JackRock

JackRock /Hristo Ivanov/ Sofia, BULGARIA JackRock’s music comes straight from the heart of Bulgaria – Sofia City. Born Hristo Ivanov, JackRock began his career in 1996 during the “dark ages” of the Bulgarian techno scene. He has since become one of the most popular and respected DJs in the country. JackRock has performed in numerous clubs and venues all over Europe as well as Egypt. His sound is stylistically diverse and charged with electrifying energy that creates rocking explosions on dance floors. For the last thirteen years, JackRock has frequently teamed up with another big name on the electronic scene, DJ Balthazar. In 2006, they produced and released their collaborative debut record “Rockin’ Dancefloor”, which includes remixes of songs from Eric Sneo and Cave. The EP reached 1 on the Musicmail Distribution charts and made its way into the sets of renowned DJs Carl Cox, Marco Nastic,Dylan Drazen, Pedro Delgado, Marco Lenzi, and Ortin Cam. Their second release “Moonshine” included a collaboration with Kobbe, a fellow DJ and American producer. “Moonshine” was an instant success and immediately appeared in the live playlists of Sander van Doorn, Carl Cox, Marcel Woods, and many others. Marcel Woods even took the initiative to personally introduce the single on Judge Jules’ show on BBC Radio 1. JackRock and Balthazar started Renesanz - an agency for electronic dance music. In the short time since their inception, the Renesanz dance parties have grown immensely popular and have become a national trademark for Bulgarian dance culture. During the last few years, Renesanz have organized parties and events with over 150 international artists and DJs. In September 2006, JackRock worked on a new remix with the number-one Bulgarian electronic/rock band Gravity Co. His version of “Empty World” became part of the band’s third studio album. The following two years also proved to be extremely productive for the Balthazar & JackRock duo. They released over thirty new songs, including the single “Tribalero”, which reached 16 on the house music charts of Beatport. In 2008, JackRock received the Best South Eastern European Producer Award from SeeMe, the largest forum for electronic music in Eastern Europe. In 2009, Renesanz Agency grown also in an independent record label, with main purpose to represent Balthazar & JackRock's vision of techno sound. Same year JackRock became co-owner of one of the oldest places for electronic culture in Bulgaria - Comics club, keeping alive the old school underground traditions. Last two years along with the DJing, event & club management Balthazar & JackRock started to concentrate on their music production. They released over 30 tracks and remixes for labels like Bosphorus Underground, Neurotraxx, Land Of Voodoo and more. Balthazar & JackRock teamed up with italian top duo Dandi & Ugo for the dancefloor filler "Bulgaro Business". The record was heavy supported by many of the world known DJs, and the Sisko Electrofanatik remix hit #3 in Beatport minimal chart. Their track "Dupka" also entered the minimal chart at #37, and the remix by the Istanbul top artist - Ahmet Sendil charted great in Techno section. The track was also featured at many radio stations worldwide. At the moment there are upcoming releases for Human Garden, Binary 404, Bosphorus Underground, Neurotraxx and more. RENEASES: Balthazar & JackRock - Rockin Dancefloor Kobbe, Balthazar & JackRock - Moonshine Various EP: Balthazar & JackRock - Body Dance Balthazar & JackRock - Follow The White Line Gravity Co - Empty World [JackRock rmx] Balthazar & JackRock - Venus Delta EP Odessa Sound Freaks - Barel Of A gun [Balthazar & JackRock rmx] Balthazar & JackRock - Rockin Dancefloor [remixes], including remixes by Robert Natus, Kobbe, Balthazar & JackRock and John Karagiannis feat. Pay Lip Service Dj Lion feat. T'yana - Should Be Free [Balthazar, JackRock & PFS303 rmx] Balthazar, JackRock & PFS303 - Eeny, Meeny, Miny, No! Mechanique - 24 Hours a Life [Balthazar, JackRock & PFS303 rmx] Dj Lion - DJ Vibes [Balthazar, JackRock & PFS303 rmx] Balthazar, JackRock & PFS 303 - Elroy Doil Deep Zone Project - Mystica [Balthazar & JackRock remix] Balthazar & JackRock - Tribalero Balthazar & JackRock - She..s Comin Balthazar & JackRock - Heavy Underground Balthazar, JackRock & PFS 303 - Minimal Pop Balthazar & JackRock - These Days Balthazar & JackRock - UFO Attack Stephan Panev - Lack Of Cica [Balthazar & JackRock rmx] Roby Mannarini - Fuk This Beat [Balthazar & JackRock rmx] Kobbe & Hugo Rizzo - Shit [Balthazar & JackRock rmx] Balthazar & JackRock - She..s Comin Stephan Panev - Mishii [Balthazar & JackRock rmx] Kobbe, Balthazar & JackRock - La Punieta Balthazar & JackRock - Black Sea Sunrise Balthazar & JackRock - Infecta Balthazar & JackRock - Olga *Renesanz Records 001 Balthazar & JackRock - No Light / Tauki *Get High Balthazar & JackRock - Das Zimmer *Renesanz Records 002 /with remixes by: DJ Preach, Joy Marquez Balthazar & JackRock - Black Rock *Renesanz Records 003 /with remixes by: Dandi & Ugo, Claudio Ponticelli, Dub Makers Locomatica - Can't Stop [Balthazar & JackRock remix] *Mu Too Kobbe & DJ Vibe - SuperBock [Balthazar & JackRock remix] *Land Of Voodoo Balthazar & JackRock - Donau *Renesanz Records 004 /with remixes by: Space DJz, DJ Fist, Pablo Basel, CTK Freaks Richmond Clear & Steff Angelova - Believe [Balthazar & JackRock remix] *USB Balthazar & JackRock - Supernova *Neurotraxx Damir Pushkar & SL Curtiz - Safari Drive [Balthazar & JackRock remix] *Dirty Talk Doubleskin - Formatiko [Balthazar & JackRock remix] *Janemba Dandi & Ugo vs Balthazar & JackRock - Bulgaro Business *Neurotraxx /with remixes by: Sisko Electrofanatik, Neuroxyde Aiho - Dommages De Cerveau [Balthazar & JackRock remix] UPCOMING IN 2011: Subfractal - Royal Flush [Balthazar & JackRock remix] *Bosphorus Underground Simone De Caro - Beatz Off [Balthazar & JackRock remix] *Renesanz Records 006 Balthazar & JackRock - Loosing The Path *Renesanz Records 007 /with remixes by: Emrah Celik, Antoni Bios, Aiho Balthazar & JackRock - Puerto Rico *Binary 404 /with remixes by: Dandi & Ugo, Alex Di Stefano Balthazar & JackRock - High Grade *Human Garden Balthazar & JackRock - Dreaming About You *Sex Panda /with remixes by: Gymmy J, PRStacho Balthazar & JackRock - Ancient Shadows *Neurotraxx DJ / producer / label owner / promoter :: Bookings - booking@renesanz.com