Real Name: Slobodan Petrovic Jr.
Born: February 22, 1974
Origin: Trappenkamp, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Genres: Trance, Hands-Up, Eurodance, Hard Dance
Years Active: 1990–present
Occupations: DJ, Producer, Remixer, Label Owner
Labels: Aqualoop Records, Feed My Beat Records
Associated Acts: DJ Tibby, Topmodelz, Rocco, Limelight, Pinball, Sal De Sol
Slobodan Petrovic Jr., known professionally as Pulsedriver, is a German DJ and producer of Bosnian-Herzegovinian descent. He began his DJ career in 1990 in northern German clubs under the alias DJ Tibby, quickly gaining recognition in the burgeoning dance and rave scene. In 1994, he released his first single, “Twilight Zone,” under the project name Aqualoop, which became a club hit in Germany.
In 1997, Petrovic launched the Pulsedriver project, debuting with the single “Rhythmic Trip,” which sold nearly 10,000 vinyl copies and was licensed worldwide. Subsequent releases like “Timemachine” and “I’m Rushin\'” further established his presence in the European club scene.
Pulsedriver achieved commercial success with the single \”Kiss That Sound Something For Your Mind,” marking his entry into the German sales charts. He continued this success with tracks like “I Dominate U,” “Take U High,” and “Your Spirit Is Shining.” His 2001 cover of Kim Wilde’s “Cambodia” reached No. 11 in Germany and No. 5 in Austria.
In 2000, he founded Aqualoop Records, a label that became a platform for his releases and those of other artists in the trance and dance genres. He later established Feed My Beat Records in 2012, focusing on club-oriented music.
Throughout his career, Pulsedriver has produced over 200 remixes for various artists and projects, including Mellow Trax, Vengaboys, Brooklyn Bounce, and Fragma. He has also been involved in numerous side projects such as Topmodelz, DJ Tibby, and Rocco.
Notable Releases
- “Rhythmic Trip” (1997) – Debut single under the Pulsedriver alias.
- “Kiss That Sound Something For Your Mind\” (1999) – First commercial chart success.
- “Cambodia” (2001) – Cover of Kim Wilde\’s hit, reaching top chart positions in Germany and Austria.
- “Galaxy” (2003) – Continued success in the European dance scene.
- “Slammin'” (2004) – A track that showcased his evolving sound.
- “Insane” (2006) – Maintained his presence in the trance and dance music charts.