Music producer & live act from Berlin

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Over two decades in dance music have made Hoj more than capable of living up to his reputation as a sonic storyteller. His cinematic sets explore the deep house landscape with a fervor that resonates through dance floors across the globe.

Close colleagues like Lee Burridge simply refer to his style as “Hoj house” rather than attempting to pin down its eclectic nuances. Although a longer road, staying the course of his artistic vision has paid off. In addition to a residency and landmark releases on Burridge’s All Day I Dream imprint, he now provides a platform for like-minded producers by way of their joint venture, Tale and Tone.

An extensive background in the visual arts set Hoj (pronounced with a long Ō) on a path less traveled by the average DJ/producer. Born in Iran and raised in the Bay Area of the U.S., he grew up exposed to film and music alike. Prior to DJing full time his background was in film, design and new media. He was the brainchild behind All Day I Dream’s brand identity, coming up with the single cloud design.

Hoj also discovered electronic music early in life. He attended his first rave in San Francisco in the early 90s, and he experienced the inauguration of legendary warehouse venue Homebase. After DJing for a few years, he made his San Francisco debut at Qoöl Happy Hour, an event series that took place at 111 Minna Gallery.

Soon afterwards he got involved with outfits like Opel Productions and Spundae, which afforded him audiences at the city’s more prominent nightclubs. He went on to help build the inaugural Opulent Temple sound camp for the 2003 edition of Burning Man. He has performed annually at the transformative gathering ever since.

Upon moving to New York City in 2008, however, Hoj outgrew the category of local DJ. Each passing year after that point brought bigger milestones and more momentum.

After his set on the Robot Heart art car during the 2010 edition of Burning Man, he was booked at the world-famous Berlin nightclub Berghain’s Panorama Bar. 2011 saw Lee Burridge launch All Day I Dream to serve the dual purpose of a record label and event brand, and he enlisted Hoj as a resident DJ of the latter. Since then Hoj has brought dance floors to life across the globe. Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City account for much of his fan base, but his following has also grown significantly in locations like Canada, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, Dubai, Romania and London.

2017 marked two especially groundbreaking turning points for Hoj: His long-awaited debut as a producer and the unveiling of he and Burridge’s new record label, Tale and Tone. The label features music the founding DJs play at night, unique tunes with both story and groove. Around the same time, his own Telefade EP, released on All Day I Dream. The three-track EP included  “Leap Day” as well as a remix of the title track by Bedouin. Hoj followed up Telefade with his own Tale and Tone release in 2018. Titled “Ramblefog,” it appeared on the imprint’s Prologue compilation,.

Two decades of experience behind the decks have equipped Hoj to captivate any crowd. The twists and turns of each sonic journey almost surprise him as much as those he entertains, resulting in moments that make up unforgettable memories. Given his track record, it’s surely no accident that his audience has only grown over the years.

As far as his own story is concerned, a promising future lies out on the horizon for Hoj. Deep house enthusiasts far and wide are excited to see how his tale will unfold.

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Berlin based producer and liveact. 

Soon: 
14.11.25 Erfurt - Triebwerk (Kantine)
 


Releases On:
Akumandra, Down, Easy Tiger, Kata Haifisch, Crepite, BeYond, Sofa Beats, Iboga Records, Bar 25 Music, 3000 Grad, URSL, HuL, Kamai Music, Akasha MX, Mystic Tales, Rebellion der Träumer

say hi:
christiandroste@yahoo.de 
booking:
booking@tigermusik.de

Submit for Demos & Repost service: listentorofd@gmail.com 
Founders: @its_betsu & @medazizbenameur

ROFD, a project established in March 2020, is dedicated to uncovering and introducing the organic vibes from around the globe. We strive to immerse you in an organic flow that ignites your senses with sensual and dreamy vibrations, shaking your body to its core.

At ROFD, our vision is to discover and promote talented artists and labels within the organic music scene. We are committed to supporting these artists, offering them a platform to share their exceptional sounds with the world. Our ultimate goal is to connect these extraordinary talents with a global audience.

