Anthony Kiyoshi Yamamoto
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Vinyl DJ | Crafting Open Format sets inspired by the listening traditions of The Loft & Blue Note Sundays
www.mister Kiyo.com

Sander Kleinenberg 2.0



Whether it’s producing, remixing or dj’ing, Sander Kleinenberg has been building credibility on all fronts for over twenty-five years. He has established himself as an advocate of progress and most of all, a pivotal player on the frontier of electronic music. Starting out dj-ing at merely fifteen years old, a young Sander Kleinenberg was inspired by club music and hip-hop culture in the late eighties. This cultural shift inspired his own musical path, which in turn led to him traveling the world and spreading his sound along the way. Many awards, accolades and having performed all corners of the world later you could say it was destiny. 

Often mentioned when talking about the first wave of superstar dj’s from the progressive house wave around the turn of the century, Sander brought a mixture genres and styles to the table like never heard before. Quirky disco, psychedelia, Detroit techno, straight up soul and industrialism contributed greatly to the ever-evolving musical landscape in the ‘90s and 00’s. Sander’s eclectic persona and capability to always be two steps ahead of the rest have resulted in him being an award-winning dj and producer. As time passes by and his career unfolds, the pattern within it becomes more and more visible, Sander is a man on the move, always searching for the “perfect mix” in his own words. Sander’s relentless passion for perfection has kept him away from classification, putting hours upon hours into the enrichment of dj- and producer identity. Constantly twisting and shaping sounds. It’s this search for relevance in electronic musics development that keeps him re-inventing himself in every decade that has gone by since those early days. 

Today Sander looks back at his journey and thought it was time to make up the balance of all the corners of progress his career has taken him. You could call it a full circle type moment settling for nothing else but quality. If you are looking for someone who has searched high and low and has taken that into his current musical identity then Sander is your man. Like a fine wine matured into something wonderful.. Weaving generations, styles and a healthy eye on the future together in a relevant cocktail of musical maturity. Check his Deepest Mixtapes for a deep look into all that excites him and you will understand what he means.

In 2024 after a time of rejuvenation you can find Sander at a select number of dates around the world, revisiting his love for the clubs and countries that accompanied his journey along the way. He has a string of releases on the way marking his comeback to the dance floor both behind the decks and in the charts. It is time to once again rekindle his ability to bring levity and fun back to the dance floors.

Bookings:
➣ UK & Europe
tom@clockworkartists.co.uk
➣ USA & Canada
eventbookings@grandgrooves.org
➣ Australasia
stuart@posterchild.com.au

Founder: @upthestuss
Alias: @acrossboundaries

Bookings & Management: nick@meanwhile.nl

Bandcamp:
https://chrisstussy.bandcamp.com

Resident Advisor: 
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/chrisstussy

MGMT: Chirag@psylentmgmt.com
Bookings: Hamdi@teamwass.com
Send Music: hamdiman@hotmail.co.uk

Currently one of the most versatile producers in the scene, Hamdi’s ability to produce a wide range of styles and genres has made him an exciting prospect for any label to get their hands on. Hamdi’s signature blend of Dubstep, UKG and Grime has earned him support from some of the biggest artists in the world, including Skrillex, Knife Party, Fred Again.., Zeds Dead and Porter Robinson. Closer to home, Hamdi has consistently received support from the UK underground scene’s most prestigious acts, including DJ EZ, Skream, Sherelle and Mala. 

His track Skanka has taken the world by storm and was arguably one of the biggest Dubstep tracks of 2022, with DJ Mag writing '‘Skanka’ has already proven its staying power and firmly cemented its place as a modern classic.' Hamdi has also become known for his energetic DJ sets that have already taken him to India, Australia and the United States. As 3000 Blog wrote, ‘there really aren’t many who are keeping pace with Hamdi, as he tends to fly from deck to deck, pulling the audience from left to right in a seriously thrilled multi-genre ride.’ With releases on labels such as Bassrush, Deadbeats, and Vision Recordings already under his belt, it's safe to say the future is bright for Hamdi.

It all began in 1982 when Rashi's older brother gave him his first 7" single - Judas Priest's "You Got Another Thing Coming" and a 45rpm record carrying case for Christmas. Next was making cassette mixtapes off the local R&B/Hip Hop FM radio station. Then the houseparty boombox takeovers, working in a record store and finally a stint as musicologist and genre manager at MP3.com and eMusic.com. Ultimately, the record store would play the largest role in the California native becoming a reggae music selector.

"I never really decided to become a deejay, per se. I was an avid reggae music fan who came upon a tiny vintage record collection. It was like my calling to share these gems and how dope some of the tunes were."

In 1997 Rashi went from bedroom DJ to the bars and night clubs. His first real gig was at PB's "The Dog" on Everts Street.

"My boys Jaydread, Dash Eye, Lenard, Stoop-I &amp;amp; Unite had a lil thing where we moved the pool tables, brought in all our own speakers, amps...the whole 9, and ran strictly records on 2 technics 1200s. A bunch of Cali hip hop kids turned reggae DJs."

Shortly after, a now-legendary spot by the name of Bar Dynamite opened. The crew was offered the Sunday night slut. Needing a name and vibe the newly-formed DJ collective branded the night and chose to call themselves Tribe of Kings.

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