German DJ and music producer Marusha Aphrodite Gleiß, known mononymously as Marusha, has made a significant impact on the electronic music scene since her rise to fame in the early 1990s. Born in Nuremberg on November 18, 1966, Marusha's breakthrough came with the techno movement in Berlin, where her energetic and pioneering sound captured the ecstatic spirit of the reunified city. Her career propelled forward with the hit single "It Takes Me Away" in 1994, which became an anthem across rave scenes and established her as a mainstay in the rapidly evolving genre.

Marusha's musical journey continued to embrace a variety of electronic styles, from hardcore techno to trance, and her discography includes the celebrated album "Raveland," released in 1994. Tracks like "Deep" and the euphoric remix of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," showcase her ability to infuse warmth and melody into the often hard-edged world of techno. Her later works, such as "No Hide No Run" and "Summertime 2k15," highlight a consistent evolution, as Marusha maintains her relevance in the electronic music landscape, adapting with time but never losing the signature vibrancy that made her a rave icon.