DJ Koze
Stefan Kozalla, better known as DJ Koze, is a German DJ and music producer. Born in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, he first became known in the Hamburg music scene. Kozalla competed in his first mixing competition in 1988 at the age of sixteen. He was part of German hip-hop act Fischmob in the 1990s, while also recording under the name Adolf Noise.
He began recording under the DJ Koze moniker in the 2000s, releasing music through the German electronic label Kompakt. He recorded three full-length albums during that decade, as well as numerous singles and remixes. He started his own recording label, Pampa, in 2010, and released his latest full-length recording, Amygdala in 2013, which reached #61 in the German Albums Chart.
One of the most adventurous and consistent techno producers of the 2000s and 2010s, Koze was known first for his exceptional DJ skills. Music Is Okay, issued in 2000 on Yo Mama, was his first mix album, released prior to the formation of International Pony -- a whimsical dance act that was signed to Columbia in Europe. It was around this time that Kozalla leading artists, beginning with September 2003's "Der Säger Von St. Georg" (a became one of the Kompakt label's track on Speicher 11) and a three-track 12" titled The Geklöppel Continues. The following month, he recorded his second commercially released mix, All People Is My Friends, which was released on Kompakt the following January. He continued to release thrilling, rule-breaking singles and remixes, as well as albums: Wo Die Rammelwolle Fliegt (Buback, 2005), Kosi Comes Around (Kompakt, 2005) and, on his own Pampa label, Amygdala (2013). Reincarnations: The Remix Chapter 2001-2009 (Get Physical) and Reincarnations: The Remix Chapter 2009-2014 (Pampa) collected his considerable, often spellbinding, remix work. In 2015, Koze had the honor of compiling the 50th installment of !K7's celebrated DJ-Kicks series, showcasing his love for leftfield hip-hop and pop as well as house.'
LATEST RELEASES - Produced by DJ Koze:
DJ Koze feat. Arnim & The Düsseldorf Düsterboys - Wie schön du bist
Gerry Read & DJ Koze - Highly Recommended (8 Head Records)
Dumbo Tracks - Everybody Knows (DJ Koze Remix)
Melle Brown feat. Annie Mac - Feel About You (DJ Koze Remix)
Solomun feat. Jamie Foxx - Ocean (DJ Koze Remix)
Peggy Gou - I Go (DJ Koze Remix)
Gerry Read - It'll All Be Over (DJ Koze Remix)
Sebjak & Fahlberg - 4Ever She May Live (DJ Koze Edit)
Lakou Mizik & Joseph Ray - Sanba Yo Pran Pale (DJ Koze Remix)
October 2024
November 2024
DJ Koze feat. Arnim Teutoburg-Weiss & The Düsseldorf Düsterboys - Wie schön du bist
DJ Koze - Candidasa (PAMPA040 digital)
DJ Koze - Wespennest (feat. Sophia Kennedy) (PAMPA040 digital)
DJ Koze - Illumination feat. Róisín Murphy (Dave DK Remix) (PAMPADIGI003)
DJ Koze - Planet Hase feat. Mano Le Tough (Dave DK Remix) (PAMPADIGI003)
DJ Koze - Muddy Funster (Mano Le Tough Fuzzy Munster Remix)
DJ Koze - Illumination feat. Róisín Murphy (Mano Le Tough Needs A Birra Light Remix)
DJ Koze - Drone me up, Flashy feat. Sophia Kennedy (&ME Remix)
Dj Koze ´Pop Up Jungle´ Debut at Sydney Opera House, 12th december 2019
Gerry Read - It'll all be over (DJ Koze Radio Edit Remix) (PAMPA033)
Dj Koze - Pick Up (Official Video)
Dj Koze - "Nein König Nein" (Pampa030)
Herbert - It's Only (DJ Koze Remix) - Pampa012
Dj Koze - XTC (PAMPA024)
Dj Koze - "Seeing Aliens" (Pampa030)
Dj Koze "knock knock" Album Trailer #2
Dj Koze - Planet Hase (feat. Mano Le Tough)
Dj Koze - The Love Truck (Pampa031)
Dj Koze "knock knock" Album Trailer #1
Dj Koze - Illumination feat. Roísín Murphy
Dj Koze - Magical Boy (Matthew Herbert's 'Not 'til It Stops Mix') (PAMPA018)
Dj Koze - La Duquesa (Efdemins Cose Cosi Mix) (Pampa018)