BOOKINGS / PROMOS / REMIX REQUESTS theoddnessmusic@gmail.com

LABELS // BEAT & PATH, ESKIMO RECORDINGS, SOL SELECTAS, SOFA BEATS, KOSA, PIPE & POCHET, SHANGO, LNDKHN

Huge bass lines, tribal drums and infectious grooves are the building blocks of the Melbourne producer and performers signiature sound.
Sitting at the forefront of the Downtempo / Organic house scene in Australia, the last 4 years has seen him perform at Australia’s premium festivals including Rainbow Serpent, Elements and Esoteric, both as a solo act and with his 3-piece band including multi-instrumentalists Dylan Jarrad and Timmus.
A prolific output of music, including three Albums, have been released through labels including Sol Selectas, Beat & Path, Eskimo Recordings & Sofa Beats as well as his own label Smash Bang.
In 2023 the Oddness was nominated for best electronic work at the Victorian Music Awards for his track Let it Move featuring the amazing vocals of Ellika.
As well as his original music he is widely know for his re-interpretations of
classic tracks though his ‘Reworks, Edits and Bootlegs’ series.

Positive Vibes & Multicultural Groove for Electronic Music
A&R : @ElExtravagante & @Don-Mescal  

New Releases :
•  Cosmovision Sessions Remixed
https://fanlink.tv/cosmovisionsessionsremixed

• The Oddness - Mere Mortals
https://fanlink.tv/meremortals

• Leohnart - Blue Monkey
https://fanlink.tv/bluemonkey

• Kolja - Eukrasie
https://fanlink.tv/eukrasie

•This is Dubtempo (VA)
https://fanlink.tv/dubtempo

• Daniel Hokum & Max Gaplevski - Busy Lives
https://go.protonradio.com/r/rlRzU2S9O72aA

• Nat Barrera & Swa Swally - Souk Zrabi
https://fanlink.tv/soukzrabi

• El Extravagante - Industry Formalities
https://fanlink.tv/industryformalities

• Beatfarmer - Stories of Slipping Away
https://fanlink.tv/storiesofslippingaway

• Oonga - Pedacitos
https://streamlink.to/pedacitos

• Ok Selekta Feat. Shuma - I (aya) Care
https://fanlink.tv/iayacare

• Cosmovision Sessions
https://fanlink.tv/cosmovisionsessions

• Oondza - Mind Bunker 
https://fanlink.tv/oondzamindbunker

• 100 Years of Surrealism & Psychedelica (V.A)
https://fanlink.tv/surrealism

• Hajna & Mina Shankha - Almanecer
https://fanlink.tv/almanecer

• Janax Pacha & Cyma - Yokha
https://fanlink.tv/yokha

⭐ Cosmovision Records is a music label  founded by El Extravagante & Don Mescal and a collective of a mix of immigrants from Latin America, Europe and locals from Canada, based in Montréal, working together in a collaborative and inter-dependent way through a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary artistic platform.

We believe in the value of different cultures and diverse ways of appreciating art and the Universe itself. This way we created Cosmovision Records, to spread art inspired in a folkloric root combined with a contemporary perspective linked to electronic music and a positive spiritual approach. 
Listen to our official release here :
https://cosmovisionrecords.bandcamp.com/

Español

⭐ Cosmovision Records es un nuevo sello discográfico y colectivo creado por una mezcla de inmigrantes de: Latinoamérica, Europa y locales de Canadá, basado en Montréal. Trabajando en conjunto de forma colaborativa e inter-dependiente a través de esta plataforma multi-cultural y multi-disciplinaria. 

Creemos en el valor de las diferentes culturas y las diversas formas de apreciar el arte y el Universo en si mismo. De esta forma creamos Cosmovision Records, para propagar el arte inspirado en una raíz folklórica, combinado con una perspectiva contemporánea dentro de la música electrónica y un acercamiento positivamente espiritual. 

Francais
⭐ Nous croyons en la valeur des différentes cultures et des diverses façons d’apprécier l’art et l’Univers lui-même. C’est pourquoi nous avons créé Cosmovision Records, pour diffuser et propager l’art avec une racine folklorique tout en partant d’une approche contemporaine et positive, et incluant les nouvelles technologies musicales.
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For all general inquiries. licencing requests and press contact please send us an email. For DEMOS send them in * PRIVATE SOUNDCLOUD LINKS  * We don't release single songs, mostly EPs from 20 minutes and UP unless is an edit/remix for the Cosmotunes. 
Our Email is: cosmovisionrecords@gmail.com

Music producer / DJ from Bahrain 

Music & Bookings: 
zoneplusmusic@gmail.com

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