Ada

The Profile

Ada is the stage name of German DJ/producer Michaela Dippel. Her debut album Blondie arrived in 2004 on Areal Records, blending deep/minimal/tech house with downtempo and ethereal vocals. A later full-length is Meine Zarten Pfoten.

Real name: Michaela Dippel; Nationality: German; Debut album: Blondie (2004, Areal Records); Styles: deep/minimal/tech house, downtempo, electropop elements; Known for covers of Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps” and Everything But The Girl’s “Each and Everyone.”

One review praises Ada’s debut Blondie (2004) as a pleasant surprise that balances club energy with living-room electronics. Highlights include dark/hypnotic moods, ethereal vocals, and deft production. Standout tracks are noted alongside covers of Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Maps and Everything But The Girl’s Each and Everyone. Rated 4/5.