Biography

Tim Baker, a highly respected international DJ and producer emits a striking devotion to the music he produces, plays and remixes. This native Detroiter has a creative style of Djing, which fuses the funk with menacing percussion for a dramatic and emotional experience. His insight and passion for Detroit techno and house music began advancing 17 years ago in 1984 when he received his first turntables. The music which motivated his early phase of Djing included Cameo, Parliament, the B-52's, Bauhaus, Tangerine Dream, and Brian Eno. In the city of Detroit, the creative energy of the times was just beginning to manifest itself into the musical phenomena of ‘techno'.

In 1994, Tim Baker played in Europe for the first time at Berlin 's Tresor club. His Djing gigs began to accumulate, so he stopped making clothes and focused on the music. In 1997, he started Elephanthaus Records and Baker released his first EP, Black Machines. His musical career has since then evolved and taken him to the likes of the UK, Germany, France and more. He has spun at world famous clubs such as the Tresor Club in Berlin, Florida135 in Spain, The Rex Club in Paris, and he has performed at festivals around the world including The Love Parade held annually in Berlin, Movement: Detroit Electronic Music Festival, and the Sonar Festival in Spain.

While constantly striving for a better understanding of his music, Tim moved his home base from Detroit to Chicago in 1998. The move motivated Tim to launch his second house label, Real Estate Records. This label combines the forward thinking future funk of Detroit with the soulful edge of Chicago.

For the 21st century, Tim Baker will continue to uphold the repertoire of his labels by discovering innovative and creative talent. Tim extends his music capacity to new territories acquainting the world with his unique sound and vision. Tim's undeniable propelling force is to provide World Class DJ performances, incredible production and quality entertainment for the masses.

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