Holly
Electronic · PT · Active since 1995

Holly

High-octane electronic fusion where trap weight meets drum and bass velocity. Aggressive, metallic, and meticulously engineered for maximum sound system impact.

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Holly creates music that feels like a high-speed chase through a futuristic metropolis. It is a dense, hyper-kinetic blend of trap, drum and bass, and experimental sound design that refuses to sit still. The percussion is sharp and industrial, often punctuated by sudden glitchy interruptions and massive, distorted low-end that demands a high-quality subwoofer to truly appreciate.

What sets Holly apart is his technical precision. Having won the Goldie Awards Beat Battle, his work displays a level of rhythmic complexity that goes beyond standard club fare. He layers metallic textures and digital artifacts over traditional hip-hop foundations, creating a sound that is simultaneously punishing and sophisticated. It is the sound of a producer who views the DAW as a playground for sonic destruction.

For those new to his catalog, starting with 'Dark Skies & Holy Grail' or 'AXIS' provides a clear view of his evolution. These projects showcase his ability to collaborate with vocalists while maintaining his signature wall-of-sound production style. It is music for those who want their electronic beats to have an edge, a bite, and an unrelenting sense of forward motion.

Miguel Oliveira (born 1995) known as Holly, is a Portuguese DJ and music producer. Holly started making music at the age of 18. He has produced songs for CL, Gunplay, A$AP TyY, OG Maco, UnoTheActivist, Jay Park, Lee Hi, Slow J, amongst others, and has toured in USA, Australia, Europe, Asia and South Africa- performing at festivals including Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, EDC Korea and Shambhala. Holly also won the first A-Trak Goldie Awards in 2017, in the category of Beat Battle. In 2020, Holly helped co-produce Baauer's album Planet's Mad, which received a nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album in the 2021 Grammy Awards.
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