Yanou

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Yanou
Birth nameYann Peifer
Born (1974-03-06) 6 March 1974 (age 49)
Origin Bad Kreuznach, West Germany
Genres Trance, Eurodance
Occupation(s)Musician, producer
Years active1997–present
Labels Andorfine
Robbins Entertainment
Zooland
AATW
Formerly of Beam & Yanou
Website http://www.yanou.de

Yann Peifer (born 6 March 1974), known professionally as Yanou, is a German trance and Eurodance musician and producer. He is most famous for collaborating on DJ Sammy's hit "Heaven" with vocalist Do and for being a member of the popular German trance acts Tune Up! with DJ Manian, and Cascada alongside Natalie Horler as well as Manian. [1] Before Yanou worked with Tune Up!, Cascada and DJ Sammy, he produced and wrote tracks for "Beam & Yanou" in the late 1990s.

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Discography

Beam & Yanou

Remixes

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References

  1. "Cascada seeking success in United States". Reading Eagle . 22 April 2008. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
  2. "British single certifications – DJ Sammy & Yanou ft Do – Heaven". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 2 December 2022.