Mr. Bizz land at Yoshitoshi with a superb double-header with stunning remixes from Darksidevinyl & Michael Hooker

There are few in the industry as versatile and prolific as Mr. Bizz. Their career, which now approaches its 15th year, has seen them release on a diverse cross-section of imprints: Sci + Tec, Cocoon, Octopus, Suara, Natura Viva and KATERMUKKE are just the tip of their discography iceberg.

Now they present a 2 tracker that perfectly sums-up their diverse background as they fuse a deep, wonderful warmth with melodic techno power. “The title track, ‘Hidden Truth’, is very much a distillation of our experience over the years,” say brothers Fabrizio and Matteo, “we know people may have specific ideas about what constitutes our native Italian house movement, but for us it has always been about diversity, which maybe ‘hidden’ to some but has always been ‘true’ in our minds. It really is a track designed to bring together various, contemporary styles.”The beautiful original is further assisted by two men of the moment - Darksidevinyl and Michael Hooker. DSV brings his unique sound to the party, fusing melodic techno with trademark Afro-rhythms, whilst Michael takes a more progressive path with an infectious arp’ providing the perfect foil to the haunting top line.‘Entità’ rounds the EP out in emotive style. Slightly deeper, it will likely find a home on the cooler dancefloors, or at those coveted moments as the suns sets or rises. “As we produced this it really did become an entity (Italian - entità) of its own. It definitely belongs to its own space and time,” the duo confirm.

Yoshitoshi's 25th Anniversary Compilation Series

YOSHITOSHI 1994 - 2019

Mention Yoshitoshi to someone who grew up raving in the late 90’s and early 2000’s and there’s a good chance they’ll get a twinkle in their eye as memories of tracks like Eddie Amador’s “House Music,” PQM’s “You Are Sleeping,” Alactraz’s “Giv Me Luv”, and Luzon’s “The Baguio Track” come flooding back. The label has produced some of dance music’s most timeless records, including some of Deep Dish’s own early work & remixes, plus iconic tracks like Chiapet’s “Westworld” and “Tick Tock”, Brother Brown’s “Under The Water”, Kings of Tomorrow’s numerous classics as KOT and Mysterious People, YMC’s “Last Stop,” Dino Lenny’s “I Feel Stereo,” 2 Smokin’ Barrels’ “Basses Loaded,” Sasha & BT’s seminal “2 Fat C**ts,” Lexicon Ave’s “Here I Am,” Loudeast’s “Lights Off!” and many many more. The list is really too long. Through it all Yoshitoshi’s focus has always been to push forward entire genres of music and never allow itself to be pinned down to one style or sound. Some might say this is no way to run a label, that hopping between genres is a surefire path to failure. Well, twenty-five years later, Yoshitoshi is still going strong, having been an instrumental force in forging many of today’s dance music superstars. It’s a formula that’s yielded astonishing results, simply because of the label’s dedication to finding, nurturing, and championing forward-thinking talent above all else.

The contributors to Yoshitoshi’s immense catalog read like an encyclopedia of dance music. Whether through original work or remixes, the label has been a pit stop for many of the industry’s titans from all walks of dance music. From legends like Sasha, BT, Roger Sanchez, Louie Vega, Kings of Tomorrow, Mood II Swing, Adam Beyer, Nic Fanciulli, Pig & Dan, Behrouz, and Thomas Schumacher, to bright up-and-comers like Victor Ruiz, ANNA, Cristoph, ANDHIM, Matador, Shiba San, Sacha Robotti, Sinisa Tamamovic, Ardalan, Khainz and Nicole Moudaber, the label has served as an incubator for what’s to come.  There’s a high chance that if you’re anyone in dance music, you’ve left your mark on the Yoshi catalogue, and Yoshi has left its fingerprints on you.     

