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= Joe Hanzen =

Douglas Johansson (born 4 December 2001), known professionally as Joe Hanzen [dʒoʊ ˈhænzən] is an emerging Swedish DJ and record producer, known to bend the genres of western country and EDM. He has captured the attention of the music industry with his distinctive style and captivating storytelling, creating music that is all connected to the mystical own written story "Black Hats". Born in the northern reaches of Sweden, Joe Hanzen's deep-rooted passion for music has been the driving force behind his rise in the industry. With a series of successful first releases, including his debut single "Surrender" and subsequent tracks like "Ordinary Boy," "Here On Earth," and "To Eva." Joe Hanzen has quickly established himself as a formidable presence in the music world.



Early Life and Biography
Joe Hanzen was born as Douglas Johansson on 4 December 2001 at Umeå Birthing Center in northern Sweden. He showed an early interest for music and quickly fell in love with creating music with the tools around him. He had a piano at his old house in Tegsnäset, Vindeln, which he quickly got engulfed in. It transcended into singalongs at Granö Beckasin where he fell in love with performing.

The return to music
Years passed of video games and growing up until at 14, Johansson found his calling, as his girlfriend pushed him to release music of his own after hearing him sing. The young DJ released music under many different names in the beginning of his carreer, before finally finding his true artist identity, Joe Hanzen.

A story written by Joe Hanzen
What truly distinguishes Joe Hanzen from his contemporaries is the concealed treasure trove of storyt e l l ing hidden within his music—an enigmatic tale christened "Black Hats." Within this saga, listeners embark on a journey through the lives of yet-to-be-unveiled characters, their experiences interwoven against the backdrop of a shadowy and unforgiving universe. The narrative weaves together themes of love, loss, and redemption, presenting an absorbing exploration of the human condition.

The connection with the music
A unique facet of this saga lies in its seamless integration with Joe Hanzen's musical discography. Each of his songs forms a chapter in this sprawling narrative, forging connections between disparate tracks and fostering a sense of narrative continuity. Immersing oneself in Hanzen's music becomes an exercise in discovery, as hints and subtle references are gradually unveiled, allowing the concealed story of "Black Hats" to unfurl progressively.

Singles:
Surrender (2022)

Ordinary Boy (2022)

Here on Earth (2022)

To Eva. (2023)