Patrick Alavi
{{short description|German musician and DJ}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
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{{BLP primary sources|date=April 2014}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Patrick Alavi
| image =
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| birth_name = Patrick Alavi
| alias = Alavi, Turbofunk, Knabberbox (With Manuel Tur), 12 Angry Men (With Demon, Lifelike, Crusz, Nicholas and others)
| birth_place = Frechen, Germany
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| genre = Funk, house, electronic
| occupation = Songwriter, Record Producer, Remixer, Sound Engineer, Electronics engineer, Singer, DJ
| years_active =
| label = roXour
| website = {{URL|patrickalavi.de}}
}}
Patrick Alavi is a German musician and DJ specialising in funk and electronic.
Career
=History=
In 1996, Alavi released his first EP as Dj Alavi on Sonic House, a Sub Label of the German Techno Label Atomic Silence.{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/DJ-ALAVI-Youre-My-Answer/release/2797323|title=Dj Alavi|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}
In 2001, Alavi was signed by Bad Boy Bill for his labels Moody Recordings and International House Records.{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Patrick-Alavi-My-Last-Touch/master/278653|title=Patrick Alavi – My Last Touch|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Patrick-Alavi-1992/master/420803|title=Patrick Alavi – 1992|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}
That same year Alavi signed 2 EP's on the French label Vertigo on which also Romain Tranchart from Modjo released his first EP as Funk Legacy.{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/label/12124|title=Vertigo|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}
In 2004, Kris Menace signed Alavi for two EP's on his Label Work It Baby. The track "Power" later was re-released in the UK with new mixes on Azuli Records.{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Patrick-Alavi-Power/release/480286|title=Patrick Alavi – Power|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}
The track "Come To Me" reached No. 3 in the UK Buzz Charts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/petetong/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20051028|title=Pete Tong – 20051028|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}}
In 2005, Alavi founded his own label called Roxour on which he released music by Benjamin Theves ( "Texas" licensed to Kitsuné with a Remix by SebastiAn),{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Benjamin-Theves-Texas/master/131271|title=Benjamin Theves – Texas|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}} Tepr ("En Direct De La Côte" licensed to Wall of Sound (record label) with a Remix by DatA), Flairs and others.{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Tepr-En-Direct-De-La-Côte/release/1058320|title=Tepr – En Direct De La Cote|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}
In the same year his track "The End" peaked at No. 1 in the Uk Buzz Charts presented on Pete Tong's Radioshow on BBC Radio 1.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/petetong/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20050520|title=Pete Tong – 20050520|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}}
In 2007, his track "Gotta Move" under the project name "Turbofunk" (released on Data Records in the UK and N.E.W.S. Records in the Benelux) reached No. 79 in the Dutch Singles Charts{{Cite web|url=http://swisscharts.com/song/Turbofunk/Gotta-Move-349870|title=Turbofunk Chart Positions|publisher=swisscharts.com|accessdate=9 April 2014}} and No.1 in the UK Buzz & Hype Charts.{{Cite web|url=http://playlists.net/artists/Turbofunk|title=Turbofunk Biography|publisher=playlists.net|accessdate=9 April 2014}} The track contains a sample of "Dancing in the Street" by Peter Jacques band.
=Remixes=
In addition to his own material Alavi has created official remixes for Artists such as Gossip,{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jealous-Girls-Alavi-ReroX/dp/B001N191AK|title=Gossip|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=9 April 2014}} Shinichi Osawa{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Guita-Alavi-Rerox-Remixed-Patrick/dp/B001V67C12|title=Shinichi Osawa|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=9 April 2014}} and Laidback Luke.{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Laidback-Luke-Mixmash-EP-Vol-1/release/354174|title=Laidback Luke|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}
=Compilations=
His tracks have appeared on Compilations by Ministry of Sound, Modular, Hed Kandi, Virgin, Universal Records, Kontor and many other labels worldwide.{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/26020-Patrick-Alavi?type=Appearances|title=Patrick Alavi – Appearances|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/265578-Turbofunk?type=Appearances|title=Turbofunk – Appearances|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}
=Support=
Alavi has received radio airplay from DJs such as Pete Tong,{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/petetong/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20040827|title=Pete Tong – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}} Annie Mac,{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/mashup/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20071012|title=Annie Mac – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}} Kissy Sellout,{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/innewdjswetrust/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20080919|title=Kissy Sellout – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}} Rob Da Bank,{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pflzy|title=Rob Da Bank – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}} Zane Lowe,{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00y24dt|title=Zane Lowe – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}} Fergie,{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/fergie/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20050827|title=Fergie|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}} Scott Mills,{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/scottmills/floorfillers/tracklisting_070607.shtml|title=Scott Mills – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}} Dave Pearce{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/davepearce/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20070513|title=Dave Pearce|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}} and Judge Jules.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/judgejules/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20070512|title=Judge Jules|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}}
=Inspiration=
Alavi has also influenced other Djs and Producers, especially with his basslines.{{Cite web|url=http://blog.ugroove.tv/under-the-spotlight-with-miguel-campbell/#sthash.YmfzyMDn.dpbs|title=Interview with Miguel Campbell|publisher=ugroove|accessdate=9 April 2014}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/kinky-malinki/kinky-malinki-talks-to-bingo-players-ahead-of-their-exclusive-london-gig-on-9th-/184754448247751|title=Interview with Bingo Players|publisher=facebook|accessdate=9 April 2014}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nForghB41A|title=Ableton Project – Patrick Alavi "Power"|date=18 September 2011 |publisher=YouTube|accessdate=9 April 2014}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://patrickalavi.de}}
- [http://soundcloud.com/patrickalavi Patrick Alavi on Soundcloud]
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