Few labels reach their silver jubilee, especially in the fast-paced, single-driven world of house and techno. In celebration of its rich twenty-five-year history in dance music, Yoshitoshi will release three unique compilations each filled with a 25 track mix of remastered classics, modern hits, and new remixes from some of the greatest names in House, Techno, and Melodic House. The all-star lineup of remixers includes David Penn, Dubspeeka, Cevin Fisher, Olivier Giacomotto, Moonwalk, Armonica, and of course the label boss himself Sharam. The three aptly titled compilations will be released in 3 parts led by the Yoshitoshi 25: House on November 15, Yoshitoshi 25: Techno on November 29, and Yoshitoshi 25: Melodic House on Dec 13 respectively.

Artist Feature Series 006: Enamour

The Artist Feature is a new series by Yoshitoshi aiming to tell the story behind the music, to get in touch with what lies at the core of each artist’s creative ethos in three pictures: The Roots, The Studio, The Club.

In this edition of our artist feature series, we hear from Enamour, the bubbling DC producer who has been fast making a name for himself as one of the most exciting names in progressive house. His new EP for Yoshitoshi, “Amnesia / Taboo,” is packed full of ambitious melodies, textured, tribal percussion, and huge synth swells that absolutely dominate in the club. As a DC-based label, it’s been a treat to watch Enamour grow as a producer and DJ and have him join the Yoshi roster of artists.

The Roots

I’ve been musical almost all of my life, whether it was playing piano when I was very young, guitar in my teens, or messing around with tape recorders and circuit bending those greeting cards that play songs. I was an avid music fan, and was exposed to a lot of classic rock from my father, disco from my mother, and indie from my older sister. I got more interested in electronic music around age 17 first from synth-pop/indie dance groups, and then from electro artists like Daft Punk and the Bloody Beetroots. I think I was first inspired to try my hand at producing because of the low barriers to entry in making simple mashups, but then I started making my own sounds and (bad) songs in Reason before quickly switching to Ableton. Around this time I was DJing open format a lot in college, trying to bridge the gap between commercial pop/hip-hop and electronic music right before EDM really blew up. A few years after I left college, I had a clearer picture of what I wanted my artist project to be, and that’s when Enamour was born. I think my sound now draws pretty evenly on my earlier musical influences given to me from my family--the raw aggressiveness of classic rock, the groove of disco, and the emotion and delicacy of indie.

The Studio

My studio sessions usually start by jamming on my hardware synths (Prophet Rev 2, Minilogue, Minitaur, MS-20, JP-08) or experimenting with new patches on my modular rig, though sometimes a song will just start with a sample or an idea I had in my head. Once I’ve identified the main theme or hook of the track I’ll start building the drums and bass groove. After getting a solid 16 bar loop I’ll drag everything out for 6-8 minutes or so and then subtract parts to create a basic arrangement. From there, I’ll add additional parts, transitional elements, and automation/effects, ear candy, etc. I usually mix as I go with a more proper mixdown towards the end. Then the fine tuning and adjustments can last weeks or months as I test it out, get feedback, and come back to the studio with fresh ears after time off.

I try to not to force an idea too hard because it usually just ends up in frustration and demotivation. Instead I’ll take a break or start something new until inspiration strikes and I get into a flow state--when this happens I’ll usually finish 80-90% of the song in one day/sitting. Coffee helps a lot too!

The Club

I was a DJ before I was a producer, and though I probably prefer sitting in the studio producing, DJing still holds a special place in my heart. My sets span a number of genres and I always try to take the audience on a journey between them. My sets usually end up being around 50% my own material, often filled with upcoming releases and works in progress--it’s a great way to get honest feedback.

I do think it’s important to maintain room in my set to showcase other artists and songs that I like. I spend so much time listening to new music that I need my DJ sets as an outlet to share my discoveries. And as a fan, I think a big part of seeing your favorite DJs perform is learning about their taste and discovering new artists and songs--if they just played their hits I would honestly go home a little disappointed.

Artist Feature Series 005: Made By Pete

The Artist Feature is a new series by Yoshitoshi aiming to tell the story behind the music, to get in touch with what lies at the core of each artist’s creative ethos in three pictures: The Roots, The Studio, The Club.

