Birth name
Paul van Dyk was born Matthias Paul on 16 December 1971.
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Paul van Dyk
German DJ and producer known for trance recordings including his remix of Humate’s "Love Stimulation" and the single "For an Angel".
Paul van Dyk is a German DJ, record producer and musician who began producing trance in the early 1990s. He performed at Berlin’s E-Werk during the club’s influential 1990s period. He later received international recognition, and by 2008 had sold more than three million albums worldwide.
Worth knowing
Early recordings and Grammy recognition
His 1993 remix of Humate’s "Love Stimulation" brought him early popularity, followed by the hit single "For an Angel". His 2003 album "Reflections" made him the first artist nominated for a Grammy Award in the newly introduced Best Dance/Electronic Album category.
A Belgian-sounding stage name
Van Dyk said he chose his Belgian-sounding stage name because he included many Belgian dance records in his DJ sets in the early 1990s.
E-Werk
Paul van Dyk performed at Berlin’s E-Werk during its influential 1990s club period.
DJ poll rankings
DJ Magazine named him World No. 1 DJ in its annual readers’ poll in 2005 and 2006. In 2005, he also became the first DJ to be named number one by Mixmag.
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E-Werk
The Berlin DJ played at E-Werk during its influential 1990s club period.
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