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Alexis Jordan

With all of the stars that fill our sky, there are very few that shine as bright as Star Roc/Roc Nation's newest signee, Alexis Jordan. With flowing red hair, just as vibrant as her personality, 18 year-old Alexis possesses an emotive, awe-inspiring voice that is packed with a power strong enough to brighten our entire world. "I only sing songs that are from my heart," says the singer/songwriter compassionate young woman whose music promotes positivity and self-respect. "Because if I can't feel it, it's not going to come out right" she adds.

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Mihai Popoviciu

Mihai Popoviciu is considered as being one of the best electro producers from Romania and Eastern Europe. Born in 1981, Mihai found himself attracted to the rave scene of the mid 90s and at the age of 15 he discovered house music and detroit techno through Berlin House, a TV show from the german music channel Viva TV. His passion for the electronic sound grew very fast and after 4 years of being obsessed with techno, by the time he was 19, he started producing his own music.

Read more about Mihai Popoviciu on Last.fm.

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Gusto

1. Gusto's real name is Edward Greene. Also goes by Ed "Gusto" Greene.
One hit wonder in 1995 with Disco's Revenge released on Bumble Beats Records.
Disco's Revenge is based on a sample from Harvey Mason song Groovin' You. 2. Gusto is also a ska/reaggeband from Sweden. 3. Gusto is a indie rock band formed in Sacramento, California in the early 2000's. 4. Gusto a.k.a Gust Vandenberghe is a belgian producer and filmmaker. He is a member of La Mescla a long with Islasoul, Tagarel and Tape Wreck. www.myspace.com/thefonkyfactory

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Nordic Stars

The amazing Nordic Stars are among our batch of exciting new signings to Dance Nation! Fronted by the gorgeous Lucy Anne Brooks, their new single ‘Crying In The Rain’ is set to destroy the dancefloor!

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Ben Mono

Ben Mono – ambitious multi-player, producer, remixer and in demand DJ from Munich – has built himself a solid reputation in the world of advanced diskotainment during the past years. His debut album "Dual" was praised by critics for being “complex, deep, tight and authentic at the same time” (De:Bug). His tracks can be found constantly on heavy rotation in the playlists of supporters like Dave Clarke, Jazzanova, Funkstörung or Zombie Nation. Finally, after carefully polishing his latest compositions, Ben Mono is about to drop his long awaited sophomore effort: "Hit The Bit".

Read more about Ben Mono on Last.fm.

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Tiga

Tiga is the stage name of Montreal-born DJ/producer Tiga James Sontag (born 1974). He graduated from Selwyn House School, a prestigious school in Westmount. Before producing music, he was involved in the promotion of rave parties in his native city during the early 1990s, also Tiga was involved in the creation of world renowned afterhours club SONA. In 1994, he opened a record store named DNA Records, and in 1998 founded his own label, Turbo Recordings.

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Julia Holter

Julia Shammas Holter is a classically-trained keytarist from Echo Park. After infiltrating Human Ear Music headquarters dressed as an intern, she wrote and recorded her own release on the label. Her music is witty, surreal and optimistic. She plays without sarcasm in the terrains that divide sentimentality, passion, and control. Her songs are written instinctively, and treated with an off-kilter fastidiousness, working orchestral variety from minimal instrumentation.

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Razmataz Lorry Excitement

Razmataz Lorry Excitement is Kev Dosdale, haling from Newcastle Upon Tyne. RLE releases his debut album on DIY label Fakedream Records in July 2007, has supported the Klaxons, remixed the likes of DARTZ! and This Aint Vegas, produced two one-hour mixes for the BBC's Northern Uproar show and keeps dance-floors alive blending influences such as LCD Soundsystem and Daft Punk, !!! and Justice.

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