For this edition of the Artist Feature Series, we hear from UK native Made By Pete about his upbringing in London and his approach to production and DJing. He’s been making waves over the past few years with a handful of ace releases on Madtech, Crosstown Rebels, and more, and has just released his debut Aikido EP on Yoshitoshi. The release delves into afro-influenced sounds, with tons of unique, textural percussion that has already seen support from some of the best names in the biz, including Sasha, Rodriguez Jr., Hidden Empire, OC & Verde, and many more.

The Roots

I’m lucky to have grown up in London. It’s one of the global hubs for electronic music and inspiration can be found everywhere. Over the years, we’ve lost some legendary clubs (RIP The Cross, The End & Turnmills) but new warehouses, terraces and multipurpose venues are popping all the time. It’s great to have everything on your doorstep.

The Studio

This is my humble, make shift cave. Studio space is expensive in London so I’ve had to create an average listening space in my garage. Sonarworks and acoustic treatment has helped to balance the room but I’m looking forward to moving house and building a new purpose built studio in the garden. Until then… this is where the magic happens. I’m mainly ‘in the box’, but I do have a few outboard instruments that I turn to for inspiration. I’m also a huge fan of Omnisphere, I use it on everything.

The Club

I had the privilege of playing in the main room at Fabric for the first time recently. It was a great experience. Fabric is a London institution. You only have to look at the success of the #savefabric campaign to see how much this venue means to people, both here in London and all over the world. I love the fact that the DJ booth is right in the mix, you can interact with the people you are playing to and share the energy with them. It’s a special feeling.

Artist Feature Series 004: Sinisa Tamamovic

The Artist Feature is a new series by Yoshitoshi aiming to tell the story behind the music, to get in touch with what lies at the core of each artist’s creative ethos in three pictures: The Roots, The Studio, The Club.

For this edition of the artist feature series, we hear from Bosnian producer Sinisa Tamamovic, who has been a staple artist on Yoshitoshi since the early 2010’s, with multiple remixes and EP’s under his belt, including the recent Rings EP which features a stellar remix from Egbert. Sinisa is also the co-founder of Night Light Records with Mladen Tomic. Sinisa is known for his groovy, minimal techno style, and we learn in this edition how he arrived there and what makes him tick.

The Roots

I started with DJ-ing in my hometown Banjaluka in Bosnia and Herzegovina back in 1998. I met one DJ from Serbia who decided to let me play at a Club called Lav and on my first gig he left me to challenge the night without any help. That’s how everything started and how I discovered what I wanted to do with my life. At first I had to learn how to interact with the crowd and educate myself with all kinds of different music, then later I developed my mixing skills. At that time electronic music in Bosnia was something completely new and I got the residency at Club Boomerang where I got the freedom to bring some new music to this country. That’s where I started to play only techno and house music. After a while, the club became the iconic place in town for revelers and after I gained quite a lot of followers I started to organize my own events in the Music Hall Club alongside my friend Mladen Tomic.

In Bosnia, at the time, it was really difficult to get your hands on vinyl so every record I would get had a special story to tell. I was picking records and building my sets that suited my own taste without knowing much about what other DJ's were playing internationally. I was mixing on three decks, experimenting with deep sounds and techno beats and layering all different sounds together. I tried to create sets where nobody would be able to recognize the records I was playing. After making a big impact on the electronic music scene in the region I started to play in other cities and countries further afield especially in regions such us Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. For years, I played almost every night of the week, and then I felt a desire to produce my own music and bring my own sound into the clubs. Since my first release on the Dutch vinyl label Fly Life I continued to release music for some solid international labels and that kind of opened the door for my international career.

The Studio

These days I spend a lot of my time in the studio. Before I used to do everything on a computer and now my process of creating music is quite different. I build first the basic groove in Ableton and then I usually record the bass line. I record the bass line from my modular synth and from there I follow the notes and work on melodies and some weird FX to produce a track. Sometimes, I modulate and create a sound which actually does not fit into the track that I’m working on, but in that case if I like it, I just record and save into my folder where I keep a library of sounds that I create for future use that may gel nicely on some other projects.

