DJ Yoshi

Bio

Going on almost 2 years now, I made the HUGE move from vinyl to CD's. I purchased my first set of CD's (Pioneer CDJ-400's) and I've been in love ever since. I use Serato Scratch Live so I'm just really loving the versatility the decks and software give me to create amazing sets. Mated up to a Kaoss Mixer, I just have a lot of extra room to expand my sound. Moving up to the Pioneer DJM-400 soon, so I'm really excited about the next of mixing this will take me to. Headphones, I have a pair of Sony MDR-700's...love my cans. :) Just purchased a pair of Novation Dicers...OMG, SSL users, must have in your arsenal. I have a lot of music I carry with me to a gig...even if a gig is all electronic, I still pack everything with me just in case. I tend to surprise the folks I spin for...always keepin' it fresh and up in the air. Born in 1976, Yoshi's love for music began at an early age. With a respect for all genres of music, his palate began to expand in the 80's as he fed on oldies, rock, pop, disco and hip hop. By the 90's hip hop was his sound but his love for house and trance grew. By 2000, a DJ was born. Today Yoshi can be found touring the Hartford area at different venues and also out of state as well. He continues to spread his sound, his brand and his willingness to teach people about music. Sander Kleinenberg has to be one of my biggest influences as a DJ. I was lucky enough to witness one of his shows back in April 2006. I loved every minute of it. And at the end of the show I was able to shake hands and tell him how just bad ass he was on the decks. His musical progression has shaped me into the DJ I am today. Though he doesn’t know me personally, he’s my mentor and I want to strive to be like him musically. His classics like “My Lexicon” and pretty much anything from his earlier days are highly regarded as some of the best music in my collection today. I’ll pretty much still try and play one of the “This is…” mixes in any set that I do. Max Graham would be the only other DJ out there that I can personally say I admire above others. His contribution to the Progressive House scene and just innovative thinking keeps him as my other mentor for DJ’ing. Like Sander, Max evolves with the music scene and as a pupil, I too listen and watch as they continue to be the innovators. A few of my favorite artists also include: Deadmau5, Adam K, Axwell, Jesse Garcia, Kered & Kiraly, R.I.O., Roger Sanchez, Ultra Nate, Ralph Falcon, Madonna, Prince, Timbaland, Sia, Lykke Li, Fiona Apple, Kylie Minogue, Deborah Cox, A Tribe Called Quest, Switch, Rick James, Mary J. Blige, Will.I.Am

Hartford United States

Member since: 01 Jan 2011