Yousef - Tools Ep 3

Yousef 2024 cuts

Yousef and The Angel "Float Away" 

coming soon on Warner Music / FFRR 

FFRR have been busy this year signing bands like Infinity Ink and Hot Natured. 

Next up is Yousef and The Angel with "Float Away"


DJ FEEDBACK


Peter Kruder – “Love the Francesca Lombardo Mix. Will def play that!!”

Coyu – “Paolo Rocco mix is the most interesting cut for me. It's deep, but sounds different to the current wave. Good job. Perfect for warming up the floor.”

Agoria – “Thank you for sending this guys… I’m gonna be playing Jimmy’s instrumental mix from this collection I think. Nice!”

Joris Voorn – “Yes it’s a nice original from Yousef and Paolo’s remix really works too!! Supporting!”

James Zabiela – “That’s a nice vocal from Angel and the Jimmy Edgar remix is TOPS!!”

Thomas Schumacher – “Its gotta be Fancesca’s remix for me here… Simply superb!!”

Pezzner – “Francesca Lombardo and Paolo Rocco’s mixes set the mood perfectly for me. Lovely stuff!”

Tom Breu – (Klubbing, WDR 1Live, Germany) – “Wow, love the atmosphere and the vocals on this one.. Original all the way!”

Juan – (Defected Radio) – “This is so good! The original is juce ACE!!”

Hannah Rad – (Belly Of The Beast, East Village Radio, NYC, USA) – “What an anthem!! Jimmy Edgar kills it on the remix too, as always!”

Christilization Radio, Serbia – “Really like slow building on Paolo Rocco's s late morning version. Francesca and Jimmy kick it harder. Overall, great ep. Thanks!”

Makossa – (FM4 Vienna, Austria) – “This is a great set of remixes!! Francesca’s on top!”

Sounds From The Basement – (NRJ Radio, Beirut) – “Beautiful! Jimmy Edgar & Francesca Lombardo remixes are awesome!”

Diversions – (CHRY Toronto, Canada) – “Feeling the rhythmic deepness of the Francesca Lombardo remix.”

Tsugi Magazine, France – “The original track is a little bit too cheesy but the Jimmy Edgar remix is really nice!”

Sergio – (Beatburguer, Spain) – “Jimmy Edgar remix float like a butterfly sting like a bee! Love it!”

Angus P – (DJ Magazine/Ibiza Voice) – “I’m loving Yousef’s original!!”

Debug Magazine, Germany – “Considering for review.”

Mihalis Safras – “You know the feeling form these after club Sundays where all you need to listen is a quality trippy tune with proper floating vocals? Well P.Rocco mix is exactly this! 10/10”

&ME – “That’s a massive remix from Paolo Rocco!! 5/5 stuff. Support from me for sure!”

Layo – “I LOVE the Jimmy Edgar remix!! Supporting this one!”

Eats Everything – “Super deep selection of remixes here. I love ‘em all!!”

Tiefschwarz (Ali) – “This is a killer record… especially in its Jimmy Edgar guise!”

Christian Smith – “The original is not for me, but the Jimmy Edgar mix is really nice! Sounds like something that Deetron would make.”

Andre Hommen (Objektivity) – “Paolo Rocco’s version is a really great track! Looking forward to testing this out…”

jozif – “An absolutely delicious release!! The original and Francesca’s mixes are immense!!”

Zombie Disco Squad – “Romantic vibes across the package here. All the mixes have something, Francesca being the pick. Danke!”

Luca Bacchetti – “Such a great song!! Loving the original version! Each of the mixes are great too… Bravo Yousef!”

Martin Landsky – “Has to be the Paolo Rocco rework all the way for me here. Very nice!! Support!”

Trickski (Daniel) – “Jimmy Edgar is the best here, although the Paolo Rocco remix is pretty damn good too!! Support!”