Inspiration comes to me in different ways. Since I changed my setup recently, I enjoy to start each track from scratch and I challenge myself to create a song from a different approach. In this case, I can control all my layers live and get more creative. With this specific EP I tried to create a lot of different melodies which are not common to hear these days especially that’s evident in Rings. I created the melody in Rings with a few analog modules. I tuned three oscillators together and with the filter and Decay I modulated the sound that rises through the song. The bass line came from Moog Mother 32. The other track Jam, is actually recorded pretty much as a live jam session. That’s the reason why I gave it the name Jam.

The Club

When I play in clubs I always watch people and first try to test and establish in which direction I will take my set, mainly by following the general vibe of the people. I never prepare my playlist. I download a lot of music and have different ‘vibes’ so I could a play a House or Techno set or one that is quite dark or a more funky, groovy set. I never know in which direction the night will turn out but the set always at least has 30% of my own production and some distinctive signature sounds of mine.

Artist Feature Series 003: Christian Bonori

The Artist Feature is a new series by Yoshitoshi aiming to tell the story behind the music, to get in touch with what lies at the core of each artist’s creative ethos in three pictures: The Roots, The Studio, The Club.

For this edition of our Artist Feature, we welcome Christian Bonori into the Yoshitoshi Family. Christian first came on our radar with his devastating club tool “Unruliness” in 2016., and we’re so happy to finally have him on for for a full release. The “State of Mind” EP is a sharp portrayal of his evolution as an artist from that time, showcasing his original sound and versatility. Learn more about Christian’s artistic philosophy and process below.

The Roots

Welcome to my hometown: Reggio Emilia, Italia! So much of my musical identity comes from my roots here, and I find inspiration around every corner. This picture was taken at the new high-speed train station designed by the famous Spanish Architect, Santiago Calatrava. It’s an amazing project that I feel is a metaphor for my musical DNA. I am on a lifelong search for something new and innovative, to create futuristic atmospheres and unique emotional waves with sound.

The Studio

When I hit the studio, the first thing I focus on is the main riff in a track. I’m deeply grateful to my partner Paul S-tone, who has built these unique modular synthesizers over the years, that allow me to achieve some exceptional sounds. Once a new song takes shape, I’ll test it with different sound systems to see if it is consistent. Only when I’m 100% satisfied - and believe me, I’m really meticulous – it’s ready to be mastered. 

The Club

Every time I perform, the expectations of the clubbers are always present in my mind, you never know what kind of crowd you’re going to be playing for. Those first few tracks are so important to help me understand what kind of energy is out there on the floor. While I have my own tastes, the clubbers always come first. If they’re having a great time, then so am I, and that is the recipe for an unforgettable night.

Artist Feature Series 002: Sharam

The Artist Feature is a new series by Yoshitoshi aiming to tell the story behind the music, to get in touch with what lies at the core of each artist’s creative ethos in three pictures: The Roots, The Studio, The Club.

Label owner Sharam has been a driving force in dance music since the early 90’s when he founded Yoshitoshi with then-partner Dubfire. Despite giving countless interviews over the years, we wanted to touch base with Sharam about his beginnings in DC and his approach to his artistry. Sharam’s new single “Lobi” is out now on Yoshitoshi.

The Roots

"I was born and spent the first few years of my life in Iran before emigrating to the United States. In Iran, western music was essentially banned but there was an underground culture of trading bootleg tapes that I got involved in. Once I was in the US I remember being so amazed and overwhelmed by how much music I could suddenly consume. It really laid the groundwork for my becoming a DJ. When I realized that you could mix two records together with turntables and a mixer, that was it. I knew what I wanted to do."

