Ozgur Can Artist Bio

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Özgür Can was born in Stockholm Sweden 1982 and grew up in a family where music was present at all times. Ever since then a large part of his life has evolved around beats, tones and grooves of all shapes.

Right now, Özgür Can is getting a lot of attention worldwide with his music. His storming productions and explosive DJ sets have already made him one of the most respected figures on the scene.

From being one of the many bedroom producers, Özgür Can has now turned into being one of the biggest talents hailing from the international progressive scene, both as a DJ and a producer!

He’s been spinning records at major events and venues as well he has produced tracks that are being hyped by top labels and DJs around the globe! His true and deep love for music has made him a versatile DJ and producer with a focus on progressive music with an energetic flow, but still with an open mind for other styles such as trance, breaks and house.

His interest for sounds, tones and beats developed during the years as he spent his time listening to everything from trance, house and techno to pop, hip hop and alternative music.

His wide musical background is also clearly reflected in his current sound; he has an open mind and is not afraid to cross boundaries and take new paths.

His unique and diverse style has resulted in releases on labels like Precinct, Armada, Lost Language, Plastica Red and Cpr. As well it has given him fans such as Paul Oakenfold, Hernan Cattaneo, James Holden, Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto, Markus Schulz, Max Graham and many more.

Alongside his stunning career as a producer, Özgür Can is also making it big behind the wheels of steel, and with a large number of storming DJ gigs around Europe; things are set up for success.

Starting as a ‘bedroom’ producer 9 years ago, Özgür Can put himself now on the international map of dance.

Out out love for music he decided to make his own music which resulted in a huge amount of stunning productions and remixes that are being played and heavily supported by guys like Sasha, James Holden, Max Graham, Armin van Buuren, Anthony Pappa, Paul van Dijk and Tiesto to name just a very few.

His open mind of music gives him the freedom to fit into different kind of events, whether he’s warming up for Armin van Buuren on a big Armada night or being a headliner on a exclusive progressive night.

With bookings all over the world and being voted as nr. 22 (!) of the world by clubcharts (one of Holland’s leading dance websites), and entering this year The DJ List in the top 200, he can be called THE talent of 2004.

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