Monte La Ruebiography
Monte La Rue ‘Lounge Deluxe’ series (1999) becomes a classic and over the years he creates a diversity of releases ranging from ‘Latin Deluxe’ down to ‘Welcome to Club Jazz’ and develops several concepts for clubs such as lounge NL, beach house Republiek and special products for the likes of Dutch designer Jan Des Bouvrie, vj-icon Micha Klein and the Amsterdam International Fashion Week. As a dj, activities spread from regular club gigs to the more highbrow and sophisticated private parties. He started up his own studio and production company and releases his tracks on a diversity of compilations.
B2B
For laying down the absolute flawless atmospheric background for your lounge or business event, nothing beats Monte La Rue. Already over 8 years at the top of the game, La Rue has played and entertained many B2B events and private parties. Clients over the years include Tommy Hilfiger, Intel, Dutch Fashion Awards, Menzis, Nokia, Sail, SBS, Gauloises, Microsoft, IP, Star Style, Cartier, KPMG, Senseo, Wolford, Lancôme, Louis Vuitton, Another Woman, Turnover, Dorint Hotel, Vodafone, La Promesse, Bureau a/d Amstel, Mirabeau, Coca Cola (music for summer commercial 2003), Bijenkorf, Maison Van den Boer, Illy, Amev, Equipage, Barclay, Bacardi, Martini, Insinger, Peugot, BLVD, Blue Luna, Nespresso, Delta Lloyd, Fashion Institute Arnhem, HMG, Lucky Strike, Monsterboard, Smirnoff, Auping, Vaillant, Kumpany, Diesel, Red Bull, National Geographic, Deloitte & Touche, Netcast, BNN, PriceWaterhouseCooper, Hugo Boss, Bols, Swarovski and more.
National Highlights
Monte La Rue is also a established habitué in the Dutch nightlife and has hosted plentiful exclusive vip parties and clubs. Nieuwezijds Lounge (5 year resident), Republiek (3 year resident), Sugar Factory, Supperclub, Latin Lounge, Maison Royale, Soap, Amsterdam Fashion Week, Odeon, Magnolia, Zeitgeist, Amstel Hotel, FFWD, Cineac, Opium, Sensation (3x), VPRO’s 3 voor 12, Ambassador, Lowlands (3x), Nieuwe Kerk, Vak Zuid, Jimmy Woo, Chesterfield Labelland, Onassis, Moskow Disko, Hotel Arena, Innercity, Ocean Diva, Loveland, Now&Wow, Club Lek, Studio 80, Bloomingdale, Wasteland, Paradiso, Melkweg, Earth, Serial Drillers, Panama, Drum Rhythm Festival, Beachpop, Escape, Beurs Van Berlage, Kurhaus Scheveningen, Beluga Maastricht, Heineken Horizons, ADE, Healers, Shagadelic.
International Highlights
Monte has shared turntables with Kruder & Dorfmeister, Ashley Beedle, Sven Van Hees, Dzihan & Kamien, Stephane Pompougnac (Hotel Costes), Harley & Muscle, Waldeck, Roger Sanchez (he’s a big fan), Mark Farina, Bruno (Café del Mar), Joe Claussell, Jazzanova, Mark Doyle, Mauricio Aviles, Dimitri from Paris. A few of the high spots around the globe include Cafe d’Anvers (Belgium), Opium Garden, Nikki Beach, Jazzid, Bed (all in Miami), Milk Factory (NY) and Katzen Club (Germany).
Discography
Not only engaged when it comes to gigs & compilations, Monte La Rue also owns a studio (La Maison La Rue) where it is buzzing with activity. Interludia (2001) saw the release of his debut with the late night MTV-hit ‘Gloom’. In the years that followed, Monte La Rue has produced over 90 tracks which appeared on compilations worldwide. Followed in 2006 with ‘Ceci n’est pas un compilation’ reflecting an overview of the last 6 years of production work and a perfect calling card for his unique sound. 2007 sees the start of the production of his 2nd album ‘The End of the Rainbow’, due for release spring 2008. He is a regular contributor and reviewer for the DJ Broadcast site and Jazz magazine and started hosting his radio show for K-Swiss on DJ Broadcast.fm and the Podcast Deluxe on ITunes. For complete discography please check ‘discography’ on this website.