In 1999 Ferry Corsten was voted Best Producer of the Year at the Ericsson Muzik Award in London. In 2000, he was awarded Best Remix for Adagio for Strings (Ferry Corsten Remix) at the Dancestar 2000 awards.
He has worked with many other famous DJs, such as DJ Tiesto, Benny Benassi, and Vincent de Moor.
In 1997 he established the famous Tsunami dance label together with Robert Smit & the German dance company Purple Eye Entertainment. He left Tsunami and Purple Eye in 2005.
In 2005 Ferry started his own company named Flashover Recordings.
The first record on Flashover was Who's Knockin'? with a Flashover remix. The single Fire was the next record. This would be the second album released under Flashover.
Since his first solo album, Ferry has continued to evolve his style. He started with the concept name L.E.F. which stands for "Loud. Electronic. Ferocious." and has organized events under this name. Ferry released his second solo album aptly named L.E.F.
Ferry has also participated in compiling and mixing the Trance Nation series with Ministry of Sound which has sold millions of copies worldwide. Trance Nation 2002 was the latest Trance Nation compilation from Ferry.
Next to Trance Nation, he compiled many other mixed CDs such as Creamfields, Tsunami One, Dance Valley 2001, Passport: Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mixed Live: Spundae @ Circus Los Angeles, Live at Innercity, World Tour Tokyo and Washington, and many others.
He has been known to use a lot of other aliases including: 4x4, A Jolly Good Fellow, Albion, Bypass, Cyber F, Dance Therapy, Delaquente, Digital Control, East West, Eon, Exiter, Ferr, Firmly Undaground, Free Inside, Funk Einsatz, Kinky Toys, Lunalife, Moonman, Party Cruiser, Pulp Victim, Raya Shaku, Sidewinder, System F, The Nutter and Zenithal.
In addition to these releases, Ferry has also worked with other DJs on several projects. Together with Tijs Verwest (DJ Tiësto), he set up Gouryella and Vimana. Ferry has also teamed up with Vincent de Moor on the one-time alias project Veracocha. In addition, Ferry has worked with Benny Benassi to produce the one-time alias FB/FB feat. Edun, which stands for the first letter of each of their first names, Ferry and Benny, and also features Edun, Russian/Nigerian gospel and electronic vocal singer.
Other groups that he has been in include: Alter Native, Blade Racer, Discodroids, Double Dutch, Elektrika, Energiya, Fernick, Mind To Mind, Nixieland, Penetrator, Project Aurora, Riptide, Roef, S.O.A., Scum, Selected Worx, Sons of Aliens, Soundcheck, Spirit of Adventure, Starparty, and The Tellurians.
Moreover, his track Ferry Corsten & Ramin Djawadi - Prison Break Theme (Ferry Corsten Breakout Mix) is now famous worldwide due to the success of the Prison Break television series.
With the exception of Gouryella, Ferry no longer uses any other aliases. Gouryella is nowadays only Ferry since Tijs stepped out of the project.
He has released five solo albums to date:
Looking Forward (as "Ferr") (with John Matze) (Released: 1996)
Out Of The Blue (as "System F") (Released: 2001)
Right of Way (Released: 2003)
Together (as "System F") (Released: 2003)
L.E.F. (Loud, Electronic, Ferocious) (Released: 2006)
Twice In A Blue Moon (Released: 2008)
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Ain't No Stoppin'
Ferry Corsten Lyrics
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And I think you find the best of me
Sometimes in search for high
You take a blow
But nothing can make you complete
The game is up
The truth is out there
Can't take it back
Sometimes in search for high
You take a blow
What we've got
Ain't no stop
Ain't no stoppin' a good thing
Ain't no stoppin' a good thing
Ain't no stoppin' a good thing
Ain't no stop
Ain't no stop
Ain't no stoppin' a good thing
I know a thing or two about you
And I think you find the best of me
Sometimes in search for high
You take a blow
But nothing can make you complete
The game is up
The truth is out there
Your time is up
Can't take it back
Sometimes in search for high
You take a blow
What we've got
Ain't no stop
Ain't no stoppin' a good thing
The lyrics to Ferry Corsten feat. Ben Hague's song "Ain't No Stoppin" speak about a person who understands the complexities and nuances of another, suggesting a deep understanding and acknowledgement of the other person’s strengths and limitations. While the song is dressed up in a dance-pop package, the underlying message speaks to the search for fulfillment in life, where we sometimes take risks and suffer setbacks but ultimately find that certain things are worth fighting for.
The opening lines about "knowing a thing or two about you" suggest a level of familiarity and possibly intimacy between two people. The next line, "And I think you find the best of me," could be interpreted in two ways, firstly implying that the person singing feels like they bring out the best in the other person, but also suggests that the other person in the relationship uplifts and brings out the best in them as well. The search for "high" implies that both individuals are interested in living life to the fullest, even though it may result in taking a few knocks along the way.
The chorus, "What we've got ain't no stop, ain't no stoppin' a good thing" repeats the message that the relationship is something they're willing to invest in and work at, even if there are setbacks. The repetition of "Ain't no stoppin' a good thing" emphasizes the idea that this is something worth fighting for and will survive through any obstacle.
The song's message is ultimately a positive one, encouraging listeners not to be afraid to take risks in their search for happiness, and to strive for deep emotional connections that are worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a thing or two about you
I have some knowledge about you and your behavior
And I think you find the best of me
I believe you appreciate the best of me
Sometimes in search for high
Occasionally, in pursuit of pleasure or excitement,
You take a blow
You may encounter some difficulties or problems
But nothing can make you complete
Yet, no matter what, you remain unfulfilled
The game is up
The situation has changed, and you cannot continue in the same way
The truth is out there
The reality has surfaced
Your time is up
The opportunity is no longer available
Can't take it back
It's impossible to revert to the past
What we've got
Nevertheless, what we have right now
Ain't no stop
Will not be disrupted
Ain't no stoppin' a good thing
Nothing can prevent a positive outcome
Ain't no stoppin' a good thing
The previous statement is valid once more
Ain't no stop
Won't be halted
Ain't no stop
Will continue unimpeded
Ain't no stoppin' a good thing
The conclusion that nothing can hinder a positive outcome bears repeating
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ADRIAN BROEKHUYSE, FERRY CORSTEN, RAFAEL FROST, RAZ NITZAN, ADRIAN BROEKHUYZE, ADRIAN J BROEKHUYSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mofassa10
I don't really get how people can dislike the vocals in this song. It's what makes it unique. Personally, i think this song is a BOMB! Ferry Corsten; a DJ who operates above the law!
@Nasrotag
Just when you think He has done a great job picking out vocalists, he blows the doors off with better! This album has been nothing but AWESOMNESS! And to think I started listening to him a few years ago when he had Simon LeBon Sing on his album!
@kajismusic
In my opinion this is a perfect example of how to do a "commercial" tune without sounding too cheesy and corny. Think Ferry did a great job, my head is shaking foot is stomping :)
@simrankhan7569
what a unique trance. love it this tune
@williamthorton4163
Ferry Corsten did a good job making this song,its a song that everybody can relax to
@Kjernekar
Having a memorable voice that stands out is what makes a song. This dude has it
@avalyan
Guys rocks! Especially love the vocals
@Justincrediblebrah
ferry corsten is a legend in my eyes, wish he wouldnt swoop to mainstream levels
@primeroydos
Good vocals!!!
@BodyRocker9
Long time fan of Ferry Corsten seen him live at numerous raves