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Mihalis Safras
(Μιχάλης Σαφράς)
Mihalis SafrasBackground information Born 5 October 1979 Origin Athens, Greece Genres Tech House, Techno. Years active 1997–present Labels Universal Music Greece (2005-present), and Great Stuff, Munich, Germany. Website http://www.mihalissafras.com/ Mihalis Safras (Greek: Μιχαλης Σαφράς), born in Athens in October 1979, is a Greek third-wave techno artist, producer and club DJ from Athens.[1][2][3][4] His style has been described as Tech-House and Techno with prog influences.[1] He co-founded the Material Series record label with Mark Broom in 2005.[1] He has also released mixes through the Great Stuff label in Munich, Germany.[1] Notably, Michalis Safras' single 'La Samba' was used by Apple Inc. for an iPhone marketing campaign.[1]
On the DJ pages of residentadvisor.net, the online music magazine, it is stated that there is:
"Not much to say about the Athenian DJ/producer and mastermind behind the Material Series. Mihalis Safras is considered to be one of the most high-profiled artists and the most productive techno producer on the planet."[5]
Residentadvisor.net goes on to say in an abridged biography that:
"... his life in music scene began in the late 90s, where Mihalis lead the booming techno scene in Greece while working in the most notorious venues of Athens (Umatic). It was there that Mihalis 'alliance' with the triumvirate of Mark Broom grow hid passion for dynamic and versatile techno which inevitably led him to produce a whole vast of dance music, which is continued until today. Being the owner of the respected label Material and its sublabels (Material limited & Saf Series), he continues to delivers smashing tunes to the dancefloors."[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e Interview with DJ Mihalis Safras Radio Mix, 1 March 2011.
- ^ "Επιτέλους και ένας Έλληνας έκτος απο μπουζούκια...." (English translation: "And finally a Greek outside of bouzoukia...." iNews.gr, 8 May 2010. (Greek)
- ^ Mihalis Safras Beatportal 2010
- ^ Mihalis Safras Interview Housefloor magazines 2009.
- ^ Mihalis Safras residentadvisor.net
- ^ Biography of Mihalis Safras residentadvisor.net
External links
- Official Website Official website
- Material Series Record label
- Discogs Page Discography
- Elite Music Management - EliteMM
- Resident Advisor April 2011
- Official Facebook Page
Categories:- Techno musicians
- 1979 births
- Living people
- People from Athens
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