Output pres. Botaniq Showcase with Dennis Cruz b2b Marco Carola, Toman - OFFBCN 26

Dennis Cruz

Spanish DJ and producer known for his groovy, percussive tech house.

Marco Carola

Toman

Now based in Amsterdam, he moved to the Dutch capital in early 2018 — and has barely had time to pause for breath since. A producer who boasts an impressively prolific streak, Toman started his musical journey at an early age. More recently, his unique take on house and techno has led him to much-renowned outlets such as We R House, Cyclic, META, No Art, PIV, Blind Vision and Inermu, yet Toman’s story is no overnight success. On the contrary, his is one that that’s as attributable to a ceaseless work ethic as it is a music-loving upbringing and an unyielding appreciation of sound. Fascinated by all things percussion, Toman began learning the drums in his early teens, a move that would eventually steer him toward what he considers the “unrestrictive complexities of electronic music”. A producer with an endlessly eclectic palette, Toman cites the likes of Underworld, Minilogue, and Terry Lee Brown Jr as influences, all of whom attest in some way to his own eclectic palette. From minimal to tech-house to house and deeper sounds, Toman’s diverse musical outlook is refreshingly hard to categorise. In 2017, Toman’s first solo EP arrived courtesy of Mihai Popoviciu’s much-respected Cyclic. An ear-catching release that introduced us to a prodigious young talent, it was an impressive sign of things to come. Toman also signed his debut vinyl EP to Cinthie’s much-loved we_r house label, with the Broodrooster EP supported by a diverse cast of globally-respected DJs such as Archie Hamilton, Terry Francis, Roger Gerressen, Rossko, Dorian Paic, Traumer, Alexi Delano and Eric Cloutier. Added to this, his track, ‘Fantanized’ (released via the much-respected No Art label) spent over two months at the top on Beatport. In between studio sessions, Toman continues to tour as a DJ, with bookings outside of his native country including stop-offs in Uruguay, Argentina, Sydney (where he played the globally-renowned SASH party), Berlin’s Watergate and Leipzig’s Distillery - as well as jaunts to Zurich, Manchester and Bucharest to name a few. Closer to home, Toman’s stock continues to rise, with high-profile bookings at the likes of Awakenings and Straf_werk Festival emphasizing his growing stature in the game. There’s no doubt that Toman is an individual beginning to leave his musical mark on the international scene. Watch out for him in a city near you soon.

Ludmila Di Pasquale

KOKO (IT)

With a unique approach to his craft and a passion that runs deep, it is by no chance that the creative mind that is KOKO has grown in leaps and bounds since releasing his first work in his teenage years. His no nonsense approach to house music gained him recognition from many international crews, including the illustrious Fuse camp in London. Since embracing this connection with the brand in 2015, the budding Italian artist has had the pleasure of releasing some of his music through the Fuse outlet, starting with his 'Generation K' EP on Infuse in 2019. Other endeavours in the world of productions include 'Sexy Vibe '98' on OLDiVIBES, as well as his independently released work, which have generated masses of hype - notably his rework entitled 'Mostrami Come'. Leading names that have continuously supported the youngsters work ranges from Jamie Jones, Richy Ahmed and Nastia to Raresh, Barac and DeWalta, as well as the likes of Enzo, Archie Hamilton and the Fuse crew in its entirety. KOKO's international profile outside of the studio has also continuously risen in recent years, allowing him to light up some of the globes hotspots with his energetic and intellegentsets. Germany, Holland and the UK have had the joy of hosting for this trailblazer at reputable clubs such as Studio 338 and 93 Feet East as well as Zero11 and other clubs in his home country. Trendsetting, forward thinking and dedicated are a few of the many words that could be used to describe KOKO, and with no signs of slowing down at all, the future is looking clear and colourful

Chinonegro

BizZa

Sergio Bizarro, better known in the electronic scene under his aka BizZa, is a DJ and producer from Madrid currently based in Badajoz, Extremadura. From a very early age, the artist was greatly influenced by old school, hip-hop and house sounds. Over the years, he has been shaping and perfecting his sound and today he manages to give his sessions a unique touch with rhythms full of groove, exotic vocals and a lot of energy. Today, BizZa has shared a booth with great artists in the industry such as Luciano, Joseph Capriati, Dennis Cruz, Andrea Oliva, Cuartero, Hector Couto, Rafa Barrios, Melanie Ribbe, Neverdogs, Ale de Tuglie, WADE, Karotte, Viviana Casanova , Chelina Manuhutu, Bastian Bux, Rendher, Jhon Digweed, Artman, Deborah de Luca among many others. The man from Madrid has traveled different continents, taking his sound to some of the best clubs and festivals on the music scene such as Lost Beach Club (Ecuador), Viuz, (Medellín, Colombia), Switch Club (Rosario, Argentina), Casona de Camaná (Lima, Peru) Fabrik (Madrid), Pacha Barcelona, Industrial Copera (Granada), Ayuntamiento (Barcelona), Riviera (Madrid), Cosmos (Seville), Esgremi (Mallorca), Café del Mar (Torre del Mar) or Palladium Club (Málaga) ), playing on top brands such as Brunch Electronik, Sight, Rebels, Intro, Cocoa, Electronic Play Ground, Extremusika, Code World Tour, Hebben Live and more. Currently, BizZa has signed his music to major international labels such as Moan Records, elrow Music, Sanity, Deeperfet, Viva Music, MÜSE, MoodChilld, Issues, Organic Pieces, Family Partner, Roush Label, Clarisse, Take Notes, La Pera, Ball Park, Futura . and Drumma Records among others. Although he has only been producing for a short time—since 2020—his productions have received the support of industry heavyweights such as Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, Cuartero, Dennis Cruz, Ilario Alicante, Loco Dice, Paco Osuna, Skream, Luciano, Classmatic , Wheats, Latmun, Yaya, Blondish, Neverdogs, Manda Moor, Eddy M, Hector Couto, Stacey Pullen, De La Swing, The Martinez Brothers, Michael Bibi or Hot Since 82 among many others. His sound is constantly evolving and he is always open to collaborating with artists in the studio. As if that were not enough, BizZa is also the owner of his own label Ohana Music Label, a label that he merges with his own promoter Ohana House Parties.

Grace Arribas

Iuliano Mambo