DJ Elephant Power explained

DJ Elephant Power
Birth Name:Nicolas Baudoux
Origin:Belgium
Genre:Bass, Breakbeat, Hip Hop, House, Turntablist, Skratchstep
Occupation:DJ, producer
Instrument:Turntables, drum, synthesizer, programming
Years Active:2004–present
Label:Sonig, Elephant Power Records

Nicolas Baudoux known by his stage name DJ Elephant Power, is a Belgian turntablist and producer. With the Cologne label Sonig (from Mouse On Mars), he has released various albums. He created his own label Elephant Power Records in 2013.[1]

Biography

DJ Elephant Power (Nicolas Baudoux) is electronic music producer, composer, turntablist, sound designer and DJ based in Brussels who has made a significant impact with his unique sound and style. He debuted as the duo ‘Scratch Pet Land’[2] with his brother Laurent (aka Lawrence Le Doux) and released the album “Solo Soli iiii”[3] in 2001. Since his first solo album “No Si, Ni So”[4] [5] released in 2004, he has been always exploring new sounds and beats with ingenious approach and passion for creation. The second album "Scratch the Hulu" released in 2007 achieved critical success.[6] His creative range is represented by mesmerising sounds and infectious beats in blended genres with superb production skills, which already verified by prestigious music award ‘Les Octaves de la Musique’[7] with his 3rd album “Elepha In Da Flash”[8] in 2011. He has released 5 albums, 7 EPs, 3 singles on labels including Cologne based Sonig and his own record label Elephant Power Records established in 2013. As a DJ, his live sets have been renowned for distinctive sound, powerful beats and high energy with his exceptional scratching skills. He has created a unique musical signature within various genres that resonates with audiences. He participated in extended tours with several artists including Mouse On Mars[9] and Ratatat.[10] Elephant Power has played at clubs and festivals worldwide such as Berghain[11] (DE), le Bataclan (FR), Dour Festival[12] (BE), Melkweg[13] (NL), and many more.

He is managing to carve out an indelible mark on electronic music world. His 6th album “Blowing From Above” will be released in 2024.[14]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

Soundtrack

Award

Interviews

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Accueil – Elephant Power Records Independent record label. Elephantpowerrecords.com. 22 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Wilber . Peter . Scratch Pet Land . Discog . 4 March 2024.
  3. Web site: di santo . richard . SCRATCH PET LAND: solo soli iiiii . Incursion . 4 March 2024 . iiii.
  4. Web site: Bécourt . Julien . Dj Elephant Power - No Si Ni So . chronic art. 28 April 2005 . Page11.
  5. Web site: Wilbert . Peter . No Si, Ni So . Discog . 4 March 2024.
  6. Hollings . Ken . Dj Elephant Power - Scratch The Hulu . Wire . May 2007 . V1 . 279 . 72 . 4 March 2024.
  7. Web site: Belga . redaction . Stromae, artiste de l'année aux Octaves de la Musique . 7 Sur 7 . 4 March 2024.
  8. Web site: Wilbert . Peter . Elephant In Da Flash . Discog . 4 March 2024.
  9. Web site: Rohlf . Jan . Mouse On Mars Bio . Mouse On Mars . 4 March 2024.
  10. Web site: COMPLET - RATATAT (USA) 21H10 SUR SCÈNE.. + DJ ELEPHANT POWER (BEL) 20H10-20H50 . La Laiterie . 4 March 2024.
  11. Web site: berghain-flyer-2012 . Berghain . 4 March 2024.
  12. Web site: DJ Elephant Power . Dour festival . 4 March 2024.
  13. Web site: Tracker . Groove . 5 days off 15 July 2005 . Groovetracker . 4 March 2024.
  14. Web site: Biography . Dj Elephant Power . 4 March 2024.
  15. Mouvoir "Bronze by Gold"
  16. Mouvoir "Chombotrope"
  17. Daylimotion "Fini De Rire"
  18. Mouvoir "Hello to Emptiness"
  19. Mouvoir "Land Im Land"
  20. Belgian "Octaves" awards 2011 (category Electro). "Les Octaves de la Musique", Le Soir, Bruxelles, october 2011.
  21. Dj Elephant Power appears in the national TV broadcast. "Les Octaves de la Musique", RTL, television broadcast, October 2011.
  22. Cologne Dance award 2017 with the Chombotrope project. "Cologne Dance award 2017" Cologne, November 2017.
  23. Web site: DJ Elephant Power: "Alles eine Frage des Spiels". Textwerkstattmv.wordpress.com. 23 July 2012. 22 May 2023.
  24. Web site: Archived copy . 2019-09-27 . 2019-08-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190822162823/https://www.conseildelamusique.be/file/4133/download . dead .
  25. Web site: An interview with Elephant Power. Comolasgrecas.com. 9 January 2021. 22 May 2023.

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