DJ Paul Elstak
Paul Elstak | |
|---|---|
Elstak in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | DJ Paul Elstak |
| Born | Paul Roger Elstak 14 January 1966 |
| Origin | The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Producer, DJ |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Formerly of | Rotterdam Terror Corps |
| Website | djpaulelstak |
Paul Roger Elstak (known professionally as DJ Paul Elstak; born 14 January 1966 in The Hague)[1] is a Dutch hardcore/gabber and happy hardcore DJ and record producer of Surinamese[a] descent.[2][3] He used to use his full name to create happy hardcore and DJ Paul for hardcore gabber, but when he started Offensive Records in 2001, he started using both names for gabber.
Biography
Elstak co-wrote and co-produced the song "Europapa" by Dutch musician Joost Klein, which was released on 29 February 2024 and represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.[4]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album appaearance |
|---|---|---|
| "Rainbow in the Sky"[5] | 1995 | May the Forze Be With You |
| "Luv U More"[6] | ||
| "The Promised Land"[6] | ||
| "Engeltje"[7]
(with Jebroer and Dr Phunk) |
2017 | Jebroer Presents Paranoia |
| "Flipside"[8]
(with Ransom and MC Boogshe) |
2018 | Non-album single |
| "XTCWTF"[9]
(with Reinier Zonneveld) |
2024 | |
| "Luv U More"[10][b]
(with Scooter and Joost Klein) |
2025 |
References
- ^ Vuijsje, Robert (15 April 2019). "Dj Paul Elstak: 'Ik heb geen wrok tegen Nederlanders omdat mijn voorouders slaven zijn geweest'". de Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ Bush, John. "Biography: Paul Elstak". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ^ "DJ Paul Elstak koestert geen wrok tegen Nederlandse slavenhouders". NU.nl (in Dutch). 16 April 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ "This is Europapa by Joost Klein for Eurovision 2024". www.avrotros.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "DJ Paul Elstak viert 30 jaar Rainbow in the Sky in Arnhem". PZC.nl (in Dutch). 16 November 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ a b Versteegen, Luca (20 November 2025). "Paul Elstak brings All Day Long to his Rotterdam". Hard News. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Magdalena (8 October 2021). "Interview: Jebroer on his musical journey and recent collaborations". CelebMix. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Stuiteren met Flipside van Paul Elstak, Ransom en Boogshe". VK Magazine (in Dutch). 1 December 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ CU; Betteridge, Mark (29 November 2024). "Reinier Zonneveld links up with Paul Elstak for XTCWTF on Filth On Acid". Change Underground. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Roth, Simon (17 August 2025). ""Luv U More" gets a 2025 rebirth by Scooter, Paul Elstak, and Joost". Hardstyle Mag. Retrieved 28 February 2026.