to look out for”.  But then, tragedy struck.  Aiden suffered the unexpected loss of his beloved sister and he walked away from music for - what his grief led him to believe - forever.

But then in 2011, he returned with “Worlds Away”, a song that paid tribute to his sister. It’s music video reached the #1 position on MTV Logo’s music countdown, where it remained for a record four consecutive weeks.  When it was added to rotation on MTV and VH1, Aiden knew he was back. He followed the hit with the pop anthem “Trying to Leave Now”, and again charted #1 on several pop/dance charts around the globe.  Then, in the summer of 2012, he released the video and single “Diamond Dreams”, recounting his steps from Ohio to achieving success in New York City.

Six days after graduating high school in Ohio, Aiden Leslie moved to New York City to pursue his music dreams. “I was mesmerized by Elvis as a child,” he remembers. “My parents were huge fans and would always play his records. One morning I told my parents I wanted to be a singer like Elvis and they said I could do anything I wanted. Their belief encouraged me.” In New York, Aiden was cast in an off Broadway play. In between rehearsals, he would tag along with the show’s sound engineer and scour the shelves of Eightball Records, a vinyl record shop that was popular with DJs in the mid-nineties. There, Aiden was introduced to an underground music world he didn’t know existed. It wasn’t long before he became a fixture in the New York nightlife, frequenting clubs like Palladium, Tunnel, Twilo, Roxy, and Jackie 60 to listen and dance to after-hour DJs Junior Vasquez and Danny Tenaglia. “I saw dance and the underground club scene as another form of theatre”, he explains. “Unscripted and self-expressive; an art form in stark contrast to the strict structure of the traditional plays I was performing in.” The one element he found to be lacking in dance was the presence of strong male vocalists. “A lot of DJs are simply not open to playing male artists on their dance floors. I think it’s time that has changed. I want to be a part of the movement to bring more guys to the floor.”

As a songwriter, Leslie has become known for using his songs as personal diary entries. “Worlds Away” examined the aftermath of struggle, and how people eventually reach a light at the end of the tunnel and grow from adversity. “Trying to Leave Now” looked at fighting feelings in the heart, leaving a love the mind knows is not right. And “Diamond Dreams” reflected on Aiden’s story of coming to New York City six days after his high school graduation; how he grew from a boy to a man, navigating his way through the tough city streets, seeking his dreams to become the performer he is today. And, It’s become a reality as he has been steadily touring the country the last four years, playing to huge crowds in cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, New York City, Atlanta, Albany, Columbus, Norfolk, Tampa, and Ft. Lauderdale often opening for acts such as Wilson Phillips, Deborah Cox, 10,000 Maniacs, Debbie Gibson, Aaron Carter, and Kristine W to name just a few. “My fans are always my priority and meeting them makes it all worth it” says Leslie.

In 2014, Aiden achieved another milestone by breaking out on the Billboard Dance Chart with his hit “Nobody Said. It tackles a desire many (including Aiden Leslie) feel is even more out of reach: finding ultimate love.

Next up for Aiden: A song that was one of the very first that he wrote,  “I Just Go”. “This track explores things we can all identify with…doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result”. It’s without a doubt one of the most vulnerable songs I’ve ever written” says Leslie. 



Maik Conrath born 1979 in Germany started his  DJ Adventure with Techno . 
Since he was a Child he was attracted from  Electronic Music. 
1998 he start to buy his first DJ Equipment and in Summer 2000 he got the first Booking as a DJ.
 After this frst experinces he got more offers to make Music in a lot of Clubs in whole Germany, the Netherlands , Belgium and Austria.
His inspiration are high quality Techno, especially from Sweden. 
After many Years of DJ Experience he decided it was time to start a new Chapter with own  productions.
Frisky is the new Production which Maik Conrath has produced in collaboration with DJ Marauder (MOS Records Germany).
Soon several productions will follow.


Musik und singen bedeutet für mich Seelenheil und dies spiegelt sich auch in meinen Songs wieder. Hört doch mal rein wenn ihn Deutschpop mögt! Ich freue mich über euren Besuch. 

