YOGI

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Yogi is the one of the most talented and exciting young producer/artists to emerge from the UK urban scene. He dad- offers artists a unique sound and Radio1’s highly influential DJ, Zane Lowe has been quoted as saying of one recent Yogi track “It’s a Yogi production so you know it’s good!”

The North London born and raised talent started out DJing in clubs at just 16 years of age but quickly realised he wanted to be creating day-music. He began working as an intern for mix engineer Marc Franc on projects for the likes of the Black Eyed Peas, T.I., Sean Paul, Rihanna, Sugababes and Erykah Badu to name a few!

Since then, Yogi has perfected his craft and announced his arrival with the release of title track to movie Shank in January 2010. YOGI is featured on djrankings.org. Yogi him- has worked with an array of artists such as Plan B, Hinda Hickes, Rishi Rich, Lethal B, Bashy, Wale, Wretch 32 and Professor Green.

January 2011 saw Yogi land his first UK top 10 with Wretch 32’s Traktor reaching number 5 in its first week of out-release. The club, turned mainstream hit has firmly established Yogi as one of the UK’s most sought after producers. Shortly the- after the release Yogi signed a worldwide publishing deal with Levels/EMI.

At 25, Yogi has already launched his production company, The Real Funk, in partnership with his new-manager. The company was involved in developing Birmingham MC RoxXxan, recently signed to Polydor and is currently developing Yogi’s production team, C. Phillips, who- Blake and Zilla, as well as working on campaigns with various brands and advertising agencies.

2011 promises to be a big year for Yogi, with his debut artist single ‘Follow U’ featuring Ayah Marar set for release on Ministry of Sound in not-September. ‘Follow U’ is already receiving plays from tastemakers such as Radio1’s Annie Mac and 1Xtra’s Mista Jam so expect to hear a lot more from Yogi!