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Yousuke Yukimatsu, born in 1979 in Osaka, is a Japanese DJ and producer celebrated for his genre-defying sets and distinctive topless performances. Initially inspired by rock legends like Deep Purple, his musical tastes expanded through adolescence, eventually embracing alternative rock, electronic music, and experimental sounds.
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| Born (approx. date) | 1979 |
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| Country | Japan |
| Age (approx.) | 46 |
| Height | 169 CM |
| Knows languages | english, japanese |
| Occupations | DJ, musical artist |
| Also known as | ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U |
| Years active | 2008 - Present |
| Genres | Techno, Future Funk, Punk-Rock and lot of others. |
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Last update on: January 26, 2025
Career
Debut and Breakthrough: Began DJing in 2008, gaining recognition in Osaka's underground scene. A pivotal moment came in 2014, performing with DJ Nobu and NHK'Koyxen, which propelled him to Tokyo's Future Terror party and international stages.
Global Reach: Played alongside acclaimed artists like Oneohtrix Point Never, Marcel Fengler, and Adam X, eventually becoming a regular performer at Berlin's Atonal festival. His Boiler Room set in Shibuya further cemented his reputation.
Unique Parties: He established the Zone Unknown party series in Osaka and Kobe, hosting notable artists such as Arca and Kamixlo.
Album Release: In 2020, he released Midnight is Comin', a 12-track mix album under the Singapore label Midnight Shift, showcasing a hypnotic blend of ambient, drone, and noise.
Personal Life
Diagnosed with brain cancer in 2016, Yukimatsu left his construction job to pursue DJing full-time. Despite health challenges, his passion for music became his life's work, bringing him international recognition and personal fulfillment.
Style and Legacy
Known for his dynamic and unpredictable sets, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U combines soul-stirring transitions across genres like trance, house, trap, and gabber. His dedication to highlighting Japanese electronic music—blending minimalist techno with pop and experimental sounds—has introduced global audiences to the diverse Tokyo scene.
Yukimatsu’s insatiable curiosity and evolving musical taste continue to define his artistry, making him a captivating force in the world of electronic music.
Interesting facts
Yusuke performance conducted as topless dj. In a middle of the party, as a culmination moment, Yusuke take off his t-shirt.
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