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5COTT stands out as one of the most versatile DJs in the industry, renowned for seamlessly blending music across an array of genres—a skill honed over many years immersed in the world of music.

His Groove-Yard mixtapes traverse the spectrum of house music, from the depths of underground beats to the vibrant energy of funky rhythms. Meanwhile, the 5cottland-Hard mixtapes showcase his mastery of progressive house. And then, there's the eclectic mix of everything in between.

His journey into the realm of DJing began with a fascination for turntablism, scratching, and the technical craftsmanship behind the art. Initially drawn to Hip Hop, his musical exploration soon led him into the realms of Funk, Disco, and ultimately House music. The culmination of these experiences is a remarkable blend of skill, musicality, taste, and boundless creativity.

5COTT's career has taken him to cities far and wide, collaborating with esteemed DJs and leaving an indelible mark on the industry. With a discography dating back to 1996, his production and remix work have graced numerous labels. His accolades include Dj Awards and other prestigious honors.

Moreover, he's a key member of the A5 collaboration, known for the viral success of "Adagio For Strings (Extreme intro mix)," which garnered over 100,000 plays on a new profile without any promotional efforts. You can find it here: @a5-promo.

Yet, perhaps the most compelling testament to 5COTT's prowess is his music itself. Explore his extensive catalog of tracks and mixes, and you'll quickly discover that 5COTT's musicality and creativity speak volumes on their own—asserting him as a force to be reckoned with in the industry.

Enjoy!

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He created his first group (2Mbyte) back in 1993 while he was joining the army forces in Hungary. 6 months later 2Mbyte landed in the local TV Station just to show him that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. In 1996 he teamed up with Zoltan Percze and Human Nature born. They first Live Act was at a local club in 1997. The group achieved a No.1 spot at Z+ TV (now Viva) Top 20 countdown with their single "Everybody".
In 2000 Human Nature packed it's bags and performed a Live Act at Budapest Parade. He moved to US in 2001 following his dreams and his music career.
Lived in Orlando between 2001 - 2010 and resident DJ at Paris Hilton's Club Paris in 2006. 
Moved to SOUTH BEACH in 2010 and live there since. Resident DJ at Palace Bar and Twist Nightclub and all over South Florida (WaterLoo, Score, Progressive Bar, House Nightclub).
He's been worked with great artists like Sheila Brody (Amuka), Gioia Bruno (Expose), TP Lords, Noa Tylo, Vermex Van Croix, Tiffany T Fantasia just to name a few. Now he puts all his knowledge and experience into WerQ! Studio Record Label and Music Studio to create original productions.

Lower East Side native and openly gay pop artist Sir Ari Gold is a buzz worthy, subculture celebrity in his own right, quickly winning over critics far beyond the reach of the LGBT community.  In a “TrueBlood meets Mad Men fantasy dreamscape” Ari’s music video for his single “Make My Body Rock” captivates attention with bold imagery and a dirty beat with just enough grit to satisfy even the pickiest of ears. 
 
Ari Gold is not only an Award-Winning Billboard Top 10 Recording Artist, but has had his music featured on VH1, MTV, NPR, IFC, BBC, HBO, and LOGO.  His music always pushes the boundaries of what it means to be Pop, and audiences and critics all take heed.  “[His music] takes  the listener to fresh places,” says People Magazine.  Ari’s recognition range from an Independent Music Award, to multiple Outmusic Awards, to “Decade Of Achievement” Award from the LGBT Expo.  Sir Ari was even knighted by the Imperial Court of New York.  

An advocate and icon for the gay community, Ari has performed alongside other legendary and iconic artists such as Chaka Khan, Debbie Harry, and Cyndi Lauper.  “Make My Body Rock” is featured on Ari’s fourth studio album, Between the Spirit & the Flesh, available on iTunes

To watch Sir Ari Gold’s entrancing video for “Make My Body Rock” visit AriGold.com


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