Mau P

It is not often that an artist of Mau P’s caliber joins the ranks in electronic music. In what can only be described as the break-out story of the decade, Drugs From Amsterdam and Metro originator Mau P has indisputably left his mark on the dance music scene since August 2022, when his debut single was released. Born Maurice Westveen into a family brimming with musical genius, the artist within was destined to come out at some point. Starting a career as DJ and producer Maurice West, he quickly made his way onto world’s premier stages and into the hearts of many. Despite everything seemingly running smoothly, the Maurice West project had run its course and a seismic shift was in the works. Fast forward to today and Mau P is reaping the rewards of a leap of faith, the wager on his artistry paying off in a spectacular manner. Bursting onto the scene with the aforementioned Drugs From Amsterdam, Mau P set the bar incredibly high right from the start. His debut single rocketed from the underground to become a huge global hit with close to two hundred million streams across platforms. Drugs From Amsterdam cracked the charts, topped Beatport’s prestigious Top 10 for over a month and turned out to be the beginning of a meteoric upwards trajectory. In gearing up for 2024, Mau P is on the cusp of new milestones already, teasing the arrival of his most sought-after ID BEATS FOR THE UNDERGROUND and announcing headlining performances at NY’s Knockdown Centre, Miami’s Space and The Caverns in Tennessee. It is indeed not often that an artist of Mau P’s caliber joins the ranks, as demonstrated by a jaw-dropping list of accolades achieved in the first year. Looking back on 12 months of highlights, it’s safe to say that Mau P has broken the mold. As he continues to carve out his section of the dance music industry, Mau P will remain the name to watch for some time to come.