BIOGRAPHY 2026 With a career spanning more than three decades, Mousse T. is widely regarded as one of Germany’s most influential and internationally acclaimed DJs, producers, songwriters, and label owners. A proud Hanoverian with a global reach, he has built a unique musical identity that effortlessly connects house, funk, soul, disco, and jazz, balancing underground credibility with worldwide commercial success. Mousse T. first gained international recognition in the late 1990s with genre-defining tracks such as “Horny” and “Is It ’Cos I’m Cool”, records that helped shape modern house music and continue to resonate on dancefloors today. His career reached a historic milestone when he co-wrote and produced “Sex Bomb” for Sir Tom Jones, a global hit that not only topped charts but also became one of the most successful late-career reinventions of a pop icon. The record secured Mousse T. a permanent place in music history and demonstrated his rare ability to fuse timeless funk energy with contemporary club culture. Over the years, Mousse T. has collaborated with an exceptional range of artists, including Quincy Jones, Roy Ayers, Randy Crawford, Byron Stingily, Andreya Triana, and many others. His work has been honored with a Grammy nomination and the prestigious Ivor Novello Award, recognizing his outstanding achievements as a songwriter and composer. His influence within the global house community was further confirmed when Traxsource named him House Artist of the Year in both 2018 and 2020. Central to his artistic vision is Peppermint Jam Records, the independent label he founded nearly 30 years ago. The label, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, has earned worldwide respect for its consistency, musical integrity, and long-term cultural relevance, standing as a testament to Mousse T.’s commitment to quality over trends. As a DJ and live performer, Mousse T. has built a formidable global reputation, performing at legendary venues and festivals such as Amnesia and Pacha Ibiza, Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Rex Club Paris, Cavo Paradiso Mykonos, Viper Room Los Angeles, and the Montreux Jazz Festival, where he has appeared with his live band. In the UK, he has also performed at KOKO London, one of the country’s most prestigious and culturally significant club venues. In 2025, he further reinforced his position at the forefront of international club culture through a highly successful residency with Glitterbox at Hï Ibiza, one of the world’s most influential club venues. The overwhelming response and consistently packed dancefloors have led to the residency being confirmed to continue into the following year. His current touring activity also includes major dates at Defected Croatia, Defected Malta, all Glitterbox activities for Germany, alongside recent performances in Mexico and upcoming tours across Australia and Asia. His recent collaboration with funk legend Bootsy Collins on the high-energy remix of “Bubble Pop” further underlines Mousse T.’s cross-generational appeal. Collins, reflecting on their long-standing connection dating back to their Warner Brothers days in Germany in the late 1990s, has described Mousse T. as an artist he first recognized for his creative vision and later admired for his producer skills in the studio. He has highlighted Mousse T.’s professionalism, his ability to ignite any party through his DJ sets, and his instinctive understanding of the dancefloor. According to Collins, Mousse T. was the natural first choice to rework “Bubble Pop” because of his deep knowledge of party culture, his constant awareness of what moves people, and the positive energy he brings by surrounding himself with good vibes. Beyond the studio and stage, Mousse T. continues to shape popular culture through television appearances, including his role as a judge on “Deutschland sucht den Superstar (DSDS)”, where he impressed with his musical expertise. Most recently, he achieved a major international success at the Festival di Sanremo, securing a strong third-place finish with “Apri tutte le porte,” produced together with Jovanotti and Gianni Morandi, outperforming 22 competing entries. Despite his vast catalogue, Mousse T.’s artistic philosophy remains focused on feel and authenticity. For him, truly great records are defined by world-class vocals combined with a certain raw attitude in the production. Whether behind the decks, in the studio, or on stage with live musicians and orchestras, Mousse T. continues to deliver soulful, groove-driven music, proving why he remains one of the most enduring and respected forces in electronic music today. BOOKINGS Andy Raeside andy.raeside@entityma.com GENERAL INQUIRIES office@mousse-t.com