electro house prog house trance euro trance DJ / Producer / Remixer There is a general rule of thumb when it comes to party locations and dance music with an edge – where there are surfers there is always a wicked party and rave scene. The nascent South African rave and party scene faced stiff competition from established Southern Hemisphere party locations. The South African scene attracts the party cognoscenti, those who are “in the know” and like to party off the beaten track. It’s earthy, it’s tribal and very much “non-commercial”. Think about the vibe of late 80’s Ibiza and Goa and you’re just about there. The same holds true for South Africa’s top dance DJs and producers. They, too, have been overlooked. That’s set to change. Eric McCallaghan is one of South Africa's most-released trance and progressive music producers. His tracks (under his own label, Beats Me Records) has releases on more than a million printed CDs through 85 compilations, 16 singles, 3 albums and 18 12" vinyl's, with more than 30 songs licensed to international companies. The secret? Eric writes hooks that are as sharp as a Khoisan spearhead. His rhythms have an exquisite timing that borders almost on the tribal. And he knows how to get the most out of a beat. The genres of trance and progressive house were always going to be a natural outlet for Eric’s talents. The synths produce mashed up FX and mayhem one minute, only to be euphoric in the next. Eric’s tracks are many things – but never predictable. Add superb vocal talents to the mix, and you get tracks that work on every level. The vibe can be as hard as a set wave’s pit or as warm as the South African Bergwind. Cape Town native Eric’s style as a producer, remixer and DJ lead to early success in South Africa. That success gave him the drive and determination to fulfil his vision and break through onto the international dance music scene. The first taste of international recognition hit in 1996 when he was signed to BMG Records Africa. That affiliation had Eric co-producing tracks for artists like Patricia Lewis, TK-ZEE, Helene Henn and Sugardrive. His remix work for Bellissima went Gold. Eric went on to produce tracks with DJs' Paul Almeida, Dimitri, Spiro and Anton Olwage - which featured on albums released domestically as well as the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Asia and Thailand. He has also co-produced with 5FM's Derek Richardson, Ian F, Sasha Martinengo and Mark Gillman. Eric had 3 Top 40 songs on the 5 FM charts in the course of 1 week: with tracks at number 2 "Xplicit - Heatseeker" (number 1 on South Africa's National Dance Chart, also played by Judge Jules on BBC Radio 1). Also “Mauritz Lotz” at number 17 and "Swimming with Dolphins" at number 5. Heatseeker also received the "Best SA Dance Track 2000" for "Xplicit" by Beat Nation. He has had 22 original tracks licensed and remixed for release in the UK and Benelux. "Beyond the Wheel" was signed by ZTT (Vision). He co-produced "IF I" with Belgium DJ Philip. Eric continues to do remixes for various labels in the UK, working with the likes of Richard Coal, George Miller (The Chemist) and Lee Witherspoon (The Science of Rhythm). "Spinning" got a 4-and-a-half out of five by John '00' Fleming for Mixer Mag USA. Eric is also an accomplished DJ and has played in countless top South African clubs like Flyhouse, DNA, Evolution , The Gallery and Dockside. Internationally he has played Belgium’s "Illusion's La Noche", "Shaft" and "Lazurra". In 2001, he was one of the first non Pakistani DJs to play in Karachi, Pakistan. ---------------------------------------------------- DISCOGRAPHY 12" Acid Freak - Start Stop Records Belgium 12" Beyond the Wheel - Start Stop Records Belgium 12" Divine Intervention Divine Intervention - Aura Surround Sounds UK 12" DJ Tweek White Label - Deep Inside - Aura Surround Sounds UK Do Me So - Aura Surround Sounds UK Get U Some - Aura Surround Sounds UK It's Fine - Aura