4 Strings Biography

Behind the name 4 Strings hides 2 musicians, Carlo and Jan. They have known each other since 1986. In 1990 they became interested in dance music and from that moment on, they started producing their own music. All their spare time was spent in the studio. Throughout the next couple of years not only did their skills expand but also the amount of equipment in their studio.

With the new tools and experience that they had, they could finally discover in which direction they wanted to go with their musical careers: Carlo decided to stay in the studio while Jan found his passion in mixing and started his DJ-ing career. Jan met up with Piet Bervoets (Carlos, ROOS and Rank 1). Piet taught him the basics of mixing. After a couple of months, Jan joined a drive-in-show, where he played all kinds of music from R&B, Top 40 to Happy Hardcore. His skills were improving rapidly, and it was during this time period he noticed that his main interest was in dance music. After winning a first place prize in a DJ contest, he was offered his very own residency. Carlo Resoort started with dance music in 1994, and soon after that he had his first release. After a couple of releases he had his first major breakthrough: "Carlos - the silmarilla", produced together with Piet Bervoets of Rank 1.

Two years later he had another hit with "Turn it around". Around this same time, a new record company was born, "Spinnin Records". Shortly thereafter Carlo signed his first record deal and 4 Strings was born. "Daytime" was the first track of 4 Strings, supported by Paul van Dyk, Judge Jules and Tisto. The follow up was "Into the night", which got even more support. After a vocal edit called "Take me away" it became a huge hit around the globe, even now the track can be heard worldwide. "Diving" and "Let it rain" were the follow ups, and soon the first album was released.

After remixing Summer Sun they started to work on their second album Turn it around. The album was named after the new single which is a remake from Carlos former project Alena. Carlo also started another project under his own name, with productions like Remover, O class, "Musica, Ayers Rock and Rise. In 2005, 4 Strings released another hit Sunrise, this track was the theme of the number one dance music festival in Poland also called Sunrise. DJ 4 Strings is not just your average DJ, he is an entertainer. He is part of the new generation of DJs today. Crowds are amazed by his refreshing and unique style of playing music.

DJ 4 Strings is always prepared with unpredictable and quality tracks that both excite existing fans and bring new people to the scene. There is so much good music out there and 4 Strings do not want to limit themselves to one style. 4 Strings is also in the top 10 for Holland on The DJ List. 4 Strings touring diary is incredibly hectic for 2006, with regular stops at major venues in the world. Such as touring Australia, USA, Mexico, Poland, Asia and Holland just to name a few. 2006 is sure to be a massive year with the release of their brand new track Hurricane and also playing at the leading trance party of Holland Trance Energy in February. Jewel the second release for the year, was released in May. This release features the vocals by Tina Cousins. In August 2006, one of the biggest trance tracks ever made Take Me Away has now been remixed by Purple Haze (Sander van Doorn), Mac Zimms and 4 Strings! The Take me Away package contains 3 fresh new remixes. The Purple Haze RMX is an awesome progressive trance monster and Mac Zimms and 4 Strings are responsible for stunning techy remixes.

In October, 4 Strings released one of their biggest records ever! Mainline has been a huge success in the sales and dance charts. Summer 2006 will also see the unique 4 Strings Album Tour worldwide, following the release of their new album Mainline released 7 November 2006 in USA and 27 January 2007 in Australia. 4 Strings are currently busy with new productions set for release in the next few months. The productions will be both vocal and instrumental with new sounds. 4 Strings also collaborated with new vocalists for the new releases. One of the upcoming releases is Catch a Fall featuring Andrea Britton. Release information will be announced soon. In September 2007 Ultra Records invited DJ 4 Strings to make an Ultra Trance compilation, the compilation was released on October 9 2007 and is available for purchase in music stores and online. Stay tuned and be amazed by one of the best dance music producer/DJ duo in the world!