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Jan Wayne (pronounced YAN Wayne), (b. Jan 1974 in Husum) real name Jan Christiansen, is a German electronica DJ and dance producer, noted for his remixes.
If anyone can claim to be an all-round talent, then it is Jan Wayne. He knows how to fill the dance floors at theme parties featuring hits from the 70s and 80s, at BlackBeat nights as well as at soft vocal house or pumping techno events. He has perfected his turntable skills over his 10-year career and has now become one of the most popular DJs in northern Germany. Variety is the 28-year-old's recipe for success.
After working for a long time as a committed DJ promoter at Booya Records, Jan Wayne decided to fulfil his wish to entertain the clubbers with his own creations. He did not waste any time and went into the studio to start work.
His debut was a remake of one of his personal favourites, which took pride of place in his record case: Bonnie Tyler's 1983 chart hit "Total Eclipse Of The Heart". Some of you may remember the first butterflies in your stomach when you were asked to dance to this hit eighteen years ago. This track ensured easy promotion to the premier league of German dance producers.
His debut managed an excellent entry in the charts: "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" reached number 13 and he himself bettered this success with his follow-up "Because The Night" which made number 4 in the German charts. It even became no. #1 in the dutch sales charts and brought the first golden record for Jan! He even conquered the UK and entered the top 20 at the UK single sales charts at no. #14!
The likeable Northern German became one of Germany's most popular DJs and has been overwhelmed with booking inquiries ever since. His singles are among the top 10 most successful dance singles according to the evaluation of the first six months of 2002 made by Media Control (source: Musikwoche.de). With his last single "Only You" he continues the story of success with its peak position at no. #14 at the German sales charts.
Also his debut album "Back Again!" is marked by the superb Jan Wayne sound and includes brand new tracks in addition to the hits "Total Eclipse Of The Heart", "Because The Night" and "Only You".
One special bonus for the now huge number of fans, "Back Again!" also came as a limited edition with a bonus DVD! The DVD features all three videos and a "making of" for "Only You". The debut album of Jan Wayne stormed the German sales charts and peaked at the top 20 at no. #16! Also his 4th single "More Than A Feeling" were successful in the sales charts. All that success brought him his first nomination for the ECHO, Germany's most important music award!
And now Jan Wayne proves his incredible sensitiveness with his 2nd album "Gonna Move Ya!" which includes a wonderful mixture of dreamlike atmosphere and brisk dance beats. Besides of the hit singles "Love Is A Soldier" and "1,2,3 (Keep The Spirit Alive)" it will contain 11 other hits. As special bonus for the fans, the album will be available again as a limited edition incl. bonus DVD. This will include the videos of "More Than A Feeling", "Love Is A Soldier", "1,2,3 (Keep The Spirit Alive)" as well as a ,making of'. For sure Jan will storm the charts again and will be again one of the big smasher in the dance scene this year!
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