Scot Project

DJ Scot Project
Birth nameFrank Zenker
Also known asArome, De Zenk, Dread Selector, Hypnosis, Kerosin, L'espace, The King of Trin, Lostsidon, Mike Feser, Tocs, Supermusique!
Born (1973-05-29) 29 May 1973 (age 51)
OriginFrankfurt, Germany
Genres
Occupations
InstrumentTurntables
Years active1990–present
LabelsOverdose, Druck
Websitewww.scotproject.net Edit this at Wikidata

Frank Zenker (born 29 May 1973, Frankfurt, Germany), better known by his stage name Scot Project, is a German hard trance DJ and record producer. He also produces musical pieces under aliases such as "Arome" and "TOCS."

Biography

Scot Project learned to mix techno at the age of 13, and he got his first break in 1986, playing break beat in a youth club in Frankfurt. During the 1990s, he became resident DJ of several clubs in and around Frankfurt.[1]

Scot Project's success began in 1994, when his first track "X" was released; this was followed closely by "U (I Got A Feeling)," in 1995. The latter track peaked at #45 in the Swedish charts and at #66 in the UK Singles Chart.[2][3] It was followed by the 1998 UK hit, "Y (How Deep is Your Love)" which made #57, also in the UK.[4][5]

In 2001 Scot Project charted at #44 in the German singles chart with "O - Overdrive".[6] In 2002, Frank Zenker and Kai Winter (Derb) created the Druck Records label. In 2004, Scot's track "L (Want Your Love)" took over from Eric Prydz's "Call On Me" at #1 in the Discomania sales chart.[1]

In 2010, Scot Project received a genre Beatport Artist Award,[7] and has had the honour of being supported by many legends in the world such as Tiësto, Ferry Corsten, Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, Judge Jules, Yoji Biomehanika and many more.[citation needed]

Discography

Studio albums

Year Title Label Peak UK
Vinyl Album Chart
Refs
2005 A1 Overdose 29 [3]
2007 Techno Club, Vol. 22: Talla 2XLC vs. Scot Project Technoclub [8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Biography Scot Project". DJ Guide. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  2. ^ "DJ SCOT PROJECT - U (I GOT A FEELING) (SONG)". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b "SCOT PROJECT songs and albums - full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  4. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 160. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  5. ^ "Y (HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE) – DJ SCOTT PROJECT - Official Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  6. ^ "DJ Scot Project O - Overdrive". GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Scot Project – Artists".
  8. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Scot Project Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 31 October 2024.