Gabriel Ben is part of the next generation of techno producers/djs. Gabriel has captivated crowds over the years with his dancefloor unique sound and his vibrant energy. Although GB has been involved in the music industry for well over 10 years, its been only the last several which has allowed him to shine through the ranks and earn him the utmost respect from industry heads. GB also teamed up in 2005 with local artist, Tacopimp to form the group "Tattoo Detectives". Together they have teamed up to create quite a production duo.
It all started back in the late 80’s when Gabriel began his dj career. Being a 10 years old kid without a source of income it’s tough to afford turntables and a mixer, so thanks to his brother who dj’ed at the time, Gabriel was able to get his hands on some equipment. The rest is history! Influenced by a local dj at a skating rink, Gabriel visioned himself in the booth one day playing to a crowd and getting people to move their bodies. Gabriel’s love for all music styles grew, especially as he grew older and started visiting nightclubs where house music became his staple. Local pioneering DJ’s like Timmy Tee, EC LaRock, Joe Callari, Robbie Tronco, Josh Wink and King Britt all influenced Gabriel Ben early on.
Production has also gone hand in hand with DJ’ing. Gabriel Ben began making original productions in 2002. GB’s unique blend of funky, house, electronic and techno elements all come together to create some floor pounding productions. Gabriel’s first production Mere Thoughts back in ’02 became an instant secret weapon for local djs throughout the city of brotherly love. The track was also charted number 1 on Sonic Foundry’s Amateur Producers site for nearly 3 weeks, which is visited by more than a thousand people daily. Also GB’s track was selected runner-up in the DMC, Mixer Magazine, and Roxio’s United States DJ search contest. Gabriel Ben has since worked on and developed a number of original productions and remixes, but it wasn’t until recently when he caught his first big break.
GB along with Philadelphia based artist, Tacopimp, teamed up in 2005 together to create the "Tattoo Detectives". Also in 2007, they formed the American Techno label, Teggno Records. However, the duo first joined together when Gabriel Ben used Tacopimp’s vocals on his track "In Ibiza" which had gotten excellent reviews(visit innerphaseny.com & dancemusic.about.com for more info on that track) and was charted globally by a few fellow techno industryheads. Their first track together, "ETC." was signed by the legendary Carl Cox for his mix CD "Carl Cox @ Space Ibiza" which was released by Intec Records in July 2006. Carl said the track represented the sounds of his legendary Space parties in Ibiza. Being on the playlist of Carl Cox & Paul Van Dyk amongst other industry talent has given GB and the group and boost.
Their follow up single "Il Salto Fuori"is being supported by Paul Van Dyk & Carl Cox, and even charted on Cox’s Top 10 for November & December 2006. The track was also featured in Coxy’s ’Best of 2006’ Global Radio Show which aired 12.30.06. PVD, has also been a big fan of the track and also been supporting GB’s remix as well in DJ sets and on his Vonyc Sessions & Frtiz radio shows."She Bleeps N’ Bloops" was also a featured release on BEATPORT and also charted in the TOP 100 sales in the tech house category.
Recently, they were featured on Paul Van Dyk’s Vonyc Sessions Show in June 2007, September 2007, November 2007 and they were also featured on the Global Spotlight on Coxy’s Global Radio Show number 205, which aired Feburary 2007. In May 2007, GB released his "PhillyISH" EP, with Teggno Records. Gabriel Ben plans to release a number of solo original singles in 2008 and also has number of singles lined up as Tattoo Detectives.
With support by Carl Cox & Paul Van Dyk amongst many, talent in the studio and on the decks, Gabriel Ben’s name and reputation is growing rapidly.
"If you gotta take a drug to hear the music, then you really ain’t down wit the shit from day 1 anyway..."
