Toma Kami

Toma Kami understands the rules of rhythm well enough to break them. The Paris-based artist and Man Band label boss defies convention each time he drops a new 12 inch or one of his famously physical DJ mixes. He bends and toys with drums and bass, twisting them through house, techno, breaks, juke and club to come up with something fresh and hard to define. His sets are masterfully controlled but edge-of-your-seat rides through all those sounds and more. At times they pile on top of each other to the point of collapse, at others they are teased apart and drawn out to hypnotic effect: supple but muscular music that makes you want to bend every bone in your body.