Paul Oakenfold
Artist Type: Person
Artist Born:
1963
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Artist Biography
Paul Oakenfold is one of the most famous DJs ever to come out of the United Kingdom.
Not only does Paul Oakenfold produce records, but he also mixes them. In 1987 he spent several months in Ibiza with a few friends', he fell in love with dance club music. Oakenfold produced "Happy Mondays' Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches" before producing for U2, Massive Attack, Simply Red and New Order (to name a few), many of which were released on his label Perfecto Records.
In 1999 after building an American fanbase, he released "Tranceport" which was widely accepted by American trance fans.
After "Tranceport" came "Perfecto Presents Another World" which is arguably his most successful album, it introduced millions to his skills.
His popularity is growing due to working on many famous soundtracks, such as: Swordfish, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions and Die Another Day (where he remixed the James Bond theme before later going to work on the videogame Goldeneye: Rogue Agent in 2004).
In 2002, as well as being listed in Q's "50 Bands to see Before you Die" list, he also released Bunkka, which features a hit single 'Starry-Eyed Surprise'.
Artist Discography
Albums
A Lively Mind (2006-06-05)
Bunkka (2002-06-24)
Bust a Groove (2002)
Southern Sun: The Remix Album
Singles
Faster Kill Pussycat (2006-05-02)
Hypnotised (2003-09-30)
Southern Sun
Starry Eyed Surprise
The Harder They Come
