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Rapidly rising electronic music star Wolfgang Gartner has recently signed a worldwide partnership deal with independent electronic dance music label Ultra Music. In order to establish the star's sound and identity on a national and international level, the award-winning label will be directly involved in the stars recording, touring, publishing, merchandising and sponsorship activities. 

Like the few "Wolfgang's" before him, Wolfgang - which is synonymous with greatness - is keeping with the tradition of success. The producer and DJ has recently been voted the #5 DJ in America by the readers of DJ Times and has laid down remixes for artists such as Black Eyed Peas, Timbaland and Britney Spears. With eight #1 tracks on Beatport (including the site's best-selling track of 2009: "Wolfgang's 5th Symphony"), the electronic artist strives to put a "fresh twist on Top 40 fare."

Ultra Music - who's current roster includes national arists like Markus Shultz, Tommie Sunshine, Kaskade  and Sharam, and international acts such as Armin Van Buuren, Benny Benassi and Kraak & Smaak - currently ranks #9 Most Viewed All Time channel and Partner for Youtube in the world.

On September 19, Gartner released his new single "Animal Rights" with fellow Ultra Records recording artist deadmau5. After only three days the single hit #1 on Beatport's best seller's chart. Appearing on his studio album due out Spring 2011, stand by for another hit when Gartner's new single "Illmerica" debuts on October 5, 2010.