"Kurd Maverick"
"Kurd Maverick"
Cihan Oetuen better known as "Kurd Maverick" is a German based house music
producer who first rose to fame with his legendary remake of "Pump Up The
Jam" (by the D.O.N.S. Ft Technotronic) released by Ministry UK. This mix
was really unique for crossing from club to radio not just in the UK and
Europe but also in the USA where it was championed by Erick Morillo. It was
all the more exciting by its sheer audacity proving that pop/dance hits of
the 90s could be made super credible and cool. The juddering bassline and
electro house beats tore apart clubs throughout the globe. Kurd Maverick
had arrived! It wasn't long before the next big one. "The Rub (I Never
Rock)" found inspiration in Paris but delivered the much admired deep
throbbing bassline and phat beats with a fantastically kitsch vocal spoken
by the man himself. "The Rub" became instantly addictive, was snapped up by
Cr2 Records and immediately became Essential New Tune on Pete Tong's show -
a week after it had caused total chaos on the dancefloors of clubs during
Miam's WMC. If this wasn't enough, the second biggest track at Miami has
been yet another KM mix. "Love Sensation 2006" Kurd's "Groove Sensation
Mix" was also signed to Cr2, also sent packed house clubs wild and was the
following week's Essential New Tune on Tong's show - the first time any
producer has managed to achieve such a feat consecutively - that is to say,
two weeks in a row. "Love Sensation 2006" by Eddie Thoneick & Kurd Maverick
went on to become a Top 40 hit in June 2006. Kurd has achieved support from
such names as Roger Sanchez, Pete Tong and Deep Dish to name but a few with
an ever growing following. He has remixed Robbie Williams "Lovelight",
Basement Jaxx "Take Me Back To Your House", Bob Sinclar "Everybody Movin"
and countless others including Erick Morillo, Paul Johnson, Steve Mac and
Full Intention. Kurd DJs all over the world from Brazil to Dubai, London to
Paris and in his home town of Düsseldorf. Look out for exciting new
productions coming soon on Cr2 Records and Kontor/Opaque from this
consistently fresh and unique talent.
