Dennis Ferrer (born December 26 1970) is a

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–based DJ, producer and remixer. He currently resides in

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. A veteran of soulful

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production, he has worked with the likes of

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(MAW),

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, the Martinez Brothers and many other notable New York producers and DJs. Ferrer is also the founder of the Objektivity record label. In 2010 he released his most famous single, "Hey Hey", on

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Discography

Albums

* '' The World as I See It'' (2006)

Singles

*"Touch the Sky" (feat. Mia Tuttaville) (2007) *"Hey Hey" (2010) *"Sunny Days" (feat. Dawn Tallman) (2020)

Remixes

* 2004: Blaze Feat. Barbara Tucker - Most Precious Love (Dennis Ferrer Remixes) * 2007: Fish Go Deep – "The Cure and the Cause (Dennis Ferrer Remix)" * 2008: The Sunburst Band – Journey to the Sun (Dennis Ferrer Remix)" * 2008:

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– " Don't Believe in Love (Dennis Ferrer Objektivity Mix)" (nominated for

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) * 2012: Nick Curly – "Underground (Dennis Ferrer Remix)" * 2014:

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– "Sights (Dennis Ferrer Remix)" * 2015: Sabb feat. Forrest – "One of Us" (Dennis Ferrer Remix)" * 2015:

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– "Need You Now (Dennis Ferrer Remix)" * 2018: Nasser Baker – "Say Something (Dennis Ferrer Remix)" * 2018: Nic Fanciulli – "Imitations (Dennis Ferrer Remix)" * 2019:

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feat. Morrison – "This Is Serious (Dennis Ferrer Remix)"

References

External links

Ferrer profile at ObjektivityProfile at Defected RecordsDennis Ferrer
on

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1970 births American DJs DJs from New York City American house musicians Living people Electronic dance music DJs {{US-DJ-stub