Authenticity and purity go hand in hand when Julien Beltzung, aka YokoO, seamlessly crafts his sound. The French native voyaged to Australia in his 20s with a bag full of records and a path to pave his musical journey. Channeling a eudaimonia soul into his basslines and magical synths, the alchemist’s production with deep, minimal, and organic house incites a flow for the dance floors and a tune for our ears.



Beltzung has fearlessly established his imprint, SATYA, as a home for powerfully raw grooves and empowers other producers to follow his example of boundless self-expression through music. To celebrate his drive for uncompromising originality in his music, and creating space for other aspiring artists, we’ve highlighted 11 of YoKoO’s most recognizable tracks.







1. YokoO, Retza - Pachamama [Kindisch]

The perfect tune for a sunset performance, “Pachamama,” is a cascade of serenity and emotive vocals that glide on the wings of melodic basslines. Teaming up with Australia-based Retza, YokoO displays his tasteful sound with an organic house groove incorporating resonating violin chords, immersive synths, and minimal undertones.




2. YokoO, Mauve, Jo.Ke - Yet Another Day Thinking About You [All Day I Dream]

Pulling a desert feels track from his 2019 album released on Lee Burridge’s, All Day I Dream imprint, YokoO, alongside Mauve, and Jo.Ke, makes the perfect trifecta of producers for a mysterious yet sensual tune. The enchanting vocals accentuate a subtle song structure but still leave room for heavenly synths, enthusiastic drums, and blissful percussion for a glistening soundscape.




3. YokoO, atish - Atman [SATYA]

For his third release via his imprint, SATYA, YokoO collaborates with DJ, producer, and label head boss of Manjumasi, atish, for an eight-minute experience fueled with deep house and slippery glitchy basslines. Sounds of radioactive energy cohesively intertwined with crispy kicks make for a masterful extended set.




4. YokoO, Kate Austin - Reignite the Flame [Van Liebling Recordings]

Featuring flirtatious vocals from Kate Austin, YokoO hooks listeners in with a seductive tone, delivering nothing but skin-on-skin energy for the dancefloors. The track has dialogue that feels conversational yet sensual. “Where would you go? Would you take me with you? I really wanna come with you. Take me with you.” The production stirs up a climaxing bassline that eases into Austin’s sultry voice.







5. YokoO, Francesco Mami, Timujin - Himalayan Way (YokoO & Francesco Mami Remix)[trueColors]

“Himalayan Way” was remastered by YokoO and Italian producer Francesco Mami, where both artists added their unique touches. The deep house tune is as majestic as its name. Guiding listeners into a mountain-top atmosphere through breezy synths and progressive melodies, the pair did a stellar job setting a tone for this rework.




6. YokoO, Retza - Euneirophrenia [All Day I Dream]

In another joint effort, Retza and YokoO return to Lee Burridge’s, All Day I Dream for a tranquil melodic track molded to flow with the soul. About halfway through, an echoed buildup intensifies before a stirring drop quickens our pulses.




7. YokoO, Seabourne - Nefelibata [Save Us Records]

A featured vocal from Berlin-based Seabourne is the cherry on top of this dissociative feeling track, encapsulating rich harmonies and eloquent delays. The lyrics “You say, your war is my war” tie in flawlessly with the altered pitches that culminate mid-waveforms.




8. YokoO, Retza - Tarantism [All Day I Dream]

YokoO and Retza are a dynamic duo in the studio, and their skillful talents prevail through the music they release on Lee Burridge’s, All Day I Dream. “Tarantism” sets an ambiance for a beach party in Ibiza with layers of mystical melodies, soft synths, and minimal keys—a shimmering summer hit.




9. YokoO, atish - Words to Say [SATYA]

Incorporating heavy breaths or muffled vocals in a deep house groove is always a move to enhance expression through your beats. atish and YokoO nailed it on the head with “Words to Say,” as the hypnotic track conjures images from what feels like a heavy and dramatic movie scene.




10. YokoO - Oneness (Live Take) [Musik Gewinnt Freunde]

A magnetic soul saturating throughout “Oneness” conveys wistful emotion through melancholic chords and vibrating percussion. YokoO’s slogan of having the ability to manifest and reveal artistry through music doesn't go unnoticed in this heartfelt track.




11. YokoO, atish - Inner Labyrinth [SATYA]

A steady 4/4 beat cushioned by alienated pitches swells in the intro to glitches that pulsate a crispy synth, YokoO and atish hit a home run with this spacey sound design. The distorted vocals of “You don’t by any chance know the way through this labyrinth, do you?” give off that ‘lost in space’ flavor and texture.

















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We often find ourselves trapped in our daily routines and familiar environments, leading to a sense of stagnation and dissatisfaction. Changing our surroundings can catalyze personal growth and push us out of our comfort zones. This concept can also apply to our approach toward music and the styles we choose to create and share. 

