It is said that there is no truer reflection of your character than the company you choose to keep. On that premise, we are very pleased to share our Invites Series. Curated by TOYTOY Residents & Guests not only relevant within the brand but the industry on a grander scale. 
DJs attributed by their dedication to the music they love, spanning mature and youthful levels of artistry where knowledge, passion and skill combine to form this elaborate series of mixes.
Bound by technical proficiencies and just the right balance between understanding what their audience fancies and then delivering sets that the audience didn't even know they wanted to hear, until it's played!
Listening experiences that take us on a hedonistic trip through the realms of some proper underground collections, mixed with delightful combinations of euphoria and education.
So we Invite you all to journey with us into these sonic depths that showcase just what the TOYTOY sound is all about, quality and pleasure in whatever form it comes in.

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Residents & Invites Series

TOYTOY Invites LoTech 

"For this mix, I selected music that would only make it into my TOYTOY playlists. When I get invited to play for the TOYTOY crew there is a certain mood and progression that I look for in the music I want to play. This is a short representation of that vibe." - @lotech_sa

Featuring music by
@tokifuko
@norbakmusic
@forestonstasys
@kangding-ray...... to name a few. 

Enjoy.

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TOYTOY Invites - LoTech

TOYTOY Invites Deepbass

Relive a great night of music at TOYTOY earlier this year with this live recording of @deepbass's set. 
(21 June 2019)

TOYTOY Invites - Deepbass

TOYTOY Invites DJ HARA

Tracks by @move-d, @johnselway, @ricardo-villalobos & @roman-fluegel

"With this mix I tried to piece together a variety of left field sounds within my collection. I hope you guys enjoy." - DJ HARA | @carlozourides

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TOYTOY Invites - DJ HARA

TOYTOY Invites Abstract Method:

"This studio mix is the culmination of a sound that we've been trying to develop for quite some time. It starts off with a few ambient tracks to set the scene and then steadily builds to a driving crescendo, energetic and full of colour, inspired by the atmospheric sonic output of Japan. This esoteric take on the Invites brief is not reflective of what we'd play at TOYTOY, but we hope that the hypnotic sounds excite and delight you as much as they do us."

Featuring tracks by some favourites, Abdulla Rashim (under both his aliases @anthonylinell), @damon-wild, @norbakmusic and PAS. - Aidan & Rob | AM | @abstract-method

TOYTOY Invites - Abstract Method

TOYTOY Invites Luke Young

"In a year in which the European techno bubble sounded a bit like trance, I found myself drawn to slower grooves and the machine funk of Detroit and Midwest America. It was genuinely fun to play music infused with funk, albeit twisted funk mutations of cosmic groovers, old-school gems and warehouse thumpers. Dance-floors responded with amazing energy, and party music with swing was the flavour of the year for me. This mix features some of my biggest dance-floor moments from around the country in 2019, pitched down for your lounge." - Luke, enjoy. 

Includes tracks by @Midland, @Abe-Duque, @shariflaffrey and @Truncate, to name a few.

TOYTOY Invites - Luke Young

TOYTOY Invites Ricardo Pinto

"I tried to tell a short story with some of the new sounds I've been collecting, more suitable for an after party, whilst still keeping a TOYTOY ear in mind 😉. Hope you likey!" - @ricardonpinto 

Tracks by @primary-perception, @geneonearth, @markussommer and @roza-terenzi to name a few.

TOYTOY Invites - Ricardo Pinto

TOYTOY Invites Terry Aronis 

"In these uncertain and surreal times, it is always good to travel into the mind to other places and remember to keep living.
With that being said we take a journey together from the outdoors of nature to inner city industrialism." - @user232240966

Featuring tracks by @alexander_wallin, @polygonia, @arilbrikha, @djmisjahofficial, Beverly Hills 808303, Wa Wu We, @hiverdemo, and more. Enjoy.

