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www.boombatcha.com
Christian Michael John Reynolds Lang, also known as “Boombatcha”, is English and has been dj’ing for over 18 years. During this time he has worked alongside the industry’s leading names and organisations, has had releases on some of clubland’s most prestigious record labels and has been resident on Paris’ oldest electronic music radio station, FG 98.2 fm. Like the Eiffel tower itself, he has withstood the test of time and his experience has allowed him to develop his own unique identity.
He started his career as a dj in 1989, at college radio and various college parties. In 91, he decided to move to Paris. Then at the opening of Eurodisney in 1992, he organized parties for the employees of the park, the memorable « Fog-it-up » parties at the Boule Bleue. After the large success of these parties, he was quickly noticed and started playing for many Parisian clubs and organizers. In 95, he became resident dj on FG 98.2 fm radio for two years and at the Gibus club for a year and a half where he had the opportunity to play alongside dj's such as Dj Remy, Colin Dale, Charlie Hall, Charles Schillings, D'Julz, Ministry of Sound tour party etc..
He also participated during two years as translator and interpreter for Out Soon magazine France, a club culture magazine originating from Belgium, his primary role involved undertaking interviews for well known international djs and artists such as Carl Cox, Carl Craig, Sven Vath, Luke Slater, Grooverider, Leftfield, Peshay etc.. Since then, he has worked two seasons in clubs, one in 98, at Nightlife in Greece. Other residencies in 2000, at Oxygène, near les Arcs in the alpes.In August 2002, he was made resident for a record of six years shortly after it's opening at the bar club, Lizard Lounge in Paris wich contributed to the bars' reputation.
A collaboration with his pals Massi & Fred Sarda saw the birth of the Quattrocento parties which quickly became a huge success starting at the peniche K-Lounge venue and progressing to one of Paris' oldest and well-known clubs, Les Bains Douches.
Other projects included launching the Connected parties with his pals Faskil & Birdy, these parties were also a success amongst the locals and became well known for their friendly family atmosphere.
His last spot involved playing regularly for Global Underground parties at, Les Bains Douches, where he played alongside some the world’s most well known artists such as Sasha, Dave
Seaman, Jimmy Van M, Lexicon Avenue, G-Pal, Boarder Community, Traffic, Nugen, Yunus Guvenen (Bedrock) &
Petter.
DISCOGRAPHY
.·• ALBUMS •·.
Aenaria Recordings / Fatal Music Group - Holland
Album "Out OF Body Experience "- 2007
1) Boombatcha - Sweetpeak
2) Boombatcha - Out of body experience
3) Boombatcha & Faskil - Serendipitiy
4) Boombatcha - Preminitions
5) Boombatcha - Fastpath
6) Boombatcha - Drop the ball
7) Boombatcha - Ambiculture
8) Boombatcha - Calme
.·• EP SINGLES •·.
Atlant Digital (Paris) 2009 - Bring It On EP
1) Boombatcha feat. Chrys - Bring It On (original version)
2) Boombatcha feat. Chrys - Bring It On (Instrumental Mix)
3) Boombatcha feat. Chrys - Bring It On (Daniel Mehes Remix)
Aenaria Recordings (Italy)- Out Of Body Experience Remixes PT1
1) Boombatcha - Out Of Body Experience (Faskil's Reborn Mix)
2) Boombatcha - Out Of Body Experience (Faskil's White Light Mix)
Atlant Digital (Paris) 2007 - Closer EP
1) Boombatcha - Closer (original version)
2) Boombatcha - Closer (Federico Epis Remix)
Sumsonic records / FKA 002 (London) - 2003
1) Boombatcha - Kotozen (original mix)
.·• EXCLUSIVE FOR COMPILATIONS •·.
Eight tracks signed to Bacardi Martini for their Pronight.com Ultimate Mixdown CD. Distributed to bars and clubs in France by BMF.
Pronight Ultimate Mixdown / Bacardi Martini - 2003
1) LEDS - The Commuters (Boombatcha Remix)
2) Boombatcha - Sitar's Song
3) Boombatcha feat. Irene Mahon - Kotozen
4) Boombatcha - Spherical
5) Boombatcha - A New Chapter
6) Boombatcha - Swimmy Head
7) Boombatcha - Begining, Middle & The End
8) Boombatcha - Gastro
Aenaria Recordings WMC'09 @ Day CD Compilation (Italy) 2009
1) Boombatcha - Out of body experience (Reincarnate mix)
.·• FEATURED ON •·.
Aenaria Recordings Four Seasons Summer Compilation (Italy) 2009
1) Boombatcha - Sweetpeak
2) Boombatcha - Out of body experience
3) Boombatcha & Faskil - Serendipitiy
4) Boombatcha - Preminitions
5) Boombatcha - Fastpath
6) Boombatcha - Drop the ball
7) Boombatcha - Ambiculture
8) Boombatcha - Calme
Aenaria Recordings Four Seasons Winter Compilation (Italy) 2009
1) Boombatcha - Out of body experience (Faskil's Whitelight mix)
2) Boombatcha - Out of body experience (Faskil's Reborn mix)
Aenaria Recording WMC'09 @ Night Compilation (Italy) 2009
1) Boombatcha - Out of body experience (Faskil's Whitelight mix)
Aenaria Recordings Summer Breeze Compilation (Italy) 2008
1) Boombatcha - Calme
PRODUCTION
Boombatcha is totally devoted to the production of his music, he was chosen by Bacardi Martini France in 2003 to produce 10 exclusive tracks for their Summer CD project, which is distributed by BMF to over 3000 clubs and bars all over France. The CD “Pronight.com Utimate Mixdown” can still be ordered from various Bacardi Martini websites for the second year running, such as GET 27 and PRONIGHT.
In 2003, he signed “Kotozen “ to Britain's highly acclaimed, Sumsonic label in London. Then in 2006 he made contact with Italian dj and producer Luca Ricci, Luca chose 8 tracks for release on his own label Aenaria recordings, a sister label of the Fatal Music group in Holland. At the same time started to collaborate with Parisian based progressive house lablel, Atlant Digital which resulted in the release of two EP singles "Bring It On" and "Closer". Shortly after "Closer" was released, the track started to gain interest accross the Atlantic and could be heard in the sets of people like Jondi & Spesh (USA) and also the Flash Brothers.
WHAT'S HE LIKE THEN ?
He sees himself as an easy going, laidback and open person, he likes to be the heart of the party and loves contact with people.
SO WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HIM AND HIS MUSIC ?
Mysterious:
“..but who is Boombatcha ?” – Nugen and Archer (Release records)
Explosive:
“When he plays it’s as if a bomb has gone off !” – Massi (Organiser of Quattrocento)
Identifiable:
“When I heard your new track, I could really tell it was you !” – The Commuters (Baccardi Martini CD compilation)
Likes to tap into your soul:
“ The new track, Out of body experience.. it really is an out of body experience !” – Jason ( Abstract Rhythm Dj Agency, Miami)
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