Monkey Safari

Hailing from Halle, the brothers Sven and Lars, better known as the dynamic DJ duo Monkey Safari, have been ingrained in the club culture and nightlife since their inception. Not just creators, they are also passionate curators of music. As owners of the legendary Charles Bronson club and initiators of labels like What!What! Records (since 2008) & Mambo (since 2011), they have served as key ambassadors of house and techno in Germany, their hometown.

The pair embarked on their musical journey creating a unique blend of happy, silly, and fun sounds that echo their lively personalities. Their music, characterized by tropical flavors fused with an electric spark, is the perfect soundtrack for wild nights out, resonating through the dance floor and compelling everyone to move. Their style is a gleeful mix of diverse music genres and styles from across the globe - it can be soft and melodic, sometimes deep and thoughtful, or even raw and dirty, but it always exudes a joyous vibe.

    Monkey Safari's fame amplified with major milestones such as remixing for Marc Houle’s “Pepper” on Richie Hawtin’s label Minus and the release massively successful EPs “Cranes” and “Walls”. This time of success also led to collaborative opportunities with the likes of Wolf + Lamb, Kölsch, and Moby.

Continuing to make strides, they remixed a track for Moby & The Void Pacific Choir in 2016. This was also the year they started to make an impact on their newly formed imprint, 'Hommage', releasing tracks from phenomenal artists like Blond:ish and John Tajada, alongside their own music.

Their DJ sets, characterized by their innovative approach and energetic performances, started gaining more recognition. Standout shows at Time Warp and Awakenings Festival, coupled with a heavy touring schedule at globally renowned clubs and festivals, kept pushing their momentum. It was during these tours that the duo produced their album ‘Odyssey’, an embodiment of the type of tracks they were playing on the road rather than a simple listening album.

In 2018, Monkey Safari invited talented remixers to continue their vision for the album, resulting in ‘Odyssey Remixes.’ The album features reworks from masters of the craft like Carl Cox, international stars like Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J, Musumeci, Tensnake, and Reboot, as well as studio geniuses Dubspeeka, Hannes Bieger, ROD, Phil Moffa, and promising talent like Avidus and Trivmph.

2019 brought forth Monkey Safari's third album, 'HI', timed perfectly with the summer sunshine. The album was an organic project, developed from a more relaxed and easy-going place, offering emotional depth and positive vibes to complement the glorious summer days.

The year 2020 marked their journey toward collaboration with legendary brands Get Physical and Anjuna Deep, starting with a remix and multiple EPs on the labels. This fruitful relationship continued into 2021, as Monkey Safari kept their momentum, producing more incredible music and leaving no signs of deceleration on the horizon.

From their beginnings as nightlife addicts in Halle to their current status as renowned DJ's, Monkey Safari continues to send sunny vibes to make even the darkest dance floors smile. They maintain a steady course, riding a high wave that is infectious. Be warned, this is indeed some serious monkey business!