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From pioneering the Wet&Hard sound to shaping the global club scene, Corvin Dalek is a name synonymous with innovation, authenticity, and the relentless pursuit of artistic evolution. With a career spanning decades, he has carved a unique path, merging music, art, and introspective storytelling to leave an indelible mark on electronic music.

 

Born in Budapest and inspired by the city’s intensity, Corvin’s journey began amidst a rich cultural landscape. Influenced by Pink Floyd, Kraftwerk, Moroder and the Hungarian avant-garde, he found in music a powerful means of self-expression. By the late 1990s, Berlin became his new home and creative playground. Immersed in the raw energy of clubs like Tresor and KitKat, he developed his signature Wet&Hard style – a bold fusion of techno’s driving beats and house’s fluid basslines.

Wet&Hard wasn’t just a sound; it was a philosophy that celebrated imperfection as a fundamental part of humanity. Co-created with legendary producer Mark Reeder, the subgenre emerged as a counterpoint to mainstream superficiality, embodying authenticity and emotional depth.

Corvin’s early releases on influential labels like MFS, Flesh, and his own Fummelerum Company resonated worldwide, from Berlin to London, China, and South America. His tracks and compilations – such as E for Europe, Stadtansichten, and Wet&Hard – became defining moments in electronic music history.

As a resident DJ at London’s iconic Turnmills Club, Corvin performed for The Gallery for over four years, earning a reputation as a crowd favorite and placing second in the club’s best DJ poll, alongside luminaries like Carl Cox and Tiësto. From festivals like Creamfields to the Loveparade in Berlin, Mexico City, and San Francisco, he graced the stages of the world’s most prestigious events. Collaborations with legends like Bernard Sumner of New Order (on the Crystal demo) and remixes for Faithless, Destiny’s Child, Shannon and Da Hool showcased his versatility and creative vision.