Breach – “Jimmy Edgar instrumental remix has nailed it!! Paolo also turned in a fine rework too. Great!”

Nick Warren – “This is strong release from Yousef and a cracking set of remixes too! Supporting!”

Anja Schneider – “It’s the Jimmy Edgar remix that stands out most here for me. I like it! Will try it out and let you know..”

Stefano Ritteri – “Oh yes! The Paolo Rocco remix is a BOMB!! Definite support from me!”

Heidi – “I LOVE the Jimmy Edgar remix of this… He’s the BOMB!!”

Tom Findlay (Groove Armada) – “Jimmy Edgar is KILLING IT!!! 5/5 for his remix!!”

Hernan Cattaneo – “Float Away original is a super good record. Well done Yousef! Support from me.”

Huxley – “This is an amazing release. Will be a classic for a long time to come!”

Jon Rundell – “The original is the best! Such a nice track, well done Yousef!! ☺”

Hector Romero – “Great song with a great vibe - all the mixes work for different parts of the night!! Congrats to Yousef! Jimmy Edgar maybe my pick?”

Satoshi Tomiie – “Great work Yousef!! Congrats on the original…”

Shadow Child – “Paolo’s mix is DOPE… Great package though. The original will do well…”

Maya Jane Coles – “Francesca Lombardo’s remix is a KILLER!! Supporting!”

Lele Sacchi – (InTheMix, Rai 2, Italy) – “The Jimmy Edgar mix has got the right tension. Really good stuff!”

Transmit – (Spin 1038 Dublin, Ireland) – “Loving Jimmy and Francesca’s take on this one!”

AMDJS Radio – (Saint Petersburg, Russia) – “Paolo Rocco is definitely recommended. 10/10!”

Tsugi Magazine, France – “A cool selection of remixes. Edgar maybe on top?”

Scan Mode – (DJ Magazine, Spain) – “WOW! Such a nice original record!!”

Greg – (Magazine Sixty) – “Excellent. This is the single of the summer for me. Reviewing!”





Yousef & the Angel - Float Away (warner music / FFRR)  PREVIEW CLIP

April

Float Away

Float Away (CamelPhat Remix)

my debut release on Crosstown Rebels is remix of the Anthemic 'Gone Too Long"

COMING SOON...



‘Gone Too Long’ from rising duo Him_Self_Her is a bonafide bomb - house with feeling and a massive bassline and killer vocal from Kieran Fowkes. Reinvigorated by Crosstown Rebels for a re-release after it came out on Mexican label Cream Couture last year, this time the infectious original comes backed with remixes from Belgian hero Compuphonic, who injects more bounce, bleeps and emotive melody and the mighty Yousef who’s darker ‘Circus Rework’ is a deep affair of rolling drums and dubby textures.

Dynamic duo Him_Self_Her is the astute combination of Claire and Leon who came together after honing individual skills for many years on their local scene in Leicester. All that it took was one studio session to realise the potency of their union and their genre blending productions are showing no bounds - ranging from deep grooves to disco infused techno. ‘Gone Too Long’ was originally released in 2012 and championed by Pete Tong (Essential New Tune) and supported by the likes of Jamie Jones. Damian Lazarus has now signed the duo and along with this re-release there is more to come on the label and the duo also have their debut album in the works.

One of the youngest DJs on the Belgian DJ circuit, Maxime Firket aka Compuphonic broke onto the international scene with a release on Tiga’s Turbo Recordings. Further releases have dropped on highly acclaimed labels including Modular, Darkroom Dubs, Systematic Recordings, 2020 Vision and Parquet Recordings.

Yousef is a mainstay of UK house music. With a career spanning over ten years, the heavyweight DJ / Producer and Promoter founded Circus Recordings and events and has appeared on some of the most revered and respected labels in the business - Carl Cox’s Intec, Nick Curly’s Cecille, Saved and of course Sven Vath’s Cocoon Recordings - which released ‘Come Home’, Yousef’s stunning Piece de Resistance.

