Kurd Maverick
Encyclopedia
Kurd Maverick is a German
House
producer and DJ. His name comes from his Kurdish
origin.
. The first single "The Rub (I Never Rock)" was published in 2006 by Kontor Records
. The vocals for the single come from Kurd Maverick himself. His greatest success he had together with Eddie Thoneick with a House version of the 1980s number one hit Love Sensation
of Loleatta Holloway
. The new version reached position 39 in the UK Singles Chart
. A third single for Kontor records was released in 2007 with "Let's work".
Maverick is also a successful remix producer including remixes for Robbie Williams
, Bob Sinclar
, Basement Jaxx
, Rosenstolz
, Erick Morillo
, Boy George
and the Pet Shop Boys
.
At the beginning of 2010, Kurd Maverick founded his own record label called Otune! Records.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
House
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
producer and DJ. His name comes from his Kurdish
Kurdish people
The Kurdish people, or Kurds , are an Iranian people native to the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region known as Kurdistan, which includes adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey...
origin.
Biography
Cihan Ötün had his first musical success in 2005 with a remix of Technotronics "Pump up the jam" using the pseudonym Kurd Maverick. The remix appeared on the British record label Ministry of SoundMinistry of Sound
Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
. The first single "The Rub (I Never Rock)" was published in 2006 by Kontor Records
Kontor Records
Kontor Records is a record label based in Hamburg. It is one of the most successful electronic music labels in Germany. Well-known musicians signed to this label include ATB, Tiësto and Scooter. The head-manager is Jens Thele....
. The vocals for the single come from Kurd Maverick himself. His greatest success he had together with Eddie Thoneick with a House version of the 1980s number one hit Love Sensation
Love Sensation
"Love Sensation" is the title of a 1980 song performed by American R&B singer Loleatta Holloway, taken from her album of the same name. The song was produced and written by Dan Hartman, arranged by Norman Harris, and mixed by Tom Moulton. It was a hit on the U.S...
of Loleatta Holloway
Loleatta Holloway
Loleatta Holloway was an American singer, mainly known for disco songs such as "Hit and Run" and "Love Sensation", both of which have been sampled extensively.-Biography:...
. The new version reached position 39 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. A third single for Kontor records was released in 2007 with "Let's work".
Maverick is also a successful remix producer including remixes for Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams
Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
, Bob Sinclar
Bob Sinclar
Bob Sinclar, originally spelled "Sinclair" - , is a French record producer, House music DJ, remixer and owner of the label Yellow Productions.- Career history :...
, Basement Jaxx
Basement Jaxx
Basement Jaxx are a British electronic dance music duo from London, England consisting of Felix Buxton born 1971 and Simon Ratcliffe born 1 December 1969. They first rose to popularity in the late 1990s...
, Rosenstolz
Rosenstolz
Rosenstolz is a German music band from Berlin. Their music combines several styles including rock, pop and ballads. AnNa R. and Peter Plate form the duo. They had their breakthrough in 1998 with the song Herzensschöner...
, Erick Morillo
Erick Morillo
Erick Morillo is a Colombian-American DJ, music producer and record label owner. Having produced under a number of pseudonyms, including Ministers De la Funk, The Dronez, RAW, Smooth Touch, RBM, Deep Soul, Club Ultimate and Li'l Mo Ying Yang, Morillo is best known for his international work in...
, Boy George
Boy George
Boy George is a British singer-songwriter who was part of the English New Romantic movement which emerged in the early 1980s. He helped give androgyny an international stage with the success of Culture Club during the 1980s. His music is often classified as blue-eyed soul, which is influenced by...
and the Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
.
At the beginning of 2010, Kurd Maverick founded his own record label called Otune! Records.
Singles
- 2006: The Rub (I Never Rock)
- 2006: Love SensationLove Sensation"Love Sensation" is the title of a 1980 song performed by American R&B singer Loleatta Holloway, taken from her album of the same name. The song was produced and written by Dan Hartman, arranged by Norman Harris, and mixed by Tom Moulton. It was a hit on the U.S...
