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Johannesburg, South Africa

Having started in the late 90’s, Toby One has steadily gained a diverse following across the country. It’s earned him the respect of many of his peers over the past 16 years that’s culminated in highlights like playing the Darkbeat parties with DJ Nelson AKA Afroboogie and opening for Nick Warren! His career has seen him move from strength to strength; from the days of 96 Degrees, Barfly, ESP, Sudada, G.A.S.S., to winning new over new fans at Truth and most recently rocking the pants of punters at the last few Photosynthesis sessions at the Living Room. He lists his influences as being too many to list but the major ones being A Skillz. Krafty Kuts, James zabiela, DJ Woody, Dj Yoda, A Trak, Funk Hunters, Diplo, Mr. C, Chemical Brothers and Groove Armada. His almost seamless blending of superior technical skill and scratching, through a wide range of funk with elements of hip-hop, breaks, house, nu disco and Drum & bass; have seen him as a regular on the bills of popular festivals such