
Biography
of
Arado
ARADO: A force unleashed. From Cologne's vibrant depths, a DJ and producer emerged, reshaping electronic music. His 2009 breakthrough, 'Uganda Express' on Desolat, ignited a global phenomenon, championed by legends like Sven Väth and Loco Dice. This was just the beginning.
The momentum surged. 'Strange Neighbors' with Marco Faraone on Moon Harbour solidified his status. ARADO wasn't just a producer; he was a visionary, crafting soundscapes that resonated across continents. His early triumphs were a prelude to an undeniable legacy.
A discography spanning All Inn Limited, Area Remote, Dame Music, and more. ARADO's sonic signature graced Cécille Records, Etruria Beat, Snatch! Records, Avotre, Cr2 Records, Stil vor Talent, and Moan Recordings. Collaborations with Pascal FEOS, Martinez, Yaya, and Klangkuenstler further cemented his influence. He doesn't just make music; he crafts experiences.
From studio to stage, ARADO's charisma captivated. A coveted residency at Space Ibiza, electrifying Sankeys and Privilege. Berlin's Watergate, Frankfurt's Cocoon Club, Italy's Tenax, Belgium's Café D'Anvers – his raw sound transcended borders, echoing from North America to Asia.
Festival titan. Tomorrowland, Parookaville, Sónar, Street Parade. ARADO commands the grandest stages, his journey ever-expanding. New frontiers in Asia, the Middle East (Terra Solis Dubai), and beyond. He is not just an artist; he is an evolution, constantly refining his craft, perpetually innovating.
Career Achievements
Total Releases
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Countries Performed
Label Showcase
- 100% Pure
- 303Lovers
- AdMaiora
- All Inn
- And Dance
- Antura Records
- Area Remote
- AVOTRE
- BlueCube Records
- Boys & Girls Records
- Break New Soil Recordings
- Cecille
- Clepsydra
- Club Session
- Cr2 Records
- Dame Music
- Deeperfect
- Desolat
- Dirtyclub Music
- Distance Music
- DJ Center Records
- Draft
- Etruria Beat
- Flower Power
- Formatik
- Formatik+
- Four:Twenty
- GabCat Records
- Happy Techno Music
- House Of House
- Humatron Records
- Hustler Hype
- Kaato Music
- Klaphouse Records
- Moan
- Monique Musique
- Moon Harbour Recordings
- Mushroom Smile Records
- Natura Viva
- Natural Rhythm
- Oblack Label
- Observatory Music
- Roush Label
- Sanity
- Serkal
- Shaman Records
- SK Recordings
- Snatch Records
- Sono Vivo
- Stil Vor Talent
- Treibjagd Records
- Under No Illusion
- Variety Music
- Voltaire Music
- Wow! Recordings
- Yoruba Grooves
Arado’s productions have appeared on 56 different record labels to date. Major imprints include Loco Dice’s Desolat and Matthias Tanzmann’s Moon Harbour Recordings, with a continuous string of singles on a wide array of labels like Stil Vor Talent, Snatch! Records, and more.
This global presence behind the decks, with performances in at least 9 countries at festivals like Tomorrowland (BE), Parookaville (DE), and Sonar (ES), has solidified Arado’s reputation as a world-touring DJ known for infectiously groove-heavy sets wherever he plays.
Labels
Streams
Shows Worldwide