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Artist description
A Toronto, Canada Based Producer and Dj, 303 Dreams has held a legacy in electronic
music production for over 7 years. With his unique blends of Trance, House, Tech House, Big Beat Trip Hop, he
creates a Unique blend that is sure to satisfy even the most critial electronic music fan. |
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Music Style
Unique blend of Hard Trance, Tech House |
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Musical Influences
Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, Dumonde, New Order, Paul Okenfold, Orbital, William Orbit, Faithless, Leftfield, Massive Attack |
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Similar Artists
Paul Van Dyk, Orbital, Leftfield, Dumonde |
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Artist History
Originally formed by Dj Bill Cox, 303Dreams has created a legacy for the past 7+ years
in Toronto Canada. 303 Dreams is a project that encompases Original Productions, Remixes as well as
full production, all based in the ever evolving world of Electronic Music.
303Dreams First release back in 1997 was a self titled EP, with the tracks "303Dreams", "Open Your Mind" and "Strawberry Haze", which earned him
rave review in toronto's underground music scene, and giving him instant club playing in such infamous venues in toronto as Limelight, Whiskey Siagon and other
leading edge Music Clubs. Then in 1998, the original "Demo Sessions" cd was released, containing "Open Your Mind (Remixes)", Strawberry Haze, 303Dreams (Remix), and an early version
of Savannah. Again, this cd as it's 12" ep counterpart earned rave reviews from the scene, and sold well over 1000 copies locally alone.
Later in 1997, and Early 1998, Limited edition 12" singles were released for Open Your Mind With new remixes, and Strawberry Haze on the Bside (Which was quickly becoming a popular choice for End-of-the-night tracks, and also the intro song used for live performances.
Then in 2000, A Limited edition 12"/cd Single was released for Savanah, including new remixes, including the hugely popular "Club Mix" which had a touch of ATB style production, and instantly became a classic, gaining much recognition, club and air play on local and international radio.
Including BBC Radio 1 among others!
Late 2001/Early 2002 saw the release of 303Dreams first ever full length album "Forever", including the titles "DreamScape", "Open Your Mind '01", Scream, Paradise and Belive in me, all of which were all also released on limited edition 12" releases over 2001-2002. And Dreamscape as well as Scream getting huge amounts of national airplay on top40 radio in canada, and some limited (but apprechiated) airplay on Uk and Usa radio as well.
Summer of 2002 also saw 303Dreams signing with Uk Label "Paratraxx" for the release in 2003 of "Dance In The Light", with the initial pressing of over 1500 copies selling out in the uk in a matter of days! And with support from people like Judge Jules, Dj Casa Mia, And airplay on Pete Tong's shows on radio 1, only helped to fule the fire! Dance In The Light, with it's infectious strings and synths, and hypnotoc vocals by vocalist Sara Slater aka The Dutchess,
have finally brought 303Dreams into the forefront of Electronic Dance Music! With a Full Double 12" release also expected later this year.
This Summer (2003) also saw Dance In The Light, released as the Lead off Track for Universal Music Trance Compilation "Ruby:Fly Like An Eagle", A Mixed Cd done by Dj Ruby, one of australia's most infulential and popular Dj's.
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Group Members
Bill Cooke: Writing/progamming/remixing
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Instruments
Intell Pentium 4 2.8 Ghz, 1.5 Gigs ddr Ram, Rolland Jv1010, Rolland Juno 106, Emu 64k Sampler, Korg M1, Korg X3, Rolland Tr909, Rolland Tb303, Various Effects and Rack units. |
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Albums
Demo Sessions, Forever, |
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Press Reviews
"303Dreams is a Fresh sound, in an otherwise bland market of cookie cutter electronic Music" - BPM Magazine
"303Dreams uses a unique blend of Trance, Tech House and Big Beat to create some of the most brilliant electronic music to date" - ClubVibe
"This guy rocks, it's that simple! 303Dreams can give paul van dyk or tiesto a run for their money any day! And he's from Canada of all places!" - Electronic Musician Magazine
"take the Chemical Brothers, Fat Boy Slim, Faithless and Okenfold, roll them all into one and this is what it would sound like!" - 1groove.com
"It's nice to see that someone still places emphasis on Quallity Production, not cookie-cutter band in a box trance and that euro-dance crap that is flooding the airwaves. 303Dreams truly is a tallented artist, producer and Dj" - Dj Iain, The Smirnoff Experience Radio Show"
"Caned By Judge Jules" - J. Jules (lol had to add that)
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Location
Toronto, Ontario - Canada |
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