Overview
U 96 is a German musical project best known for the 1991 techno hit “Das Boot”. The act was originally created by DJ‑producer Alex Christensen together with a production team called Matiz.
U 96 is a German musical project best known for the 1991 techno hit “Das Boot”. The act was originally created by DJ‑producer Alex Christensen together with a production team called Matiz.
The project was formed in the early 1990s in Germany, with Christensen and the Matiz team handling production and songwriting. After enjoying commercial success, U 96 entered a decade‑long hiatus. In 2018 the project resurfaced, but the original founder Alex Christensen and collaborator Hoinkis were no longer involved.
The available sources identify U 96 as a German musical project focused on electronic/techno‑oriented dance music, exemplified by the track “Das Boot”. No further details on stylistic influences are provided.
The 2018 lineup has not been publicly detailed in the supplied sources.
U 96’s “Das Boot” remains a recognizable early‑90s techno anthem, often cited as the group’s signature work. The project’s long hiatus and later revival without its founding members are notable points in its history.