{{short description|German musician and DJ}} {{multiple issues| {{BLP primary sources|date=April 2014}} {{unreliable sources|date=April 2014}} }} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Patrick Alavi | image = | caption = | image_size = 280px | birth_name = Patrick Alavi | alias = Alavi, Turbofunk, Knabberbox (with Manuel Tur), 12 Angry Men (with Demon, Lifelike, Crusz, Nicholas and others) | birth_place = Frechen, Germany | birth_date = 1978 | death_date = | genre = Funk, House, Electronic music | occupation = Songwriter, producer, remixer, sound engineer, electronics engineer, singer, DJ | years_active = | label = roXour | website = {{URL|patrickalavi.com}}, {{URL|patrickalavi.bandcamp.com}} }}

'''Patrick Alavi''' is a German musician, producer, remixer and DJ; specialising in Funk and Electronic music.

==Career==

===History===

In 1996, Alavi released his first EP as DJ ALAVI on Sonic House, a sub label of the German techno label Atomic Silence.<ref name="discogs 2797323">{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/DJ-ALAVI-Youre-My-Answer/release/2797323|title=DJ ALAVI|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref>

In 2001, Alavi was signed by Bad Boy Bill for his labels Moody Recordings and International House Records.<ref name="discogs 278653">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Patrick-Alavi-My-Last-Touch/master/278653|title=Patrick Alavi – My Last Touch|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="discogs 420803">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Patrick-Alavi-1992/master/420803|title=Patrick Alavi – 1992|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> That same year Alavi signed 2 EP's on the French label Vertigo on which also Romain Tranchart from Modjo released his first EP as Funk Legacy.<ref name="discogs 12124">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/label/12124|title=Vertigo|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> In 2004, Kris Menace signed Alavi for two EP's on his label Work It Baby. The track "Power" later was re-released in the UK with new mixes on Azuli Records.<ref name="discogs 480286">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Patrick-Alavi-Power/release/480286|title=Patrick Alavi – Power|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> The track "Come To Me" reached no. 3 in the UK Buzz charts.<ref name="BBC Radio 1 - 20051028">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/petetong/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20051028|title=Pete Tong – 20051028|publisher=BBC Radio 1|access-date=9 April 2014}}</ref>

In 2005, Alavi founded his own label called roXour on which he released music by Benjamin Theves ("Texas" licensed to Kitsuné with a remix by SebastiAn),<ref name="discogs 131271">{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Benjamin-Theves-Texas/master/131271|title=Benjamin Theves – Texas|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> Tepr ("En Direct De La Côte" licensed to Wall of Sound (record label) with a remix by DatA), Flairs and others.<ref name="discogs 1058320">{{Cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Tepr-En-Direct-De-La-Côte/release/1058320|title=Tepr – En Direct De La Cote|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> In the same year his track "The End" peaked at no. 1 in the UK Buzz charts presented on Pete Tong's radio show on BBC Radio 1.<ref name="BBC Radio 1 - 20050520">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/petetong/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20050520|title=Pete Tong – 20050520|publisher=BBC Radio 1|access-date=9 April 2014}}</ref>

In 2007, his track "Gotta Move" under the project name "Turbofunk" (released on Data Records in the UK and N.E.W.S. Records in the Benelux) reached no. 79 in the Dutch single charts<ref name="swisscharts - turbofunk">{{Cite web|url=https://swisscharts.com/song/Turbofunk/Gotta-Move-349870|title=Turbofunk Chart Positions|publisher=swisscharts.com|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> and no.1 in the UK Buzz and Hype charts.<ref name="Turbofunk Biography">{{Cite web|url=https://playlists.net/artists/Turbofunk|title=Turbofunk Biography|publisher=playlists.net|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> The track contains a sample of "Dancing in the Street" by Peter Jacques Band.

