The German DJ and music producer Paul van Dyk was born Matthias Paul on December
16, 1971 in Eisenhüttenstadt in the former GDR. He is one of the most successful
DJs in the world and makes music in the style of trance. Van Dyk grew up in East
Berlin and became interested in music while still at school. In 1989, he left
for West Germany, Hamburg, with his mother. He later returned to Berlin and
began DJing in the clubs Tresor and Turbine. His debut single with Cosmic Baby
"Perfect Day" was released in 1992 and his debut album 45 RPM in 1993. Van Dyk's
international breakthrough ca...