Thomas Gold (DJ)
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| Birth name | Frank Thomas Knebel-Janssen |
| Also known as | Beat Riders, Dee-Luxe, Frankk, Level K, Plastic Nation, O&G Project |
| Born | Berlin, Germany |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Associated acts | Bass Bumpers, Bora Bora Chicks, Chriss Ortega & Thomas Gold, City Sneakerz, Eric Smax & Thomas Gold, Houzecrushers, O&G Project, Peak Time Killerz, Punk People, Resource, Second Run, Soulmaniax |
| Website | www |
Frank Thomas Knebel-Janssen (born Berlin, Germany), better known by his stage name Thomas Gold, is a German DJ and producer. His first productions were in a trance style, but in recent times, his music has incorporated progressive house and tech house. He was ranked at number 82 in the Top 100 DJs survey conducted by DJ Magazine in 2012.
When Thomas was seven years old, he learned to play the electronic organ, and his interest in digital synthesizers and his passion for music emerged. At the age of 15 he bought his first piece, a synthesizer Yamaha DX-11.
Several international labels have signed or released music by Gold, including CR2 (UK), Ministry of Sound (UK and Australia), Positiva (UK), Nero / Joia (Sweden), Vendetta (Spain), Cyber & Scorpio (France), Time (Italy), Universal (USA), Egoiste (Switzerland).
His 2008 remixed version of the classic "Silence" by the group Delerium was successful on the Beatport download list and won the coveted Beatport Music for Best Progressive House Song. This success then resulted in singles such as "Don't You Want Me", "Everybody Be Somebody", and "Losing My Religion".
His first production in 2009 was in collaboration with Matthias Menck, "Everybody Be Somebody". Also in 2009, he agreed with the renowned UK label CR2 to launch a production in collaboration with Lee Cabrera, a new version of the biggest Ibiza anthems "Shake It (Move a Little Closer)".
After joining Toolroom Records, he became a resident of events held by the label including "Toolroom Knights" with artists like Fedde le Grand and Mark Knight.
Thomas has gained some recognition in the dance scene from figures such as Axwell, Steve Angello, Tiësto, David Guetta, Chuckie, John Dahlbäck and Sander van Doorn.
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