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TOYTOY Invites - Terry Aronis

TOYTOY Invites Avi Subban 

"In this mix I chose songs that are a collection of the different techno and house styles I enjoy and don't usually get to play at times. I focused on creating a good flow between elements that have a timeless characteristic in each song. Smooth and trance-inducing is what I stared with using a track by @alexniggemann called "Virgo (Dub)". We take lift off into a darker, more lucid and bouncy style with Epomeni Stasi's remix of Louis Junior's "Athens". Halfway through you can expect some hard hitting techno bombs that I'm quite fond of like Phillippe Petite's "Anger". I left a beautiful treat at the end, and a song that truly takes me away, it's by Talaboman called "Loser's Hymn". A soul-touching track song that has so many emotions attached to it." -@avi_subban

TOYTOY Invites - Avi Subban

TOYTOY Invites - Soft-Touch Operation

"Music has always offered a form of escapism. 
In these trying times that need becomes more of a necessity. 
But we must remain positive as we keep an eye towards the future. 
Soft-Touch Operation has been for me personally a sonic endeavor which aims to personify that. 
Here now a two hour adventure which aims to soundtrack some inspiration. 
Music is the vehicle and our voyage is through time and headspace." - @soft-touch-operation

Track List: 

	01.	Sequence / VC-118A  
	02.	Portamento Quints / Versalife  
	03.	Cavernous Bones / Plant43  
	04.	Frontier Lab / Datawave  
	05.	Growing Old Together / 214  
	06.	Barbary Coast / Reedale Rise   
	07.	Chronos / Carl Finlow  
	08.	Untitled B2 / Davide Piras 
	09.	Missing (Soft-Touch Retouch) / Truncate  
	10.   Vicious Love / Kosh 212  
	11.     Mind Travel Method / Gosub  
	12.	TRumcen / Cignol  
	13.	Underwater (Soft-Touch Retouch)  / Ryan Sullivan
	14.	On & On / James Shinra  
	15.	Ghost Node / Mikron  
	16.	Pantomine (Soft-Touch Retouch) / Polar Inc  
	17.	Packt Like Sardines In A Crushd Tin Box / Radiohead 
	18.	Rusty Nails / Moderat  
	19.	Truant / Burial 
	20.	Cold Reformer feat Carl A Finlow / Jean Paul Bondy

TOYTOY Invites - Soft-Touch Operation

TOYTOY Invites - Leeu

A fusion of styles and energies, intriguing and stimulating and unlike anything we have heard from him before.  An artist who deserves the recognition as a DJ/producer and manager of one of South Africa's finest independent labels, @suidtronica, devoted to showcasing cross-pollinations between different musical languages, and this mix does just that. 

"Layers of fun, dreamy arpeggios and psychedelic landscapes, take a dive in and expect the unexpected, it's time to change the algorithms, says @leeu88.  Some artists include: @ericvolta, @radialgaze, @kincaidofficial, @amounttechno, @justine-is-justine and @riveryarra."

A special mix that we hope you enjoy listening to as much as he enjoyed making it.  Happy Friday, with love.

TOYTOY Invites - Leeu

TOYTOY Invites - Faretrade

"This mix comes at a transition point in my life, and perhaps, in the world. It is a mix about the duality of existence and the juxtaposition of emotions experienced in day-to-day life, as well as on the dancefloor. 
I tried to incorporate the styles of techno that I draw influence from, from the deep to the manic, mirroring my own mood swings and emotions, while keeping a focus on the groove. This is the culmination of the past four years spent honing a sound through an exploratory process. I became a DJ in South Africa, and fell in love with many people here through the scene. I am about to depart on another journey, and I wanted to use this opportunity to tell one last story before I go. 
The mix includes tracks from my friends and inspirations alike, including @wrongassessment, @deanoknowledge, @petervanhoesen and Steve Stoll, amongst many others. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening." - @faretrade

TOYTOY Invites - Faretrade

TOYTOY Invites Mvleo

"This mix is inspired by the emotional activities that I've been experiencing lately. It's been quite an emotional couple of months. A lot of people are losing family members, the poor are getting poorer,  women are still getting abused and the color of one's skin is still the number one factor that prevents us from being equal. There has been quite a lot to take in lately and this mix represents that. It's an ambient, beatless and dark mix that solidifies my current train of thought." - @mvelo_dj

Tracklist:

1. Dreams Of Stairs - Taylor Deupree
2. Portrait Texture - Lauge
3. Sex Partners (Live Recording)
4. Frost - Ataxy
5. Decay Waves - Rafael Anton Irisarri
6. Ice Dive - Sebastian Paul
7. Engaged Spirit - Hakimonu
8. Deep Blue - Lucas Alvarado Remix
9. Violet Pond - Saphileaum
10. Water - Advanced Dreams (Am.Light Dub)
11. You Should Keep This Field - Pachydreme (Reinterpretation)
12 . Tupac Speaks From The Heart (Interview)

TOYTOY Invites - Mvelo

TOYTOY Invites Kai van Dongen 

"Capital Underground, Alex Theatre and 39a GwiGwi Mrwebi. Many nights were spent raving till the early hours of the morning throughout the various TOYTOY venues over the years. A slow and steady approach allowed for a solid subconscious sense of rhythm to be instilled deep within those of us that regularly stayed for the 2am-6am sets, that's when things would get really weird and you could feel the room swaying and breathing as the resident for that night would take us on a journey that would not simply feed our immediate need for a banging 4/4 stripped back Techno track but maybe delivering something that you didn't think would actually fit at that point in time within the evening and allowing yourself to let go, drift into the darkness and go along for the ride.

I've been living in London for nearly 3 years now and wanted to showcase a mix of music from a group of artists that I am really passionate about as well as including a couple unreleased and recently released bits from myself. The goal was to try and merge what I remember from my time on the TOYTOY dancefloor with the experiences and music that I have grown to love this side of the world and in doing so present a more rounded mix for the TOYTOY listeners.

Thanks for tuning in.  😊
If you dig the tracks, please consider heading over to the artists Bandcamp page and support them directly." - @kai_van_dongen

Tracklist:
1. DJ Dolfin Snare 808 Machine - It Was Yesterday [TAJR]
takeawayjazzrecords.bandcamp.com/track/it…esterday
2. Truncate - Timbre [Blueprint Records]
blueprintrecords.bandcamp.com/track/timbre
3. object blue - __unfoolish [Self Released]
objectblue.bandcamp.com/track/unfoolish
4. Anatoly Zorin - Control (Drvg Cvltvre's Rotterdam 1991 Mix) [NYH]
newyorkhaunted.bandcamp.com/track/nyh19…am-1991-mix
5. Black Lake - Emergent Behaviour [Unreleased]
6. Kai van Dongen - Siabasin [BLK DRP]
7. Rose Bonica - Pressure Cooker [Wet Dreams Recordings]
rosebonica.bandcamp.com/track/pressure-cooker-2
8. Asquith - Let Me (Thunder Mix) [Asquith]
asquith.bandcamp.com/track/let-me-thunder-mix
9. Kai van Dongen - Command [Unreleased]
10. Kaiser - Bring Me So High [KSR]
kaiserksr.bandcamp.com/track/bring-me-so-high
11. Violet - Never L8 [Naive]
naivetrax.bandcamp.com/track/violet-never-l8
12. Ben Sims - Free Jack [Lobster Theremin]
lobstertheremin.bandcamp.com/track/ben-…-free-jack
13. Kai van Dongen - Running Red At 12 Bit [Unreleased]
14. Ryan James Ford - Guzzi [Repitch Recordings]
ryanjamesford.bandcamp.com/track/guzzi
15. Sophia Saze - Dreams [Self Released]
sophiasaze.bandcamp.com/track/dreams
16. Deano - Seek [Knowledge Imprint]
knowledgeimprint.bandcamp.com/track/seek…iginal-mix
17. Kai van Dongen - Lost Count [Roses Are Red Records]
kaivandongen.bandcamp.com/track/lost-count
18. Anastasia Kristensen - Maxima [Houndstooth] 
anastasiakristensen.bandcamp.com/track/maxima
19. Minimal Violence - Virus Prophecy [Technicolour Records]
minimalviolence.bandcamp.com/track/virus-prophecy
20. Kai van Dongen & FRNGE - Where's My DX7? [Unreleased]
21. Kai van Dongen - Flutter [trau-ma]
trau-ma.bandcamp.com/track/kai-van-…r-original-mix
22. Truncate - Missing (Kai van Dongen Remix) [Truncate]
truncate.bandcamp.com/track/missing-…n-dongen-remix
23. Mor Elian - Move Like Atoms [Fever AM]
feveram.bandcamp.com/track/move-like-atoms
24. 2 Pisceans - Didn't Take Long [Graded Records]
graded.bandcamp.com/track/didnt-take-long-2
25. Seru - Falling (Kai van Dongen Remix) [I Suppose Ja]
isupposeja.bandcamp.com/track/falling…-dongen-remix
26. FRNGE - Roilerbroom [Swak Catalog]
swakcatalog1.bandcamp.com/track/roilerbroom
27. Kai van Dongen - Dolphin Therapy [Unreleased]