Him_Self_Her - Gone Too Long (Yousef Circus Rework) CROSSTOWN REBELS

This was my first of over 10 Essential Mixes I’ve done, as always recorded live in one take, as was then on 3 vinyl decks. I was a super sub presenter on BBC Radio 1 at the time too, standing in for peak time Friday and Saturday (Pete Tong, Danny Rampling, Seb Fontaine) breaking a newer sound to the UK mixed with my raw house music sentiment, something that’s never left me. Even now with a more modern DJ set up I still play the same, raw, funk, loopy, tough, colourful and soulful in its own way, this was a real defining moment for me, enjoy…

Tracklist;
Las-civ-i-ous - 'Nice To See You' (Instrumental Edit)(Central Park)
Linda Clifford - 'Going Back To My Roots (Accapella)' (Oli)
Marino Berradi - 'Do You Wanna Dance?' (Siesta)
Onionz - ‘Feel The Magic' (Blue M.)
New Aluminists - 'Bass Huggin' (Siesta)
Crispin J. Glover - 'Peace Maker Blues' (Oli)
Chris Lum - 'Bigger Tool (Beats)' (Tango)
EP2 - 'Dance' (Champion Records)
Onionz & Master D - 'What You Don't Know' (Acetate)
Onionz - 'Horns In My Cave' (Tango)
Bario Bros. - 'Hold On To My Love' (Shaboom!)
Johnny Fiasco - 'Chicano's Groove' (Doubledown)
Joeski and Omar Alexander - 'Be There For Me' (Maya)
DJ Sneak Feat Blakkat - 'Latin Soul' (White Label)
Hing Kong Micro's - 'Hot Rock Loops' (Five20east)
Basement Jaxx 'Do Your Thing' (XL)
Ian Pooley - 'Untitled' (NRK)
Daniell Spencer - 'Deep Freak In Me (Llorca mix)' (Brique Rouge)
Phil Weeks - 'Fire In The Wood (Adil Dub)' (Brique Rouge)
Prince - 'Cherry Bomb (Supafly Mix)' (White Label)
Samsom - 'Hear Me (Derrick Carter mix)' (Estereo)
Derrick Carter - 'Where You At (BHQ dub)' (Classic)
Todd Terry - 'Unrealesed Part 4 (Jumpin')' (Freeze)
Bario Bros. - 'Flippin' It' (Shaboom!)
10,000 BC 'Whatever? (Original)' (BC Beats/Junior)
Daft Punk - 'Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger (Sneak mix)' (Virgin)
DJ Sneak - 'The Gas' (Acetate)

BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix - 10.02.2002

stream / buy here >>>> https://defected.lnk.to/DFTDS163D


Founder of iconic party and label brand Circus, internationally renowned DJ/producer and industry figurehead Yousef makes his awaited DFTD debut with ‘Hear That Sound’, a chugging and colourful vocal house cut for summertime dancefloors. With releases on renowned labels like Crosstown Rebels, Moon Harbour, Desolat and Defected, Yousef’s proven track record of technical prowess continues to shine on his latest release, as a driving bassline, slick breakdowns and a super-sweet hook courtesy of The Melody Men come together for what is sure to become a DJ essential.

Yousef feat Melody Man - Hear That Sound - DFTD / Defected

A remix i made after getting the parts from POLICA

ive tried for 3 years to get them to respond to me to release it but not joy :)

Carl Cox was playing in his sets,

its one of the best things ive ever done so its here for you to DL

Y x

Polica - Driving (Yousef Circus Rework) FREE DOWNLOAD

Yousef - Live At On The Waterfront LIVERPOOL - July 1st 2023

my 3rd set of the weekend at the mighty Lost Beach Club in Montanita Ecuador

this time i was on earlier as people where coming in so i got to dig deeper and play a ton of music id not played for years, or ever... so it was super refeshing .

its a journey, 

enjoy! x

Yousef - LIVE at LOST BEACH CLUB - Montanita - ECUADOR - Aug 12th 2023

22.22 Yousef - 22.22

22.22 (Yousef Circus Dub)

Yousef - 22.22 (Yousef Circus Dub)

Yellow (Yousef Circus Dub)

Yousef - Yellow (yousef circus dub)

Yellow

Yousef - Yellow

for the first time anywhere, the full 5 hour b5b set from Circus Birthday 2022, it was one of the most electric events weve ever done!

