Berlin-based producer and DJ LOVRA has quickly become one of the standout names of dance music. It’s not just in the studio where LOVRA has been making waves. It was not long before the rising talent found herself on the radar of none other than David Guetta and Ministry of Sound.




Her funky house style and amazing productions that often combine more recognizable music with the deeper sounds has had her touring the world matching seamlessly as a supporting act for the likes Armand van Helden, Basement Jaxx, Todd Terry, Felix da Housecat, and many others. We’ve compiled seven of LOVRA’s live sets that evoke the undeniable talent that's had her touring the world.


1. SoundOf:  LOVRA



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To celebrate all the ladies in dance music, LOVRA shares her great output of banging tech house in this special International Women’s Day mix. It's jam packed with tracks by Mr Gonzo, Romanthony, Nico Pusch, Scott Forshaw, and a whole lot more.


2. LOVRA EDMnomad Mix





In this mix you can clearly grasp LOVRA’s sonic identity. These songs containing vocals from the ‘90s and the ‘00s make it clear that it is always all about the groove. Shot in the magnificent Maldives, this mix will leave you on your feet.


3. LOV Tape #1





LOVRA kicked off her “LOV Tape” series with a multitude of massive hits. With features from Blonde, KlangKuenstler, Elderbrook and Metronomy, this mix is a certified head bopper.


4. LOVRA at Pacha On Air in Munich, Germany





Setting the pace with an epic remix of Late Replies’ “Hold Up,” LOVRA pumps up the bass at her live set for Pacha On Air. Witness as she executes seamless transitions through these hard-hitting tracks by Tobi Kramer, NERVO, Angel Heredia, Andruss & Dmitri Saidi, and loads more.


5. LOVRA at Rave To Save Halo in Hamburg, Germany





LOVRA partnered with Beatport in the plight of the pandemic for their “Rave To Save” series in support of nightclubs that closed across the world. LOVRA brought forth a funky tech house mix featuring Uch, 2Lovers, Kevin Mckay, and some of LOVRA’s very own hits such as “Lick it” and “Straight Lovin’.”


6. HUGEL x LOVRA Toolroom HQ DJ Mix





France’s Hugel teamed up with LOVRA on a refreshing back-to-back set at the Toolroom headquarters. They bring together an enjoyable mashup of incredible releases and remixes from the likes of Biscits, Dennis Ferrer, Armand van Helden, and Foremost Poets.


7. Lovra at Melt Festival 2018





In the summer of 2018, LOVRA took her undeniable energy over to the Musikdurstig Stage at Melt Festival and gave the ravers a lovely performance. The funky sounds of Klangkuenstler, Shakedown, Greco, Danny Tenaglia, and Enrico Sangiuliano are among some of the epic features on this live set.




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Berlin-based producer and DJ LOVRA has quickly become one of the standout names in dance music. She has been making waves outside of the studio as well; it didn't take long for the up-and-coming artist to get David Guetta's attention.



“I met David Guetta in Pacha, Ibiza and we had a really good connection. I also had a chance to play for him for F*** Me, I'm Famous at Pacha which was really good. I was also a resident DJ for him at Ushuaïa in Ibiza in 2018 and 2019. Every Monday, I played for him and that had a big influence on my career at the time,” LOVRA shared with Gray Area during her Spotlight interview.





The house music legend not only signed her as an official resident at BIG, his huge party at Ibiza’s world-famous Ushuaia Beach Club, but he also brought her on as a support act for his global 2019 tour.



“Then, everybody was interested in LOVRA," she said. "'Who’s that German girl who was opening for David Guetta and is going with him on a world tour?' Of course, it was a big thing. And yeah, it was a big door opener for four and a half shows around the world, and I'm so grateful. It was really the time of my life playing in Ibiza for him, and on the world tour.”



The iconic Ministry of Sound also added LOVRA as a global resident. Her funky house sounds had her touring the world matching seamlessly as a supporting act for the likes of Armand Van Helden, Basement Jaxx, Todd Terry, Felix da Housecat, and many others.



“Ministry of Sound London found me on SoundCloud,” LOVRA explains. “They emailed saying they loved my sound and would love to work with me. I started touring with them as a resident DJ across the globe. That was a major milestone because I was a nobody, at this time. I had few shows, but no name in the scene.”



With her path seemingly written in the stars, only time will tell where LOVRA’s music will lead her in the years to come.

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German sensation LOVRA has steadily made hit after hit since exploding onto the scene. She showed an interest in music from an early age, starting out by creating playlists for her friends.



