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Fuse is a disco at 208 rue Blaes in the Marolles district of the Belgian capital Brussels. The business was opened in 1994 and has a capacity of 800 people.

The location of the current Fuse initially housed a neighborhood cinema that changed its name several times: Cinema Blaes (1925-1933), Cinema Iris (1934-1940) and finally Cinema R.A.F. (1947-71). Later Le Disque Rouge, a disco where many Spaniards came here. This business was taken over by the West Flemish Thierry Coppens and Peter Decuypere, who turned it into disco Fuse in 1994.

Coppens has organized the gay party La Demence since 1989, which has taken place every month in the Fuse since then. Together with Decuypere he saw a bright future for the music genre techno and the Fuse became one of the best techno clubs in the world. The business was also named best club in Belgium by the Belgian entertainment magazine Nightcode and DJ Pierre as the best Belgian resident DJ.

Peter Decuypere left Fuse in 1997 to focus on his event I Love Techno in Ghent. Thierry Coppens sold discotheque Fuse at the end of 2007 to his friends Nick Ramoudt and Dominique Martens in order to dedicate himself entirely to La Demence.

In 2013, Fuse, as the best Belgian discotheque, finished 34th on the DJ Magazine's list of 100 best clubs in the world. Fuse was praised for its timelessness and quirky character and "the new lasers and LED screens describe the location as a place where ET would feel at home."

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OLDSKOOL TRANCE SEQUENCE (original)

From the very first beat, Joit’s “Work it” announces itself with a confident swagger. This isn’t just another club track—it’s a sonic sculpture carved from the raw materials of classic electro, Detroit techno, and glitchy futurism. Joit doesn’t just want you to dance; he wants you to listen, to feel, and to decode.

🌀 Sound Design & Atmosphere
The track opens with a crisp, syncopated rhythm that feels like a nod to Kraftwerk’s mechanical precision, but it quickly evolves into something more organic and unpredictable. The kick drum punches through with a dry, analog warmth, while the hi-hats chatter like robotic insects. There’s a subtle swing in the groove that keeps it from feeling too rigid—this is machine music with a heartbeat.

Layered atop the rhythm is a cascade of glitchy textures and warped vocal snippets. The titular phrase “Work it” loops like a mantra, chopped and reassembled into a hypnotic hook. It’s not just a vocal sample—it’s a rhythmic instrument, a percussive element that drives the track forward. The way Joit manipulates the voice—pitching, stretching, and stuttering it—feels playful and slightly sinister, like a cyborg trying to learn human speech.

🔊 Structure & Progression
“Work it” doesn’t follow a traditional verse-chorus structure, and that’s part of its charm. Instead, it unfolds like a DJ set in miniature: rising tension, subtle drops, and unexpected twists. Around the two-minute mark, the track strips back to its skeletal rhythm, only to rebuild with new layers of synth stabs and distorted FX. It’s a masterclass in restraint—Joit knows when to hold back and when to let loose.

The breakdowns are particularly effective. Rather than relying on dramatic silence or white noise sweeps, Joit uses negative space and minimalism to create anticipation. A single filtered kick, a distant echo, a warped vocal fragment—these moments feel cinematic, like the soundtrack to a neon-lit chase scene in a retro-futuristic city.

🎛️ Influences & Innovation
There’s a clear lineage here: Drexciya, Underground Resistance, early Aphex Twin. But Joit isn’t just paying homage—he’s updating the blueprint. The production is clean but not sterile, polished but not overproduced. There’s grit in the basslines, distortion in the transitions, and a sense of controlled chaos throughout.

What sets “Work it” apart is its refusal to settle. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, Joit throws in a new texture, a reversed snare, a detuned synth that sounds like it’s melting. It’s experimental without being alienating, cerebral without losing its dancefloor appeal.

🕺 Vibe & Impact
This track isn’t for passive listening. It demands engagement. Whether you’re in a dark Berlin basement club or zoning out with headphones, “Work it” pulls you into its world. It’s hypnotic, kinetic, and slightly dystopian—a soundtrack for the post-human rave.

There’s also a sly sense of humor here. The chopped vocal, the glitchy FX, the unexpected pauses—it’s as if Joit is winking at the listener, saying, “You thought you knew where this was going? Think again.”

📝 Final Thoughts
“Work it” is a bold, genre-blurring statement from an artist who clearly knows his craft. It’s a track that rewards repeat listens, revealing new details each time. Joit has created something that feels both timeless and futuristic—a track that could’ve dropped in 1995 or 2095 and still sound fresh.

If you’re into electro with brains, techno with teeth, or just music that challenges your expectations while making you move, “Work it” is essential listening.

Work it

The live recording of Mark with a K @ Pussy lounge Tomorrowland 2015.

Mark with a K @ Pussy lounge Tomorrowland 2015

The live recording of Ruthless @ Pussy lounge Tomorrowland 2015.

Ruthless @ Pussy lounge Tomorrowland 2015

Bonzai All Stars aka Bonzai head honchos Marnik and DJ Fly take control of the ones and twos this week with a trip back in time. These guys are true veterans on the scene and have spent the best part of the last 30 years overseeing the extremely successful Bonzai brand as well as heading up some of Europe's biggest festivals including Tomorrowland and Legacy festival among others. Today's mix is a  recording from May 2012 in Gesu Church, Brussels, and features some of the most memorable retro tunes around including Turkish Bazaar, The First Rebirth, The House Of God, Universal Nation, Acid Phase, The Age Of Love, Workstation, The House Of House and many more. Time to dust of the oldskool threads and crack a few glow sticks to get the weekend on the move.



1° Emmanuel Top - Turkish Bazaar (Original Mix)
2° Andrea Doria - Bucci Bag (Original Mix)
3° Ecstacy Club - Jesus Loves The Acid (Remix)
4° NIels Van Gogh vs Emilio Verdez - My House Is Your House (Club Mix)
5° DHS - The House of God (Italian Mix)
6° Speedy J - Pull Over (Remix)
7° Public Energy - 303 (Original Mix)
8° Beyond - Bang (Original Mix)
9° DJ One Finger - One Finger (Original Mix)
10° T-Quest - Upiter (Original Mix)
11° Push - Universal Nation (DJ Ghost & Danny C Remix)
12° Jones & Stephenson - The First Rebirth (DJ Ghost & Danny C Remix)
13° Emmanuel Top - Acid Phase (Original Mix)
14° The Age Of Love - The Age Of Love (Jam & Spoon Watch Out For Stella Mix)
15° RMB - Love Is An Ocean (Santini & Stephenson Remix)
16° Space Feog featuring The Grim Reaper - (X-Ray) Follow Me (Vocal Version)
17° IFO - Agartha (The City Of Shamballa) (Original Mix)
18° DJ Looney Tune - Workstation (M.I.K.E.’s Energized Remix)
19° Cherrymoon Trax - The House Of House (Original Mix)

Bonzai Basik Beats #265 (Radioshow 2 October 2015 - Week 40 - mixed by Bonzai All Stars)

The live recording of Dave S @ Pussy lounge XXL 2015.

Dave S @ Pussy lounge XXL 2015

The live recording of Dany BPM @ Pussy lounge XXL 2015.

Dany BPM @ Pussy lounge XXL 2015

Resident Rumble @ Pussy lounge XXL 2015

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Bonzai Basik Beats #265 (Radioshow 2 October 2015 - Week 40 - mixed by Bonzai All Stars)

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