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Marco V

Marco V
Marco V in 2010
Marco V in 2010
Background information
Birth nameMarco Verkuylen
Also known asMarco V, Collusion, Vision 20/20
Born (1967-04-03) 3 April 1967 (age 57)[citation needed]
OriginNetherlands[1]
GenresTech trance, electro house, big room house, progressive house
Occupation(s)Record producer, DJ[1]
Years active1991 - Present
LabelsTAO Recordings, Flamingo Recordings, Spinnin' Records, Incharge, Revealed Recordings
Websitemarcov.nl

Marco Verkuylen (pronounced [ˈmɑrkoː vərˈkœylə(n)], born 3 April 1967 in Heeswijk-Dinther), who performs under the name Marco V and alias Vision 20/20, is a Dutch electronic music DJ.[2] He is considered to be a pioneer of tech trance and one of the most important trance artists.[3][4][5]

Career

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Marco V began his career in his teens as a DJ in Eindhoven, becoming well known in the local scene by the mid-1990s.[1] He has achieved three hit singles in the Dutch Top 40 national chart, "Godd" and "Simulated", both in 2002, and "Loops and Tings Relooped" in 2004.[6] In 2004, DJ Mag ranked him as the 16th top DJ in the world, and he remained in the top 50 annually until 2009.[7][8]

Marco V at Trance Energy in 2008

Discography

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Albums

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Title Release date Notes
Massive Mix CD
Innercity 2000 Mix CD
Innercity 2002 Mix CD (double album with studio partner Benjamin Bates)
Con:fusion March 2002 Biggest selling dance album 2002 (Holland)[9]
Electro Trance 2003 Given away with Mixmag, CD
Gatecrasher presents Crasher Live in Amsterdam & Kuala Lumpur 2004 Live Mix CD with Scott Bond
All Access 2004[1] Mix album
Combi:nations 2004[9] Mix CD
Guvernment: All Access 2004 Mix CD
Bosh Anthems 2004 December 2004 Given away with Mixmag, CD
Amnesia Vol. 1 2005 Mix CD
200V 2005[1] CD/DVD
Amnesia Vol. 2 2006 Mix CD
Combi:nations 2 October 2006
Combi:nations 3 2007[10] CD
Propaganda Pt. 1 2009
Propaganda Pt. 2 November 2009

Singles and extended plays

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Kellman, Andy. "Marco V. Biography". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  2. ^ Bosk, Andry (2022-06-23). "Marco V & Vision 20/20 presents his new festival banger ME/AN". Rave Jungle. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  3. ^ Clinton, Maria (2022-12-17). "Marco V Binds His VISION 20/20 Releases Together on 'DEVIN/ITION' [Review]". EDM Identity. Archived from the original on 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  4. ^ "Crossfadr Catches Up With the DJ at Pacha NYC". Crossfadr. 2012-05-03. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  5. ^ "Premiere: Marco V – Energy of Love". We Rave You. 2016-07-01. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Marco V Top 40 Hits". Dutch Top 40. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Astrix | Top 100 DJs 2008". DJMag.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  8. ^ "Marco V | Top 100 DJs 2009". DJMag.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-15. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  9. ^ a b c d "Marco V Biography". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Combi: Nations, Vol. 3". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  11. ^ a b "MARCO V SINGLES". Official Charts. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Premiere: Marco V - Simulated (Bas Amro Remix)". 2017-07-09. Archived from the original on 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  13. ^ "Marco V and Vision 20/20 drop massive techno tune 'HU/NT'". Groove Cartel. 30 January 2021. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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