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About
Dutch dance and electro house DJ and record producer most widely recognized for hit tracks including "Cry (Just a Little)," which earned Top-40 hit rankings in the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and numerous regions throughout Australia and Europe. His track "Rattle" reached the Top-40 charts in 4 European countries before its revamped version, "Get Up (Rattle)," became a #1 single in the UK, a Top-10 hit in at least 5 European countries and earned the distinction of being certified gold in Canada and 4 times platinum in Australia.
Before Fame
He co-founded The Bingo Players in 2006 with fellow Dutch DJ Paul Bäumer. They also co-founded Hysteria Records together and went on to release multiple tracks together, as well as the tracks of several additional electro house producers. The musical project went on to become a solo act in 2013, following the death of Bäumer due to cancer.
Trivia
In the year 2013, he was listed at #52 in DJ Mag's list of Top 100 DJs. The following year, he was also ranked on the list at #96. He has also performed under stage names including Break Mechanic and Marchand. Additionally, his 2014 single "Knock You Out" became his first to obtain the prestige of being the #1 song in the U.S. dance chart.
Family Life
His real name is Maarten Hoogstraten. Although Bingo Players was originally a duo consisting of Hoogstraten and Paul Bäumer, Hoogstraten continued under the Bingo Players name as a solo artist following Bäumer's passing from cancer in 2013, in accordance with Bäumer's wishes.
Associated With
His hit song "Get Up (Rattle)" featured the vocals of American hip-hop group Far East Movement. As a solo artist, he has crafted remixes of songs by artists including Charlie Puth, Camille Jones, Ava Max, Hardwell, and Laidback Luke. He also collaborated with R&B singer Ida Corr on his 2020 track, "I Know This Club."
