Karotte Biographie

KAROTTE BIOGRAPHY:

Here today, gone tomorrow. A phrase truly befitting the modern club scene.
Because the dance hit of today can quickly become the long forgotten melody
of yesterday.

The name of the artist of the moment is permanently blasted on the radio,
shown TV and omnipresent in every musically related magazine, in other
words, simply everywhere. One starts to wonder: Where does this guy come
from? How come I haven`t heard of him before? And first and foremost: Does
he even know how to spin a record? All justified inquests, because this so
called breakthrough artist must have somewhat of a past, you might suppose.
But these Johnny-come-lately frequently can`t differentiate a record from a
pizza funghi and their DJ-sets are consequently not really an eye- or ear-
opener. The aftereffect: The crowd is disappointed by the self-proclaimed
rising star. Expectations and reality don`t correspond one bit.

Then again there are DJs that started playing records way before they set
foot in a studio. Handicraftsmen that build their entire career on their
unique ability to electrify an audience with their skills behind the
turntables. This road is surely longer and harder, but at the same time
guarantees a lifelong loyal fan base centered around you.

Peter Cornely aka Karotte, born 1969 in Saarbrücken, is a prime example for
such a phenomenon. Over the last two decades the German entertainer has
worked himself to the top. Not necessarily as a producer, but as a
worldwide revered DJ. Achieving this distinguished position by purely
giving 100% each and every night at clubs all around the globe. His
unparalleled blend of electronic music surely already separates him from
the rest of the field, but his ability to motivate himself to go to the
absolute limit all the time, exemplifies his standing as a truly
outstanding DJ. His love for music can clearly be heard and seen, no other
turntable-wizard lives his set the way Karotte does. His gigs are not just
a better option for a wild night out in town, each set is special and an
experience in itself. Residencies at numerous discos attest his one-of-a-
kind status and value to the electronic scene. U60311 Frankfurt, Stammheim
Kassel, Harry Klein Munich and nowadays Cocoon Club Frankfurt are just a
few examples of this illustrious list of top notch hot spots. If you would
ask one the regular guests of each and every nightery Mr.Cornely has graced
throughout his career, which DJ honestly shaped the sound of club, the
answer would probably always be the same: Karotte. His open approach to all
electronic genres (Minimal, Tech/House, Electro, Breakbeat...) have made
him unpredictable and extremely influential to many young musicians out
there. But clubs are not the only place where the root vegetable of all DJs
can be heard. The radio-show "Karottes Kitchen" on Sunshine Live is more
than just your typical "guy playing records all night long" show. Peter
invites other befriended colleagues on air and together they discuss
groundbreaking issues such as birds, cars and the latest local gossip. His
charm and personality are what make the program special and entertaining,
it is not just about the music but also about the people who stop by for a
short or sometimes longer chit-chat.

Enough of the DJ Karotte, let us talk about the producer Karotte. Over the
last few years the Cocoon resident has put the finishing touches on his
recent tracks. The renowned artist Gregor Tresher is his latest studio
partner. Together they have released "Tronic" and "Storytelling" on Great
Stuff Records. Both numbers getting massive support from internationally
acclaimed disc jockeys: James Zabiela, Toni Rios, Paul Woolford, Mason,
Monika Kruse, Darren Emerson...are all huge fans of their latest output.
Peter`s unequalled taste in music clearly reflects in his first Great Stuff
12inch. Eschewing from all contemporary trends and styles, Karottte manages
to fill the void between Tech/House, Trance and Acid. But being the
workaholic that he is, the long haired mix-master already has the next
killer LP up his sleeve. Concurrently to the enormous Mayday this year (of
course he is on the bill!), Mr.Cornely is about to unleash his new record.
Later in the summer we can even expect a CD mix-series, which will reflect
his temporary taste in music.

Here today, here tomorrow, a phrase which perfectly mirrors Karotte`s past,
present and future. Event if Peter Cornely should land a number one hit in
the dance charts, you would still have to admit that he is a better DJ than
the rest of the pack. The prior expectations are surpassed and reality
slowly sinks in: Damn, this guy is good!