, a record label chief, producer, DJ, world traveler, and professional yogi, embodies this approach as he continually challenges himself to embrace new opportunities for building his brand, wellness, and record label, 

Born in France, by age 20, YokoO moved to Australia. The venturous artist needed a change of pace far away from his stomping grounds. It was time to manifest a new path. YokoO brought only a bag of records he had accumulated since he was 15. His objective was to attend a university to master the English language, study international business, and acquire a visa. To earn extra income, he started accepting DJing jobs on the side.


“At the end of my international business degree, I realized not only that I didn’t want to go back to a corporate environment, but also that I could generate a decent income just through playing music. I decided to pursue a career and teach myself how to write music,” YokoO tells us.

Whether it’s creating or listening, music serves as an escape. Its beauty is its ability to evoke powerful emotions, nourish a sense of connection, reflect feelings and experiences, and provide an understanding or distraction. As an artist, YokoO personifies the role of a creator and consumer, having grown up resonating with wistful music and honing his skills as a guide toward unique soundscapes. He further sharpened his mastery in engaging a crowd when he developed a fixation for deep house in 2008 and had the chance to play marathon sets at a residency.

“I always love to explore given that I am provided with a platform to express myself,” he explains. “I try and make the experience harmonic and flawless so that even though people never know where it’s going, it flows.”

With set times typically limited between 90 minutes and three hours, it’s become challenging for artists to dig deeper and showcase a broader range of their music. “It usually takes me an hour to find my groove and capture the audience into my bubble, then you can take them anywhere, and you become the puppeteer.”

His approach to playing live is similar to his attitude towards traveling without a set itinerary: unpredictable and exciting. He finds that playing on more than two decks is a thrilling way to layer sounds and improvise new songs on the spot. It reflects his perspective on life, where embracing the unknown and not imposing restrictions leads to unexpected and memorable experiences.

Speaking of avoiding constriction, YokoO talks about the essence of his imprint 

. It’s his vision to provide an outlet for himself and emerging artists to trumpet their proficiency in diverse sounds and reach new audiences.

“I feel that a lot of artists are trying to fit in or follow trends when they have a lot more to express,” YokoO says. “With

 I am trying to push a circle of artists to tap into their truth and let that be expressed freely,” he adds.

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YokoO is no stranger to house music in all its deepest forms. As a DJ, YokoO embraces the dancefloor with a dynamic and honest approach, sparking it up with forward-thinking music every time. Here’s the occasion to enjoy the man going deep at the Grounded Festival in Eilat, Israel.

The remarkable thing about YokoO is that he utilizes his affinity with different styles of music and rhythmic sensibility to branch outside of the sound he was known for before launching 

. His visionary ear for groove and melody allows him to evolve and expand his audience’s horizons, exposing them to other facets of his identity. Before establishing his platform, he was notorious for his magnetic melodies released on 

, which he explains was only one of the versions of his creative output.

If you’ve ever experienced the joy and whimsy of an All Day I Dream party thrown by Lee Burridge in scenic locations worldwide, you know the vibe is always sunny, dreamy, and pretty darn magical. Ahead of the first-ever All Day I Dream Festival, taking place at the Woodward Reservoir Park May 13 - 15, we check in with several of the talented ADID artist fam on the lineup to hear about their favorite magic moments from past ADID parties.




Read on to experience smile-inducing memories from Öona Dahl, Bona Fide, Makebo, Tim Green, Double Touch, Lauren Ritter, Dim Kelly, Gorje Hewek, and Christian Voldstad. 



You can catch them all at what’s sure to be a dreamy weekend, along with Burridge, Little Dragon, Cubicolor, Guy Gerber, Jan Blomqvist, and others.









Öona Dahl




My favorite memory (from an ADID event) is my first All Day I Dream (Of You) on a Brooklyn rooftop, which happened to be the second one ever in 2011. I met so many people there that are still my friends to this day. I remember yelling with one of my friends, “I love my life,” and this couple looked at us and said, “What did you say?” Then they showed us a tattoo they both had on their arms that said, “I love my life.”












Tim Green

I suppose, a bit selfishly, one of my favorite moments from a past ADID event was back in April 2016 at the ADID London show at Studio 338. Lee played my track “For A Memory” to an extremely electric crowd and packed room! The reaction to the final drop was amazing and something that I will always remember. It's why I write music like this, to see people react in this way. There is nothing better than All Day I Dream, in my opinion. ❤️💚







Bona Fide

I've had many incredible memories over the last six to seven years of all the amazing ADID events across the globe. I'd have to highlight the ADID Summer Closing event at the Brooklyn Mirage in September 2019 with the unreal lineup of Powel, Gab Rhome, GHIZ, and Lee Burridge. As the sun was going down, Lee dropped Tim Green's remix of “Without” by Baile and Felicia Douglass. I was left speechless. At that exact moment, almost everything in the universe aligned and made sense. It was an incredibly surreal sensation that tingled my whole body, but at that exact moment, I felt incredibly fulfilled. It was something I'd never felt before.




