Scot Project Explained

DJ Scot Project
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:Frank Zenker
Alias:Arome, De Zenk, Dread Selector, Hypnosis, Kerosin, L'espace, The King of Trin, Lostsidon, Mike Feser, Tocs, Supermusique!
Birth Date:29 May 1973
Origin:Frankfurt, Germany
Instrument:Turntables
Years Active:1990–present
Label:Overdose, Druck

Frank Zenker (born 29 May 1973, Frankfurt, Germany), better known by his stage name Scot Project, is a German hard trance DJ and record producer. He also produces musical pieces under aliases such as "Arome" and "TOCS."

Biography

Scot Project learned to mix techno at the age of 13, and he got his first break in 1986, playing break beat in a youth club in Frankfurt. During the 1990s, he became resident DJ of several clubs in and around Frankfurt.

Scot Project's success began in 1994, when his first track "X" was released; this was followed closely by "U (I Got A Feeling)," in 1995. The latter track peaked at #45 in the Swedish charts and at #66 in the UK Singles Chart.[1] [2] It was followed by the 1998 UK hit, "Y (How Deep is Your Love)" which made #57, also in the UK.[3] [4]

In 2001 Scot Project charted at #44 in the German singles chart with "O - Overdrive".[5] In 2002, Frank Zenker and Kai Winter (Derb) created the Druck Records label. In 2004, Scot's track "L (Want Your Love)" took over from Eric Prydz's "Call On Me" at #1 in the Discomania sales chart.[6]

In 2010, Scot Project received a genre Beatport Artist Award,[7] and has had the honour of being supported by many legends in the world such as Tiësto, Ferry Corsten, Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, Judge Jules, Yoji Biomehanika and many more.

Discography

Studio albums

YearTitleLabelPeak UK
Vinyl Album Chart
Refs
2005A1Overdose29
2007Techno Club, Vol. 22: Talla 2XLC vs. Scot ProjectTechnoclub[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DJ SCOT PROJECT - U (I GOT A FEELING) (SONG) . swedishcharts.com . 31 October 2024.
  2. Web site: SCOT PROJECT songs and albums - full Official Chart history . . 31 October 2024.
  3. Book: Roberts , David . 2006. British Hit Singles & Albums. 19th. Guinness World Records Limited . London. 1-904994-10-5. 160.
  4. Web site: Y (HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE) – DJ SCOTT PROJECT - Official Charts . . 31 October 2024.
  5. Web site: DJ Scot Project O - Overdrive . . 31 October 2024.
  6. Web site: Biography Scot Project . DJ Guide . 31 October 2024.
  7. Web site: Scot Project – Artists.
  8. Web site: Birchmeier . Jason . Scot Project Biography . . 31 October 2024.