Oliver Koletzki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oliver Koletzki
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Koletzki in 2014
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| Born | 5 October 1974 |
| Origin | Braunschweig, Germany |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, music producer |
Oliver Koletzki, born in Braunschweig, Germany, on October 5, 1974, is a talented German DJ and music producer. He creates exciting dance and house music. Today, he lives in Berlin, Germany.
Oliver Koletzki became famous around the world with his song called "Der Mückenschwarm." This name means "the mosquito swarm" in German. Many other DJs played his song, which helped it become very popular. Other artists even made their own versions of "Der Mückenschwarm." This success led Oliver to perform at shows all over the world.
In September 2005, Oliver Koletzki started his own music company, called a "label." He named it Stil vor Talent, which means "Style over Talent." This label helps him release his own music and the music of other artists.
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Music Albums and Success
Oliver Koletzki has released many albums. His first album, Get Wasted, came out in 2007. In 2009, he released Großstadtmärchen.
Popular Albums
One of his most successful albums was Lovestoned, released in 2010. He made this album with a singer named Fran. He also released Großstadtmärchen 2 in 2012 and I Am OK in 2014. These albums helped him become even more well-known in the music world.
His album The Arc of Tension was released in 2017. In 2018, he worked with Niko Schwind on the album Noordhoek. More recently, he released Fire in the Jungle in 2019 and Made of Wood in 2021.
Awards and Recognition
Oliver Koletzki has won awards for his music. In 2005, readers of Groove Magazine voted him the Best Newcomer. This means he was the most exciting new artist that year.
His famous song, "Der Mückenschwarm," was also chosen as the Track of the Year 2005. This award came from reader polls in both Groove Magazine and Raveline magazine. These awards showed how much people enjoyed his music.
Selected Music Releases
Oliver Koletzki has released many songs and extended plays (EPs). EPs are shorter than albums, usually with a few songs.
Singles and EPs
- Blackout (2005)
- Der Mückenschwarm (2005)
- Don't Forget to Go Home (2007)
- Hypnotized (2009), with Fran
- Arrow and Bow (2010), with Fran
- Echoes (2010), with Fran
- Iyéwayé / Ipuza (2015)
- Zuckerwatte (2015), with Juli Holz
- Copal (2021)
Remixes by Oliver Koletzki
Oliver Koletzki has also created remixes for other artists' songs. A remix is when a DJ takes an original song and changes it to create a new version.
- Cassius – Toop Toop (2006)
- Wir sind Helden – Die Wespe (2010)
