DT872 - Detlef - Data Transmission

In the heart of the underground dance music scene, few names shine as brightly as Detlef. Hailing from Greece, this DJ and producer has carved out a reputation for himself as a true luminary, captivating audiences with his infectious beats and dynamic performances. Now, as Detlef celebrates the monumental milestone of his 100th release on his own label, Issues, it’s time to reflect on his journey and the impact he’s had on the industry.

Detlef’s rise to prominence has been nothing short of meteoric. With releases and remixes on esteemed labels like Hot Creations, Solid Grooves, and Moon Harbour, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of electronic music. His tracks have garnered support from industry heavyweights such as Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, and Pete Tong, solidifying his status as a favorite among clubbers worldwide.

As an official resident at Jamie Jones’ legendary Paradise nights at DC-10, Detlef has been at the forefront of the global dance music scene. From the iconic parties of Ibiza to festivals like The Warehouse Project, Printworks, and CRRSD, his electrifying sets have left audiences craving more. One of his career highlights, the track “Swagon” released on Repopulate Mars, soared to the top of Beatport charts and amassed over 12 million plays on Spotify, cementing Detlef’s place among the elite.

Data Transmission · Detlef – Lezzgo [Issues]

Now, as Detlef embarks on the next chapter of his career with the launch of his label, ISSUES, the future looks brighter than ever. With his 100th release, a three track EP, aptly titled “One Hundred,” Detlef continues to push the boundaries of electronic music, showcasing his evolution as an artist and his unwavering commitment to innovation.

As we celebrate this milestone release, let’s raise a glass to Detlef and the countless memories he has created on dance floors around the world. Here’s to the next 100 releases and beyond, as Detlef continues his journey towards greatness in the ever-evolving landscape of electronic music. We premiere ‘Letzgoo’ on Data Transmission, check it out here and grab it on Beatport.

Detlef joins us on the Data Transmission stage at Hidden Festival (check out the full line-up here) on Saturday 29th June alongside Low Steppa, George Smeddles, Josh Butler, Late Replies, Loz Seka, Samuel Morgan, MiddleGround, Cizzla, Crib & Kez and our Data Transmission Remix Competition Winner CHANNE for all the information check out the Hidden Festival announcement and Get Tickets From Skiddle!

Today, he joins on the podcast for the first time. Listen to it below, on Mixcloud or iTunes here.

Data Transmission · DT872 – Detlef

Sum up this podcast in 10 words…
I would say its a groovy, funky and fun podcast with lots of unreleased music from my labels Issues and Reissues.

What’s your personal favourite track on it?
There are so many which I like in this mix but I would say its from joshE – Let’s Go.

What’s the special ingredient in this mix?
I would definitely say the funky flavor as I really love funk grooves.

Tell us about your next EP?
My next release is Calle MoFo and it’s coming out at the end of April to Darius Syrossian Moxy Music. Pretty excited for this one as it’s a proper party track.

What have you got coming up?
I also have a remix for Brisotti coming out on Moan, a release on COCO, a colab with my friend JhoJho on Elrow, new Swagon remixes on Repopulate Mars and 2 colabs coming up later this year, one with Lee Foss and one with Green Velvet.

And finally, do you have a special message for our readers?
Thank you guys for reading this and listening to my mix. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did while making it.

Tracklist:

01. Micah Baxter IDK Default – What U Gonna Do
02. Havoc and Lawn Krizman Toni – Fragment 7 (Unreleased ISSUES)
03. Beltran – Tira A Roupa (Detlef Edit) [Hot Creations]
04. Detlef – Wassablah (ISSUES)
05. Jason Detox – Fvcking Drum (Unreleased ISSUES)
06. joshE – Lets Go (Unreleased ISSUES)
07. Buogo – Rave It (Demo)
08. Detlef – Lezzgo (ISSUES)
09. Wayne Le – Radio Frequency (Unreleased ISSUES)
10. Teba – Uh Yah (Demo)
11. NightFunk – People in the club (Unreleased ISSUES)
12. Pako Ramirez – Rottweiler (Reissues)
13. Detlef – Handleit (ISSUES)
14. Chris Gooding – FETTI (Demo)

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Grahame Farmer

Grahame Farmer’s love affair with electronic music goes back to the mid-90s when he first began to venture into the UK’s beloved rave culture, finding himself interlaced with some of the country’s most seminal club spaces. A trip to dance music’s anointed holy ground of Ibiza in 1997 then cemented his sense of purpose and laid the foundations for what was to come over the next few decades of his marriage to the music industry.