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Hel:sløwed is a collaborative electronic music project formed by Dutch DJs and producers Misja Helsloot and Michael de Kooker in 2022. The duo debuted with a remake of the trance track 'In Silence',[1] released under Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance Recordings. Since their formation, Hel:sløwed has released music on various labels, including Armind Recordings, Flashover Recordings, Spinnin' Records, and Enhanced Recordings.

Misja Helsloot

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Misja Helsloot is a Dutch DJ, producer, and label owner known for his contributions to the trance music genre.[2] He began his career in the late 1990s[3] and gained wider recognition in 1998 when Tiësto selected him to mix[4] the first In Trance We Trust compilation. Helsloot has performed at events across Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East.[5] In addition to his career as a DJ and producer, Helsloot has managed three record labels[6] and organized events, including the Create party series.[7] He has released two artist albums and several mix compilations over the course of his career.[8]

Michael de Kooker

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Michael de Kooker is a Dutch electronic music producer who began his career in 2007. His remix of 'Veracocha – Carte Blanche' reached the Dutch Top 40,[9] and he subsequently released original tracks and remixes[10] for artists including Armin van Buuren, Vincent de Moor, and Ruben de Ronde. In later years, de Kooker shifted his focus towards working behind the scenes for various artists.[11] In 2022, he co-founded Hel:sløwed with Misja Helsloot.

Releases and Recognition

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As Hel:sløwed, the duo has achieved significant success, accumulating over 18 million streams[12] on Spotify. Their remakes and remixes of tracks such as Tiësto's 'Flight 643,' Grooveyard's 'Mary Go Wild,' and Jerome Isma-Ae's 'Hold That Sucker Down' have received support from prominent DJs.[13] In 2023, their collaboration with singer-songwriter duo Amber Revival on the track 'If You Only Knew'[14] was voted #5[15] in the A State of Trance Tune of the Year 2023 poll, as determined by listeners of Armin van Buuren's radio show.

Live Performances

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In the two years since their debut, Hel:sløwed has performed at major festivals and events, including UNTOLD,[16] Luminosity Beach Festival,[17] A State of Trance Rotterdam,[18] and A State of Trance London.[19] They have also performed at notable venues such as Maassilo and Melkweg.[20]

Discography

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Singles

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  • 2022: In Silence (ft. That Girl) [A State of Trance]
  • 2022: Bashed [Pure Trance]
  • 2022: Drifting Apart (ft. Cari) [Grotesque DRK]
  • 2022: Flashed [Flashover Recordings]
  • 2022: End of Time (ft. Hidden Tigress) [Grotesque DRK]
  • 2022: Jeffrey Sutorius – Sink or Swim (Hel:sløwed Remix) [BODYWRMR]
  • 2022: Like a Ghost (ft. Polina Vita) [A State of Trance]
  • 2023: Changing Fast (ft. Ava Silver) [A State of Trance]
  • 2023: Flight 643 [AFTR:HRS]
  • 2023: Hold Onto This (ft. That Girl) [A State of Trance]
  • 2023: If You Only Knew (ft. Amber Revival) [Armind Recordings]
  • 2023: Grooveyard – Mary Go Wild (Hel:sløwed Remix) [Spinnin' Deep)
  • 2023: Follow The Light (ft. Teo Mandrelli & Jordan Grace) [A State of Trance]
  • 2023: Want Me (ft. JNSN) [Flashover Recordings]
  • 2024: Wildfire (ft. Amber Revival) [Armind Recordings]
  • 2024: Jerome Isma-Ae – Hold That Sucker Down (Hel:sløwed Remix) [Armind Recordings]
  • 2024: Save Me (ft. AERES & Matronique) [ Enhanced Recordings]

References

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  1. ^ "Hel:sløwed ft. That Girl - In SilenceASOT (ARMADA)". 2022-05-22.
  2. ^ "Misja Helsloot: Ochtendmens en nachtdier tegelijk" [Misja Helsloot: Morning person & party animal in one] (in Dutch).
  3. ^ "The story behind "First Second" with Misja Helsloot / Muzikxpress 079". muzikxpress. 2019-10-22.
  4. ^ "Misja Helsloot - Rediscover". Black Hole Recordings. 2024-10-04.
  5. ^ "Misja Helsloot". Resident Advisor.
  6. ^ "Misja Helsloot". Discogs.
  7. ^ "Create Events". Partyflock. 22 January 2012.
  8. ^ "Misja Helsloot interview, FSOS Halloween 2011". KidsonMedia. 21 August 2011.
  9. ^ "Carte Blanche [2008 Single Edit] - Dutch Top 40 overview". Dutch Top 40 chart.
  10. ^ "Discography Michael de Kooker". Discogs.
  11. ^ "Geboren Rotterdammers Misja Helsloot en Michael de Kooker als Hel:sløwed bij ASOT" [Rotterdam-born DJ's Misja Helsloot and Michael de Kooker to perform at ASOT as Hel:slowed] (in Dutch). Uitagenda Rotterdam. 2024-02-19.
  12. ^ "Helslowed - Biography". Helslowed Website.
  13. ^ "Hel:sløwed Tracks / Remixes Overview". 1001tracklist.
  14. ^ Carter, Abbey (2023-09-20). "Hel:sløwed and Amber Revival Share Production Secrets of Their Hit 'If You Only Knew'". Cultr.com. Cultr.com.
  15. ^ "ASOT Tune Of The Year 2023". Trance Attack. 21 December 2023.
  16. ^ "Hel:sløwed @ Fortune Stage, Untold Festival, Romania 2024-08-11". 1001Tracklist. 2024-08-11.
  17. ^ "Hel:Sløwed live at Luminosity Beach Festival 2024". Luminosity Events. 2024-07-11.
  18. ^ Don, Sandra (2024-02-20). "Vroeger stond Armin in voorprogramma Misja, nu vormt hij samen met Michael duo op zijn event in Ahoy" [Armin used to be Misja's support act back in the days, now Misja and his music partner Michael will perform at Armin's event in Ahoy]. Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Algemeen Dagblad.
  19. ^ "ASOT Podcast: Hel:sløwed". A State of Trance. A State of Trance. 2023-05-26.
  20. ^ "Agenda Archief Helslowed" [Agenda Archive Helslowed] (in Dutch). Partyflock. 4 March 2024.
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