Ellen Allien | |
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Birth name | Ellen Fraatz |
Origin | West Berlin, West Germany |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1992–present |
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Website | ellenallien |
Ellen Fraatz, known professionally as Ellen Allien, is a Berlin-based German electronic musician, music producer, and the founder of BPitch Control music label. Her album Stadtkind was dedicated to the city of Berlin, and she cites the culture of reunified Berlin as one of the main inspirations for her music.[1] She sings in both German and English. Her music is best described as a blend of IDM and techno music, which is dance-floor oriented and has noticeable experimental elements.