Robotaki

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Robotaki
Birth namePreston Anthony Chin
Born (1991-07-21) July 21, 1991 (age 32)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresElectronic dance music
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • producer
Instrument(s)Digital audio workstation
Years active2013–present
Labels

Preston Anthony Chin (born July 21, 1991), better known by his stage name Robotaki, is a Canadian DJ and producer, based in Montreal, Quebec.

Early life[edit]

Based in Montreal,[1] Chin has a Master's degree in genetics, from McGill University.[2][3] Born in Toronto, Chin began using the stage name Robotaki, a derivation from the grilled Japanese food robatayaki.[4][5]

Career[edit]

In 2013, he self-released the song "It's Still About You" featuring Chicago-based group Hey Champ and Sean Kirk better known as DJ SK .[6] In 2015, Robotaki remixed Strange Talk's "Painted in Gold".[7] In 2016, he produced an official remix of The Chainsmokers' single "Closer".[8][9] It was described by Billboard as their "favorite interpretation" with a sophisticated synth update of the song.[10]

Touring as the opener for Madeon's and Porter Robinson's Shelter Live Tour, Robotaki said "One of the most positive and inspiring experiences of my life... I’ve learned so much and met so many new fans... It's been such a blessing to be on the road with these guys." He released his debut single, titled "Ghostboy" featuring Claire Ridgely, on Majestic Casual Records.[11] The song received international acclaim on major streaming platforms and peaked at 5th on the Viral Charts of United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. Later that year, he released "Right Time" as a single.

A song titled "Automaton", was released by Robotaki, through Monstercat.[12][13] He released remixes of Porter Robinson and Madeon's "Shelter",[14][15][16] Kaskade's "Whatever",[17][18] Goldroom's "Lying To You"[19] and Mansionair's "Speak Easy".[20] In July 2017, he collaborated with Manila Killa for the single "I Want You".[21][22][23] Robotaki's second collaboration with vocalist Claire Ridgely "Monkey Bars", was released via Majestic Casual Recordings.[24][25] An instrumental remix of Chilly Gonzales' "You Can Dance" was released by Robotaki.[26]

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

[27]

Title Year
"Ghostboy" 2016
"Right Time"
"Automaton" 2017
"Drunk"
"Monkey Bars"
"I Want You"
"Together We're Screwed" 2018
"Limbo"
"Butterscotch"
"Brooklyn '95"
"All I Can Do" 2019
"Meant To Be"

Remixes[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Robotaki Crafts Smooth Edit of Miguels Do You". Robotaki Crafts Smooth Edit of Miguels Do You. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  2. ^ Yau, Jeffrey (November 27, 2016). "Your EDM Exclusive: Robotaki Talks Shelter Live Tour & Forthcoming EP". Your EDM. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  3. ^ "WILD Profile: Robotaki, Between Music and McGill « The WILD Magazine". thewildmagazine.com. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  4. ^ Benner, Nick (July 1, 2016). "13 Canadian Producers You Need To Familiarize Yourself With Version 3.0". EDMTunes. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  5. ^ "Robotaki". Insomniac.com. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  6. ^ "Robotaki - "It's Still About You" (Feat. Hey Champ) - EARMILK". EARMILK. October 10, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  7. ^ "Robotaki Premieres Strange Talk Remix 'Painted In Gold': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  8. ^ "Five Remixes That are Just as Good as the Original". Dance Music NW. October 1, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  9. ^ "The Chainsmokers Drop Official Remix Pack For "Closer"". We Got This Covered. September 23, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  10. ^ "Robotaki Takes on The Chainsmokers' 'Closer:' Listen". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  11. ^ Giorgio, Alec (January 27, 2017). "Fall In Love With A Ghostboy and Robotaki". EDM Sauce. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  12. ^ Balkaran, Devin (February 27, 2017). "Robotaki - Automaton". Dance Rebels. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  13. ^ Landon Fleury (February 17, 2017). "Robotaki - Automaton [Monstercat]". Your EDM. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  14. ^ "Porter Robinson & Madeon - Shelter (Robotaki Remix) - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. May 3, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  15. ^ "Robotaki Releases His Highly Anticipated Remix of "Shelter"". www.thissongslaps.com. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  16. ^ Meadow, Matthew (May 2, 2017). "There's A New Official Remix For Porter Robinson & Madeon's "Shelter" [MUST LISTEN]". Your EDM. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  17. ^ "Robotaki teases his remix of 'Shelter' is on its way". www.dancingastronaut.com. May 2, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  18. ^ "Kaskade back with new video and remixes for 'Whatever'". February 13, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  19. ^ "Goldroom - Lying To You (Robotaki Remix) - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. October 7, 2016. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  20. ^ "Robotaki Premieres His Remix Of Mansionair's "Speak Easy"". The FADER. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  21. ^ "Manilla Killa and Robotaki Team Up for New Release "I Want You" [LISTEN]". EDM.com. July 7, 2017. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  22. ^ Reis, Sean (July 5, 2017). "Robotaki and Manila Killa Join Forces for "I Want You" on Moving Castle". EDM Sauce. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  23. ^ "Robotaki & Manila Killa (feat. Matthew John Kurz) - "I Want You"". www.noiseprn.com. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  24. ^ "Robotaki and Claire Ridgely Join Forces on Summertime Track "Monkey Bars" - NEST HQ". NEST HQ. May 26, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  25. ^ Yau, Jeffrey (May 27, 2017). "Robotaki - Monkey Bars (ft. Claire Ridgely)". Your EDM. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  26. ^ "Chilly Gonzales - You Can Dance (Robotaki Instrumental Remix)". Stoney Roads. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  27. ^ "Robotaki on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
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