Dubai DJane Tops Virgin Megastore Charts

Locally-based artist Ilona Maras takes the no.1 spot for bestselling House album

DJ Ilona Maras tops the Virgin Megastore charts in the UAE this week as her two-disc compilation mix for the latest edition of Pacha Dubai VIP becomes the number one bestselling CD in the House music genre category.

Pacha Ibiza Dubai is continuously creating compilations from the world’s top house DJs. Talented Dubai-based DJ Ilona Maras joins forces with SYX Ibiza Collective DJs to mix and compile this year’s top House tracks including La Tarde Se Ha Puesto Triste by Dr. Kucho, Messing With My Mind (Blue RoomVersion) by Matan Caspi, Tribute to PACHA NYC by Luciano Pardini, This is Not a Love Song (DJ Eako Remix) by Azzido Da Bass and other Ibiza hits.

“The fact that my compilation mix has become the number one House album on the Virgin Megastore music charts shows that fans in Dubai are starting to support locally based talent more and more, as opposed to only buying Western commercial music. I hope more locally based artists will be encouraged to follow their dreams and create music in Dubai for the people of Dubai across all genres of music,” said Ilona.

Originating in Sitges, Spain in 1967, Pacha is now a legendary club and global music brand with its international expansion stemming from its success in Ibiza. With over 20 clubs globally, including destinations such as London, New York, Moscow and of course Ibiza, Pacha is constantly evolving the world of nightclubs and is the playground for some of the world’s biggest DJs including David Guetta, Erick Morillo, Tiesto, Roger Sanchez, Luciano and many more.

“I’m so grateful to Viva Entertainment, Utopia, White Beach Lounge at the Rixos The Palm Dubai, Pacha Recordings and Virgin Megastore for helping me to achieve this very important and joyful milestone in my DJ career. I would also like to extend big thank you to all of my fans and all House music enthusiasts in Dubai,” added Ilona.

Based in Dubai, Ilona is best known for her eclectic combination of House, Electro, Dance, Pop and Lounge sets. Ilona is currently a resident DJ at Café Del Mar Dubai and has recently compiled her first two-disc album for Pacha Recordings entitled, Pacha Dubai VIP. She frequently flies between Dubai and Switzerland, where she has a monthly residency at Club Icon in Zurich.

With skillful hands, a sharp instinct for mixing sound and stylish taste in music, Ilona has had the opportunity to play in some of the most famous nightclubs and events in the world including Café Del Mar Dubai, Rare-The Place, iKandy (Dubai); Ray’s Bar, Monte Carlo Beach Club, Vertical Bar (Abu Dhabi); Icon Club, Indochine Club, Terrasse, Rive Gauche, Queens Club, Evita Club and the Zurich Street Parade 2011 & 2012 (Switzerland).
Pacha Dubai VIP is now available at all Virgin Megastores across the UAE, retailing at 110 AED.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 29, 2013

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