I truly felt like I was having this gorgeous dream filled with positive auras and emotions. That's what made me pursue this “dream” of being part of this community. It’s moments like these, where you leave the real world behind and create a magical experience that you will remember forever. I'll carry that memory for the rest of my life, and I believe this track will firmly remain my favorite track of all time.







Makebo

ADID showcases are always something special for me! You are in anticipation and pleasant excitement [before the event]. After the event, there is a long trail of pleasant memories from meetings with friends who love your music and from smiles of happiness and boundless freedom. It’s always only the most positive emotions and a breath of fresh air that charge you and bring inspiration to create new music!




Lauren Ritter

The first-ever ADID I went to was in 2011 on a rooftop somewhere in Brooklyn. Lanterns were swaying in the wind against the backdrop of the most gorgeous sunset I had ever seen. Lee played all day and dropped this amazing track called “Milk & Honey.” It was magical!




Just before my first track, “Glass Hours,” came out on the label, Matt Dekay played it during his ADID set in Brooklyn. Standing in the crowd, watching people dance and smile while listening to my music, truly blew me away.




When I played my first ADID in 2015, my friends made a banner for me saying “All Day We Dream of Lauren Ritter '' and held it up during my opening set. It was such a sweet moment!




There was an ADID in Oakland with Öona and Lee a few years back that had such good energy with everyone in full party mode. Honestly, lots of good memories over the years. I can’t wait to reunite with everyone at the festival!! Catch me at the Holorealmz Dome on Friday night and the Circus Tent Stage on Saturday night!














DOUBLE TOUCH

Our favorite moment would be the whole experience at our very first ADID event, which was at Golden Gate Park in 2019. We always wanted to attend one of these events, so playing at our first one was an extra bonus!




We met a bunch of the ADID crew for the first time here–Roy, Junior, and Hoj. Van-Anh also met Lee for the first time that day. It was a marathon of a day, from playing the opening slot at the day event to grabbing kebabs with Roy and Junior before closing the after-party at the club.




Roy’s massive banger “The Biggest Heart” had just been released the week before, and when Lee dropped it, we saw Roy and Junior pop up in the crowd, dancing in the front row. It was just an epic day of smiles and great music!











DIM KELLY

The most memorable moment with ADID was probably my first meet with Lee. It was at COVA SANTA in Ibiza in 2021, I had already released a title on the ADID winter sampler, and we were preparing to release my first EP.




It was important for me to feel the human dimension of the person with whom I was about to work closely, and I immediately understood that I was in good hands and that Lee understood my music with his heart.




Then he played my track "Display," I saw his soul filled with enthusiasm and joy, and I said to myself, "Ooowkey! Let's make things happen."







Gorje Hewek

I have tons of magic memories from ADID parties, but if I choose only one of them, it’s New Year's Day in Los Angeles. It was in Chinatown, which I personally love so much because it’s a cozy atmosphere. Besides a fantastic crowd and the huge love that Los Angeles always shows, it was a perfect moment to spend the first day of the year. It was truly festive. Confetti and crackers were flying everywhere, the air was charged with love, and there was a feeling of the beginning of a new chapter, with which each new year begins. One of those moments that, after a while, you want to return to again and again.









Christian Voldstad

All Day I Dream has been one of my favorite event series since its inception. I remember attending the first ones on a sunny rooftop in Brooklyn called Officeops, which used to literally shake when things got energetic, it probably wasn't the safest, but it sure was fun! This was back when Mike Khoury was opening, Dain was making tacos, Larry did the sound, and Karen would never stop dancing...ever.




All Day I Dream has always struck me as the most blissful, beautiful way to spend the last few rays of weekend sunshine. The music, venue, and production have always been spot on, but most importantly, everyone is dancing with a smile. Lee Burridge and the entire team do a fantastic job, and you can tell the amount of effort everyone puts in every time. I still sometimes have to pinch myself when I remember I'm involved now, and I get horribly nervous before I push any buttons or twist any knobs, but I'm so incredibly grateful to be able to contribute at the same time. When you love something, it's incredibly rewarding to be able to help, and while it is a lot of work, it is a great pleasure as well.




One of my favorite ADID events was the New York boat party that sailed through a thunderstorm, no one left the dance floor, and everyone was a sopping wet smiling mess. The one at BPM in Playa del Carmen was amazing. Flip-flopping around in the sand to the music was absolutely perfect. Really any of them are going to be highlights just because they're so much fun. This photo from the Well in Brooklyn popped up in my feed recently, and I think it captures things perfectly. :)








All Day I Dream Festival Artists Share Their ADID Magic Moments

“A lot of my followers appreciate my versatility and change of sound, but some still associate me solely with my achievements on 

,” YokoO explains. “They may be expecting me to follow that style - but I’m not, I have been communicating that this is not me, it’s only a part of me,” he adds.

