robert nickson feat. elsa hill
If you visit a club, it probably won't be long before you hear one of Robert's productions. Robert is currently one of the most highly sought after producers of the moment. His productions also appear on countless compilations that have hit music stores across the globe. There's no escaping this guy, he's here to stay.
Robert's background is a multi-national affair, father from England, mother from Norway, born in England and now living in Holland. But it's Holland that has given him his musical influences. Holland is renowned for its Dance Music scene. His first production with Dave Masters "Masters & Nickson - 5th Dimension" was first picked up by Dutch legend Armin van Buuren who subsequently gave the listening world their first taste of Robert when he played "5th Dimension" on his weekly ID&T radio show, "A State of Trance" Armin loved the tune so much that he signed it as one of the first records to his Armada Music label. Receiving massive support from djs such as Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten and Dave Pearce, it was also featured on many compilations such as Godskitchen Worldwide.
Modest in his approach and his dedication unnerving. His own very high standards ensure that his productions are sure to set the dance floor on fire. With this he has earned the respect of his fellow producers. Robert's list of productions and remixes constantly grows. His remix of "Endre - Kallocain" for Above & Beyond's Anjunabeats label being such an example. Featured on compilation after compilation, Robert's collaboration's with Perry O'Neil under the guises True Form and also Mind have taken a fresh sound to the masses.
Robert's work has not gone unnoticed by those at the top either. There's no better sign of how well things are going than getting the support of artists such as Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Tiesto, Markus Schulz, Judge Jules, Above & Beyond and countless others who continue to support the work that he does.
Roberts gig list has grown quicker than anything he had ever dreamed of and his air miles balance certainly looks healthy now. Robert has visited countries from afar rocking the dance floors of London to Los Angeles, Sydney to San Francisco and all over Europe. His DJ style is the same as his productions, giving audiences beautiful trance that holds the crowd and whisks them into frenzy. Roberts energy behind the turntables is electric and you can be sure that wherever he spins, the masses will not be standing still. His monthly radio shows on DI.FM have been listened to by thousands and gaining more every month.
The year 2006 has been great too, with Close your Eyes featuring lush vocals by Elsa Hill storming the clubs and getting massive support from all the usual suspects. Along with a co-production together with Thomas Datt on Discover, the ground has well and truly been hit running. Remixes for some of the biggest tracks of year include Jose Amnesia and Jennifer Rene's "Louder" (5 star rating in DJ Mag), "Above & Beyond - Tri-State", as well as a remix for Australias Trancetribe label.
Robert has started 2007 with a release under his Nick Robertson guise titled, "Identity Crisis". With a harder edge, this has received massive support from John OCallaghan and Radio 1 support from Eddie Halliwell. Returning to the true trance sound he released a three track EP called Motion Blur, which has now been signed to an almost frightening number of compilations in such a short time.
With new productions on the way with other well known producers on the scene, you can be sure that you will be hearing a lot more of Robert throughout the coming months.
"When you die and go to trance heaven, this is what they'll be playing in the arrivals lounge" - Mixmag review of Spiral.
"If you ever have to explain to your parents what trance music is, play Spiral" - Armin van Buuren.