U96 is a pioneering German Electronic Music Project, best known for their genre-defining blend of Techno, Eurodance and Cinematic Soundscapes. Founded 1991 by Writers and Producers Ingo Hauss and Hayo Lewerentz and their Team, the Group shot to Fame with their iconic Debut Single "Das Boot", a futuristic electronic reimagining of the iconic Film Theme, which became a #1 Hit across Europe and established U96 as a Force in the ‘90s Electronic Music Scene. Throughout the '90s, U96 evolved their Sound, mixing hard-hitting Beats with atmospheric Melodies and Sci-fi-inspired Themes. Hits like "Club Bizarre" , Das Boot", „Love Religion“, "Heaven" and "Love sees no colour"solidified their Place in Dance Music History. U96 has continued to evolve, pushing the Boundaries of Sound and Concept. Their 2020 album "Transhuman", created in collaboration with former Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flür. Beyond the studio, Ingo and Hayo are also creating immersive audiovisual Shows for Planetariums, including the stunning Adaptation of Jules Verne’s "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea". U96 continues to redefine Electronic Music more recently with cutting-edge Producers ALOK, Maddix, D72, and former MTV Host and Pop Culture Icon Steve Blame. In October 2025 founding U96 member Ingo Hauss died unexpectedly , but the project will be carried on by U96 founding member Hayo Lewerentz + collaborators in the future. U96 is based in Hamburg, Germany Booking: office (at) U96reboot.de
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U96 plays pioneering Eurodance and electronic music, known for blending hard-hitting techno beats with cinematic soundscapes and 90s rave anthems like 'Das Boot'.
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U96 was originally formed in 1991 by a team of producers and is currently led by founding member Hayo Lewerentz alongside various collaborators.