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The Studio

"In the studio, I usually start with a sample. Sometimes I’ll start a track with a synth melody, but usually, it’s an idea from a sample. I get inspiration from samples. Once that happens I’ll start laying down some drums, and that’s when the track decides whether to go in a more house or a more techno direction. I’m susceptible to both, but lately, it’s been more on the techno side of things, and a lot of times I completely take the sample out. Other times I leave the sample in like on my new track Lobi. I felt like the track had more character and soul to it that way. I can usually get the basic skeleton of a track done in a day or two, but the fine details, tweaking, and mixing can take me anywhere from a few weeks to a few years. I’m not joking."

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The Club

"For me, my DJ sets are a combination of playing all the new music I've been sent or bought, as well as new Yoshitoshi signings and demos, mixed with some tried and tested records. I'm happiest and actually more inspired when I'm playing new music which helps me create that musical ‘journey' for the night. I rarely have a pre-programmed set. I believe in organic DJing. I like not knowing what should come next and relying on feeling the crowd and getting inspired and using that to put on a show using their reaction. A DJ set to me is like a short story. You have to have moments and create ups and downs an aim for a memorable and cohesive story with a beginning middle and end. I also use my DJ sets to test out my new material that I'm working and to see how they stack up with the finished, polished music from other artists I'm playing. It’s kind of like a laboratory for me. I take all the input from the crowd and feedback I get and make those changes on my laptop on my flight to the next destination. Then when I’m back home I hit the studio with a fresh perspective."

Artist Feature Series 001: Aaryon

The Artist Feature is a new series by Yoshitoshi aiming to tell the story behind the music, to get in touch with what lies at the core of each artist’s creative ethos in three pictures: The Roots, The Studio, The Club.

Aaryon came on to our radar with an incredible remix of Olivier Giacomotto and ace releases on Noir Music, Suara, and Steyoyoke. We knew his cutting-edge approach to production belonged on Yoshitoshi, and he delivered an EP that blended the best aspects of techno and experimental electronica. In our first Artist Feature Series we hear about Aaryon’s beginnings in the small town of Vigo, Spain, and his approach to artistry both in the studio and the club.

The Roots

"As far back As I can remember, I’ve always been attracted to darker sounds and music. I started playing the bass in a metal band at 14 and its translated into the energy of everything I've made since then. I'm from a small port town in Spain with beautiful surroundings, so playing the local clubs helped me break free from the routine lifestyle and express myself through sound. Techno and dance music always felt like a natural fit."

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The Studio

"Before I hit the studio every day, I like to first seek inspiration listening to all kinds of music and sounds. Then I start jamming around with different instruments until I found what it will be the main idea of the song. Next, I like to give a bit of structure to the idea and create a draft of what the song will be to test it out later. I need some time to stop working on it completely, and almost forget about it! Maybe 3 months later I’ll come back around and really finish it... This latest EP on Yoshitoshi was different and special for me, as it was inspired by a big change in my life."

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The Club

"I basically grew up in clubs, so when I play them I just follow two simple rules. The first one is to remember to enjoy and have fun with what I’m doing. The Second is to play for me as much as I play for the people, trying to keep in balance with what I want to show them and what makes them dance.”

Collecti Remixes, Pt. 1 - Out Now

It’s been one year since Sharam released his sprawling third artist album Collecti. The work was praised by a wide range of DJ’s and respected outlets and proved that the legendary DJ and Yoshitoshi label owner has his finger to the pulse when it comes to the underground.

To celebrate Collecti’s one-year anniversary, we’ve commissioned the first round of remixes from some of the most cutting edge names in dance music, and the resulting packages is a diverse and exciting mix of styles and sounds.

Get it here: https://Yo.lnk.to/YR249 It's been one year since Sharam released his sprawling third artist album Collecti. The work was praised by a wide range of DJ's and respected outlets and proved that the legendary DJ and Yoshitoshi label owner has his finger to the pulse when it comes to the underground. To celebrate Collecti's one-year anniversary, we've commissioned the first round of remixes from some of the most cutting edge names in dance music, and the resulting packages is a diverse and exciting mix of styles and sounds. French techno mainstay Olivier Giacomotto kicks things off with his remix of 'Amnesi,' a track originally inspired by the sounds of 90's drum n' bass. Giacomotto starts off deep and gradually builds to a frenetic and funky drop filled with phased and flanged out synth work. Next, Italian up-and-comer DJ Dep makes his Yoshitoshi debut with his remix of Sharam's 2009 classic Texi, delivering a hard-driving tech house excursion that takes the iconic melody riff of the original and plants it over an insatiable, stripped down groove. In addition to these stellar remixes, Sharam has provided new '2020' edits of both tracks. Delivered by Label Worx on behalf of Yoshitoshi Recordings