Surround Sounds UK 12" Femme Fatale - Start Stop Records Belgium 12" Heatseeker Xplicit - BMG NEWS Belgium Xplicit Original - BMG NEWS Belgium 12" Heatseeker White Label - Pulsating - Aura Surround Sounds UK The Quest - Aura Surround Sounds UK Xplicit - Aura Surround Sounds UK 12" I'll Wait for you - Start Stop Records Belgium 12" LadyBird - Beats Me Records 12" Naked - Beats Me Records 12" Nutbag White Label - Floating - Beats Me Records What The Funk? - Aura Surround Sounds UK 12" Sunset Cabriolet - Start Stop Records Belgium 12" Tidal Spirit - Beats Me Records 12" Tragic Melody - Start Stop Records Belgium 12" Wow - Start Stop Records Belgium 90's Dance Attack Amour - BMG Records Africa Bellisima - BMG Records Africa Don't wanna loose you - Sony Records SA Instant Moments - BMG Records Africa Water Verve - BMG Records Africa Amersham Bob remixes Bob - RPM Gallo Africa Bellisima / Encore une fois Bellisima - BMG Records Africa Encore une fois- BMG Records Africa Megamix - BMG Records Africa Beste Sokkie dans Album 1 - Tamagotchi - BMG Records Africa Beste Sokkie Dans Album 2 - Patricia Lewis Nobody Wins - BMG Records Africa The Walk - BMG Records Africa Big Brother Hectic - Xplicit - BMG Records Africa Biggest Hits 97 - Bellisima - BMG Records Africa Biggest Hits 98 - Patricia Lewis Nobody Wins - BMG Records Africa Bokke Nommer 1 - Single Girl - BMG Records Africa Club Alcazar - Alcazar Megamix - RPM Gallo Africa Da DJ Party - RPM Gallo Africa Club Religion - Femme Fatale - Start Stop Records Africa I'll wait for you - Start Stop Records Africa Club System 16 - Xplicit - BMG NEWS Belgium Club Zillion - Xplicit - BMG NEWS Belgium Club Carat - Xplicit - BMG NEWS Belgium Dance Domination - Xplicit - Primedia Records Dance Pool - Floating - Sony Records SA Naked - Sony Records SA Dance Pool 2 - Don't wanna loose you - Sony Records SA DJ Joker - 1605 - RPM Gallo Africa Da DJ - Party - RPM Gallo Africa Donuts - RPM Gallo Africa Eric Stole my Song - RPM Gallo Africa Jay Bee - RPM Gallo Africa Lunchtime - RPM Gallo Africa Magical Vaults - RPM Gallo Africa St Joker's Lighter - RPM Gallo Africa WoW - RPM Gallo Africa DJ Mickey - Mozart Bach Toccata - David Gresham Records Fur Elise - David Gresham Records Fur Elise Radio - David Gresham Records Hall of mountain - King David Gresham Records Hungarian - David Gresham Records Romaninov - David Gresham Records Rondo - David Gresham Records Rondo Funky - David Gresham Records Tchaikovski - David Gresham Records DJSA Derek the Bandit Floating - Sheer Dance SA DNA Compilation - Donut vs SL AOS Hey DJ - AOS Prestine - AOS Dynamic Dance 2 - Insane - BMG Records Thailand Ecuador / Amor Amour - BMG Records Africa Ecuador - BMG Records Africa Escape Vol 2 - Luv Buzz - RPM Gallo Africa ESP EP Eight DJ Mike - It's up to you - RPM Gallo Africa ESP EP Ten DJ Scotty - I'd rather B - RPM Gallo Africa ESP Sheer - Xplicit - Sheer Dance SA Eurohits2000 vol 3 - 2 Times - BMG Records Africa Blue - BMG Records Africa Eurohits2000 vol 4 - All I really want - BMG Records Africa Move your body - BMG Records Africa Voices - BMG Records Africa Extra Dance - Femme Fatale - Start Stop Records Belgium I'll wait for you - Start Stop Records Belgium Formula 1 Vol 3 - Vienna - RPM Gallo Africa Gillmania TKZee - Palafala - BMG Records Africa YaNaUmShayin' - BMG Records Africa Homegrown - Xplicit EMI SA House Anthems 1 - Insane - BMG Records Africa House Anthems 2 - That Sound - BMG Records Africa House Anthems 3 - Let it flow - BMG Records Africa KlubbTraxx - Everybody House - BMG Records Africa Mad on Techno - Always Sex - Aura Surround Sounds UK Deep Inside - Aura Surround Sounds UK Do Me So - Aura Surround Sounds UK Get U Some - Aura Surround Sounds UK It's Fine - Aura Surround Sounds UK Zap it - Aura Surround Sounds UK Ministry of Sound - Chill Sessions Sunset Cabriolet - EMI SA Missing you / Candle in the wind - BMG Records Africa Mix up ! 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