Dutch
trance DJ 'discovered' by
Sasha and signed to the latter's promotions agency,
Excession, and manager, Guy Ornadel. In 1999, Sasha included Kleinenberg's 'My Lexicon' on his acclaimed
Global Underground Ibiza double CD. The track itself eventually wound up in general release on
Pete Tong's
Essential label.
Two years later, Kleinenberg released a double CD of his own on Global Underground's
Nu Breed label. Generally plays more vocal
house than his mentor; considered to be an 'up-and-coming' talent, so to speak. Kleinenberg's
Essential Mix of June 2001 was voted best of the year by the
BBC's
Radio One listeners. Kleinenberg has since released remixes of artists such as trancers
Oliver Lieb and
Junkie XL, as well as
Destiny's Child.
Like fellow DJ
Carl Cox, Kleinenberg initially learned to mix records together in
mainstream, '
uncool' situations not dissimilar to that of unpopular
wedding DJs. He credits this experience as giving him the skills needed to
read a
crowd well. Residencies have included the Hague's Asta, Amsterdam's Mazzo, Chemistry and (now
extinct) Roxy. As well, he has performed at festival venues such as
Extrema in Holland.
Sources:
1. Nu Breed liner notes
2. Short bio available at http://www.spaced.co.uk