French techno mainstay Olivier Giacomotto kicks things off with his remix of “Amnesi,” a track originally inspired by the sounds of 90’s drum n’ bass. Giacomotto starts off deep and gradually builds to a frenetic and funky drop filled with phased and flanged out synth work. Next, Italian up-and-comer DJ Dep makes his Yoshitoshi debut with his remix of Sharam’s 2009 classic Texi, delivering a hard-driving tech house excursion that takes the iconic melody riff of the original and plants it over an insatiable, stripped down groove.In addition to these stellar remixes, Sharam has provided new “2020” edits of both tracks. Collecti Remixes Part 1 will be available on Beatport and Spotify on October 12th, and a second remix package will follow in early 2019.

OC & Verde - Indica

At this point, OC & Verde need no introduction.  The UK duo has wowed the world for the last couple of years with their sleek studio productions and innovative DJ sets, earning them support from some of the biggest names in the industry.  They'll continue this trajectory with 'Indica,' a brand new single for Yoshitoshi that blends dark, arpeggio-driven melodies with a beautiful and ominous Rajasthani mantra. The track has received a massive response at Sharam's recent shows, proving itself a high point in the label owner's sets with its vast vocal breakdown and ensuing plunge into ruthless techno.  So don't let the track's name fool you - 'Indica' will impart no lethargy on its listeners. in fact, it does quite the opposite.

Themba EP - Out Now

“Who is Themba?”  It’s a question the South African artist has posed to his listeners since he emerged on the scene earlier this year, most recently as the title of an epic single.  As more of his tracks surface the picture becomes clearer, and it’s not hard to see why Themba has captured the attention of Black Coffee, Pete Tong, Hot Since 82, and a whole host of other prominent tastemakers.  Themba’s sound is rooted in his homeland, making use of local singers, songwriters, and percussionists to craft a unique take on house and techno, and now we have the chance to debut two more of his special creations – “Vuma” and “Lost.”

“Vuma” is built around a groove that is impossible to stay still for, enhanced by its colorful percussion and propulsive bass.  It’s a tune that sends crowds into a frenzy, with sporadic chants that impart a visceral element resonating deep within you. “Lost” dials in a more melodic touch, its arpeggiated kalimba riff building steadily to a beautiful climax of lush pads and haunting vocals.  The track makes excellent use of percussion as well, and its in these sounds that we hear Themba crafting a style that is truly his own. We’re excited to be debuting these tracks from an artist who is surely on a path to great success.

Four Points II - Out Now

Last  November,  we  brought  back  the  Four  Points  concept,  which  dates  all  the  way  back  to  2008.  Now,  we’re  following  that  package  up  with  Four  Points  II,  with  four  fresh  new  tracks  from  some  top  producers  from  entirely  new  parts  of  the  world.  Kicking  things  off  is  DJ  T.  with  his  remix  of  Sharam  &  Chance  Caspian’s 'Morning  Glory', originally  from  the  2016  album  Retroactive.    DJ  T.’s  mix  is  just  what  you’d  expect  from  the  legendary  Berlin  DJ.    It’s  bouncy  and  groovy,  a  nice  builder  that  falls  squarely  into  house  territory.    Khainz  brings  the  heat  with, 'Acrux', a  typically  epic  techno  squelcher  from  the  Luzern-based  artist,  and  he  proves  once  again  that  his  chops  in  the  studio  are  second-to-none.    Miami  up-and-comers  Wolf  Story  are  up  next  with 'Time'  which  harkens  back  to  the  progressive  house-meets-vocals  sound  that  is  so  classic  Yoshitoshi.    It’s  one  that  routinely  puts  dance  floors  in  a  trance.    And  finally,  our  main  man  in  Athens  CJ  Jeff  serves  up  another  beautiful  vocal  track  with 'So  Far  From  Home',  which  has  received  the  edit  treatment  from  Sharam.    This  package  is  diverse  and  dynamic  with  no  shortage  of  peak  moments.    In  other  words,  it’s  quintessential  Yoshi. 

