Märtini Brös (aka Maertini Broes) is a German

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musical duo from Berlin, who have toured extensively throughout Europe and overseas. The project is a collaboration between DJ Clé (born in

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) and Mike Vamp (born in

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). Both became established on the electronic music scene in Berlin during the 1980s and 1990s as

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and

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s. The duo first worked together in 1997 at the Berlin nightclub E-Werk as part of an effort to translate the opera ''

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'' into an electronic version. Their sound incorporates

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and

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combined with lyrics sung in German and English. As a live act the band usually performs with sequencers and

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Remixes

Märtini Brös (aka Maertini Broes) have provided remixes for numerous artists; the most significant include ''Missy Queen's Gonna Die'' by Tok Tok with Soffy O, ''Bleib Geschmeidig'' by

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and ''Filthy and Georgeous'' by

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. Tiga has used several tracks on his

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compilations on Turbo Recordings, including DJ-Kicks.

Discography

Singles and EPs

Albums

References

Discogs biography

External links

Official Site

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