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  • Past, Present and Future.

    When Jan van der Toorn, the Dutch Singer-songwriter and Music producer, embarked on his musical journey, little did anyone anticipate the remarkable triumphs that would follow. Initiating this voyage as a remarkably gifted 17-year-old, he effortlessly combined composition, vocals, and production, resulting in an awe-inspiring body of work. The trajectory of his artistic evolution has been nothing short of exceptional, culminating in a shower of gold and platinum honors bestowed upon the albums and songs that bear his indelible imprint.

     

    Jan's artistic influence extends well beyond his solitary ventures. As a vocalist, co-producer, and co-writer, he has wielded a profound impact, propelling numerous European chart-toppers to commanding heights. Among the luminaries who have reaped the rewards of his creative genius are Nana, Pappa Bear, Toni Cottura, and Marky Mark, each of whom achieved chart-topping status across the continent. Yet, Jan's musical voyage defies geographical boundaries, encompassing diverse collaborators ranging from 'N Sync and Boyz II Men to Snoop Dogg, The Backstreet Boys, and even Michael Bublé and Brian Adams.

     

    His collaborative tapestry extends further, enveloping luminaries such as Simple Minds, The Brand New Heavies, Anastacia, Brian Mc~Night, Sly and Robbie, Outkast, Ashanti, Yvonne Catterfeld, Die Prinzen, Negramaro, Zucchero Fornaciari, Coolio, Maxi Priest, Ray & Anita, 2Unlimited, Jasper Forks, Eko Fresh, Samy Deluxe, Nena, and Falco, to name just a fraction of his extensive network.

     

    Jan's creative prowess shines brilliantly within collaborative environments, as evidenced by his invaluable contributions to diverse projects. Noteworthy among these is his pivotal role in crafting albums like "Schwarz Weiss/Up2date," "Fröhliche Weltuntergangsmusik," "Männlich," "Gute Alte Zeit," "Perlen für die Säue," and "Berühmte Letzte Worte," the latter being the brainchild of renowned German rapper Samy Deluxe. In a testament to his remarkable synergy, Jan, alongside Derek von Krogh, masterfully co-wrote and produced NENA's 2014 album "Oldschool." Another noteworthy partnership materialized with esteemed DJ Fedde Le Grand, resulting in collaborative co-production and songwriting for the album "Something Real."

     

    Jan's recent creative endeavors reflect a remarkable tapestry of interactions with many artists in recent years. Notable collaborators include Gestört aber Geil, Clixx, Anstandslos und Durchgeknallt, Mike Singer, Noah Levi, Oh Brother, Nessi, IAML, Carla Ahad, KZIA, and the accomplished Oli P, who attained an impressive #4 ranking on the German album charts and secured the coveted #1 spot on the German Schlager Charts.

     

    Jan's distinct ability to fluidly traverse musical genres is evident in his compositions, spanning the spectrum from Pop, Dance & EDM, Rock, Reggae, Soul, RnB, and Hip Hop/Rap.

     

    Looking ahead, Jan's artistic journey unfolds, interweaving a captivating narrative of collaborations with both emerging and established talents. His present undertakings are deeply intertwined with the realm of German rap, as he collaborates with influential figures like Kollegah, Kollegah & Farid Bang, Ali As, Sun Diego/Sponge Boss, Sido, Kool Savas, Money Boy, Knossi, Eko Fresh, Gringo, Maskal, Zymba, and the record-breaking Capital Bra, who recently secured the title of Germany's most streamed artist of all time. This achievement is a testament to Jan's innate ability to align with extraordinary musical accomplishments.

     

    With the world eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Jan van der Toorn's artistic odyssey, his creative spirit stands poised to deliver a harmonious symphony that will undoubtedly captivate and inspire.

  • Gear that I Like

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    iZotope

    For me iZotope offers the most progressive and great sounding software in the Audio software game.

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    Audio Optimum

    In my opinion one of the leading and best sounding Speakers around today!

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    Ableton

    I currently use Ableton live suit 11 and personally think at the moment it's the best DAW out there!

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    u-he

    I personally I thing this brand get's as close to Analog synthesis I've heard 'till now.

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    VPS Avenger

    This is one of the most comprehensive synth's out there it can do just about everything!!

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    Native Instruments

    This Classic brand really sounds unbelievable.

    I can't get enough of it! I use Kontakt and Reaktor a lot, and their insert FXs are great!! Love it.

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    Neumann

    For me, Neumann offers the best Microphones, Headphones, Speakers, and top of the line Audio-Interfaces.

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    Ujam

    I think Ujam offers the best Virtual Guitars Drum kit style Vst's and mind-blowing Effect plugins.

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    Universal Audio (UAD)

    For me, UAD offers the best hardware interfaces and top-of-the-line recreations of vintage outboard gear plugins.

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    HEDD Audio

    For me, HEDD offers some of the best Studio Monitors and Headphones; they are crisp, look great, and are sturdy. I love them.

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