DJ/producer TOYMATZ is the 2024 WINNER of GIANTKILLERZ, the largest next-generation DJ/artist discovery and development program in Japan’s dance music scene that was launched in June of this year led by Avex. ) participated in “Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2024” held in Amsterdam, Netherlands as an award prize, and a video of the interview conducted at that time has been released.
[Interview]TOYMATZ (2024 WINNER) in ADE 2024｜GIANTKILLERZ
“GIANTKILLERZ” is a label called “Protocol” run by Nicky Romero, a top Dutch artist who is proud of the world, with the aim of finding new world-class producers/DJs and sending them out to the global market. Recordings” is a program to discover and develop new talents and creators living in Japan.This year’s program is recruiting DJs/artists (regardless of nationality, gender, and age) who are active in Japan. A total of 120 groups and over 150 artists submitted original sound source entries, and TOYMATZ was selected as the 2024 WINNER.
TOYMATZ participated in the world’s largest dance music conference “ADE 2024” held in Amsterdam, Netherlands in October as one of WINNER’s prizes, and had the opportunity to meet Nicky Romero and the staff of Protocol Recordings who were involved in the judging. I accomplished it.
In the video, he talks about his feelings on receiving the award and his thoughts on future activities.
TOYMATZ’s award-winning song “Way You Lie” will be released soon.
In addition, there are plans to hold club events in Japan featuring GIANTKILLERZ award-winning artists, and the GIANTKILLERZ program will continue, so please look forward to those as well.
[TOYMATZ Profile]
Born in Aichi Prefecture, 27 years old, DJ/Producer. He started playing the electric bass at the age of 17, and while listening to a variety of music, he was influenced by dance music and started producing music on his own in 2020. Characterized by groovy songs, in 2021, one year after the start of their activities, they signed a contract with Belgian label “Loud Memory Records” and released “Not Afraid”. After that, the song won a remix contest sponsored by the same label and was officially released.
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[GIANTKILLERZ Official]
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