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Shogun releases 'Lotus' December 12, the uplifting follow-up to summer anthem 'Skyfire'

Written by Erin Osovets  //  November 22, 2011  //  Press Release  //  Shogun

Shogun releases 'Lotus' December 12, the uplifting follow-up to summer anthem 'Skyfire' You'd think it would be impossible to follow the success of his last original smash 'Skyfire' but American DJ and producer Shogun has proven again that he's no one-trick pony. His new single 'Lotus' drops November 28 on Armind as part of a special double release with 'Space Odyssey,' one of the break-out tracks on Armin van Buuren's "Universal Religion: Chapter 5" and fans of Shogun's dark, emotional blend of progressive trance won't be disappointed.

While 'Skyfire' was a story about the dark side of humanity and how the world struggles to find peace and sunlight in times of war, 'Lotus' proves to listeners that beauty can come from a place of darkness. The lotus flower is a symbol of peace and tranquility--qualities in trance music that Shogun hopes will help fans who are struggling with their own personal issues. An uplifting and euphoric track, the throbbing bass line in 'Lotus' keeps the dance floor moving, while a blissful breakdown prompts arms to raise and infuses the soul with hope.

As an added bonus, the 'Lotus' EP also comes with Shogun's banger 'Space Odyssey,' which has been unofficially voted "Best Build-Up of the Year" by its over 30,000 viewers on YouTube. Previously released on Armin's fifth volume of "Universal Religion," 'Space Odyssey' is an unforgettable tune that has received the support of the industry's best DJs and electronic music fans worldwide.

Shogun's 'Lotus'/'Space Odyssey' EP will be available exclusively on Beatport starting on November 28 and released to all other retailers on December 12. For more information on Shogun or to receive a review copy, please contact Erin Osovets at erin@theory-x.com or visit www.facebook.com/djshogunmusic.

Preview 'Lotus' here.

Preview 'Space Odyssey' here.
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About Shogun

Shogun

Going from listening to one of your favorite DJs as a mere fan to becoming one of their go-to remixers might seem like a distant dream for most electronic music producers but it's the reality for Andrew Chen, aka Shogun. In just a few short years, the American DJ and producer has become a favorite of Armin van Buuren and was the first Asian DJ to be signed to his S107/Armada record label. Currently standing at #122 on the DJ Mag Top 100 list--a massive leap from #231 only one year before--Shogun has firmly cemented himself as one of the world's top up-and-coming trance and progressive DJs.

In his early years, Andrew was drawn to the industrial sounds of Nine Inch Nails, Filter, Prodigy, and the Chemical Brothers, but was searching for something that focused more on the beautiful and uplifting melodies that inspired him. After discovering Armin Van Buuren and Gouryella in the early 2000s, he knew he had found his musical home.

"To me, a great trance track tells a story in the way that a powerful movie can make you want to stand up and cheer, yell or cry. That's the same feeling I get from trance music," says Andrew.

After his discovery of the genre, Andrew decided to pursue music production full time and his 12-hour days in the studio have paid off. Thanks to his original, powerhouse vocal anthems such as "Skyfire," "Save Me," "Imprisoned," and "Run To My Rescue," Shogun has gained support from the biggest names in the industry, including Ferry Corsten, Above & Beyond, Paul van Dyk, Gareth Emery, Markus Schulz and Nadia Ali. He's racked up 5 Future Favorites on A State of Trance and his original productions are regularly featured on other leading radio shows such as VOYNC Sessions, Trance Around The World, Corsten's Countdown, and Global DJ Broadcast.

With consistent productions, top quality releases and the DJ skills to rock the best clubs in the world, the future of electronic music is bright with Shogun behind the decks.

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