D.J. Tonka
Real Name:
Thomas René Gerlach
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Once together with his schoolmate Ian Pooley branded as 'Wunderkind' of German techno, Tonka has become THE disco house producer of the German musicscene. While being commercially succesfull, Tonka managed to hold onto a unique style always identifying him as fan of oldskool breakbeats and early Italian disco tracks. His classic sets at partys in his hometown Mainz are legendary among clubgoers. Lately, he has dropped 'DJ' from his producer alias so one would usually read only 'Tonka' on his newer releases.
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Discography
| Releases: | ||||
| (I Want You To) Feel (12") | Force Inc. US | 1996 | ||
| Feel The Street (12") | Force Inc. US | 1996 | ||
| Happiness (12") | Force Inc. US | 1996 | ||
| Old Skool / Use Ya Ears ◄ (2 versions) | Force Inc. US | 1996 | ||
| The Night / Security (12") | Uplifting Records | 1997 | ||
| She Knows You / Get On Up (12") | Uplifting Records | 1998 | ||
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| A Funky House Trip (2xCD, Mixed, Comp, Dig) | Flashback | Arcade | 1995 | |
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| A Funky House Trip (2xCD, Mixed, Comp, Dig) | Flashback | Arcade | 1995 | |
| Dance Attitude 9 (CD, Comp) | Feel | PolyGram Projets Spéciaux | 1996 | |
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Reviews & Discussion
His tracks may be called too commercial, or all the same - but they just work. Tonka has got a simple recipe that is unique - the pianos make you feel good, the bass kicks (at least on releases until 2000, later on getting softer), the bassline grooves, the melodies are catchy. This is happiness in a tin can. Open it and feel good.
