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 Paranormal Attack is the groundbreaking electronic music project created by Rui Oliveira, better known as DJ Xangaii - one of the most innovative and influential Portuguese artists in the global electronic music scene.

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 Xangaii's passion for music started early. He began studying keyboards at the age of 8. By 12 or 13, he asked his grandmother for an acoustic guitar as a Christmas gift and taught himself how to play, along with some school friends. At 15, he joined a cover band and spent the next seven years performing across Portugal, building a strong foundation as a live musician.

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 At 19, while still in the band, he discovered psytrance and started producing his own tracks. By 2003, Paranormal Attack had gained traction, and Xangaii left the band to travel the world as an electronic artist.

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 A major turning point came when one of his idols, Skazi, heard his early tracks and invited him to join the legendary label Shaffel Records, which later became Chemical Crew. This placed Xangaii among the top psytrance names at the time and kickstarted his international career. It also began a 24-year friendship and creative partnership with Skazi.

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In 2006, he released his debut album *Phenomenon* - a genre-defying blend of psytrance, rock, electro, and classical influences. Tracks like "Be With You" (now with over 15 million plays) and "The Pill" became instant anthems and solidified Paranormal Attack's legacy.

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 In 2007, he collaborated with iconic Brazilian rock band Charlie Brown Jr. on the track "Vão Fazer de Novo", performing live with them at multiple shows. That same year, he played at the Rolling Stone Brazil Anniversary Party and was featured in the magazine - a key milestone in his career.

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 In 2015, Xangaii launched his own independent label, Fxxk Tomorrow, ensuring total creative freedom.

 

In 2018, he teamed up with Skazi once again for a remix of Infected Mushroom's iconic "Saeed", which now has nearly 5 million Spotify plays.

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 In 2021, he released an official remix for French metalcore band Novelists - "Lost Cause" - which has surpassed 1.5 million plays.

In 2022, Xangaii moved from São Paulo to Florianópolis, seeking peace and better mental health after a difficult period. The island's energy sparked a new creative chapter. There, he became close friends with DJ Vegas, now a neighbor and frequent collaborator. One of their exciting new projects is a remix of Paranormal Attack's classic "Walking in the Sun" - still unreleased, but already known by

fans through both of their sets.

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2022 also marked 20 years of Paranormal Attack, celebrated with a historic performance at Rock In Rio.

 

In 2025, Xangaii played an unforgettable set at the Ame Laroc Festival and delivered a legendary performance on the morning of January 1st at Universo Paralello Festival - now viral on YouTube with over 500,000 views.

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With more than 30 million Spotify streams, a sound in constant evolution, and a presence on some

of the world's biggest stages, Paranormal Attack remains a powerful and visionary force in global

electronic music.