Yousef - Seth Troxler - Joseph Capriati - Loco Dice - The Martinez Brothers - all back to back for 5 hours from Circus Liverpool

Enjoy!

Yousef Seth Troxler Joseph Capriati Loco Dice Martinez Brothers b5b for 5 hours at Circus Liverpool.

recorded live at Space Ibiza Aug 5th 2014.

one of the best djing experiences ive ever had at space in my many years playing there. incredible.

recorded on 4 cdj200 & 1 djm 900



Yousef // recorded LIVE at Space Ibiza // AUG 5th 2014 - full set

Charles Pierre - Moonlight (yousef circus rework)

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My winning mix from Muzik Magazines bedroom bedlam dj competition.
the mix was recorded in october 1997 on 2 technics 1210's and numark mixer. The sound quality is not up to todays standards but its still ok. if you dont know, Muzik Magazine had a monthly dj comp where each winner got a gig at a major club (james zabiela also won one month)

as it was recorded on cassette tape there is a short break in the middle of the mix (where the tape flips over). The mix was recorded Live in one take and comes with the occasional mistake, its raw and has loads of energy and a selection of great tracks.
sadly soundcloud couldnt cope with a 90min WAV. so its a 320 mp3

for me its one of my favorite mixes ive ever done.
the article in the picture says its from feb 1997 but its feb 1998.
hope you enjoy.
Y


YOUSEF - MUZIK MAGAZINE bedroom bedlam dj comp WINNING MIX (OCT 1997) downloadable

Recorded live at Circus Liverpool dec 26 2014.
Nic and i played back to back for the first time.
it was electric, i brought the techno on cdj's and nic played a selection of bigger tunes, saved material, loops and accapellas via traktor.

it was such an incredible party!

Yousef b2b Nic Fanciulli LIVE At Circus Liverpool Dec 26 2014

hour 1 - yousef 
hour 2 - joeski 
hour 3 - yousef
hour 4 till end - yousef b2b joeski

Yousef & Joeski - Circa 2000 - Sept 7th - Liverpool

Yousef - Wild Times - Live DJ mix June 2025

Yousef - I Operate in Purple

Yousef - Up - July 2025 - live dj mix

YOUSEF ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM “I OPERATE IN PURPLE”
 
Legendary DJ, producer, promoter, and label owner YOUSEF marks 30 years impacting the electronic music scene with his fifth and final album, "I OPERATE IN PURPLE," self-released this September on Circus Recordings. 
 
Following his deeply cathartic and moving previous album, 9 Moor Drive, Yousef delivers I Operate in Purple - a timely, joyful, uplifting, and emotionally resonant body of work. True to his three-decade-long career immersed in house music culture, his music remains as personal as it is ambitious. 
I Operate in Purple weaves together inspirations drawn from hundreds of visited cities, thousands of parties, and countless life moments, that have helped shape his vibrant journey. Yousef's album purposely features original songs, live vocals, and collaborations with world-class musicians, all of which help Yousef celebrate both his personal evolution and the future of his colourful house music, squarely and ambitiously aiming I Operate in Purple to be considered as important as the classic dance music albums he was so inspired by in the late 90's. Each of the 14 tracks comes with its own 3D story, expertly brought to life by Vulture - Indonesia's finest visuals team. I O P is a powerful culmination of three decades of artistry, innovation, and passion, this album is a fitting tribute to the legacy in the scene. It’s a compelling reflection of where he and the genre have been—and where they’re headed. 
 
