DJ Meri

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DJ Meri (One half of the Rulers of the Deep) Like with most successful musicians, the road for DJ Meri has been a long one. At the age of five, he started to play piano which was followed by school bands of different kind. After getting his musical education and being a choir conductor, DJ Meri turned to radiobroadcasting. Sixteen years are ago, Meri got his first job on a national radio station, where he helped to produce shows. Later on, Estonian private stations like Top Radio, Mega FM and Sky also appeared. Today, Meri with his production and dj-partner P.Julm run a weekly show on the most popular station in Estonia – Tallinn Express is on every Saturday on Raadio 2. Tallinn Express is also the name for a series of parties held three times a month. More than four years ago, Meri fulfilled one of his dreams – the first single with his partner P.Julm as Rulers of the Deep was released on a global label. At the same time Meri starter his solo career, remixing tracks like “Finally” (Kings of Tomorrow), and chart topping “Sleep Talk” (ATFC). Now, producing music is his become almost daily job. New records are released all the time, both originals productions as well as remixes. In November 2004, NRK realeased the new ROTD single for the label “Last Survivor”. DJ Mag Hype Chart listed the track at 5, Pete Tong Buzz Chart sees “Last Survivor” at seventh place. NRK also released Buick Project mixes. “The main mix is a chunky, jacking affair with a dirty, electro bassline. Acid

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# DJ Meri's Distinctive Contribution This work merits attention for demonstrating how deep musical training translates into electronic production. Meri's background—classical piano, choir conducting, sixteen years in radio broadcasting—creates an unusual foundation for electronic music-making. Rather than approaching the craft as pure experimentation, he brings compositional discipline and an understanding of how sound functions within narrative contexts. The collaboration with P.Julm suggests a thoughtful dialogue between perspectives. For listeners curious about electronic music that engages with rather than dismisses tradition, or those interested in how broadcast experience shapes artistic sensibility, this represents a meaningful case study in how varied musical paths converge in contemporary production.

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