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]
DJ Elephant Power | |
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 DJ Elephant Power performing at Le Botanique, Brussels, November 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nicolas Baudoux |
| Origin | Belgium |
| Genres | Bass, Breakbeat, Hip Hop, House, Turntablist, Skratchstep |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Turntables, drum, synthesizer, programming |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Sonig, Elephant Power Records |
| Website | djelephantpower |
Biography
editDJ 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. He also had continued hosting improvisation radio show ‘Electrosold’ which is progressed to ‘Electrosold Collectif’[4] from 1995 to 2004. At the same time, he had coproduced a project group ‘Fan Club Orchestra’[5] as DJ Crol from 1999 to 2004 and released three vinyls as well. Since his first solo album “No Si, Ni So”[6] [7] 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.[8] 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’[9] with his 3rd album “Elepha In Da Flash”[10] 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[11] and Ratatat.[12] Elephant Power has played at clubs and festivals worldwide such as Berghain[13] (DE), le Bataclan (FR), Dour Festival[14] (BE), Melkweg[15] (NL), and many more.
He is managing to carve out an indelible mark on electronic music world. His 6th album “Blowing From Above” is released in 2024.[16]
Discography
editStudio albums
- "No Si, Ni So" (2004)
- "Scratch The Hulu" (2007)
- "Atlas Anthem" (2008)
- "Elepha In Da Flash (2010)"
- "Night" (2019)
- "Blowing From Above lp" (2024)
EPs
- "Gold Skratch" (2013)
- "Skratchstep Fire" (2014)
- "Sylver Skratch" (2014)
- "Future Thunder" (2015)
- "Rebel Snare / Hyper Kick" (2016)
- "Rising Cloud / Tropic Clap" (2016)
- "Soda Waves ep" (2017)
- "Blowing From Above ep" (2024)
Singles
- "Enter (Paradise) single" (2020)
- "Slowdown single" (2021)
- "Oasis" (2021)
Guest appearances
edit- "Tromatic Reflexxions" by Von Südenfed (2007)
- "Bronze by Gold " Choreographer Stephanie Thiersch (2015)[17]
- "Chombotrope" Choreographer Stephanie Thiersch (2017)[18]
Soundtrack
editAward
editInterviews
edit- For the Goethe-Institut, conducted by Mario Vondegracht[25]
- For the Larsen Magazine[26]
- For the Como Las Grecas[27]
References
edit- ^ "Accueil – Elephant Power Records Independent record label". Elephantpowerrecords.com. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ Wilber, Peter. "Scratch Pet Land". Discog. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ di santo, richard. "SCRATCH PET LAND: solo soli iiiii". Incursion. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Residence, Baudoux. "Electrosold Collectif". Discog. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ RB, DX. "Fan Club Orchestra". Discog. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ Bécourt, Julien. "Dj Elephant Power - No Si Ni So". chronic art. Retrieved 28 April 2005.
- ^ Wilbert, Peter. "No Si, Ni So". Discog. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Hollings, Ken (May 2007). "Dj Elephant Power - Scratch The Hulu". Wire. V1 (279): 72. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Belga, redaction. "Stromae, artiste de l'année aux Octaves de la Musique". 7 Sur 7. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Wilbert, Peter. "Elephant In Da Flash". Discog. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Rohlf, Jan. "Mouse On Mars Bio". Mouse On Mars. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "COMPLET - RATATAT (USA) 21H10 SUR SCÈNE.. + DJ ELEPHANT POWER (BEL) 20H10-20H50". La Laiterie. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "berghain-flyer-2012" (PDF). Berghain. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "DJ Elephant Power". Dour festival. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Tracker, Groove. "5 days off 15 July 2005". Groovetracker. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Biography". Dj Elephant Power. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Mouvoir "Bronze by Gold"
- ^ Mouvoir "Chombotrope"
- ^ Daylimotion "Fini De Rire"
- ^ Mouvoir "Hello to Emptiness"
- ^ Mouvoir "Land Im Land"
- ^ Belgian "Octaves" awards 2011 (category Electro). "Les Octaves de la Musique", Le Soir, Bruxelles, october 2011.
- ^ Dj Elephant Power appears in the national TV broadcast. "Les Octaves de la Musique" Archived 2013-09-28 at the Wayback Machine, RTL, television broadcast, October 2011.
- ^ Cologne Dance award 2017 with the Chombotrope project. "Cologne Dance award 2017" Cologne, November 2017.
- ^ "DJ Elephant Power: "Alles eine Frage des Spiels"". Textwerkstattmv.wordpress.com. 23 July 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-08-22. Retrieved 2019-09-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "An interview with Elephant Power". Comolasgrecas.com. 9 January 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2023.