===Remixes===

In addition to his own material Alavi has created official remixes for artists such as Jamelia,<ref name="discogs 2396108">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/de/release/2396108-Jamelia-Beware-Of-The-Dog-Remixes|title=Jamelia|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> Gossip,<ref name="amazon B001N191AK">{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jealous-Girls-Alavi-ReroX/dp/B001N191AK|title=Gossip|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> Adamski,<ref name="discogs 149399">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/de/master/149399-Luis-Paris-vs-Adamski-One-Of-The-People|title=Adamski|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> Shinichi Osawa,<ref name="amazon B001V67C12">{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Guita-Alavi-Rerox-Remixed-Patrick/dp/B001V67C12|title=Shinichi Osawa|publisher=Amazon|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> Hatiras<ref name="discogs 931535">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/de/master/931535-Hatiras-The-Anthem-Remixes|title=Hatiras|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> and Laidback Luke.<ref name="discogs 354174">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Laidback-Luke-Mixmash-EP-Vol-1/release/354174|title=Laidback Luke|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref>

===Compilations===

His tracks have appeared on compilations by Universal Music, Virgin, Modular, Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi, Kontor and many other labels worldwide.<ref name="discogs 26020">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/26020-Patrick-Alavi?type=Appearances|title=Patrick Alavi – Appearances|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="discogs 265578">{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/265578-Turbofunk?type=Appearances|title=Turbofunk – Appearances|publisher=discogs|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref>

===Support===

Alavi has received radio airplay from DJs such as Pete Tong,<ref name="BBC Radio 1 - 20040827">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/petetong/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20040827|title=Pete Tong – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|access-date=9 April 2014}}</ref> Annie Mac,<ref name="BBC Radio 1 - 20071012">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/mashup/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20071012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140404022030/https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/mashup/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20071012|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 April 2014|title=Annie Mac – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref> Kissy Sellout,<ref name="BBC Radio 1 - 20080919">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/innewdjswetrust/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20080919|title=Kissy Sellout – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|access-date=9 April 2014}}</ref> Rob Da Bank,<ref name="BBC Radio 1 - b00pflzy">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pflzy|title=Rob Da Bank – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|access-date=9 April 2014}}</ref> Zane Lowe,<ref name="BBC Radio 1 - b00y24dt">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00y24dt|title=Zane Lowe – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|access-date=9 April 2014}}</ref> Fergie,<ref name="BBC Radio 1 - 20050827">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/fergie/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20050827|title=Fergie|publisher=BBC Radio 1|access-date=9 April 2014}}</ref> Scott Mills,<ref name="BBC Radio 1 - 070607">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/scottmills/floorfillers/tracklisting_070607.shtml|title=Scott Mills – Airplay|publisher=BBC Radio 1|access-date=9 April 2014}}</ref> Dave Pearce<ref name="BBC Radio 1 - 20070513">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/davepearce/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20070513|title=Dave Pearce|publisher=BBC Radio 1|access-date=9 April 2014}}</ref> and Judge Jules.<ref name="BBC Radio 1 - 20070512">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/judgejules/tracklistingarchive.shtml?20070512|title=Judge Jules|publisher=BBC Radio 1|access-date=9 April 2014}}</ref>

===Inspiration===

Alavi has also influenced other DJs and producers, especially with his basslines.<ref name="Miguel Campbell Interview">{{Cite web|url=http://blog.ugroove.tv/under-the-spotlight-with-miguel-campbell/#sthash.YmfzyMDn.dpbs|title=Interview with Miguel Campbell|publisher=ugroove|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="Bingo Players Interview">{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/kinky-malinki/kinky-malinki-talks-to-bingo-players-ahead-of-their-exclusive-london-gig-on-9th-/184754448247751|title=Interview with Bingo Players|publisher=facebook|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref><ref name="youtube 2nforghb41a">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nForghB41A|title=Ableton Project – Patrick Alavi "Power"|date=18 September 2011 |publisher=YouTube|accessdate=9 April 2014}}</ref>

== References == {{Reflist|3}}

== External links == * {{Official website|https://patrickalavi.com}} * [https://patrickalavi.bandcamp.com Bandcamp] * [https://soundcloud.com/patrickalavi Soundcloud]

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Alavi, Patrick}} Category:Funk musicians Category:German electronic musicians Category:Living people Category:1978 births