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| birth_name = Christophe Le Friant
| birth_name = Christophe Le Friant
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| alias = Bob Sinclar, Da Cheese, The Mighty Bop, Reminiscence Quartet, Yellow Productions, Chris the French Kiss, Bob from Paris, Desmond K
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|05|10|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|05|10|df=y}}
| origin = [[Bois-Colombes]], [[Paris]], [[France]]
| origin = [[Bois-Colombes]], [[Paris]], [[France]]
| instrument = [[Phonograph|Turntables]]
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==Musical career==
==Musical career==
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Christophe Le Friant started DJing in the 1980s under the name Chris the French Kiss. During this time he was more influenced by hip-hop and jazz music and created music projects such as '''The Mighty Bop''' and '''Reminiscence Quartet''', this one with an ensemble of musicians. Le Friant used the alias '''Desmond K''' in the Reminiscence Quartet.
Christophe Le Friant started DJing in the 1980s under the name Chris the French Kiss. During this time he was more influenced by hip-hop and jazz music and created music projects such as '''The Mighty Bop''' and '''Reminiscence Quartet''', this one with an ensemble of musicians. Le Friant used the alias '''Desmond K''' in the Reminiscence Quartet.


Le Friant adopted the new name of Bob Sinclar in 1998. He became known for popularising the [[French house|"French touch" of house music]] with heavy use of [[sample (music)|sampled]] and filtered [[disco]] strings. He describes his musical style as inspired by "peace, love, and house music".<ref>{{cite web |url = http://lessthan3.com/#!/2011/01/interview-bob-sinclar |title = Interview: Bob Sinclar |date = January 2011 |work = LessThan3 |accessdate = 2012-02-02 }}</ref> Several of Sinclar's songs have become international hits, being particularly popular in Europe. Some of his most popular hits include "[[Love Generation (song)|Love Generation]]" (with [[Gary Pine]]) and "World, Hold On" (with [[Steve Edwards (singer)|Steve Edwards]]). In 2006 Bob Sinclar received the TMF Award Best Dance International (Belgium).
Le Friant adopted the new name of Bob Sinclar in 1998. He became known for popularising the [[French house|"French touch" of house music]] with heavy use of [[sample (music)|sampled]] and filtered [[disco]] strings. He describes his musical style as inspired by "peace, love, and house music".<ref>{{cite web |url = http://lessthan3.com/#!/2011/01/interview-bob-sinclar |title = Interview: Bob Sinclar |date = January 2011 |work = LessThan3 |accessdate = 2012-02-02 }}</ref> Several of Sinclar's songs have become international hits, being particularly popular in Europe. Some of his most popular hits include "[[Love Generation (song)|Love Generation]]" (with [[Gary Pine]]) and "World, Hold On" (with [[Steve Edwards (singer)|Steve Edwards]]). In 2006 Bob Sinclar received the TMF Award Best Dance International (Belgium).


==Discography==
== Discography ==
: ''See [[Bob Sinclar discography]] for full discography, including other aliases and side projects''
{{Main|Bob Sinclar discography}}


===Studio albums===
;Studio albums
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* ''Enjoy'' (2004)
* 1998 ''[[Paradise (Bob Sinclar album)|Paradise]]''
* 2000 ''Champs Elysées''
* ''Western Dream'' (2006)
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* ''Soundz Of Freedom'' (2007)
* 2003 ''III''
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* ''Live At The Playboy Mansion'' (2007)
* 2006 ''[[Western Dream]]''
* 2009 ''[[Born in 69]]''
* ''House Masters'' (2008)
* 2012 ''Disco Crash''
* ''Born In 69'' (2009)
* ''Made In Jamaïca'' (2010)
* 2013 ''Paris By Night (A Parisian Musical Experience)''
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* ''Knights Of The Playboy Mansion'' (2011)

* ''Disco Crash'' (2012)
===Compilation albums===
* ''Paris By Night'' (2013)
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* 2004 ''Enjoy''
* 2005 ''In The House'' (Various Artists Mix CD)
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* 2007 ''[[Soundz of Freedom]]''
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* 2007 ''Bob Sinclar: Live at the Playboy Mansion''
* 2010 ''The Best Of''
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* 2011 ''Knights of The Playboy Mansion (Bob Sinclar & [[Dimitri from Paris]])''

===Remix albums===
* 2010 ''[[Made In Jamaïca]] (Bob Sinclar & [[Sly and Robbie]])''


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 17:55, 10 January 2016

Bob Sinclar
Bob Sinclar at the NRJ Music Awards in 2011
Bob Sinclar at the NRJ Music Awards in 2011
Background information
Birth nameChristophe Le Friant
Born (1969-05-10) 10 May 1969 (age 55)
OriginBois-Colombes, Paris, France
GenresHouse, reggae fusion, raggamuffin, electro house, dance, French house, electronic, hip house
Occupation(s)Producer, DJ
InstrumentTurntables
Years active1987–present
LabelsYellow Productions
Ministry of Sound Australia
Websitewww.bobsinclar.com

Bob Sinclar (born Christophe Le Friant; 10 May 1969) is a French record producer, house music DJ, remixer and the owner of the label Yellow Productions.[1]

Musical career

Christophe Le Friant started DJing in the 1980s under the name Chris the French Kiss. During this time he was more influenced by hip-hop and jazz music and created music projects such as The Mighty Bop and Reminiscence Quartet, this one with an ensemble of musicians. Le Friant used the alias Desmond K in the Reminiscence Quartet.

Le Friant adopted the new name of Bob Sinclar in 1998. He became known for popularising the "French touch" of house music with heavy use of sampled and filtered disco strings. He describes his musical style as inspired by "peace, love, and house music".[2] Several of Sinclar's songs have become international hits, being particularly popular in Europe. Some of his most popular hits include "Love Generation" (with Gary Pine) and "World, Hold On" (with Steve Edwards). In 2006 Bob Sinclar received the TMF Award Best Dance International (Belgium).

Discography

Main article: Bob Sinclar discography
Studio albums
  • Enjoy (2004)
  • Western Dream (2006)
  • Soundz Of Freedom (2007)
  • Live At The Playboy Mansion (2007)
  • House Masters (2008)
  • Born In 69 (2009)
  • Made In Jamaïca (2010)
  • Knights Of The Playboy Mansion (2011)
  • Disco Crash (2012)
  • Paris By Night (2013)

See also

References

  1. ^ IMO Records. "Bob Sinclar Biography", IMO Records, London, Retrieved on 25 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Interview: Bob Sinclar". LessThan3. January 2011. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
Main sites
Interviews and features

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