 
The third single to drop from I O P is Higher Place, once again a collaboration with Brighton trio ‘Kuuda’. Higher Place is an anthemic and joyful original singalong that’s carried by on a powerful disco infused house juggernaut. A certain nameless electronic music star loved the track so much he made his own version for Yousef as a gift!  This has summer festivals written all over it. Simply huge!
 
For more details, interview requests, or promotional materials, please contact Circus Recordings at tom@itsallcircus.com
 

Yousef & Kuuda - Higher Place

Higher Place

Higher Place (Original Edit)

Higher Place (Calvin Harris Radio Version)

Yousef feat Bodacious Thang - In My Shoes - (Radio edit)  Circus Recordings 

Yousef feat Bodacious Thang - In My Shoes - (Radio edit)

a full 3 hour live dj mix, playing 90% brand new music that i only got today... 

the mix is super deep in places, but still kicks in other parts too, 

as always its colouful,

this mix is for the heads, its for the ravers who leave the phones in their pockets and follow the emotion and the journey of a proper dj set 

hope you enjoy xx

Yousef - For The Heads Only ....Aug 2025 - LIVE Dj mix

15 years of circus mix compilation, released 2017


Tracklist
01. Jamie Jones - Melodic Phase
02. Sasha - Do The Maff
03. Steve Lawler - Classifried
04. Kerri Chandler - The Intro (Rocco Love Reedit)
05. Hot Since 82 - Chasing
06. Paco Osuna - Slow to Funk
07. Alan Fitzpatrick - Bhuna
08. Darius Syrossian - What is Life
09. Patrick Topping - Dreams
10. Andrea Oliva - No Brainer
11. Bontan - You Don’t Know
12. Catz ‘N Dogz - Addiction
13. Carl Cox - Dark Alleys (Carl Cox Pure Mix)
14. Joris Voorn - DM12
15. Yousef - How Did I Get Here




Circus - 15 year compilation mixed by Yousef - 2017

taken from my new album "I operate in purple"

Yousef fet Baby Girl - Intuition Radio  Edit (circus recordings)

AL MATAHA

Meen El Khasran

1. yousef & harry romero - I'm behind you
2. yousef & harry romero - I'm behind you (alan fitzpatrick remix)
3. yousef - tightrope


Hottrax is the teaming up of two heavyweights in the form of Circus Recordings boss Yousef and New York don Harry Romero. The 'Im Behind You' EP is a fine addition to the discography and Alan Fitzpatrick has turned in a stellar remix.

Yousef & Harry Romero - I'm Behind You (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix)

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i remixed this classic Roule' track by Alan Braxe for fun for space opening 18 months ago. its been big for me and some of my dj friends (cox, fanciulli, luciano etc..)
it wont see the light of day officially so here it is for you to download for free.
enjoy.happy new year!


ALAN BRAXE - VERTIGO - (YOUSEF CIRCUS REWORK) - (download)

Yousef feat the angel - Vanity (crosstown rebels)

Yousef recorded LIVE at DC10 Ibiza for Circo Loco - monday july 19th 2010 - mixed on an allen and heath xone 92 and 2 cdj 1000's.

YOUSEF - LIVE @ CIRCO LOCO AT DC10 - IBIZA JULY 19TH 2010

Life Is Too Short

for its 20th anniversary. my MIXMAG 2001 House Odyssey here for you to enjoy and download.

its one of my favourite ever mixes and its legacy and impact to the UK house scene was enormous. 

Its raw and recorded live in one take on 3 technics decks, 

I created loops using 2 copies of tracks layered over the 3rd track playing, as well as double beating to crescendos.

this was made pre efx on mixers, proper house music personified! 