Tracklist:

1.     Sharam & Chance Caspian – Morning Glory (DJ T. Remix)

2.     Khainz – Acrux

3.     Wolf Story – Time

4.     CJ Jeff – So Far From Home (Sharam Edit)

Dakar 'I Can Feel' EP - Out Now

Finally out today - Dakar’s ‘I Can Feel’ EP. The response to this has just been incredible, and now is your chance to get your copy. It comes with two massive original tracks, along with a groovy remix from MANT, and a melodic twist from Chance Caspian. Get it exclusively from Beatport. 

Yoshitoshi: The Acapellas - Out Now!

Out today! - Our first ever acapellas package, Yoshitoshi: The Acapellas. It features 10 DJ Tools with the best vocal hooks from  timeless records such as Eddie Amador 'House Music', Kings of Tomorrow 'I want you for myself', Alcatraz 'Giv Me Luv', and more... 

This package will make your next set unique; each track has 16 bars of the original drums which allows for most software to detect the BPM, and make it slide effortlessly into the mix. 

Yoshitoshi: The Acapellas (Pre-Order)

We're very excited to announce the first ever Yoshitoshi acapellas pack, featuring 10 DJ tools crafted from the vocal hooks of some of our most timeless records, including Eddie Amador's "House Music," Alcatraz's "Giv Me Luv," Kings of Tomorrow's "I Want You (For Myself)," and more!

We've already brought these records back as Yoshitoshi classic remix packs, but now we're giving you the opportunity to use these vocal parts live in your sets and remix them on the fly! Pre-order Yoshitoshi: The Acapellas now on Beatport to get it the moment it drops on May 18th.

Dino Lenny - I Feel Stereo (Remixes) Vinyl Release

Available now: https://Yo.lnk.to/YoshiClassic16 The next Yoshitoshi Classic is here and it’s an iconic one - Dino Lenny’s “I Feel Stereo.” Anyone on the scene in 2001, when this monster tune was originally released, remembers its pulsing rhythms and ear-catching vocal hook. Seventeen years later, “I Feel Stereo” is back with three remixes from some of the finest artists around. First up, Steve Lawler (working here as Lawler) has crafted a badass, bassline-driven house track that pummels with all the energy of the original. Steve continues his reign as as key innovator in dance music, modernizing this classic with unquestionable finesse. The Red Axes boys deliver their left-field brand of house with a variety of distorted arpeggio riffs, futuristic chimes, and other left-field sounds that make their remix truly unique. It’s another ace production from the Israeli duo. Last but certainly not least, up-and-comer Frankyeffe, who delivered the goods on his collaborative Splitting Minds EP with Loco & Jam last fall, serves up some impeccably produced techno for big rooms. The Italian young gun’s mix is absolute savagery. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Yoshi Classic pack without a remastered original mix. We hope you enjoy this excellent remix pack.

Exciting news for those following our Dino Lenny - 'I Feel Stereo' release; the vinyl release is almost here! We're expecting to be completing orders on or around May 7th. 

Along with the original master, for all you vinyl heads, it comes with the blockbuster Red Axes remix. Their remix broke into the indie disco/dance top 10 charts on Beatport. It has also had support from Dixon and others. The flip side has the rhythmic and groovy remix by Steve Lawler, supported by Annie Mac, Waze and Odyssey, and many others! Don't sleep on Frankyeffe remix either, it could be breaking the charts soon. 

Record Store Day

Happy record store day! We've rescued a bunch of new records from "the barn" that need loving new homes, so go check out the new stock only on Yoshitoshi's web store! 