“I started with a little cassette recorder, and I recorded things from the radio. I did my first mixtapes as a child, and then later, I did a lot of mixes for my friends on CDs,“ LOVRA shared with Gray Area during her Spotlight interview.



But it was one fateful night in Frankfurt that steered her into her current trajectory.



“I went to my first rave in Frankfurt in Germany. It was a really underground techno club, and I went alone,” she said. “That was really a crazy experience for me. I was like, wow, I really want that one day,” she said. “The first DJ I saw at this club was Boys Noize, but at that time he went by the name Kid Alex. You can still listen to his music as Kid Alex on Spotify. I was fascinated by how he was DJing.”



The rest, as they say, is history. Bitten by the DJing and producing bug, LOVRA set out to break through the proverbial boys club usually found in the music scene—and break through she has. LOVRA’s been playing all around the world and releasing new tracks all along the way. Seamlessly weaving ‘80s and ‘90s music into modern beats, she evokes nostalgia with every track. It’s no wonder she’s so in demand.



We’ve compiled eight of LOVRA’s tracks that we feel everyone should know, starting from her earliest releases to her more current music. This makes it easy to recognize her growth and progress as a producer as she segues from one genre to another.



1. Marvin Gaye - Let’s Get It On (LOVRA Remix)





This is the bootleg that started it all. LOVRA took this classic Marvin Gaye song and brought it into the future with a nu disco and electro pop feel… and it went viral! Everyone knows this song, but do they know it like this? It was the perfect intro to LOVRA; it showcased her talent and the fact that she has a good ear for production. The remix even caught the attention of Universal Music Group execs and LOVRA took off from there.



2. Love Sensation



 

Next is LOVRA’s debut solo single “Love Sensation.” It released on the German record label Emma, which is no longer active. “Love Sensation” was this track that caught the attention of multimedia giant Ministry of Sound. The club-turned-record label knew a good thing when they heard it. They signed LOVRA, and she began touring the world. “Love Sensation” samples Loleatta Holloway’s “Love Sensation,” and this remix pays homage to the sounds of house music past. It’s as timeless as the original, and its sustained popularity speaks to LOVRA’s longevity.



3. Right Back ft. Tess Leah





“Right Back” is LOVRA’s release featuring the beautiful diva vocals of Tess Leah. This is a bright, bouncy, house-driven track with a banging bassline that goes perfectly with Tess’ voice. An upbeat single, “Right Back” is much like her other songs in that it’s dancefloor ready and will have you shaking your booty.



4. Straight Lovin’





One thing I can say about LOVRA’s tracks is that they’re all energetic and full of love, and “Straight Lovin’” is no different. A deep house joint, it’s full of good vibes and funky beats. Plus, this song has just the right amount of nostalgia with its ‘90s-inspired feel. When people say that Drake and Beyonce are bringing back house music, they clearly have never heard of LOVRA or this track.



5. AVAION - Pieces (LOVRA Remix)





Back in 2020, LOVRA remixed AVAION’s track “Pieces.” She was able to elevate an already great song even higher, adding an epic drop that worked perfectly in tandem with the lyrics. Plenty of music fans must agree, as this track’s been streamed almost 11 million times on Spotify. It breathes summer and dance-ready vibes with its electro-pop verve and rolling basslines.



6. Lick It



 

This next song signals LOVRA’s venture into a more explicit realm. For “Lick It,” she samples the 2001 hit “My Neck, My Back” featuring Khia by Owe Jive. The sexually charged lyrics add a bit of a risqué factor to LOVRA’s funky house beat, but that just adds to the song’s appeal. It’s bassy and has some sick piano licks, with a beat that just ties it all together. “Lick It” marked LOVRA’s debut on Don Diablo’s label HEXAGON, and she came to play.



7. Spinnin’ ft. Justin Jesso





“Spinnin’” is another summery hit that’s got all the good vibes. The topline was delivered by Justin Jesso, whom she met while in Ibiza. Together they created an emotional song, with LOVRA adding UK house and electro elements that pair so well with the vocals. “Spinnin’” truly showcases LOVRA’s ear for production and instinctive ability to know what goes well with the lyrics at hand.



8. “Madonna”





The last track we’re showcasing is LOVRA’s 2022 Toolroom Records release, “Madonna.” Created with HUGEL, this song is a rousing tech house banger that pays tribute to the Queen of Pop herself: Madonna. The catchy lyrics and subtle touches of house and acid make this a slightly darker, techier track than her usual releases, but it is still a party anthem nonetheless.

