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DJ / ArtistsLewis Boardman, John Kelly, Andrew Weatherall, Luciano, James Barton, Paul Van Dyk, Andy Carroll, Justin Robertson, Paul Bleasdale, Scott McGill, Matt Le Moore, Sasha, Darren Emerson, Stuart Patterson, Futurebound, Revo, Mike Knowler, All Artists
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Name: Yousef Music Style: House Website: http://www.yousef.co.uk MySpace: myspace.com/yousefcircus SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/yousef Twitter: twitter.com/yousefcircus Outlar-Listed Events: 168 (Rank #2) Outlar Cross-references: Luciano, Sasha, Carl Cox, Fergie, Pete Tong, Fatboy Slim, Laurent Garnier, Eric Prydz, Horse Meat Disco, Steve Lawler, Derrick Carter, Nick Curly, Groove Armada, Nic Fanciulli, Jamie Jones, Davide Squillace, Prins Thomas, Radio Slave, Sebo K, Dubfire, Circus, Cream, Nation, Dom Chung, The Revenge, Lewis Boardman, Gareth Cheshire, Wandy, Luke Carr, MYNC Project, Dash, Thuz, Ronan Kerr, Inbetween DJs, Adam B, Paul Nolan, Krysko, General Jimmy, LawnChair Generals, Liam Bulloch, Loz, Leila Neve, Lee Fallon, Pete Dafeet, Mutiny, Alex Wasikowski, Nils Noa, Sean McDermott, André Mesio, Marc Craven, Maverick Mitchell, Matt Holmes, Arron Hunter, James Wilson, Alex Wolfenden, Jemmy, Gary Martin, Chris McGee, Stel Alexander, Emma, Andy Ash, Scott Lewis, John Devecchis, Fatboy Tim, Steve Robinson, Russ Reid, Les Croasdaile, Andy Sant, Ricky Meakin Yousef Intro: Where does Yousef stand in 2009? As he approaches his third decade in the business, nearly fifteen years of acid house dedication that has seen him throw his life into dance music, there's still room for growth artistically and professionally. Completely comfortable in his own skin, yet itching for progress and further creative empowerment, Yos has strode headlong into the year with increasing maturity and prowess. Perhaps the talking point of the year so far refers to the imminent arrival of his artist album, his first proper. Whilst 2005's `Friends' EP saw a collection of collaborations extend the usual club format of single, this is Yousef tackling that tricky beast completely on his own, finally laying down on wax a watermark of his effervescent personality. It showcases the different dynamics to his sound as a performer alongside material more reflective of the man away from the booth, with the club tracks already seeing some heavy support from the usual rag tag ensemble of dance music greats; Sasha, Nic Fanciulli, Carl Cox, Steve Lawler, Radio Slave and Nick Curly among them. `A Collection of Scars & Situations' is more than just your typical DJ led collection of bangers though. They are catered for of course, most resplendently by the pulsating tech house monster `Legacy' (bolstered by a superb archaic vocal from Derrick Carter and recently premiered to devastating effect on Pete Tong's Essential Selection) and the Dubfire esque `Equilibrium'. But it's the haunting electronica of `Birthday Thoughts' and `A Moment of Clarity' that give the album it's gritty edge, two bleak almost dystopian efforts which channel the darker undercurrents of electronic music perfectly, much better than the standard `chill-out' fare posted by DJs when they turn their artistic efforts into a long player. The album comes in June, with Circus Recordings in itself notching up a year of releases on emonth earlier, churning out eight Yousef singles which have illustrated the madness and hedonism of the club he has created. That celebrated six years at the apex of Liverpool's club scene in September last year and his still pulling line-ups together that makes the accountants balk and the clubbers froth at the mouth. Its house music at its kaleidoscopic best, the more accessible names such as Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada and Eric Prydz competing with the heavyweights of the underground like Laurent Garnier, Luciano and Dubfire. And that's not forgetting the young blood; Circus has given three gigs to house wunderkind Jamie Jones, thrown Sebo K and Davide Squillace the torch and even let London's best kept secret Horse Meat Disco take the reins for a Hi-NRG fuelled disco romp. There's nothing predictable about the clubbing powerhouse Yos has created. As ever it's a stylistic snapshot not only of the modern house music climate, but that of Yousef himself. Whilst he shot to fame in the early nineties countering the main room trance and progressive of Cream with US house flavoured beats in his famed Annexe residency, Yousef has evolved and taken much more on board into his stylistic