Mike Candys
Mike Candys ( born August 21, 1971 in Opfikon, Canton of Zurich; actually Michael David Kull ) is a Swiss house and electro DJ and music producer.
- 2.1 Studio albums
- 2.2 Compilations
- 2.3 Single - chart positions 2.3.1 other publications
Biography
Life & Musical beginnings
Mike Candys was born in Opfikon in Canton Zurich, and already took eight years of piano lessons. At 15, he set up his own studio and founded in 1988 with a few friends the rock band " One Note Jam". At the end of the eighties he then dealt with the Techno -House- Acid - wave, which left a lasting mark on him to this day.
He founded In 1992, together with Axel Breitung the pop duo " 2 SHY ". Together they took in Candy's ' own studio on a first CD and then were taken from the record label EMI Electrola Germany under contract. Together they toured various radio and television studios. For the early 2000s, the duo parted.
Then wrote, composed and produced Candys ' songs for various bands and musicians. Besides, he stepped over and over again as a DJ in various clubs in Switzerland, where he met his present studio partner Jack Holiday know. Together they began to produce various remakes of cult hits.
2008: Breakthrough with La Serenissima & Insomnia
In 2008 he made by the title La Serenissima, which he produced with his friend Jack Holiday common in the Swiss club scene 's attention. Thus, collaborative projects, remixes and productions were by and with artists such as Christopher S, Mr. Da -Nos, Mr. P! NK, DJ Antoine, Remady and others.
The international breakthrough helped him in 2009 a remake of the song Insomnia by Faithless, which he produced with his friend Jack Holiday and made him known beyond the borders of his home country. The song made it shortly after its publication in the Swiss charts and in 2012, by a re-release in the German and Austrian charts. In addition, the track in Switzerland was awarded a platinum record.
2010: Evelyn's obligation
In 2010, he undertook the Swiss singer Evelyn. Together, they then worked on their own songs. In the late summer of 2010 their first single Together Again was released. They made the jump to the Swiss Top 15, as well as in the French charts. It is also the beginning of his new style of music, since it is quite different from the theme of Insomnia or La Serenissima.
A year later, with One Night in Ibiza 's second single, which reached the charts not only in Switzerland but also in Germany and Austria. Here, next to Evelyn also worked with the Swiss rapper Patrick Miller. The song is a response to the song Welcome to St. Tropez DJ Antoine his compatriot. The single has reached gold status in all German-speaking countries.
In September 2011, Smile, the debut album of the DJs appeared. This, too, was able to achieve some chart positions. 2012, a deluxe edition with the next two singles were released. These reached the charts again. In January 2012 he published again with Jack Holiday a new remake. They covered the song Children by Robert Miles.
2012: Top 10 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
In the following single 2012 ( If The World Would End) he again worked together with Patrick Miller and Evelyn. She appeared on March 16, 2012 as a single and was a short time later a top 10 hit. In the German and Swiss charts made it the single at No. 3 and reached gold status. In Austria, was in 2012 (If the World Would End) work up to # 2 on the charts and was also awarded a gold disc. In Switzerland, the song reached platinum status. Miller received a contract on Kontor Records.
In June 2012, the single Sunshine ( Fly So High ) was published. The song can also be found on his album Smile and was recorded with the Swiss singer Sandra Wild. The official music video was uploaded on the same day on the YouTube channel of the record label Kontor Records.
In November 2012, the record label Kontor Records published on their YouTube channel, the music video for the song The Riddle Anthem. Here was Jack Holiday Co - producer. The original melody is from the song The Riddle Nik Kershaw from the year of 1984. The track even surpassed the success of the first covers, Insomnia. In addition, there was the announcement of a new album.
2013: Smile Together ... In the Mix & Everybody summer tour
On February 1, 2013 a new single was released. It was entitled Bring Back the Love and was together with Jenson Vaughan, known by vocal contributions to several DJ Antoine songs such as Sky Is the Limit or Bella Vita was added. The success was in Germany and Austria with a week in the charts within limits. In Switzerland, however, one of his most successful singles.
