Michel Amato, known professionally as The Hacker, is a French electro and techno producer who has been a prominent figure in the electronic music scene since the late 1980s. Born in Grenoble, France, The Hacker drew early influences from the cold wave and EBM scenes, which is evident in much of his dark, machine-like aesthetic. He gained considerable recognition in the nineties through a series of successful collaborations with fellow French artist Miss Kittin; their work together on projects like "First Album" combined The Hacker's gritty, retro-futuristic soundscapes with sardonic, spoken-word vocals, shaping the ethos of the burgeoning electroclash movement.

Over the years, The Hacker has solidified his reputation as a versatile and forward-thinking producer with his own material and high-profile remixes. His most recent releases, such as "Forcefield" and "Panzer Tanz (The Hacker Remix)," showcase his ability to intertwine classic techno rhythms with industrial textures, all while maintaining a cutting-edge experimental edge. Albums like "Third Album" reveal The Hacker's depth as an artist, where he creates a compelling narrative through moody synthesizer work and driving beats. Despite being over three decades into his career, The Hacker continues to play an influential role in electronic music, both as a producer and a remixer, consistently delivering tracks that energize dance floors and push the boundaries of the genre.

Genres

Destroy Techno

Electroclash

Filter House

French Techno

Related Artists

Gesaffelstein

Tiga

Vitalic

Justice

Kavinsky

Miss Kittin

Boys Noize

Daft Punk

M83

Aphex Twin

Chromeo

Mr. Oizo

Latest Release

Never Come Back (Gesaffelstein and The Hacker Remix)

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Single - Released October 31, 2024