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Producer bio

Umut Akalin Biography Well branded name in Turkish music industry, Umut Akalin has been into music since his exceptionally early ages whilst his passion inside has in fact grown until present to outline his experiences. He became very interested in electronic music when he was studying in Cyprus. He learnt the DJ mixing techniques and applied the skills he gained while working as a resident DJ in Tropix, which is the biggest Dance Hall in Cyprus between 1995 and 1997. He worked as a DJ in Dance FM, which is the most reputable electronic music radio station and he played all wellknown clubs in Northern Cyprus between 1999 and 2001. In 2001, he returned to his main residence to Istanbul / Turkey and launched Radio Le Chic which was owned by ATV group and carried out the role of music director. After a few months he was offered a position by Prosound; taken the role of music director for many renowned clubs and radios in Turkey and Cyprus. Also he played for many electronic music radios such as Radio FG, Frisky Radio, Digitally Imported, Proton Radio, Frisky Radio, Proton Radio, Kiss, Number1 FM, Radio N, Radyo5, Radio Cosmos, Unknown FM and more. He also played with Tiesto, Chemical Brothers, Yves Larock, Benny Benassi pres. The Biz, Nadia Ali, Tom Novy, Sander Kleininberg, Hernan Cattaneo, Greece 2000 aka Ton TB, Desaparecidos, Pakito, Side Kick, Tom Snare, MV, Oliver Klein, Hook n Sling, Niki Belucci, Main Element aka Gwill Morris, VinylGroover, Disco Brothers, Dave Randall, Nick Sentience, Quicksilver, Mr. Phillips, V-sag, Tommy Boy, Manic Mike, DJ Amadeus, Fitalic, Lucien Foort, Gilbert Van Haasen, DJ Tarkan, Flip, Zaki, Mannish, Louie Lou Gorbea, Dplay to name a few. He has radio shows,Natural High, in Frisky Radio www.friskyradio.com. Nowadays, He locates in London to continue with his musical projects under his label, Prosound. He is resident in Renacimiento (Ballare) / Cambridge, Muak (Egg)/ London, Twilo (Pacha) / London, Promised / London parties.
Releases where artist appears:

Vise Versa Revisited - Volume III
Vise Versa Revisited - Volume V
U Gonna Love Me


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Vise Versa Music is based in London, UK and is currently run by Andrew K (label owner) and Xplore (A&R)