On February 3, 2013, appeared Candy's second album Smile Together ... in the mix. Addition to the two pre - Singles The Riddle Anthem and Bring Back the Love It also contains two additional new songs. Besides his own songs, the disc also contains numerous other songs that appeared mostly on Kontor Record. The album debuted after a week in the album charts of Germany and Austria, as well as in the Swiss top 10 compilation charts. Shortly thereafter, in March 2013, appeared a further compilation album titled Candy Store. This is a collection of old classic from Mike Candys. Including product releases and remixes by Jack Holiday and Candy from the years 2000-2004. The album was released on the record label push.
The next single release was Brand New Day, and was recorded with the singer Evelyn and with rapper Carlprit. It was published on 15 March 2013. However, the single in all countries at a very low success was because of the track, due to the received strong resemblance to Mike Candys ' other singles, much negative criticism.
The final extraction was released on June 1, 2013 exclusively via Wombat Music. The electro song was titled Oh Oh, but could not achieve any singles chart positions. The publication is considered as a digital promo single.
Also in June Mike Candys launched its " Everybody summer tour ". This is until August consist of performances in 32 cities in seven countries. Its Summer Residencies Mike Candy celebrates this year at the Riu Palace in Mallorca and in Colossos in Lloret de Mar. He also plays at many prestigious festivals such as the " Danube Island Festival " in Vienna, the " Fun Radio Festival" in Madrid, the "Motion Festival "in Gunzgen, the " beat Iceland Festival "in Wacker village as well as the" Midsummer Night's Dream " in Munich. As the organizer of Mike Candys Tour 2013 features the " Tendence Trend Management GmbH" responsible.
On June 28, 2013, the release of the single Everybody took place. In this song work with Evelyn and RIOs ex- frontman Tony T.. However, the song appeared in a new style on Kontor Records. For the first time the track was introduced in April 2013 by Mike Candys as a preview on his YouTube account and played in full length on May 20, 2013 in color emotions Festival Würzburg.
End of July 2013 announced Candys on his Facebook page that he. Remix of the song Take Control by DJ Bobo, from 2009, will be published in a new version of 2k13 The whole thing is a reference to the Remix of Remady and Manu -L Somebody Dance with Me also from this year. The release was scheduled for September 6, 2013, and was also on this day. The original of Take Control reached the early nineties no chart position, through this re-recording the song could get on the charts of several European countries and thus top the success of the original.
In September 2013 he announced to work on a new single, which will be released on the record label S2 Records works. The title - name was T -Rex. Mid- October 2013 invited his own label Sirup Music a preview of the " Mdk Recut " high. The remix made since the original version. The track was released shortly thereafter as a single track on Beatport. Even before the publication of T -Rex was compared with the club hits Animals by Martin Garrix and tsunami of Dvbbs. T -Rex was supported and played by DJs such as David Guetta, Deniz Koyu, Swanky Tunes and EDX. Mike Candys announced at the time also indicated that he was currently working with the singer Maurizio Pozzi, known for songs like DJ Antoine Ma Chérie or Manians Cinderella, on a new track.
2014: Miracles
Instead of the expected songs Miracles with Maury, was released the song Heaven and Hell 27 December 2013 Kontor and syrup Music. Here, the singer Evelyn and the DJ Shaun Baker interact with. It is based on the familiar theme of Baker Explode alone. Chart positions did not match the song. Then the track Miracles was released on February 14, 2014 only on Kontor Records with Maury. It contains Everybody since June 2013 for the first time the typical Mike Candys style, which has been greatly missed by many fans. Parallel appeared another S2 Records single that was called Carnaval.
Discography
Studio albums
Compilations
Single chart positions
Other publications
Awards for music sales
Golden Record
- Germany 2011: for the single " One Night in Ibiza "
- 2012: for the Single "2012 (If The World Would End)"
- 2011: for the single " One Night in Ibiza "
- 2012: for the Single "2012 (If The World Would End)"
- 2011: for the single " One Night in Ibiza "
Platinum record
- Switzerland 2011: for the single " Insomnia"
- 2012: for the Single "2012 (If The World Would End)"