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Benjamin Leclercq, alias Madben, grew up in Northern France, a few kilometers from the Belgian border. He discovered electronic music in the mid-90s ans started to check out Belgian clubs where this electronic vibe was already very trendy. Benjamin decided to start djing when he moved to Lille in 2000, and also created an association to promote his passion. Sound of Sand was born, and contributed to Lille Party’s energy organizing many events under the sign of electronic music. In 2007, upon his arrival in Orleans, Benjamin began composing.
What thrilled him that much? Probably this rising feel in his body and to see those happy faces and bodies moving to the rhythm of the floor on his musical pieces or dj sets. Influenced by the techno sounds of Detroit and Chicago, tinged with European techno, his dj sets and his compositions have that same unique purpose.
The compositions of Benjamin are quickly acclaimed by Laurent Garnier, who made the honor to broadcast three of his songs on his radio show « It Is What It Is. » Dave Clarke played his songs on his radio show « White Noise ».
In 2010, Benjamin signed his first tracks on various European labels : Totem (FR) Hype Muzik (UK), Bastardo Electrico (IRE), Bass Pressure (FR), Exit Audio (FR), Atelier Electronique (FR) …… And is not entirely new as two EPs and several remixes should be released in vinyl and digital by 2012.
Benjamin’s work is regularly highlighted by renowned producers such as Agoria, who ranked his song « Promised Land » as a title in the summer of 2011 in the magazine Dj Mag. Ian O Donovan playlist « F.. track » in the radio program « Transition » by John Digweed, and Paul Hamill aka Psycatron plays « Fire in the hall » in his radio show « Across the Line » broadcasted on the BBC.
In one short decade, Benjamin has had the opportunity to perform with artists such as side Stanny Franssen, Deetron, The Youngster, Fabrice Lig, Oliver Ho, Trish Van Eynde, Mark Williams, Joris Voorn, Raudive, Joey Beltram and many more …
In July 2011 Benjamin was pleased to warm-up the dance floor of the famous French Festival Astropolis , with two dj sets … and it sounds also very promising on the stage of Nordik Impakt Festival in October 2011.

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FOR ALL CONTACT please send me a message here or on contact [at] madben .fr
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ABOUT MY TRACKS :
All my tracks are copyrighted by SACEM

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OUT NOW :
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- "Inattendu" on the French label "Totem".
- "F... track" EP : on the Irish label "Bastardo Electrico" (12 inch with remixes in November 2011).
- David R "Technocolor" remix :on the UK based label "Hype Muzik".
- "Happy Face" on the "United by Detroit vol3" VA on the French label "Exit Audio"
- "The Dark side of my mood" on the "Trip to Detroit" VA on the French label "Bass Pressure"
- "The next step EP" on the UK based label "Hype Muzik" : 2 original tracks (Promise land / A Trip in my soul) + 2 remixs by Philippe Caminade and Mike Duz.
- Alix "Music can force" remix : in digital and 12 inch on the French label "Atelier Electronique"
- Dark strand - "Slammer" remix on the Antony Dupont French label "Bass pressure" (digital)

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TO COME :
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- Infected Soul – Lyeza Namandla (Madben remix) [BLOOMING SOUL RECORDS] – February 2012 (12" + digital)
- Marst – Sun On The Moon (Madben remix) [DEEP MOVEMENTS] – February 2012 (digital)
- Madben – Fire EP (3 titles) [LOGOS RECORDINGS] – March 2012 (digital)
- Madben & Ian O Donovan – Dual EP (4 titles) [ELECTRONICAL REEDS] – March 2012 (12" + digital)
- Yannick & Tristan – Donde Esta Pedro (Madben remix) [ELECTRONICAL REEDS] – April 2012 (digital)
- Philippe Caminade & Datashepper – 1988 (Madben remix) [DEEP MOVEMENTS] – Middle 2012 (12" + digital)
- Madben – F.. track EP in 12″ + Stephen Brown and Jamie Behan remixes (4 titles) [BASTARDO ELECTRICO] – Middle 2012 (12" + digital)

And many more to come....

Available releases are supported by various artists as Laurent Garnier, Dave Clarke, Agoria, Psycatron, John Digweed, Chymera, Antony shake shakir, Trish Van Eynde, Lee Holman, Ian O Donovan, DJ Bone, Karotte, Reset Robot, Markus Schultz, Denis A, Life Recorder, Erell Ranson, Milenko Subotic, Florian Muller, Obeno, Marco Asoleda, Flash Brothers, Laurent Maldo, Will Clarck, Gavyn Mitchell.....

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NEXT GIGS
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21/01 : Interview on Radio Galaxie ("In and out" show from 6 pm to 7pm)
21/01 : Etik Club, Lille
11/02 : Moustache Party, Toulouse
18/02 : Leopard Coffee, Paris
02/03 : Astroclub with Carl Craig, Rennes
09/03 : Le Colisée, Nantes
24/05 : Les Pot'irons, Saint Denis (La Réunion)
27/05 : Les Electropicales, Saint Denis (La Réunion)