Robotaki Explained
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
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
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
Singles
[27]
Title | Year |
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"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
Notes and References
- Web site: Robotaki Crafts Smooth Edit of Miguels Do You. Robotaki Crafts Smooth Edit of Miguels Do You. en-US. August 25, 2017.
- Web site: Your EDM Exclusive: Robotaki Talks Shelter Live Tour & Forthcoming EP. Yau. Jeffrey. November 27, 2016. Your EDM. August 25, 2017.
- Web site: WILD Profile: Robotaki, Between Music and McGill « The WILD Magazine. thewildmagazine.com. en-US. August 25, 2017.
- Web site: 13 Canadian Producers You Need To Familiarize Yourself With Version 3.0. Benner. Nick. July 1, 2016. EDMTunes. August 25, 2017.
- Web site: Robotaki. Insomniac.com. en. August 25, 2017.
- News: Robotaki - "It's Still About You" (Feat. Hey Champ) - EARMILK. October 10, 2013. EARMILK. August 25, 2017. en-US.
- Robotaki Premieres Strange Talk Remix 'Painted In Gold': Exclusive. Billboard. August 25, 2017.
- News: Five Remixes That are Just as Good as the Original. October 1, 2016. Dance Music NW. August 25, 2017. en-US.
- News: The Chainsmokers Drop Official Remix Pack For "Closer". September 23, 2016. We Got This Covered. August 25, 2017. en-US.
- Robotaki Takes on The Chainsmokers' 'Closer:' Listen. Billboard. August 25, 2017.
- Web site: Fall In Love With A Ghostboy and Robotaki. Giorgio. Alec. January 27, 2017. EDM Sauce. August 25, 2017.
- Web site: Robotaki - Automaton. Balkaran. Devin. February 27, 2017. Dance Rebels. August 25, 2017.
- Web site: Robotaki - Automaton [Monstercat]]. Landon Fleury. February 17, 2017. Your EDM. August 25, 2017.
- News: Porter Robinson & Madeon - Shelter (Robotaki Remix) - EDMTunes. May 3, 2017. EDMTunes. August 25, 2017. en-US.
- Web site: Robotaki Releases His Highly Anticipated Remix of "Shelter". www.thissongslaps.com. en-US. August 25, 2017.
- Web site: There's A New Official Remix For Porter Robinson & Madeon's "Shelter" [MUST LISTEN]]. Meadow. Matthew. May 2, 2017. Your EDM. August 25, 2017.
- Web site: Robotaki teases his remix of 'Shelter' is on its way. www.dancingastronaut.com. May 2, 2017 . en. August 25, 2017.
- News: Kaskade back with new video and remixes for 'Whatever'. February 13, 2016. August 25, 2017.
- News: Goldroom - Lying To You (Robotaki Remix) - EDMTunes. October 7, 2016. EDMTunes. August 25, 2017. en-US.
- Web site: Robotaki Premieres His Remix Of Mansionair's "Speak Easy". The FADER. August 25, 2017.
- News: Manilla Killa and Robotaki Team Up for New Release "I Want You" [LISTEN]]. July 7, 2017. EDM.com. August 25, 2017. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825193917/http://edm.com/articles/2017/7/7/manilla-killa-robotaki. August 25, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
- Web site: Robotaki and Manila Killa Join Forces for "I Want You" on Moving Castle. Reis. Sean. July 5, 2017. EDM Sauce. August 25, 2017.
- Web site: Robotaki & Manila Killa (feat. Matthew John Kurz) - "I Want You". www.noiseprn.com. en-US. August 25, 2017.
- News: Robotaki and Claire Ridgely Join Forces on Summertime Track "Monkey Bars" - NEST HQ. May 26, 2017. NEST HQ. August 25, 2017. en-US.
- Web site: Robotaki - Monkey Bars (ft. Claire Ridgely). Yau. Jeffrey. May 27, 2017. Your EDM. August 25, 2017.
- News: Chilly Gonzales - You Can Dance (Robotaki Instrumental Remix). Stoney Roads. August 25, 2017. en.
- Web site: Robotaki on Apple Music. iTunes. August 25, 2017.