D.H.T.

• Genre: Trance
• D.H.T. Website

About

Joining D.H.T. when she was just 15, Belgian singer Edmee Daenen was not able to perform live with them until she turned 18 back in 2003. But once on board, she and fellow countryman DJ Da Rick became known for their highly energetic shows, blending up-tempo Euro-dance rhythms with her wistful vocal style. Their success came from a combination of original compositions along with some carefully chosen dance updates of eighties hits, most notably a hardcore version of Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (2001). But it was their take on Roxette's "Listen to Your Heart" (2005) that really made them a global concern; propelling them into the upper reaches of most European charts. They followed the hit with their debut album, Listen to Your Heart, then cemented their success with a global tour.

- Nicholas Baker