DJ Paul Elstak (born 14 January 1966 in The Hague) is a Dutch hardcore and happy hardcore DJ and producer of Surinamese descent, who started his career in 1987 at Rotterdam's Bluetiek-Inn club. He founded Rotterdam Records in 1992 - one of the earliest gabber labels anywhere - and shaped the sound that defined the Dutch hardcore scene. His 1990s singles all charted in the Dutch Top 40, and in 2017 he scored platinum hits again with Jebroer on 'Kind van de Duivel' and 'Engeltje'. In 2024 he co-wrote and co-produced 'Europapa' for Joost Klein, the Dutch entry at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Paul Elstak released a new version of his classic 'Luv U More' together with Scooter and Joost Klein.
Elstak announced his first All Day Long-set for 7 February 2026 at the Now&Wow Club in the Maassilo in Rotterdam - an uninterrupted set from 16:00 to 23:00.
Paul Elstak performed at De Vrienden van Amstel Live 2025 in Rotterdam.
Elstak co-produced 'Europapa' for Joost Klein, which represented the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
He collaborated with Reinier Zonneveld on the single 'XTCWTF'.
DJ and producer Paul Elstak takes the stage at Mezz in Breda, bringing his signature hardstyle and hardcore sound.
A nostalgic dance party celebrating the best of the 90s and 00s, featuring 2 Unlimited, Dune, Lasgo and more at the Brabanthallen.
050 LIVE is a party concert in Groningen featuring Wat Aans, André Hazes, Glennis Grace, Samuel Welten, Ronnie Flex and Paul Elstak.
Sunglow · The Venomous Shockwave is a hardcore festival featuring an extensive line-up of established and emerging artists in Mijnsheerenland.
Raveolution · The Outdoor Reunion is a major hardcore festival on the beach in Oss featuring dozens of DJs and producers from the hardcore and gabber scene.
Decibel Outdoor - Natures Rhythm is a major hardstyle festival at Beekse Bergen featuring over 150 artists, from headliners like Noisecontrollers and Brennan Heart to numerous other producers and DJs.
