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Who Is Purple Disco Machine? Purple Disco Machine is the stage name of Tino Piontek, a German musician and record producer. His music style is rooted in funk and disco, drawing influence from classic dance music of the 70s and 80s. He has become internationally recognised for his remixes and original productions that have become some of the most played records by the world's leading DJs.Career Beginnings Tino Piontek started his career in 2006 as a DJ and producer in Munich, Germany. After playing at several local venues, he began producing his own music under the name Purple Disco Machine. His music was soon picked up by major labels such as Ministry Of Sound, Defected Records, and Sony Music which led to his first big break when his remix of Hot Natured's 'Benediction' became an underground hit in 2012.Rise to Fame The success of Purple Disco Machine's 'Benediction' remix led to more remixes for established artists such as Dua Lipa, Jax Jones, Miley Cyrus, and Jess Glynne. In 2018, he released his debut album 'Soulmatic' which featured collaborations with some of the biggest names in dance music such as The Shapeshifters, Tensnake, and Claptone. The album was critically acclaimed and cemented Purple Disco Machine's reputation as one of the leading producers of modern disco and funk. In 2020, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording for his remix of Bob Moses' 'The Blame'.Influences Purple Disco Machine is heavily influenced by classic funk and disco artists such as Chic, George Clinton, and Earth Wind & Fire. He also draws inspiration from modern dance music producers such as Daft Punk and Nile Rodgers. He has stated that he strives to evoke the same feelings of joy and energy in his music that those classic acts were able to achieve.