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My Take
Ellen Allien is one of those artists who feels inseparable from her city, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Born in West Berlin and shaped by the euphoria of reunification, she didn't just ride Berlin's techno wave, she helped define its texture, founding BPitch Control and operating fluently as DJ, producer, and singer across German and English. What I respect most is her refusal to chase trends; her sound stays rooted in a real place and a real history. That kind of artistic consistency over decades is rare, and it's why I trust her catalogue far more than flashier names that burn out fast.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ellen Allien
- Name (Japanese)
- エレン・アレン
- Reading
- えれん・あれん
- Born
- September 16, 1968 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- West Berlin, Allied-occupied Germany
- Occupation
- singer / disc jockey / songwriter / record producer / recording artist
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellen Allien born?
Born September 16, 1968 (age 57).
Where is Ellen Allien from?
Ellen Allien is from West Berlin, Allied-occupied Germany.
What does Ellen Allien do?
Ellen Allien works as singer, disc jockey, songwriter, record producer, recording artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.