Most other superstar DJs in the nineties were stroking their own egos and demanding huge fees, but Yoda was doing it for laughs – a quality that has distinguished him from others, and made him such an enduring and well-loved figure. Most renowned for his How to Cut and Paste series that exemplified his irreverent, cheeky approach to getting down – I mean, where else are you likely to hear Wu-Tang, Rick Astley, A Tribe Called Quest and the Star Wars theme on one mix? No wonder institutions like Q Magazine have declared him an act essential to every music fan’s live experiences, with his ridiculous skills on the turntable that see him blending influences from funk, reggae, drum and bass, big band swing and country into a mind-blowingly unique aural experience – in demand from BBC Radio One, where he makes regular appearances alongside Steve Lamacq and Annie Mac. Laughs and good times – that’s what dance music should be about, right?
DJ Yoda Brings the Force to Australia
