Although DJ The Prophet retired from performing last year, his influence on the harder styles music scene remains undeniable. Widely regarded as a pioneer in hard dance music, his title "The Godfather of Hardstyle" is truly deserved. Now, his remarkable journey will be immortalized in an emotional new book. "After 40 years, it's finally time for me to tell my story," DJ The Prophet reflects.
To bring his story to life, DJ The Prophet teamed up with acclaimed dance music author Arne van Terphoven. For 'UIT HET HARD', Van Terphoven dove deep into the worlds of illegal raves, hardcore, and hardstyle. While the hardstyle genre was unfamiliar to him, the music scene was not. Van Terphoven is renowned for his detailed works on Multigroove, ID&T, and Awakenings, making him the perfect collaborator.
Van Terphoven believes DJ The Prophet’s career is one of the most significant in the global music industry. "It's astonishing to remain so relevant for over four decades. His influence, longevity, and musical evolution are unparalleled. We're talking about Multigroove, Thunderdome, Defqon, Q-dance..." he says.
'UIT HET HARD' explores DJ The Prophet's career, the rise of hardstyle, and how the Netherlands became a global leader in dance music
Unlike Van Terphoven's previous books, which were filled with wild stories of excess, this one takes a more serious approach, offering valuable insights into the business side of hardstyle and the evolution of the Dutch dance scene. The Prophet's journey is closely tied to the rise of ID&T during the gabber era and the growth of Q-dance, providing a fresh perspective on these milestones.