DJ Gray

Artist name: DJ Gray
Citizen: Slovenian
Music: DJ, Live Act, Producer, Remixer
Production style: House

DJ-ing style: House


Homepage: http://www.dj-gray.com
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BIOGRAPHY:

DJ Gray, born in Slovenia in 1979, shoved his predisposition for music even when he was a child. By the time he was seven, he was playing guitar and drums while attending Music School. Finally, he discovered electronic music, which remains one of the greatest passions in his life. His first DJ-ing experience in 1999 opened a whole new world to him and eventually led him to become a professional DJ persona. While performing all over Slovenia he developed a distinctive style and unique personal techniques, which in 2002 provided a ticket to first international performances. So far he performed in United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Macedonia,...


Being more than just a “spinner”, DJ Gray quickly recognized his love for music production. He soon succeeded in getting his work published for the first time by Finnish label Fak Records on a Various Artist EP, soon to be followed by his first single EP, released by the highly respected label, Force Inc. Music Works from Germany in 2002. These achievements are but a proof of genuine enthusiasm for music production and his hard work. It became his growing desire to introduce techno sound with something new and completely different resulting in a cover of a traditional Serbian/Macedonian folksong “Ajde Jano”, where lyrics were interpreted by Celtic singer Talitha MacKenzie (USA/Scotland). The song was released by Invasion records from Belgium, an excellent brand owned and run by the legendary DJ & producer Zzino. “Ajde Jano” also lived to be remixed by several younger producers, such as Adam Jay, Flash Golden and Bjorn Bommersheim.


As his music evolved above techno and his electronic sound skills matured, he started to incorporate electro and house sound into his work. His efforts were immediately complimented and praised by Billy Nasty. The first EP resulting from this specter called “Eletronuet” was released in early 2005, published by the promising XL Recordings sub label Platinum Projects (UK) under his real name Jernej Graj. Simultaneously, his professional success continues with more releases in various genres on labels: Highland Beats (techno), Yin Yang (techno), Evolved Records (electro), *Cutz Records (techno), Evopro Recordings (breakbeat), Advanced (electro-house), Kazoo (electro-tech), Techment / Mixtape (techno), Sucasa Beats (house) and his own techno label called Audionautica and house sub-label Audionautica House Recordings. 



Lately focusing on house productions, dj-ing and Live Act performances. His latest development is new house label called Wawaviva Records, with huge support across the globe!


His tracks were remixed by artists: Pedro Delgardo, Elton D, Miche & Mirzinho, Section One, Allan Banford, Greg Kobe, Psm & Kinetic Soul, Max Cooper, Adam Jay, Flash Golden, Digital Soul, Reflex and more, while one of his tracks was featured on new mixed CD from techno pioneer, inventor of remixing - Kevin Saunderson (May 2007) and more tracks on other compilations (Pedro Delgardo - Digital Lifestyle (Yin Yang Records), So Intense! - Volume 1 (RockitWave8) - mixed by Deekron)!


Productions from Gray were played and supported by artists: Markus Schulz, Erick Morillo, Matt Darey, John Digweed, Eddie Halliwell, Kevin Saunderson, Danism, Billy Nasty, Dave Angel, Hertz, Ben Long, Pedro Delgardo, Axel Karakasis, Paul Mac, Raul Blanco, DJ Murphy, Gayle San, Christian Varela, Bando, Victor Palmez, Robot Needs Oil, Marcus Gauntlett, ARA Soundsystem, Eddie Niguel, Half Stereo, Pablo Sunner, Tom Allen, Sebastian Roya, Homebase, Ricardo Giron, Justin Johnson, Ronnie Matthews, Frank Frenzy, Calvin Bosco, DJ Morr, to name but a few.



Remixes charted NO. 10 on US TOP 50 DANCE, competing Rihanna, Madonna, Pink, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Pussycat Dolls, The Killers, DJ Dan...

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Latelly focusing on house and electro production;

ANYTHING BUT MONDAY – GRAY REMIXES (Universal Music / ABM - Universal)
Recent electro-house remixes of Buckwild and Sweat tracks for U.S. pop / r’n’b group - Anything But Monday just released on major label Universal / ABM - Universal (USA) (charted on No. 10 and No. 11 – TOP 50 DANCE CHART, remixes are competing with tracks from artists like: Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls, Pink, Robin Thicke, Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, to name a few...


Articles:
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Article translation in English:
Countless hours, that Slovenian dj and producer Gray spent at his music working station has lead to co-operation with American pop/r’n’b group Anything But Monday and will soon come to fruition. The girls’ group will soon issue their first album with Universal Motown Republic Group (US), one of world leading labels, representing famous music artists, such as Rihanna, Amy Winehouse, Ne-Yo and others. The group consists of five girls (Katrina, Porscha, Samanda, Nayer and Atussa), coming from all over the world, currently living and working in Miami, Florida (US). 

Numerous remixes will be issued in addition to the original songs, including Gray’s productions. Group members and the label loved the sound of "Buckwild" remix to such extent, that remake of "Sweat" immediately followed. The electro-house remixes, which have also been rearranged to instrumental and radio versions, introduce bending bass sounds and pure electro rhythms intertwined with sexy vocals, making your hair rise. 

Furthermore, all songs were mastered by John Vestman Studio, known for many Grammy nominees, as well as Gold and Platinum Grammy winners. You can listen to both remixes at www.dj-gray.com, or get more information on Anything But Monday on their website www.anythingbutmonday.com

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VIDEO CHANNELS:
http://www.youtube.com/djgray01
http://www.youtube.com/delightdivision
http://www.youtube.com/TheWawaviva

LATEST MIXES:
DJ GRAY (!live) - Live @ Club Stop, Bled, Slovenia (17.04.2010)
http://www.dj-gray.com/podcast/Gray_podcast_feed.xml

DJ GRAY AS A DJ ALREADY PLAYED ALONGSIDE DJ’S:
Danism (Dan Liquid), Timmy Vegas (Soul Central), Siamus Haji, Miss Jools, Joe Montana, Angel Anx, Paolo Barbato, Deetron, Zzino, Pedro Delgardo, Ben Long (Space DJ’z), Trevor Rockcliffe, Cave, Adam Jay, Jan Liefhebber, Ortin Cam, Dejan Milicevic, PornPunkPunch, DJ Zak, Phil Walls, Balthazar, DJ Sylvain, DJ Shark, DJ Jaka DJ Dekky,...  to name a few…