Oliver Lang Posted by on Jul 5, 2006 - 8:18:00 AM

“Manchester-based DJ Oliver Lang is having the time of his life at the moment.  Having spent the last few years playing here, there and everywhere, it seems that his ship has finally come in” - Manchester Evening News July 2005

The arrival of Oliver Lang at the forefront of clubland has been as well-timed as one of his mixes.  2005 has been a monster step forward for the Mixmag Future Hero as he continues to go from strength to strength with Serious Artist Management. With a versatility in style that few DJs can claim, laying down everything from filthy electro to pure funked up house, Oliver is now playing every weekend up and down the UK, rocking the dancefloors of the hottest clubs and most exclusive venues in the country, including the likes of Gatecrasher, Godskitchen, Escape and Turnmills.  Every DJ’ing debut has led to further bookings, resulting in a supremely hectic schedule but one that the hard working DJ takes in his stride.  When asked how Serious has helped over the past year, Oliver replies “Signing to Serious has massively helped my production because I’ve been allowed more time in the studio producing tracks rather than being on the phone getting gigs.  It’s also great having a voice as a DJ and it makes my life easier as I don’t miss any opportunities that arise.”

Earlier this year during the Miami Winter Music Conference, Oliver rocked the Nikki Beach Club with Radio 1, playing alongside DJs such as Judge Jules and Eddie Halliwell with a legendary set which received many rave reviews.  Armed with a banging collection of his latest productions, Oliver hit the conference with full force, making solid progress with a varied range of industry professionals.

Oliver has been dividing his time in between his hectic DJ schedule and the recording studio by working on several different house music records.  He recently landed a massive remix project working with Jamiroquai, on his current single ‘7 day’s in Sunny June’ and his remix was chosen by Sony BMG for major release.  This has recently been moved up to the Radio 1’s A list, charting at No 4 in the Buzz Chart and is available in all major record stores from August 15th 2005.  Sony were so pleased with Oliver’s results that a further two more remixes are in the pipeline for Jamiroquai’s “Dynamite” album.

As if that wasn’t enough, Oliver recently teamed up with an Austrian Producer Sergio Flores.  Their work quickly came to the attention of Tenor Records who sealed a deal to release two new tracks (You Don’t Know & I Call It House) in the autumn. Furthermore four of Oliver’s own productions (Control–Rush–Break U Down–Satisfaction)  have .  And finally, should  as if that wasn’t enough for you house music lovers – a further two tracks will be released on J-Funk Recordings in association with Jason Herd.

Now a regular face on the Ibiza club circuit, after seven previous summer’s playing the likes of El Divino, Amnesia, Bora Bora and Privilege, Oliver returned to the island as weekly resident for Dusted every Friday @ EDEN. The summer of 2005 has proven to be one of Oliver’s best yet! The young Mancunian took Eden by storm at the opening party and lived up to his reputation by delivering an upbeat and original set that got the party started in style, playing week in work out Oliver has gained quite a following amongst the workers on the island who have even nicknamed themselves “The Oliver Lang Gang” -  A 7th summer of Ibiza madness and continuing phenomenal success on devils isle for Oliver!

Another of Oliver’s highlights this summer was recently DJing in Egypt @ The Summer Moon in Agamy, where he again went down a storm.  When asked about some of his best moments so far this year Oliver remarks “my highlights of the year have been playing in Egypt, Dubai, Thailand, Austria, The Cross (London), my new monthly Egg Residency and for Dusted in Ibiza… but these days all of my gigs are great!”  Oliver is known for the kind of chunky, tribally house music that sets dance floors alight: “My sound constantly evolves.  It’s not so different to last year but I would say that the electro sound has reared its head in my DJ sets.  I do a lot more tricks and live edits in my sets than ever before and my understanding of the crowd and music is more honed than ever.”

He has succeeded far beyond his years, which still only number 26.  His arrival may seem smooth and seamless, but the reality is that he has been DJing for precisely half of those years, a precocious talent, brought up in an already musical household (his Dad played bass in 60’s pop band The Mindbenders).  Oliver was playing in clubs at 14.  He had a record released at 16.  At 18 he had already packed his record box and moved to Ibiza.  So, his success and popularity are by no means an overnight concern – Oliver has been working hard to be the DJ he is today… the DJ turning every promoter’s ear.

Oliver is evolving bigger and better every year and when asked what’s next on the agenda he replies “My plans are: Loads of productions with more remix work on the cards, along with some great gigs in Singapore October, and my mini USA Tour in November.”

This year so far Oliver has graced the decks alongside Judge Jules, Yousef, Jon Carter, Mutiny, Steve Angello, Norman Jay, CJ Mackintosh and nowadays Oliver really is living the dream, rocking dance floors across the world with his unique funky, tribal sound and unrivalled enthusiasm.  Watch out for him rocking a dancefloor near you soon…