YokoO’s leap of faith and commitment to establishing something that genuinely represents him is a testament to the power of authenticity. It’s a shining example to other artists of embracing change and confidently presenting their musical expressions. On

, listeners will find his taste in rich harmonies, pulsating beats, flawless chords layered with fluent vocals, and basslines that vibrate with a deep house groove. Upcoming releases from 

When YokoO isn’t working on expanding his label or touring, he is recalibrating and focusing on the things that bring him happiness: wellness, exercise, practicing yoga, reading about philosophy & spirituality, and forming genuine connections with loved ones. All of which makes us humans more in touch with ourselves and the present.

We often find ourselves trapped in our daily routines and familiar environments, leading to a sense of stagnation and dissatisfaction. Changing our surroundings can catalyze personal growth and push us out of our comfort zones. This concept can also apply to our approach toward music and the styles we choose to create and share. YokoO, a record label chief, producer, DJ, world traveler, and professional yogi, embodies this approach as he continually challenges himself to embrace new opportunities for building his brand, wellness, and record label, SATYA.



Born in France, by age 20, YokoO moved to Australia. The venturous artist needed a change of pace far away from his stomping grounds. It was time to manifest a new path. YokoO brought only a bag of records he had accumulated since he was 15. His objective was to attend a university to master the English language, study international business, and acquire a visa. To earn extra income, he started accepting DJing jobs on the side.


“At the end of my international business degree, I realized not only that I didn’t want to go back to a corporate environment, but also that I could generate a decent income just through playing music. I decided to pursue a career and teach myself how to write music,” YokoO tells us.



Whether it’s creating or listening, music serves as an escape. Its beauty is its ability to evoke powerful emotions, nourish a sense of connection, reflect feelings and experiences, and provide an understanding or distraction. As an artist, YokoO personifies the role of a creator and consumer, having grown up resonating with wistful music and honing his skills as a guide toward unique soundscapes. He further sharpened his mastery in engaging a crowd when he developed a fixation for deep house in 2008 and had the chance to play marathon sets at a residency.




“I always love to explore given that I am provided with a platform to express myself,” he explains. “I try and make the experience harmonic and flawless so that even though people never know where it’s going, it flows.”



With set times typically limited between 90 minutes and three hours, it’s become challenging for artists to dig deeper and showcase a broader range of their music. “It usually takes me an hour to find my groove and capture the audience into my bubble, then you can take them anywhere, and you become the puppeteer.”






His approach to playing live is similar to his attitude towards traveling without a set itinerary: unpredictable and exciting. He finds that playing on more than two decks is a thrilling way to layer sounds and improvise new songs on the spot. It reflects his perspective on life, where embracing the unknown and not imposing restrictions leads to unexpected and memorable experiences.







Speaking of avoiding constriction, YokoO talks about the essence of his imprint SATYA. It’s his vision to provide an outlet for himself and emerging artists to trumpet their proficiency in diverse sounds and reach new audiences.




“I feel that a lot of artists are trying to fit in or follow trends when they have a lot more to express,” YokoO says. “With SATYA I am trying to push a circle of artists to tap into their truth and let that be expressed freely,” he adds.





The remarkable thing about YokoO is that he utilizes his affinity with different styles of music and rhythmic sensibility to branch outside of the sound he was known for before launching SATYA. His visionary ear for groove and melody allows him to evolve and expand his audience’s horizons, exposing them to other facets of his identity. Before establishing his platform, he was notorious for his magnetic melodies released on All Day I Dream, which he explains was only one of the versions of his creative output.




“A lot of my followers appreciate my versatility and change of sound, but some still associate me solely with my achievements on All Day I Dream,” YokoO explains. “They may be expecting me to follow that style - but I’m not, I have been communicating that this is not me, it’s only a part of me,” he adds.





YokoO’s leap of faith and commitment to establishing something that genuinely represents him is a testament to the power of authenticity. It’s a shining example to other artists of embracing change and confidently presenting their musical expressions. On SATYA, listeners will find his taste in rich harmonies, pulsating beats, flawless chords layered with fluent vocals, and basslines that vibrate with a deep house groove. Upcoming releases from Retza, Francesco Mami, Haider Uppal, Hermanez, Cristina Lazic, and many more will fuel the energy for SATYA.



When YokoO isn’t working on expanding his label or touring, he is recalibrating and focusing on the things that bring him happiness: wellness, exercise, practicing yoga, reading about philosophy & spirituality, and forming genuine connections with loved ones. All of which makes us humans more in touch with ourselves and the present.












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