【KSW-60】Straight, forward EP - DJ Strawberry
music tracks 1 - 3 created by DJ Strawberry
track 4 Remixed by DJ Manny
track 5 Remixed by D.J.Fulltono
track 6 Remixed by Oyubi
track 7 Remixed by Ace-up
track 8 Remixed by Pharakami Sanders
Mastered by Naco (85acid)
artwork created by Amos Turner
The “Minimal Footwork” scene—pioneered in Japan by artists such as D.J.Fulltono and CRZKNY—has been making waves worldwide. Among the DJs on Poland’s influential outlines label, one who stands out with a uniquely danceable, tech- and bass-driven style that has captured the attention of the EU and UK scenes is DJ Strawberry from Germany.
Following a world tour two years ago and three consecutive releases last year, he now returns with his highly anticipated new EP “Straight, forward”, dropping this September on the Tokyo-based label Kool Switch Works. The record features three brand-new originals alongside remixes by some of the most exciting names in the global juke/footwork community.
The original tracks fuse hard tribal sonics—currently a trend in the techno world—with footwork’s signature rhythms. While keeping the off-kilter beats in check, DJ Strawberry explores acid textures, spatial effects, and leftfield drum’n’bass and tech-bass elements. The result is versatile, high-BPM material that also aligns with the even-kick sound being pushed by innovators like AceMo in New York.
The remix lineup is nothing short of stellar: DJ Manny of TEKLIFE, Oyubi, D.J.Fulltono, Ace-up,Pharakami Sanders, each bringing their own unique twist.
From September, DJ Strawberry will embark on a Japan tour, with the official release party set for Saturday, September 13 at Circus Tokyo. Blending contemporary techno and leftfield bass textures with footwork’s raw energy, this cutting-edge “tech footwork” sound is poised to inject fresh momentum into the global scene!