Rare breeds like Fedde LE GRAND are few and far between, and so when someone like this comes along it’s right that the world sits up and listens. He’s a Dutchman blessed with such talent that keeping up to speed with what he does is a task in itself.
It could be said Fedde came out of nowhere, riding off the success of a hit record. Well, to set the record straight; this couldn’t be further from the truth. Le Grand has spent the majority of his earlier youth grafting, spinning records in his Native country and cutting tracks until the inevitable happened. Put your hands up for Detroit was produced in the bedroom, released by one of the biggest labels in dance, and it enabled Fedde to step out into the world of Electronic Dance.
His abilities in the studio are endless. Together with his good friend and production partner Funkerman, they’ve churned out some immaculate material that has slotted into an absolute cross section of fellow DJS. The Flamingo Recordings imprint now stands as one of the most forward-thinking and exciting labels in EDM, with top flight acts eagerly hanging on for news of new releases and remix work.
Fedde’s production talents have been called upon by the great and the good over the past few years. 2008 sees him work with two major music acts, Grammy Award-winning Black Eyed Peas front man Will.i.am, and Madonna – the name says it all. Famed for picking up the hottest talent, Madonna mixed Put your hands up for Detroit with Music for her recent promotional tour, to rapturous response, but the queen of pop didn’t stop there. Next came an invitation for Fedde to remix Give it 2 Me, the second single from the album Hard Candy. Fedde now joins a select group of producers to work with the Queen of Pop, including Mirwais, William Orbit and Stuart Price aka Jacques Lu Cont. The ultimate seal of approval if ever one were needed and straight from the queen of pop!
Add to all the above Fedde’s rammed DJ diary, including his residency at world-famous Pacha Ibiza, countless festivals and headline gigs around the world, and it’s clear that this is man who has conquered his game, plans to stay there for a long time to come. With his debut artist album Output released in the second half of 2008, he is set to storm the international music charts and cement his position as a household name. His passion for music is evident; the quality of his sound is undisputed. Fedde Le Grand might just be looking for a name change; perhaps Fedde Le Tres Grand is on the horizon?
FEDDE FACTS
Best Breakthrough Solo Artist, IDMA 2007
Remixes:
Madonna, Robbie Williams, Mr. V, Will.i.am, Martin Solveig and Sharam.
NEW RELEASE is one of two lead singles from Le Grand’s long player, and after one listen, it is clear to see why the track was chosen to open proceedings. This is a pumping, sexy and typical Fedde le Grand dance-floor masterpiece that comes furnished with amazing vocals of Mitch Crown. Combine all of that with Fedde’s undeniable ability to make an incredible record sound more incredible, and you’re left thinking… “Oh my god, he’s done it again”. It’s tight, it’s instantly likeable, and has all the hallmarks of being a future classic, after it’s made its dent on the present.
When it came to handing out remixing duties, offers came from far and wide, and the decision process a lengthy one. At the end of the decision process it was about who could compliment Fedde’s original, which meant the job went to fledgling producer Hardwell. This young Dutchman who proved his worth when remixing Funkerman’s Remember delivers a top-notch edition to this first class extract from Output.
Scared of Me sees a simultaneous release across 64 countries spanning 40 territories as of May 18th, breaking world records as it does so.
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