WRITTEN BY & PRODUCER:
Axel Konrad,
Ole Wierk

LYRICS BY
Axel Konrad,
Ole Wierk,
Lou Bega
Verena Rehm

VOCAL PERFORMED BY:
Verena Rehm

RELEASE DATE: 2004
GENRE: EuroTrance, Trance, Eurodance

"RUNAWAY" reached:
10th place in Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
20th place in Germany (Official German Charts)
9th place in Hungary (Dance Top 40)

Groove Coverage is a German music group that gained international fame with their energetic eurodance, trance, and dance-pop tracks.

The group was founded in 2001 and has since become one of the most recognizable bands on the dance scene.

The band members include DJ Novus (Markus Schaffarzyk), Axel Konrad, Melanie Munch (Mell), and Verena Rehm. Groove Coverage has sold over 13 million records worldwide and had eleven singles in the German Top 50.

Reached 20th place on the German Media Control charts
10th place in Austria

FORMATION OF THE BAND
Groove Coverage was founded in 2001 by DJ Novus (Markus Schaffarzyk) and producer Axel Konrad.

DJ Novus, born on November 7, 1976, in Bavaria, has been interested in music from a young age. By the age of eight, he had his first turntable, and his idols were Elvis Presley and Madonna. In 1995, he began his DJ career in Rottenburg, where he quickly gained popularity with his "Hands-up-Party Trance" sets.

Axel Konrad, on the other hand, was already an experienced music producer when he met DJ Novus in 1996. Together, they founded the Groove Coverage project in 2001

Axel Born on February 10, 1974, in Bruchsal, Germany, Axel's music career began in the 90s when he started gaining popularity with his dynamic and modern music productions. Axel is known for his remixing and music production skills.

SAMPLE PRODUCTIONS AS AXEL KONRAD

AXEL KONRAD – R.U.F.F. CUTS
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AXEL KONRAD – H.E.A.R.T. - BEAT
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Axel Konrad is behind a vast number of projects including:
BARACUDA, DJ VALIUM, DJ VOLUME, GROOVE COVERAGE and many others

BARACUDA – DAMN!
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DJ VALIUM – GO RIGHT FOR...
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DJ VALIUM – OMEN III
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DJ VOLUME – SPIRIT OF YESTERDAY
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BAND MEMBERS
- DJ NOVUS (Markus Schaffarzyk) - : Founder of the band, DJ, and producer.
- AXEL KONRAD - : Music producer and co-founder of the band.
- MELANIE MUNCH (MELL) - : Lead vocalist, born on April 8, 1981, in Munich. She has been interested in singing since childhood, attended singing lessons, and sang in the school choir.
- VERENA REHM: Supporting vocalist, born on May 14, 1984, in Neuburg. She learned piano and singing from a young age, dreaming of a music career.

Groove Coverage has released several studio albums that included both original tracks and covers of well-known songs. Their debut album "COVERGIRL" was released in 2002 and included hits such as:

- "God Is a Girl" (One of the band's most recognizable tracks, which gained immense popularity worldwide.)

GROOVE COVERAGE – GOD IS A GIRL
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- "Moonlight Shadow" (A cover of Mike Oldfield's hit, which reached 3rd place on the German charts. The track earned the band a gold record for selling over 250,000 copies.)

GROOVE COVERAGE – MOONLIGHT SHADOW
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GROOVE COVERAGE – THE END
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This album achieved gold status in Germany and was popular in many European countries. Following their success, another album "7 YEARS & 50 DAYS" was released in 2004, featuring tracks such as:

GROOVE COVERAGE – POISON
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GROOVE COVERAGE – 7 YEARS & 50 DAYS
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GROOVE COVERAGE – RUNAWAY
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Groove Coverage has received numerous awards and nominations in various music competitions, highlighting their contribution to the development of dance and trance music. Their albums have frequently reached high positions on sales charts and achieved gold and platinum status in various countries.

**INTERESTING FACTS AND ANECDOTES**
Groove Coverage has released several remixes of tracks by other artists such as Sylver, Special D., and DJ Cosmo. The band gained significant popularity not only in Europe but also in Asia, especially in Indonesia, where they collaborated with the Nagaswara label. In 2021, Groove Coverage celebrated their 20th anniversary by releasing special compilations and remixes of their greatest hits.

Groove Coverage is a band that has gained immense popularity over the years thanks to their energetic tracks and charismatic performances. Their music has influenced the development of genres such as eurodance and trance, and their hits continue to enjoy great popularity worldwide. The band is still active and creating new tracks, continuing their musical journey.

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