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Nearly a decade into a music career that has taken her to stages across the globe, LOVRA has decided it’s time for a change in direction.

Born outside Frankfurt and based in Berlin, the DJ and producer is perhaps best known for radio-friendly, ‘80s and ‘90s-inspired house tracks like “My Beat” and “Spinnin'” featuring Justin Jesso. Recently, though, she’s started leaning into a grittier style of tech house. If you ask her, it better reflects where she’s from and where she’s going.

“I play shows here in Berlin,” LOVRA says. “Berlin is a big techno city, as you know, so I play techno here. I really feel a connection to the higher BPMs but I also love my vocals, and that’s why for me, It comes straight from my heart to connect the two with tech house.”

This isn’t the most unexpected development in her career by a long shot. LOVRA, whose real name is Laura Lungen, has been curating music since childhood, when she recorded mixes on cassette tapes—and later, CDs—for her friends. These evolved into weekly playlists that she published on YouTube. 

Before long, the audience grew much bigger than her friend group. Her channel quickly and organically amassed a staggering 2.5 million followers.

“I woke up one day and realized there were no girls on my channel,” she recalls. “Literally no girls, just guys. I decided I wanted to learn how to produce and DJ. This is how I started my project, LOVRA!”

To her point, when she first started uploading her own music under the moniker, most fans assumed she was a male. Her first endeavor was a bootleg remix of “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye. She uploaded it to SoundCloud and it went viral, racking up 2 million plays in a matter of weeks.

Universal Music Group, which holds the rights to the original, stepped in and had it removed from the streaming service. They nonetheless recognized the value of LOVRA’s rendition, so they made her a deal. The remix would not only mark her debut release, but also her first on a major label. The catch? She was not entitled to any of the earnings it generated.

2014 saw LOVRA deliver “Love Sensation,” her debut solo single, on the now-defunct German record label Emma. “It’s still one of my strongest tracks,” she says. “This year when I was in Ibiza, I was eating ice cream at an ice cream shop in the city and they were still listening to it in there!”

Shortly after the release, Ministry of Sound approached her on SoundCloud. She became a resident DJ for the iconic London club-turned-dance music mega-brand and toured across the globe to perform at their events.

During a visit to Ibiza in 2017, she met French superstar DJ David Guetta at Pacha. The two were fast friends; he enlisted her to open for him regularly at Ushuaïa from 2018-2019 as well as at some of his shows around the world. 

"Of course, then, everybody was interested in LOVRA," she recalls. “'Who’s that German girl who was opening for David Guetta and is going with him on his world Tour?' Of course, it was a big thing that opened lots of doors for shows around the world. I'm so grateful—it was really the time of my life to play in Ibiza for him, and for the world tour."

This career whirlwind ultimately led LOVRA to sign exclusively with Sony Music Germany and perform at festivals as big as Tomorrowland in Belgium and Parookaville in Germany.


"When you're on these kinds of stages, it feels like you're just there for a minute and then the hour is over. You're like, 'What?'" she says. "The energy and the connection with the people is indescribable. For example, at Tomorrowland people come from all over the world and wave different flags, and they're coming just to see you onstage. There are also a lot of people coming to the stage who have no clue about you. They discover your music, and then you get messages like, 'Oh, that was fantastic, and now I'm really happy that I found your music.' This is something that makes me super happy."

As was the case with many artists, the COVID pandemic gave LOVRA a chance to think critically about her career direction—and she chose to hit the reset button.

Sprinkled in alongside her usual, feelgood fare at an increasing frequency are tougher tracks like “Squid Game” and “Let’s Freak.” She’s also toying around with an even more experimental fusion. LOVRA is pairing these tech house rhythms with elements of old techno and trance hits like “Sonic Empire” by Members of Mayday and “The House Of House” by Cherry Moon Trax. The result is an entirely fresh, new sound signature.

LOVRA has parted ways with Sony, and now labels like Toolroom and Glasgow Underground have given a home to her recent tracks. It’s a brave step forward, albeit one that will enable her to engage her every whim. LOVRA’s time in the music business has taught her that you can’t trade anything for creative freedom. At this point in her journey, she has no other option but to follow her heart.

Where will that burning passion lead LOVRA in the years to come? Only time will tell. If the past is any indication, though, it looks to be a wild ride.

