Cleopard2000

Cleopard2000, aka Leon Purrucker, is redefining Trance, Hard Trance, and Eurodance from Berlin’s underground. His journey began with guitar, shifted to self-taught piano, and found its heart in electronic music. His tracks evoke grief, hope, and joy. Leon’s influences started with the R’n’B tracks he played on guitar, but soon radio stations like Technobase.fm and sunshine live introduced him to a new soundscape. By the time he could make his way to Berlin, he was diving into the capital’s nightlife, exploring the electronic scene that would shape his creative path. Over the years, artists like Armin Van Buuren, Neo Cortex, and Dario G helped inspire a style that blends Gen X soft-club aesthetics with powerful, melody-driven emotions. Cleopard2000’s sound is built on layers: rich harmonies, striking vocals, and long, introspective breaks that captivate audiences. Cleo’s breakthrough came with “LUV ING YOU,” a track that shot to #1 on Hypeddit and stayed there for three solid months, introducing a new energy into the scene. One of his following originals, “Chasing Sunsets,” kept the momentum going with two months in Hypeddit’s top slot. Most recently, “REGALIA” has been making waves on the charts, solidifying Cleopard2000’s place in electronic music. Major performances at iconic shows like Boiler Room, UNREAL, Teletech, and Mondo Disko, along with appearances for Berlin’s Live From Earth crew, have showcased his ability to bring his sound to life on stage. For Leon, music is a vessel for raw human experience, channeling the full spectrum of grief, hope, and unfiltered joy. This emotional depth is the essence of his artistry, capturing what he believes is the true purpose of art: to evoke these universal feelings. His commitment to emotional expression is what drives him to create music that isn’t just heard but felt, pulling listeners into a shared journey. While Purrucker enjoys the live connection with his audience, he considers himself first and foremost a producer—a craftsman of sound who values the studio as the heart of his creative journey. Looking ahead, 2025 promises new releases, global collaborations, and tours that will bring him closer to fans worldwide. Leon may feel most himself in the studio, but he’s equally thrilled to witness the impact of his music in real time on the dance floor. Finding a sense of belonging within the Polyamor crew, a collective that’s grown from friends to family, has only amplified his sense of purpose. With a grounded but adventurous approach to music, Cleopard2000 is defining a new era for trance, bringing together tradition and forward-thinking soundscapes. For fans of deeply felt, melody-driven electronic music, Cleopard2000 is an artist who bridges personal introspection with the universal language of dancefloor euphoria. When you step into Cleo’s world, expect a ride through soundscapes built to make you feel deeply, move freely, and lose yourself completely.