Dino Lenny - I Feel Stereo (Remixes) Out Now on Yoshitoshi

Available now: https://Yo.lnk.to/YoshiClassic16 The next Yoshitoshi Classic is here and it’s an iconic one - Dino Lenny’s “I Feel Stereo.” Anyone on the scene in 2001, when this monster tune was originally released, remembers its pulsing rhythms and ear-catching vocal hook. Seventeen years later, “I Feel Stereo” is back with three remixes from some of the finest artists around. First up, Steve Lawler (working here as Lawler) has crafted a badass, bassline-driven house track that pummels with all the energy of the original. Steve continues his reign as as key innovator in dance music, modernizing this classic with unquestionable finesse. The Red Axes boys deliver their left-field brand of house with a variety of distorted arpeggio riffs, futuristic chimes, and other left-field sounds that make their remix truly unique. It’s another ace production from the Israeli duo. Last but certainly not least, up-and-comer Frankyeffe, who delivered the goods on his collaborative Splitting Minds EP with Loco & Jam last fall, serves up some impeccably produced techno for big rooms. The Italian young gun’s mix is absolute savagery. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Yoshi Classic pack without a remastered original mix. We hope you enjoy this excellent remix pack.

The next Yoshitoshi Classic is here and it's an iconic one - Dino Lenny's "I Feel Stereo." Anyone on the scene in 2001, when this monster tune was originally released, remembers its pulsing rhythms and ear-catching vocal hook. Seventeen years later, "I Feel Stereo" is back with three remixes from some of the finest artists around.

First up, Steve Lawler (working here as Lawler) has crafted a badass, bassline-driven house track that pummels with all the energy of the original. Steve continues his reign as as key innovator in dance music, modernizing this classic with unquestionable finesse.

The Red Axes boys deliver their left-field brand of house with a variety of distorted arpeggio riffs, futuristic chimes, and other left-field sounds that make their remix truly unique. It's another ace production from the Israeli duo.

Last but certainly not least, up-and-comer Frankyeffe, who delivered the goods on his collaborative Splitting Minds EP with Loco & Jam last fall, serves up some impeccably produced techno for big rooms. The Italian young gun's mix is absolute savagery. 

Of course, it wouldn't be a Yoshi Classic pack without a remastered original mix. We hope you enjoy this excellent remix pack.

Khainz Releases Debut Yoshitoshi EP 'Collider / Elaborate'

After making his Yoshitoshi debut with a massive remix of the Yoshitoshi classic “Manila Sunrise” by Luzon, Khainz is ready to release his first original material with the label. The two tracks on this EP are masterfully crafted techno giants that solidify the Swiss producer’s talent, and you surely won’t want to miss out on this exciting release. “Collider” is melodic techno at its finest, a gorgeous tune that swells with power and grace. Delicate synths construct melodies that glisten between resounding breakdowns. The track is immense and full of life. “Elaborate” infuses more attitude into Khainz’s equation. The track’s thundering groove and substantial bass make this a perfect tool for the apex of your set. Khainz throws in all manner of effects and studio trickery into the equation, creating a brilliantly detailed soundscape that will absolutely smash in the club. Get Collider / Elaborate March 16th on Beatport and Spotify.

After making his Yoshitoshi debut with a massive remix of the Yoshitoshi classic "Manila Sunrise" by Luzon, Khainz is ready to release his first original material with the label. The two tracks on this EP are masterfully crafted techno giants that solidify the Swiss producer's talent, and you surely won't want to miss out on this exciting release.

"Collider" is melodic techno at its finest, a gorgeous tune that swells with power and grace. Delicate synths construct melodies that glisten between resounding breakdowns. The track is immense and full of life.

"Elaborate" infuses more attitude into Khainz's equation. The track's thundering groove and substantial bass make this a perfect tool for the apex of your set.

Khainz throws in all manner of effects and studio trickery into the equation, creating a brilliantly detailed soundscape that will absolutely smash in the club.