Karotte

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 selfproclaimed 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-ofa-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.
Enough of the DJ Karotte, let us talk about the producer Karotte. Over the last few
years the Cocoon resident has put the finishing touches on his recent tracks. The
renowned artist Gregor Tresher is his latest studio partner.

Together they have released "Tronic" and "Storytelling" on Great Stuff Records. Both
numbers getting massive support from internationally acclaimed disc jockeys: James
Zabiela, Shinedoe, Paul Woolford, Mason, Monika Kruse, Darren Emerson...are all
huge fans of their latest output. Peter`s unequalled taste in music clearly reflects in
his first Great Stuff 12inch. Eschewing from all contemporary trends and styles,
Karottte manages to fill the void between Tech/House, Trance and Acid. But being
the workaholic that he is, the long haired mix-master already has the next killer LP up
his sleeve. Concurrently to the enormous Mayday this year (of course he is on the
bill!), Mr.Cornely is about to unleash his new record. Later in the summer we can
even expect a CD mix-series, which will reflect his temporary taste in music.
Here today, here tomorrow, a phrase which perfectly mirrors Karotte`s past, present
and future. Event if Peter Cornely should land a number one hit in the dance charts,
you would still have to admit that he is a better DJ than the rest of the pack. The prior
expectations are surpassed and reality slowly sinks in: Damn, this guy is good!