DJ Dougal

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DJ Dougal
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Dougal (left) and Gammer
Background information
Birth namePaul Arnold Clarke [1]
Also known asDr. Who, Paul Clarke
Born (1975-04-14) April 14, 1975 (age 50) [2]
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Genres UK happy hardcore
Occupation(s) Record producer, DJ
Instrument Turntables
Years active1989–present
LabelsMeltdown, Salamander, Fodder, United Dance Recordings, Die Hard, Impact, Central Station, Essential Platinum, Rave n' Beats Limited, Monstercat

Paul Arnold Clarke (born 14th April 1975), professionally known as DJ Dougal, is a British UK happy hardcore producer and DJ.

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Career

Clarke first became involved with the dance music scene at the age of 15, while setting up sound systems for some of the first acid house parties, as part of work experience assignment to a music shop. [3] Through this, he met Murray Beetson (of ESP Promotions and promoter of the Dreamscape raves) and became a resident at raves including Equinox Milwaukees, Dreamscape and Helter Skelter.

His style is a mix of euphoric hardcore with uplifting vocals. He has worked alongside many other hardcore artists including DNA, Gammer and Hixxy, though in recent years, most of his work has been with Gammer. [1] [4] Several years ago, he – along with Hixxy – created the successful label Essential Platinum, [5] [6] which has had many releases. A significant amount of his work has been featured in the popular Bonkers hardcore compilation series, [7] [5] several releases of which he also mixed for.

In 1997 the Bonkers 3 compilation was released, with Clarke providing the mix for CD#3. The album was certified gold in the UK and a special edition of the compilation was released to commemorate it. [8] [9] Five of the Bonkers compilations that have his contribution have gone top 20 on the UK compilations chart. [10]

Clarke appeared on the Dancemania series, including its Speed sub-series such as its first issue where he appeared with three tracks. [11]

As of 2022, Clarke continues to perform live, often with fellow hardcore innovators such as Hixxy at events including the Bang Face Weekender in Southport. [12] [13] [14]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "DOUGAL & GAMMER". UK Festivals Guide. Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "biography · performance archive · Dougal · Paul Arnold Clarke · DJ, producer · DJ Dougal". Party Flock. 31 January 2014. Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "DJ Dougal Interview - imotv.net". youtube.com. 2 December 2006. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  4. ↑ "Dougal & Gammer". Discogs.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  5. 1 2 Birchmeier, Jason. "Biography Dougal". Allmusic . Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  6. ↑ "DJ Dougal (Old Skool / Rave / Happy Hardcore)". Fantazia.org.uk. 24 September 2007. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  7. ↑ Roberts, Joe (10 March 2019). "Happy hardcore will never die: An ode to the Bonkers series". DJ Mag . Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  8. ↑ "Resist Various Artists Bonkers 3". BPI . Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "Bonkers Gold Edition [Box set]". Amazon. Archived from the original on 24 November 2007. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  10. ↑ Kutner and Warwick's The Complete Book of British Charts.
  11. ↑ "Dougal". Discogs.com. Archived from the original on 6 December 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
  12. ↑ Jolley, Ben (6 December 2019). "Bang Face Weekender locks Perc, Sherelle, Hixxy & Dougal Bonkers reunion, more in second wave". DJ Mag . Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  13. ↑ Ravens, Chai (11 March 2020). "Happy hardcore will never die: the life of rave's most juvenile subculture". Dazed and Confused . Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  14. ↑ "Dougal - Artist Profile". Resident Advisor . Archived from the original on 4 August 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
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