TOYTOY Invites - Kai van Dongen

TOYTOY Invites - Cody Losper

"Curated in a drifting headspace between lucid imagination and thought. This mix is inspired by life during lockdown, being alone with my thoughts and learning more about myself through internal cleansing. This selection comprises a variety of emotions embodied in sound, from ambient to dub techno. The mix features music by @sys-productions-1 @sraunus @salz-music @mechanist_intersum and more. Bless." - @codylosper

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TOYTOY Invites - Cody Losper

TOYTOY Invites - Kat La Kat

"The mix is a brew of a variety of dance floor influenced rhythms, these are some of the tunes I can't wait to play on a nice big club system featuring songs by @art-of-tones, @envee, Clapton, @gorjehewek and more." - @kat-la-kat

TOYTOY Invites - Kat La Kat

TOYTOY Invites JED 

"This mix was inspired by a fast paced and at times harder groove. I have tried to incorporate a variety of more peak-time techno I enjoy playing, a mix of stuff from the 90s till now, that resonates with my taste. In this mix I try make use of multiple layers and polyrhythms creating a unique yet continuous dancefloor mood. This should transport you to a dark room somewhere in the deepest reaches of your subconscious . 

Including tracks by @rhyw, @kaiserksr_it, @gary-martin, Reeko, @luke-slater (Planetary Assault Systems) amongst others. Hope you enjoy”. - @jedisadj

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TOYTOY Invites - JED

TOYTOY Invites Cerebral

"With everything going on in the world right now I found it more fitting to feature a mix that resonated with my state of mind, a dark and cinematic journey deep into the depths of my mind." - @cerebral_za

Featuring music from @LuigiTozzi & @ClaudioPRC, @outpostlive, @feral_music, @darksome_notes and more...

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TOYTOY Invites - Cerebral

TOYTOY Invites Cody Meyer
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"This mix mainly contains tracks from my ACID collection, from happier slower sounds to the faster darker sounds. When putting this mix together I drew most of my inspiration from the ravers and special dancefloor moments." - @codymeyer1992 (@acidgardenparty). 

Featuring tracks by @acidulant, @hardfloor, Seri JP, James Andrew and more... 😊

TOYTOY Invites - Cody Meyer

TOYTOY Invites Illing

"I have put together a deep and moody Techno mix for my TOYTOY Invites. Some of my favourite artists and some new one's I'm enjoying. My love for music has been directed and influenced by TOYTOY, the incredible artists I have been privileged to dance too week-in and week-out for the last 9 years. 
Thanks for teaching me about what mind-blowing music is, and to appreciate the weird and crazy sounds......
I hope you enjoy my mix for you all. We will dance together again soon." - @illingsouthafrica
 
Featuring tracks from @luke-slater @svarogtechnomusic @simonegattodj @sampleandholdberlin @brendonmoeller @radioslave and Pom Pom.

TOYTOY Invites - Illing

TOYTOY Invites DJ Buhle

"My mix includes tracks I love and didn’t get a chance to play out. This is a typical DJ Buhle set, comprising of melodic sounds, techno, deep and dub." - @djbuhle

Featuring music by Buhle ('Winters Call'), @jacobgroening, Zoo Brazil, @jellyforthebabies and more.

TOYTOY Invites - DJ Buhle

Founded in 2008 the TOYTOY brand has evolved from humble beginnings.
What began as a monthly club night has matured into one of Johannesburg’s premier underground dance music nights, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Renowned for their uncompromising music policy the collective of ardent individuals behind the brand are constantly pushing the boundaries of the music that Johannesburg clubbers are exposed to.