Passion, creativity, versatility and the way of combining musical elements might be the most important things distinguishing the newcomer talent ASKII. He's a 21 year old producer from Dresden of different Trance styles, as well as Progressive House, Breakbeat and some parts of Techno and Minimal. The main thing about ASKIIs music is his wide variety of different electronic dance music styles and the way of combining them. No matter if he tries bringing together driving Trance music with soundtrack-like orchestra breaks, surreal soundscapes with banging Tech styles or Rock-Parts inside of a Progressive House track - It's always a sound full of potential! Erik Rettig aka ASKII was born on May 10th 1989 in Dresden, Germany. His dream of being a music producer is almost as old as himself. From an early age he was interested in keyboards and ways of music production. Already at that time he was very passionate about electronic dance music, especially Techno, Trance and Breakbeat. At the age of 11 he got his first own keyboard - The foundation making his dream come true was laid. While making his first steps in digital production at the age of 16 by using computer software, he got more and more professional, learned more about sequencing, arranging, synthesizers, sampling and music in general. The project 'ASKII' was born in January 2009. The pseudonym was a variation of his earlier (general) nickname 'ASCII', adapted from the computer code. To make something more special and a link to his name 'Erik', he changed the 'C' with a 'K'. ASKII, who had driven his music to a certain level already, but was still showing his tunes to his nearest friends and family members only, wanted to know, how far he really was, and began spreading his music on the internet. The most mentionable platform he used for this was the German music community 'Uptrax'. With his track 'Cyprus 2009' he got a well known member there in summer 2009, as it reached rank 2 in the weekly charts and was played on the German radio 'Sunshine Live' as well. His following 4 tracks were all ranked #1 in a row, and one track finally set the ball rolling: 'Speed of Light'. It was the first tune together with vocalist 'Katy Kay' (Katharina Neukirch) and was very successful on numerous communities like YouTube and MySpace. Two months later ASKII was signed to the Electronic Dance Music label 'Planet Bass Records', one of the leading record labels of Germany. According to this, he decided to put his focus on different Trance styles, Progressive House and Breakbeat, but still staying versatile and creative. His concept of combining existing styles with new components, using sometimes unusual elements for specific styles and always creating a completely new sound and feel with every new track, had finally worked. Right now, ASKII is making his way to the top. He's working on new concepts, reworking ideas from earlier tracks and producing and remixing new tunes, and he has also started to establish himself as a DJ as well. He already played on smaller events and got lots of positive reactions as well as requests. It's his dream being live on stage on events like Sensation White or Nature One someday, and he's struggling hard to bring this dream to life. Original Mix Bangin and full on melodical attitude. This is the world of trance produced by this outstanding talent. Gettin a nice touched feelin for the track with those vocal chops in the backround during the track goes it's way straight forward. Givin you some space and time until you will get hit by the full soundscapes of this belter. Welcome to the cinema. This could be the slogan of the amazing breakdown. The vocal on top is a true gift for this very special track. DJ Roxy Remix This version got a light progressive way. Not cause the speed but you got this feelin when you hear the bass. Pumpin and well built beatelements are used here. Goin his own way here by usin that cinematic feelin from the original and that nice vocals and create a very own interpretation. Adding some melodical sounds create this special own touch aswell. JayB Remix This remix could split some of the listeners. Delivering sounds for both styles of trance we provide most. Progressive beaty touched with this deep drivin bass and those uplifting melodical sounds aswell. This is some kind of mash between the borders. You will love the extra ordinary breakdown with this epic idea you can't see coming until you got hit by the storm of sounds. Marc de Buur Remix Another mash between the borders on this remix. You can't clearly say it's this or that style. Deeper sounds with a strong some kind of harder beat. Inside the break you will get the signature vocals for this production with a calm down moment inside. After the break it goes it's own way with some nice ideas to guide this track into another world of sound. Sebastian Relius Remix Clear deep sounds with a lovely techy touch which bring a special mood to the track. Another use from the vocal chops which are surely one of the signature elements of this track. Welcome to wonderland could be a fitting title for this nice breakdown with such a class feeling to get down and relax. Building it up inside the break to deliver that pure techy feeling again after you got punched by the full track.