Peggy Gou, a South Korean-born DJ, producer, and songwriter based in Berlin, gained international recognition in the 2010s for her versatile DJ sets encompassing techno, house, and electro styles. With notable tracks like "It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)" in 2018 and "I Go" in 2021, Gou's music reflects vintage deep house and post-disco influences. In 2023, she ventured into dance-pop with the single "(It Goes Like) Nanana" and collaborated with Lenny Kravitz on "I Believe in Love Again," both featured on her debut album, I Hear You, released in 2024.
While Peggy Gou rose to prominence in 2016 with a series of EP releases, she had been honing her craft since 2009, mastering beatmatching in Korea and later pursuing music while studying in London. Following her breakthrough year, Gou continued to build her profile through releases on labels like Rekids and Ninja Tune, as well as a mix CD for !K7's DJ-Kicks series in 2019. Her mainstream breakthrough came in 2023 with the viral success of "(It Goes Like) Nanana," leading to the release of her debut album the following year, showcasing her diverse musical influences and production skills.
