Biography
Philogresz aka ilker Soylu was born in that huge metropolis of Turkey ‘Istanbul’ , begin 80’s! Former punk rock/thrash metal freak, neo electronic music lover moved to Dordrecht / The Netherlands and started his education of music production at Art Academy of Utrecht (HKU) and later stage; SAE (school of sound engineering). Soon after he has set up his own company 078 Productions. With 078 Productions, he set-up an organization team with an aim to create a new dimension into Southern Holland’s and yet into Dutch electronic music scene. He has been working as a promoter for more than 5 years in the scene; organizing legendary club nights like Horizonz, succesful Electrify club nights and setting up the first djcafe in Dordrecht,
Past 2 years, Philogresz has been focusing to his own productions and so far has released musical pieces on record labels such as; Manual, TEAM, Stolen Moments & Magnitude Recordings.
Ilker is currently responsible for A&R management of the brand-new record label of Dutch techno master Secret Cinema. And as an artist he will put out the third record release ‘ Debut on Blackwarm EP ‘ incl. remixes of Secret Cinema and Qbical. This EP has already received some positive feedbacks from: Xpansul, Francesco Pico, Progression (Blackhole Records), Nuno Dos Santos (Compost), JoMore is on: www.teamrecords.net
His productions so far, have been played/supported by Sasha, Progression, Karotte, Literon, Djinxx, Martin Eyerer, Edwin Oosterwal (Rejected), Nuno Dos Santos(Compost), Unai, Sandeep, Tyler Stadius, Benny Rodrigues, Daniel Wanrooy (Vapour), Boris Ross, Xpansul, Secret Cinema & Francesco Pico (Global Underground).
Despite his short career in Electronic Music, Philogresz has experienced some remarkable gigs including countries; Italy, France, Turkey & Belgium
On top of these things, he is hosting his very own radio show Dynamix-Radio on every Friday 21:00 CET and inviting the best Dutch / International dj producer as guest, to perform live at his cozy studio! www.dynamix-radio.com
*Discography
-Francesco Pico & Roell Sapphire-Minitrac (*Philogresz remakesz) / Digitude Rec.
(May 07)
-Philogresz-City Cry (electric city cut) / REMF Recordings. (Nov '07) Special Beatport
Compilation, alongside artists: Speedy J, Joris Voorn, Literon & Alden Tyrell
-Philogresz- Hard to Swallow / Manual Music (Dec '07) incl. Francesco Pico remix
-Philogresz- Mibonsai EP: My Bonsai & København / Digitude Rec. (Dec '07)
incl. Taras Van De Voorde & Paul Hazendonk remix
-Taras Van De Voorde - Larize (*Philogresz Remakesz) / Stolen Moments ('08)
alongside Aki Latvamaki (Cocoon&Trapez)
-Philogresz- Debut on Blackwarm EP: Biological & Elusive Emotion / TEAM Records
(2008) incl. Secret Cinema & Qbical remixes
Upcoming;
- Philogresz-Love & Hate EP / Sound Architecture (2008)
- Bleep Boutique-Artificial Nature(*Philogresz rough cutsz) / TEAMtomorrow (Sep 08)
- Ocinirom & K-pax(Baroque-UK) - Nexuz - (*Philogresz remakesz) / LUPS rec(2008)
- Remix for Egbert – Debut EP – TEAM RECORDS(2008) alongside Secret Cinema.
- Philogresz-T’Jazz + remix by T.B.A / Sound Architecture(2009)
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