| First Name |
Paul
|
| Last Name |
Van Dyk
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| Full Name at Birth |
Matthias Paul
|
| Birthday |
16th December, 1971
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| Birthplace |
Eisenhuttenstadt, Germany
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Blue
|
| Hair Color |
Brown - Light
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
|
| Religion |
Jewish
|
| Ethnicity |
White
|
| Nationality |
German
|
| Occupation Text |
Musician, record producer, DJ
|
| Occupation |
Musician
|
| Music Genre (Text) |
Trance, Techno, Electronic Music, electronic, Uplifting trance, progressive trance, house, progressive house, electro house, psytrance
|
| Music Genre |
Electronica, Electronic, Progressive Trance
|
| Year(s) Active |
1991–present, 1990–present, 1990–present
|
| Music Style |
House, Club/Dance, Trance, Progressive House, Progressive Trance
|
| Music Mood |
Detached, Ethereal, Intense, Laid-Back/Mellow, Party/Celebratory, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Theatrical, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Hypnotic, Sensual, Confident, Provocative, Passionate, Reflective, Trippy, Energetic, Smooth, Producer
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| Instrument |
DJ
|
| Instrument (text) |
Keyboards, Mixer, Synthesizer, Turntables
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| Record Label |
Vandit Records, Armada Music, Ultra Records, Deviant Records, Mute Records, MFS (1992-1998), MFS (1992–1998), Vandit, Armada, Spinnin', Ultra, Deviant, Mute, MFS, Universal Music, Armind, A State of Trance, Black Hole Recordings, Mainstage Music, Spinnin', Magik Muzik, Perfecto Records, Who's Afraid of 138?!, Black Hole, Perfecto, Universal
|
| Associated Acts |
DJ's United, Dolfin', The Visions of Shiva, DJ's United, Dolfin'
|
| Official Websites |
www.paulvandyk.de/, www.myspace.com/paulvandyk, www.youtube.com/paulvandyk, www.facebook.com/PVD, twitter.com/pvdofficial, http://paulvandyk.com
|
| Mother |
Birger Steinberg
|
Matthias Paul (born 16 December 1971), known professionally as Paul van Dyk is a German DJ, record producer and musician. Van Dyk was the first artist to receive a Grammy Award nomination in the newly added category of Best Dance/Electronic album for his 2003 release Reflections. He was the first DJ to be named number one by Mixmag in 2005. By 2008, he had sold over 3 million albums worldwide.
