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Kiki Solvej
Birth nameKirstin Solvej Dohmes
Born22 April 1996
Neuss (Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany)
OriginGermany
GenresTechno, Rave, Electronic
Years active2020-present
LabelsFilth on Acid

Biography

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Kiki Solvej is a German DJ, producer, and vocalist whose early exposure to music stemmed from participation in musicals, choirs, and forming bands during her childhood [1]. Kiki was raised in an environment filled with music. Her mother studied music and art aesthetics, while her father, a priest, constantly was surrounded by music [2].

During her academic journey, Kiki Solvej was driven by her passion in writing and pursued studies in German Language and education science studies at the University of Cologne. She successfully graduated from this program. During her studies she crafted several small-scale researches, reflecting on her aspirations and dream to become a professor and stay in research [3]

Career

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From a young age, Kiki Solvej has been deeply involved in music, engaging in activities such as singing in musicals, composing songs, and delving into the music scene during her teenage years [4]. Since she was a young child, she loved to think about her own songs, even if she could not write them down yet. Later she developed a love for rap and writing rap songs. She was always deeply involved in music and its production, as mentioned in an interview with Mixmag Netherlands [5].

Transitioning from academia to pursue her long-held dream of a music career, Solvej found her way to the techno music scene. In 2021, she made her significant debut release on Reinier Zonneveld’s record label, Filth on Acid, with the “Deutsches Rave Mädchen” EP [6]. This release was well-received and noted in the streaming services, establishing her presence within the electronic music community. In 2024, she was named in FAZE mag’s ‘Der Grosse Jahrespoll 2023’ as one of the biggest international newcomers.

Kiki Solvej has traveled internationally for her performances, playing for large audiences worldwide. One notable event was her Bahamas live stream, which garnered over two million views, demonstrating her broad appeal and significant online presence [7]. Her set at Tomorrowland 2022 received accolades from several prominent figures in the electronic music community [8].

Throughout her career, her musical style has been described as unique, as she proved that she is flexible in styles and genres, being able to constantly surprise the audiences by trying and experimenting with new things [9]. In her songs, she is versatile with her lyrics which she developed from her German language studies and love for writing in the past.

Kiki Solvej, also known for her work as a vocalist, has performed on tracks such as the Love Parade with Da Hool and has engaged in numerous collaborations with Reinier Zonneveld on his label Filth on Acid like Sünden, Time, and Keine Liebe, Kein Rave.

Personal Life

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Kiki Solvej is in a relationship with the Dutch DJ and producer Reinier Zonneveld. They have been described by the media as a notable duo in the techno scene, sharing a strong connection both personally and musically. This is proved by the multiple collaborations that they have released, which have gained positive reactions from fans and media alike [10]

Discography

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Releases Date Artist
Deutsches Rave Mädchen 17 December 2021 Kiki Solvej
Heute Nacht 17 December 2021 Kiki Solvej
Psy 18 November 2022 Kiki Solvej
Move Aesthetics 18 November 2022 Kiki Solvej
Keine Liebe, Kein Rave 17 March 2023 Reinier Zonneveld, Kiki Solvej
Royal 17 March 2023 Kiki Solvej
Bang to My Beat 26 May 2023 Kiki Solvej
Super Strong 8 December 2023 Reinier Zonneveld, Sjaak, Kiki Solvej, DJ Tomekk
Through the Night 8 December 2023 Reinier Zonneveld, Kiki Solvej
Walking on Water 8 December 2023 Reinier Zonneveld, Kiki Solvej
Sünden 19 January 2024 Reinier Zonneveld, Kiki Solvej
Sünden (Extended Mix) 19 January 2024 Reinier Zonneveld, Kiki Solvej
Les Dangereux 16 February 2024 Reinier Zonneveld, Kiki Solvej
Thunder 19 April 2024 Kiki Solvej
Time 10 May 2024 Reinier Zonneveld, Kiki Solvej
Meet Her At The Love Parade 17 May 2024 Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Maddic, Da Hool, Kiki Solvej

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