Cerrone to Perform at Purple Disco Machine this season at Pacha Ibiza
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France Cerrone is a French musician, record producer, and composer who shaped the landscape of disco and electronic music, impacting artists from multiple generations.
Cerrone released his 1976 debut album, "Love in C Minor," on his own Malligator imprint, which he still manages today.
Atlantic Records signed Cerrone to a contract after the success of 'Love in C Minor', leading him to relocate to the U.S.
Steven and Martin Machat helped Cerrone negotiate major artist deals, including one with CBS outside the U.S. and Canada.
In a 2015 Red Bull Music Academy lecture, Cerrone discussed his high-charting single 'Love in C Minor', his sound, and composing 'Brigade Mondaine'.
Billboard interviewed Cerrone for '20 Questions With Disco Legend', where he discussed his disco heyday, favorite producers, and 45-year career.
In September 2019, Cerrone collaborated with MERCER, asking him to remix his new single.
Cerrone collaborated with rising French rockers The Blackmordia on a remix of their Studio 54-inspired track, bringing his 70s disco elements to their sound.
Cerrone teamed up with producer Purple Disco Machine for their collaboration 'Summer Lovin'', described as a 70s bass-tapping track.
Marc Cerrone was born on May 24, 1952, in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, the son of Italian immigrants. He began playing drums at age 12, drawing inspiration from artists like Otis Redding. By the late 1960s, he was influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, and Blood, Sweat & Tears. At 17, he secured a position at Club Med as an A&R scout, managing musical entertainment across their 40 vacation villages. In 1972, he formed the band Kongas, releasing the hit single “Boom” and the album “Afro-Rock” in 1974 with Barclay Records. He also became known for “Anikana-O,” co-written and produced with Alec R. Costandinos.
Cerrone embarked on a solo career in 1976, establishing his own label, Malligator Productions. His solo debut, “Love in C Minor,” released that same year, gained significant attention, selling three million copies and charting at No. 3. This led to a contract with Atlantic Records and a relocation to the U.S. In 1977, he released “Cerrone’s Paradise,” which continued to feature his signature sound. The album “Supernature,” also released in 1977, was a commercial success, selling over eight million copies worldwide. It notably merged symphonic orchestration with synthesizers and included the title track with lyrics by Lene Lovich. His third album, “Supernature,” earned him six awards at the 1978 Billboard Disco Forum, including Disco Artist of the Year. Throughout his career, Cerrone has released over 25 solo albums and contributed to numerous soundtracks.
His career includes notable collaborations with artists such as Nile Rodgers, Toto, Laura Branigan, Jocelyn Brown, La Toya Jackson, and Axelle Red. His music has been sampled by prominent artists like The Avalanches, Bob Sinclar, the Beastie Boys, and Run-DMC. Cerrone has also made significant contributions to live performances and musical theatre. In 1991, he presented the rock opera “Harmony” to over 800,000 spectators in Tokyo, celebrating the launch of Japan’s first high-definition TV satellite. In 1992, his musical “Dreamtime” ran for 140 shows on Broadway at the Ed Sullivan Theater. He has organized and performed at various large-scale events, including the 1989 French Revolution Bicentenary concert in Paris, the 2000 Los Angeles Millennium Celebration, and the 2005 Dance Party Live in Versailles.
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