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Gray Area Interview: LOVRA

Born outside Frankfurt and based in Berlin, the DJ and producer is perhaps best known for radio-friendly, ‘80s and ‘90s-inspired house tracks like “My Beat” and “Spinnin'” featuring Justin Jesso. Recently, though, she’s started leaning into a grittier style of tech house. If you ask her, it better reflects where she’s from and where she’s going.

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Nearly a decade into a music career that has taken her to stages across the globe, LOVRA has decided it’s time for a change in direction.



Born outside Frankfurt and based in Berlin, the DJ and producer is perhaps best known for radio-friendly, ‘80s and ‘90s-inspired house tracks like “My Beat” and “Spinnin'” featuring Justin Jesso. Recently, though, she’s started leaning into a grittier style of tech house. If you ask her, it better reflects where she’s from and where she’s going.





“I play shows here in Berlin,” LOVRA says. “Berlin is a big techno city, as you know, so I play techno here. I really feel a connection to the higher BPMs but I also love my vocals, and that’s why for me, It comes straight from my heart to connect the two with tech house.”





This isn’t the most unexpected development in her career by a long shot. LOVRA, whose real name is Laura Lungen, has been curating music since childhood, when she recorded mixes on cassette tapes—and later, CDs—for her friends. These evolved into weekly playlists that she published on YouTube. 



Before long, the audience grew much bigger than her friend group. Her channel quickly and organically amassed a staggering 2.5 million followers.



“I woke up one day and realized there were no girls on my channel,” she recalls. “Literally no girls, just guys. I decided I wanted to learn how to produce and DJ. This is how I started my project, LOVRA!”



To her point, when she first started uploading her own music under the moniker, most fans assumed she was a male. Her first endeavor was a bootleg remix of “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye. She uploaded it to SoundCloud and it went viral, racking up 2 million plays in a matter of weeks.





Universal Music Group, which holds the rights to the original, stepped in and had it removed from the streaming service. They nonetheless recognized the value of LOVRA’s rendition, so they made her a deal. The remix would not only mark her debut release, but also her first on a major label. The catch? She was not entitled to any of the earnings it generated.



2014 saw LOVRA deliver “Love Sensation,” her debut solo single, on the now-defunct German record label Emma. “It’s still one of my strongest tracks,” she says. “This year when I was in Ibiza, I was eating ice cream at an ice cream shop in the city and they were still listening to it in there!”





Shortly after the release, Ministry of Sound approached her on SoundCloud. She became a resident DJ for the iconic London club-turned-dance music mega-brand and toured across the globe to perform at their events.



During a visit to Ibiza in 2017, she met French superstar DJ David Guetta at Pacha. The two were fast friends; he enlisted her to open for him regularly at Ushuaïa from 2018-2019 as well as at some of his shows around the world. 



"Of course, then, everybody was interested in LOVRA," she recalls. “'Who’s that German girl who was opening for David Guetta and is going with him on his world Tour?' Of course, it was a big thing that opened lots of doors for shows around the world. I'm so grateful—it was really the time of my life to play in Ibiza for him, and for the world tour."





This career whirlwind ultimately led LOVRA to sign exclusively with Sony Music Germany and perform at festivals as big as Tomorrowland in Belgium and Parookaville in Germany.


"When you're on these kinds of stages, it feels like you're just there for a minute and then the hour is over. You're like, 'What?'" she says. "The energy and the connection with the people is indescribable. For example, at Tomorrowland people come from all over the world and wave different flags, and they're coming just to see you onstage. There are also a lot of people coming to the stage who have no clue about you. They discover your music, and then you get messages like, 'Oh, that was fantastic, and now I'm really happy that I found your music.' This is something that makes me super happy."



As was the case with many artists, the COVID pandemic gave LOVRA a chance to think critically about her career direction—and she chose to hit the reset button.



Sprinkled in alongside her usual, feelgood fare at an increasing frequency are tougher tracks like “Squid Game” and “Let’s Freak.” She’s also toying around with an even more experimental fusion. LOVRA is pairing these tech house rhythms with elements of old techno and trance hits like “Sonic Empire” by Members of Mayday and “The House Of House” by Cherry Moon Trax. The result is an entirely fresh, new sound signature.







LOVRA has parted ways with Sony, and now labels like Toolroom and Glasgow Underground have given a home to her recent tracks. It’s a brave step forward, albeit one that will enable her to engage her every whim. LOVRA’s time in the music business has taught her that you can’t trade anything for creative freedom. At this point in her journey, she has no other option but to follow her heart.



Where will that burning passion lead LOVRA in the years to come? Only time will tell. If the past is any indication, though, it looks to be a wild ride.



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