2006 (with Eddie Thoneick) - 2007: Let's Work
- 2007: String of Tortuga
- 2007: Rise! (mit Tapesh feat. Terri B!Terri BjerreTerri Bjerre, also known as Terri B!, is an American dance and pop singer.-Biography:Terri was born in Washington, D.C. to military parents. She attended more than nine schools before graduating and attending Florida A&M University, earning a degree in Business Economics.She began her career in...
) - 2008: Let the Freak Out! (with Azin)
- 2008: (All Over) The World
- 2009: Love Emergency (with Sam Obernik)
- 2009: Blue MondayBlue Monday (New Order song)"Blue Monday" is a single released in 1983 by British band New Order, and later remixed in 1988 and 1995. The song has been widely remixed and covered since its original release, and became a popular anthem in the dance club scene.-Background:...
- 2009: Ring Ring Ring (with Rud)
- 2010: Shine a Light
- 2011: N.Y.C (with Terri B!)
Remixes (selection)
- 2005: D.O.N.S. feat. TechnotronicTechnotronicTechnotronic is a Belgian studio-based music project formed in 1988 by Jo Bogaert , who had already made his musical mark in the beginning of the 1980s as a part of a cover band and as a solo artist under various New Beat projects, including The Acts of Madmen and Nux Nemo...
- Pump Up the Jam - 2006: Basement JaxxBasement JaxxBasement Jaxx are a British electronic dance music duo from London, England consisting of Felix Buxton born 1971 and Simon Ratcliffe born 1 December 1969. They first rose to popularity in the late 1990s...
- Take Me Back To Your House - 2006: Soul AvengerzSoul AvengerzSoul Avengerz is a British Dance & Techno Group. They have worked with Javine Hilton in a new forthcoming single called "Don't Let The Morning Come", and this single will show Javine's new music style, before she left the R&B Style to perform Dance Music....
feat. Javine - Don't Let The Morning Come - 2006: Full IntentionFull IntentionFull Intention is a house music duo from England who are best known as prolific remixers, reworking songs for varied artists such as the Sugababes and Whitney Houston. Group members are Michael Gray and Jon Pearn....
- Soul Power - 2006: Robbie WilliamsRobbie WilliamsRobert Peter "Robbie" Williams is an English singer-songwriter, vocal coach and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That. Williams rose to fame in the band's first run in the early- to mid-1990s. After many disagreements with the management and certain group members, Williams...
- Lovelight - 2006: Chic Flowerz vs. Muriel Fowler - Gypsy Woman
- 2006: Sonique - Tonight
- 2006: John DahlbäckJohn DahlbäckJohn Dahlbäck, born October 13th 1985, is a Swedish house music producer and DJ currently based in London, UK.Dahlbäck is also the owner and founder of Pickadoll Records, with releases by, apart from his own work, artists like Sébastien Léger and Dada Life. He has recorded minimal techno under the...
- Nothing Is For Real - 2007: Bob SinclarBob SinclarBob Sinclar, originally spelled "Sinclair" - , is a French record producer, House music DJ, remixer and owner of the label Yellow Productions.- Career history :...
- Everybody Movin' - 2007: Tim Deluxe feat. Simon Franks - Let The Beats Roll
- 2008: RosenstolzRosenstolzRosenstolz is a German music band from Berlin. Their music combines several styles including rock, pop and ballads. AnNa R. and Peter Plate form the duo. They had their breakthrough in 1998 with the song Herzensschöner...
- Wie Weit Ist Vorbei - 2008: Eddie Thoneick - I Wanna Freak U
- 2009: Pet Shop BoysPet Shop BoysPet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
- Love Etc. - 2010: Boy GeorgeBoy GeorgeBoy George is a British singer-songwriter who was part of the English New Romantic movement which emerged in the early 1980s. He helped give androgyny an international stage with the success of Culture Club during the 1980s. His music is often classified as blue-eyed soul, which is influenced by...
- Amazing Grace - 2010: Alex GaudinoAlex GaudinoAlex Gaudino is a record producer and disc jockey from Salerno, Italy.-Early Career :Alex was born in Salerno, Italy...
- I'm In Love (I Wanna Do It) - 2010: Eddie Thoneick feat. Andy P. - Love Under Pressure