I broke many of these names and tracks into the UK for the first time
via this mix, 

Big up Julian Rolf and mixmag for the support. 

The interview that went with this issue is so ridiculous, its almost unprintable! I was called on my phone from gig to gig to after party to after party for over 24hrs... the interview started serious and ended anything but, good times!

RIP Sarah Harvey xxx


enjoy!

01. Joeski & Onionz - Hold On To Your Love
02. Grand Theft Audio - Long Time
03. Onionz & Master D - A Night In Frisco
04. Silicone Soul - Chic-O-Laa (H-Foundation Mix)
05. DJ Bang - DJ Bang Makes You Ju-Jitsu (Emotional)
06. Herbert Hudson - Maracana
07. DJ Dan - Put That Record Back On (H-Foundation Mix)
08. DJ Pierre - Wet Dreams (X-Press 2 Mix)
09. Dano & Melinnee - Magnificent
10. Sanjose Keep On Pressing
11. 6400 Crew Present DJ Joeski - Hustler's Revenge
12. The Thaisoul Orchestra - Jack's Theme
13. S Molco - Revolution (Alex Neri Remix)

Yousef - MIXMAG 2001 HOUSE ODYSSEY

Circus Recordings / Circus Events 







What more can be said about Yousef…

A leading figurehead in dance music. A man who has lived and breathed house music since he was a teenager, with over 20 years of dedication to the global electronic music scene, his contribution can’t be over exaggerated. Yousef, constantly pushing his own creative and artistic boundaries, while he is considered one of the best, most skilful and most respected UK DJs of all time. 

Yousef has now completed his 5th artist album, the truly accomplished “I Operate in Purple”.
The project has invited a series of world class musicians and singers to help Yousef realise his ambition to release a 14-track legacy project that leans upon his two decades in at the forefront of house music and plans to stand up next to the great dance music albums of our time. IOP eloquently manoeuvrers through original vocals, radio ready crossover and the emotive underground. Each track comes with its own individual and original 3D video that reveals the narrative Yousef has created. This is easily Yousef most unforgettable work he has ever created. 

Yousef’s powerhouse record label Circus Recordings has released music from many of the world’s most significant names, from Carl Cox to Kerri Chandler to Green Velvet to Jamie Jones, all while breaking completely new artists from all over the world directly to give them a much-needed platform. The record label runs parallel his equally globally respected Circus Events, where Yousef holds one of the longest and most important DJ residencies in the history of UK club culture. 

Circus at Blackstone Warehouse is the UK’s most cutting-edge warehouse venue. In term of sound, lights and staging there is nothing like it in the UK. Circus has invited names from Peggy Gou to Pawsa, Bicep to Ewan McVicker, Chris Stussy to Micheal Bibi and literally every major name in electronic music to join Yousef at his two decades long party… 

Yousef’s prolific music output consistently sees his music in the boxes of every major DJ from Joseph Capriati, Marco Carola, Carl Cox, Fisher, The Blessed Madonna, Seth Troxler, Honey Dijon and everyone. 
in-between 

Yousef has released more music on the world’s best record labels than almost any other artist in his field. Seminal releases on Crosstown Rebels, Desolat, Cocoon, Moon Harbour, Knee Deep in Sound, Defected, Hard Times, Renaissance and of course his own legendary Circus Recordings.

Yousef’s trusted voice led him to be requested to represent electronic music community for a private meeting with ‘HRH Prince William’ the future King of England, and later with many leading MP’s, to relay the difficulties dance music is facing through before and since covid. These efforts helped pave the way for Yousef’s Circus event to be asked to take on the colossal task to organise ‘The First Dance’, the world’s first sanctioned music test event since covid struck… The monumental event captured the attention of the entire world and its major media, with 7 billion online and news engagements, and is now cited as ‘one of the most significant moments in electronic music history”’. Yousef & Circus were given the BBC “Impact Award” on Radio One for all the work done to help the music industry in 2021

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