Didier Sinclair (French pronunciation: /didje sɛ̃klɛʁ/, real name: Didier Maurin /moʁɛ̃/, born March 24, 1965 in Montpellier - died October 30, 2008 in Paris) was a French record producer and DJ. Profile : Radio pioneer Pioneer of french "FM", Didier Sinclair started his career in 1982 on different local radios of Montpellier as animator and DJ. In 1984, he starts to work for NRJ radio station in Montpellier and two years later for FUN Radio.
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Didier Sinclair (French pronunciation: /didje sɛ̃klɛʁ/, real name: Didier Maurin /moʁɛ̃/, born March 24, 1965 in Montpellier - died October 30, 2008 in Paris) was a French record producer and DJ. Profile : Radio pioneer Pioneer of french "FM", Didier Sinclair started his career in 1982 on different local radios of Montpellier as animator and DJ. In 1984, he starts to work for NRJ radio station in Montpellier and two years later for FUN Radio. From 1987 to 1991, Didier has a residency in the gay club in the south of France: "Le Phébus". He becomes, then, one of the precursors of the House music movement. All these reasons in addition to his success makes him coming to Paris at the end of 1991.In 1992, FG DJ Radio, the first radio that adopted an electronic music concept in France and worldwide,propose him a daily mix show. In 1993, Didier Sinclair is in charge of FG DJ Radio musical programmation. End of 1993, he realizes, for the radio, a mixed compilation : "Rave Action" followed by a second volume which reaches 15 000 copies sold. In October 1994, Didier leaves FG DJ Radio to contribute to the development of Going Global Series (G.G.S), an electronic music label created and owned by BARCLAY (UNIVERSAL Group) which is today Sound of Barclay (S.O.B). From 1995 to February 1997, he holds two offices : Electronic music Consultant and A&R for Barclay.In March 1997, Didier is elected the 4th best french DJ according to referendum's results of CODA Magazine. In October 1997, he joins back the FG DJ Radio DJs' team and takes in charge, in september 1998, the musical programmation. Since then, he realizes the compilations : “DANCEFLOOR FG” track listing, and plays every Thursday (11pm/midnight) on FG DJ Radio. He died October 30th, 2009 of Lung Cancer. Profile : DJ & Producer In May 1995, he produced his first 12"on G.G.S under the project name : Mont Blanc "The Flash it EP". In March 1996 a second 12", "The funkysterix EP". In October 1998, he started an artistical partnership with Serial Records giving birth, in January 99, to his first 12" signed under his pseudomyn Didier Sinclair "Mind games EP". Followed, in December 1999, by a second 12" still on Serial Records "Groove 2 me". August 28th 2000, the famous "Lovely Flight" came out on Serial (50 000 sold copies) and in 2001, a CD single came out (VIRGIN) in Canada , USA, France & Benelux (with more than 40 000 singles sold) with a video clip in rotation on MCM, M6, MTV F, VIVA +. The year 2002 starts with his 4th release on serial records with the tracks “Galactix” & “Upside night”. January 2004, new remixes of “Groove to me” with the Wally Lopez version. September 2004, new collaboration with David Duriez label : Brique rouge, for the release : Didier Sinclair presents “Hook”. In November 2004, Didier Sinclair & Dj Chris Pi released the tune “Heavenly” on Serial Records with a remix from Sharam Jey (over 7 000 sold copies). On January 10th 2005, FG DJ Radio's official compilation : “DANCEFLOOR FG - WINTER 2005” is released. Mixed by Didier Sinclair and out on Barclay/Universal, the CD reached the 100 000 sold copies in France within a month ! May 2005, a new EP from Didier Sinclair & Dj Chris Pi, is out on Serial : “FANTASY WORLD”, with remixes from the Sucker Djs & AlexKid. November 2005, Didier Sinclair is mixing the 3rd volume of Wagram music compilation "In the Club". June 2006, Didier Sinclair is signing the volume 2 of the compilation Mix Club Paris. Profile : Globetrotter Didier Sinclair is from now on, one of the principal DJ of the French house scene. He acts in numerous parisian clubs : MIX Club, Redlight, Studio 287, Queen, Rex-club... ("Ministry Of Sound parties" and "Xclusive Residency" resident at MIX Club) and in different french festivals & tours (Borealis, D-mention, Métropole...). He exports his talent to cities like Acapulco, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Athens, Barcelona, Belgrade, Berlin, Beirut, Brussels, Casablanca, Cap town, Copenhagen, Dubai, Hammamet, Geneva, Hong-Kong, Ibiza, Johannesburg, Lausanne, Lisbon, London, Marrakech, Mexico City, Miami, Milano, Montreal, Moscow, New York, Prague, Saint Martin, Singapore, Sydney, Tahiti, Tel-Aviv, Tokyo, Tunis... and so many others... To be continued...
