Six-time turntablism champ turned sleek tech groove-provider,
Japanese DJ and producer DJ HI-C has had many lives before settling as a
merchant of stripped-back, zen-like ambiences and mesmeric club
rhythms. Elegant and dynamic, his productions sit halfway deeply
organic, atmospheric blends and a further steely, hi-velocity strain of
techno. Mind-bending by nature, his mixes open a wide window into a
pulsating headspace, rife with ebullient bass drive and obsessive loops,
constantly pushing the envelope of danceable material as we know it.
Tailored to emphasize the impact of a limited number of components
rather than drowning his listener under an avalanche of sonic stimuli,
HI-C unleashes a storm of painstakingly textured layers and ripping
melodic stabs. Bringing together minimalism with soul is an art, and
HI-C is an absolute master at that.