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Maximilian Lopp, known by his stage name Blackfish, has been an influential figure in electronic music since 1992. His musical journey began with the Amiga 500 and Toy-Keyboards from his parents, where he initially produced Hip-Hop beats for local crews in the Frankfurt region. During this experimental phase, he also explored trip-hop and instrumental hip-hop. The mid-nineties marked the rise of Drum'n'bass, which inspired Maximilian to develop a unique approach to electronic music by blending elements from these genres. In 1999, he launched the electronic music project Blackfish, debuting with the track "Apartfrom" on the compilation "Inside 2," alongside notable artists like Brian Eno and J. Peter Schwalm. This led to the release of more Blackfish tracks and the creation of the classic album "Pole Navigation," released in 2001. The album is characterized by its atmospheric, organic, electronic downtempo sound with a hint of jazz. Eager to evolve his musical productions, Maximilian collaborated with other artists, notably transforming the sounds of "Pole Navigation" into a live set featuring acoustic instruments. During this time, he partnered with Andreas Baßermann to produce the second Blackfish album. Together, they also formed a new project called Attic Tree, which saw significant releases and collaborations, drawing influences from Nu Jazz, Bossa Nova, and Downbeat. In 2007, Maximilian's track "Round the Block"

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