Here today, gone tomorrow. A phrase truly befitting the modern club scene. Because the dance hit of today can quickly become the long forgotten melody of yesterday.
The name of the artist of the moment is permanently blasted on the radio, shown TV and omnipresent in every musically related magazine,
in other words, simply everywhere. One starts to wonder: Where does this guy come from? How come I
haven`t heard of him before? And first and foremost: Does he even know how to spin a record? All justified inquests, because this so called
breakthrough artist must have somewhat of a past, you might suppose. But these Johnny-come-lately frequently can`t differentiate a record from a
pizza funghi and their DJ-sets are consequently not really an eye- or ear-opener. The aftereffect: The crowd is disappointed by the self-proclaimed
rising star. Expectations and reality don`t correspond one bit.
Then again there are DJs that started playing records way before they set foot in a studio. Handicraftsmen that build their entire career on their unique
ability to electrify an audience with their skills behind the turntables. This road is surely longer and harder, but at the same time guarantees a
lifelong loyal fan base centered around you.
Peter Cornely aka Karotte, born 1969 in Saarbrücken, is a prime example for such a phenomenon. Over the last two decades the German entertainer
has worked himself to the top. Not necessarily as a producer, but as a worldwide revered DJ. Achieving this distinguished position
by purely giving 100% each and every night at clubs all around the globe. His unparalleled blend of electronic music surely already
separates him from the rest of the field, but his ability to motivate himself to go to the absolute limit all the time, exemplifies his
standing as a truly outstanding DJ. His love for music can clearly be heard and seen, no other turntable-wizard lives his set the way Karotte does.
His gigs are not just a better
option for a wild night out in town, each set is special and an experience in itself. Residencies at numerous discos attest his one-of-a-kind
status and value to the electronic scene.
U60311 Frankfurt, Stammheim Kassel, Harry Klein Munich and nowadays Cocoon Club Frankfurt are
just a few examples of this illustrious list of top notch hot spots.
If you would ask one the regular guests of each and every nightery Mr.Cornely has graced throughout his
career, which DJ honestly shaped the sound of club, the answer would probably always be the same: Karotte.
His open approach to all electronic
genres (Minimal, Tech/House, Electro, Breakbeat...) have made him unpredictable and extremely influential to many young musicians out there.
But clubs are not the only place where the root vegetable of all DJs can be heard.
The radio-show “Karottes Kitchen” on Sunshine Live is more
than just your typical “guy playing records
all night long” show. Peter invites other befriended colleagues on air and together they discuss groundbreaking issues such as birds, cars and the
latest local gossip.
His charm and personality are what make the program special and entertaining, it is not just about the music but also about the
people who stop by for a short or sometimes longer chit-chat.