Download/Vinyl/Stream: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/RobotSalsaEP

Toy Tonics head honcho Kapote teamed up with the label’s Italian disco king Sam Ruffillo to make a Latin House EP for the summer. Three tracks that fit great with the new wave of latino beats invading the house dance floors this summer. The short versions of these songs might work well on radios, but the long versions are pure DJ and dancer’s fun. The two guys are probably Toy Tonics main DJ duo now. They have been DJing every weekend of the last year in some of the best clubs in Europe. They are residents at Panorama Bar Berlin now and have been invited to share the same stage as Kaytranda and Jessie Ware at Sonar Festival 2024. And they have the right music for this summer. Latin House!

After years of dominance of Afro House, the grooves of South America seem to become the new thing in many DJs sets. The influences from Salsa, Boogaloo and other tropical elements, the hard Latin piano riffs connected with cowbells and a lot of conga grooves were already there last summer. But now it's the time they take over many dance floors. 

On this EP Sam Ruffillo and Kapote played all instruments themself. No samples. Instead pianos, basses, percussion, and guitars were played by the guys. Vocals also performed by the boys. This stuff is made to sing along. The rhythms and the chords catch you immediately. The melodies make you join the „band“. 

People who know Toy Tonics and the guys well, know that the both come from „real“ music-making. The guys have been playing in bands, doing jazz and funk music, before becoming dance producers and DJs. And now they combine all these skills and turn it into musically super catchy dance tracks. 

Latin house is a thing now. And Sam & Kapote have the grooves for it.

Released 21.05.24

Sam Ruffillo & Kapote - La La Tune (Extended Version)

Toy Tonics is an independent music label and culture crew.
A fluid group of international artists based in Berlin. Musicians, DJs, producers +
graphic designers, photographers, party organisers.
Toy Tonics‘ prime ethos is to create new forms of (dance) music, but we also release limited edition t-shirts, posters and organise the Toy Tonics Jams.

THE SOUND OF TOY TONICS connects different genres to create a new emotional (dance) sound. Influenced 
by indie disco, house music, neo soul, new wave, funk and more .
We combine organic sounds with electronic production. DJ culture with analogue (band) elements. 

TOY TONICS CREATIVE DIRECTION
by Mathias ‚Kapote‘ Modica

TOY TONICS PRODUCERS, BANDS & DJ 
Athlete Whippet, Bárbara Boeing, 
Baby‘s Berserk, Cody Currie, Coeo,
Fimiani, Gee Lane, Joel Holmes, 
Kosmo Kint, Magou, Sam Ruffillo, 
Stump Valley a.o.

ADDITIONAL RELEASES by
Kai Alce, Tommiboy, Miss Keta, Daniel Monaco, DJ Sneak, Baldelli a.o.

THE TOY TONICS JAMS
Since 2019 we organize the Toy Tonics Jams to spread our Toy Tonics style and vibe. They strated in Berion 2019 and since 2022 they take place all over Europe.
In clubs like Panorama Bar (Berlin), 
Phonox (London), Rex (Paris) and at festivals like Kala, Melt Festival (Berlin), Montreux Jazz 
Festival, Calvi on the Rocks a.o.

the DJ Brainstorm
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Curated by @dimehxx

my debut album TIPO COSÌ is out now on Toy Tonics

Check: https://toy-tonics.lnk.to/TipoCosi

Bookings: 
alberto@orchid-am.com

NEXT GIGS 2025:

04/10 Rome
09/10 Florence
10/10 Perugia
16/10 Milan, EST Radio
17/10 Berlin
25/10 Amsterdam
31/10 Alessandria
07/11 New York
08/11 San Diego
09/11 Los Angeles
14/11 Washington
16/11 Miami
20/11 Bologna
21/11 Padova
22/11 London
29/11 Milan
05/12 Paris
06/12 Amsterdam
07/12 Palermo
12/12 Madrid
19/12 Vienna
20/12 Bari
28/12 Pordenone
30/12 Cortina D'Ampezzo
31/12 Geneva

Sam Ruffillo is an Italian DJ, producer, studio wizard, and a key artist of the Berlin label Toy Tonics. Known for his irresistible dance music, he blends groove, playful Mediterranean aesthetics, and vibrant club energy, merging classic house traditions with a fresh, sun-soaked twist rooted in his Italian heritage.

Over the past few years, Ruffillo has performed across all over Europe, and also toured Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Mexico, lighting up the best clubs and festivals worldwide. His dynamic DJ sets at iconic venues like Panorama Bar and major events like Sónar Barcelona have cemented his reputation as an exciting force in the international dance scene.

On the production side, Ruffillo stands out as a highly capable groove architect. His releases, including the acclaimed Italianissimo series, and collaborations with Barbara Boeing, Fimiani, and Kapote, have gained strong support from heavyweights like Gerd Janson, The Blessed Madonna, Palms Trax, DJ Tennis, and Seth Troxler. Tracks like Danza Organica, Perfetta Così, and Chiamami Subito quickly became go-to anthems for the 2024 summer sets, securing his place at the forefront of the scene, while gaining significant support on Italian radios.

Blending Italian vocals, vintage disco, timeless funk, and a 90s house attitude, Ruffillo’s music captures a unique vibe that resonates both on underground dancefloors and broader audiences. His DJ sets are unpredictable, electrifying, and a true celebration of feel-good rhythms and authentic club culture — always pushing the crowd into a state of pure connection and movement.

With each new release and performance, Sam Ruffillo continues to carve out his own space in the global scene, delivering sounds that are as timeless as they are forward-thinking.

House & Disco DJ/Producer

contact@djfunki.com

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** Music Producer / Remixer / DJ
** Former Producer & Presenter of DiscoDaze radio show on Open Tempo FM
** Former Producer & Presenter of The Waveform radio show on Open Tempo FM

Forthcoming Releases On ▶︎


Past Releases On ▶︎
Hot Digits Music
Get Down Edits
Tropical Disco
Discoweey
Spa In Disco
Spa Club
Super Spicy Records
Masterworks Music
Bandolier
Rare Wiri Spain
Slightly Transformed
Hot Gorilla Records
Deep Sense
Mango Sounds
Act Of Sedition
Agenda Records
Golden Soul
Alpaca Edits
Thunder Jam Records
Situationism
Particle Zoo Recordings
House Stewardess
Housewreck Media