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Paul Oakenfold has been touted as one of the world's leading DJ/remixers by various outlets including CNN, Rolling Stone, BPM, Remix and more.

· In 2007 Paul Oakenfold released his Greatest Hits & Remixes through Perfecto/Ultra Records –a 20-selection strong collection of his seminal dance recordings and remixes. Its track listing ranges from original productions such as his massive singles "Starry Eyed Surprise" "Ready Steady Go," and "Faster Kill Pussycat" featuring Brittany Murphy. In addition, there are remixes galore of artists like Justin Timberlake, U2, Madonna, The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead and Underworld and soundtrack pieces such as David Arnold's James Bond Theme from the motion picture Die Another Day and Oakenfold's "Dread Rock" from Matrix Reloaded.

· 2x Grammy nominee, "Best Electronic/Dance Album" A Lively Mind (2007, Maverick Records) and Creamfields (2004, Thrive Records)

· Paul Oakenfold released his second album for Maverick A Lively Mind in June 2006. This Grammy-nominated album includes the single, "Faster Kill Pussycat" featuring Brittany Murphy. Other guests on the album include Pharrell Williams, Grandmaster Flash, Ryan Tedder of Onerepublic, Spitfire, Bad Apples and more.

· His first album for Maverick Bunkka was released in 2002. It included "Starry Eyed Surprise" featuring Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town, a Top 10 hit in both America and the U.K. Other guests on the album were Perry Farrell, Nelly Furtado, Ice Cube, Tricky and Hunter S. Thompson (his last recording before he passed away).

· "Starry Eyed Surprise" reappeared in early 2005 as part of Diet Coke's ad campaign for their re-launch of the beverage using Splenda. Paul's hit, "Ready, Steady, Go" currently appears in Saab's US ad campaign, and a new song, "Feed Your Mind" also appears in Toyota's European ad campaign, for which the major car manufacturer has committed to 42 million Euros (over $51 million dollars) worth of ad buys. Oakenfold also scored the music for a Hummer commercial.

· Paul Oakenfold's 2004 mix album Another World has reached gold status in sales making it one of the biggest selling dance albums of all time. In total his releases have sold almost 2 million in the U.S. alone.

· Film credits include music for Nobel Son, Collateral, Swordfish, The Matrix Reloaded, Pirates of the Caribbean, Die Another Day, Planet Of The Apes, The Bourne Identity and Shrek II. TV credits include music for Alias, Big Brother and Las Vegas.

· Remix credits include, among many others, works for U2, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Paris Hilton Jennifer Lopez, Salt N Pepa and The Cure.
· As a touring musician, Oakenfold has DJ'd in hundreds of places around the world. Some unique locations he has appeared at include the Great Wall in China, the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles (sold out) and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Other foreign territories he's appeared include Cypress, Lebanon, Ibiza, Korea and more. He's also noted as one of the most well traveled electronic touring artists within the United States.

· He scored GoldenEye: Rogue Agent, the James Bond-inspired videogame.

· Paul Oakenfold was the star of Spike TV series The Club and had a cameo appearance in the film The Rules of Attraction.

· Prior to becoming a world famous DJ and producer, Oakenfold served as an A&R consultant for Profile Records and Def Jam, where he signed artists including Salt N' Pepa, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith.

· Paul Oakenfold was born in London, England and currently resides in the U.S. Before becoming a major force in the music industry he graduated from the Westminster Technical culinary institute becoming a certified chef. He was also an investor along with rockers Tommy Lee and Dave Navarro in the Hollywood, CA nightlife establishment Rokbar.

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  • LeRoy avatar
    On August 23, 2009 07:38:32 PM - LeRoy said:

    saw your show palms las vegas last summer then hit up REHAB and your show was the best part of the weekend cant wait to come back summer 2009.....

  • www.robbyroyal.co.uk avatar
    On August 11, 2009 03:01:05 PM - www.robbyroyal.co.uk said:

    Hi BT here Paul...

  • Tohaba avatar
    On July 30, 2009 01:58:01 PM - Tohaba said:

    You were FANTASTIC in Oslo! :-) Memory of a lifetime Paul! ;-)

  • LifeHaX avatar
    On April 30, 2009 11:36:57 AM - LifeHaX said:

    Tall guy from Salt Lake City says: Oakie, your the shit! It was great to see you so many times last year, the set @ the Palms for Valentines was awesome! We are all driving down again to see you for the Love Fest- keep it up brotha!

  • Lightworker avatar
    On March 28, 2009 11:58:49 AM - Lightworker said:

    Hi Paul you can find my tunes at soundclick now,just click the link for Temple Cloud on my profile!
    jay/Lightworker/Temple Cloud

  • CJ Avariya avatar
    On March 23, 2009 01:05:59 PM - CJ Avariya said:

    Love You, Paul :)

  • Bliss 505 avatar
    On March 18, 2009 03:10:24 PM - Bliss 505 said:

    Hiiii Paul :) hope you are doing well and that I can see you in Miami!

  • Lightworker avatar
    On March 18, 2009 09:07:46 AM - Lightworker said:

    Hi Paul. Letting you know that i have sent my tunes to Claudia as you requested.All the best bro' i trust you will enjoy my tunes! Jay x

  • rusty avatar
    On March 17, 2009 04:35:38 PM - rusty said:

    hi paul, just wanted 2 wish you a happy paddy's day from ireland..... cheers rusty.

  • JennBunny avatar
    On March 12, 2009 01:34:20 PM - JennBunny said:

    I met you last night! It was seriously the coolest moment ever! Im such a big fan of your music and your talent is amazing!! Keep doin what you do! I

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