Dan Lieberman
611 Agency
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Tel 610.842.1097
Europe:
Elliot Bottomley
Safehouse Mangaement
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: ORIGINALS :
Mere Thoughts - Gabriel Ben [2002 Unsigned]
Another Yes - Gabriel Ben [2002 Unsigned]
Surprised Decent - Gabriel Ben [2002 Unsigned]
Insomnia - Gabriel Ben [2003 Unsigned]
Untitled Wickedness - Gabriel Ben & MCB [2003 Unsigned]
The Queen - Gabriel Ben [2004 Unsigned]
Song for your dinner - Gabriel Ben [2005 Unsigned]
In Ibiza - Gabriel Ben featuring Tacopimp [2005 Unsigned]
Il Salto Fuori - Tattoo Detectives [2006 Playloop Records PLR006]
Etc - Tattoo Detectives [2006 Intec Records/2006 Playloop Records PLR007]
Ut952 - Tattoo Detectives - Spider Monkey EP [2006 Playloop Records PLR008]
Don’t Call Me Joanne - Tattoo Detectives - Spider Monkey EP [2006 Playloop Records PLR008]
She Bleeps ’n Bloops - Tattoo Detectives [2006 Playloop Records PLR012]
Like A Bitch - Tattoo Detectives [2006 Playloop Records PLR013]
Crrazy Guitars - Tattoo Detectives [2007 Teggno Records ALBUM]
Call Girl - Tattoo Detectives [2007 Teggno Records ALBUM]
Serial Killa - Tattoo Detectives [2007 Teggno Records ALBUM]
Chicken Hot Pants - Tattoo Detectives [2007 Teggno Records ALBUM]
Il Salto Fuori Playloop Remixes - Tattoo Detectives [March 2007 Playloop Records]
Yeehaw Junction - Tattoo Detectives [March 2007 Playloop Records]
Stealing Bodies - Tattoo Detectives [April 2007 Teggno Records]
The Lady Downstairs Hates Our Music [May 2007 Teggno Records]
Such a Junk - Gabriel Ben - PhillyISH EP [May 2007 Teggno Records]
Maastricht - Gabriel Ben - PhillyISH EP [May 2007 Teggno Records]
Crazy Dope Shit - Gabriel Ben - PhillyIsh EP [May 2007 Teggno Records]
Dirty Volume - Tattoo Detectives [June 2007 Teggno Records]
El Fun Dipper - Tattoo Detectives [July 2007 Teggno Records]
Jungle Jerk - Tattoo Detectives - Pork Fried Goblets EP [August 2007 Teggno Records]
Chuggin Beers with Gozilla - Tattoo Detectives - Pork Friend Donkey Goblets EP [August 2007 Teggno Records]
Plastic Bacon/Skype or Die - Tattoo Detectives [December 2007 Teggno Records]
Off Brain - Gabriel Ben - Never Normal EP [December 2007 Teggno Records]
3am Text Message - Gabriel Ben - Never Normal EP [December 2007 Teggno Records]
: REMIXES :
Rising Strom - Adam Freemer featuring Alan T [2007 Twisted Records]
Substance One - Roman Zawodny [May 2007 Teggno]
We Lie - Phil Charles [May 2007 Waxstreet Records]
Filthy - Petrae Foy & Kenny Shifter [2007]
Epitomy - Taurus & Vaggeli [June 2007 Teggno]
Quantum - DJ Lucca [2007 Sound of Acapulco]
Loco - Carlo Lio [2007 Kitsam Recordings]
Do You Wanna Play - Jerome Baker [2007 Teggno Records]
Bass Killed The DJ - Vegim [2007 TMM Records]
Il Salto Fuori (Exclusive Mix) - Tattoo Detectives [2008 Teggno Records]
Mr. Confusion - Taurus & Vaggeli [2008 Teggno Records]
: FULL LENGTH ALBUM :
Fresh Outta Hell - Tattoo Detectives [Forthcoming 2007 Teggno Records]
Video from DJ set @ Pacha NYC with Carl Cox