remit. Whilst his techno renaissance has been underway for a while, this year the style has continued to take more twists and turns into differing realms of the electronic sphere. The deep disco of producers like Prins Thomas and Mark E has recently found itself an integral part of Yousef's musings, enabling him to give another edge to the swaggering groove and swing that has always been at the forefront of his sound. It's this process of constant evolution rather than reinvention which has characterised Yousef's career, and kept him at the forefront of promoters' thoughts across the globe. He's played in pretty much every Nation the world over, marking one first last year as the first western DJ to play the troubled Nation of Syria. Ibiza, with its arcane hedonism and wild party ethos has always served as an adequate stomping ground for his cross genre grooves. Last season he was the only DJ to be asked to play at all three of Space's marquee nights, both Danny Tenaglia and Carl Cox's promotions and of course the jewel in the island's crown, We Love... Sundays. And of course he's back there this year... with a vengeance. He's also clocked up his first London Residency by inking a monthly deal at Matter, the brainchild of Fabric impresario Keith O'Reilly. And there's the small matter of him running the London marathon, raising cash for CALM and showcasing his serious edge to the party reputation he's always encased. Record Label Owner and Internationally renowned club promoter, it's a far cry form the excess which defined wilder youth, confirming his professionalism and dedication to the acid house dream. And his productions are still getting to outlets beyond Circus Recordings. He's already remixed St Hirst and Fergie to devastating effect this year, whilst Fatboy Slim's brand new single with rasp voiced rudeboy Jamie T `Local Town', will feature a stonking Yousef re-edit. Nic Fanciulli asked him to drop the stunning single `I Suggest' on Saved Records, following on from previous work for CR2, JBO, Skint and Underwater. Whether criss-crossing the globe with his arsenal of varied sounds or impregnating his own individual aural histrionics on wax, Yousef is stamping his identity on dance music and leaving a lasting impression. There's few who come close in terms of dedication or in the variance of approach, Yos hits each and every base with alarming regularity. And the best part yet? The journey has only just begun...
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Past Yousef Events ( 85 Listed )
Yousef in 2011...
Yousef in 2010...
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Monday 27th December 2010 (2 Years Ago) - Circus @ The Masque
Steve Lawler, Joris Voorn, Simian Mobile Disco - DJ Set, Yousef, Paul Kalkbrenner - Live, Greg Wilson, PBR Streetgang, Dom Chung, Lewis Boardman, Alex Wolfenden, Scott Lewis
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Yousef in 2009...
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Saturday 5th December 2009 (3 Years Ago) - Cocoon @ Nation
Sven Vath, Michel Cleis, Joris Voorn - Live, Loco Dice, Yousef, Steve Lawler, Simian Mobile Disco, Horse Meat Disco, Phat Phil Cooper, Lewis Boardman, Scott Lewis
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Yousef in 2008...
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Wednesday 31st December ( New Years Eve ) 2008 (4 Years Ago) - Chibuku NYE Party @ The Masque
Wandy, Andy Carroll (Cream, Space), Yousef (Circus), Brendan Long (Bugged Out), The Beat Monkeys, Tane, Loz, Furness, Plus Superfly Soundsystem: Dash, Stewart Macleod Chibuku's Legendary NY...
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Friday 30th May 2008 (5 Years Ago) - Chibuku Pres: SoundCity Closing Party @ Nation
Felix Da Housecat, Yousef, Steve Bug, Dom Chung, Plus in the Annexe, Valve Soundsystem: Pendulum Dj Set, Lemon D & Dillinja, Skream, Futurebound, Rich Furness, Plus special appearance from Skinnyman
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Yousef in 2006...
Yousef in 2005...
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Saturday 27th August 2005 (8 Years Ago) - Creamfields 2005
Basement Jaxx, Faithless, Audio Bullys, Cagedbaby, Richie Hawtin, Yousef, Jazzy Jeff, Roni Size, Andy C, Felix Da Housecat, Jon Carter, Justin Robertson, Touché, Paul Oakenfold, Paul Van Dyk,...
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Yousef in 2004...
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Saturday 9th October 2004 (9 Years Ago) - Cream 12th Birthday @ Nation
Erick Morillo, Shapeshifters, Steve Parry, Lee Ellis, Anthony Probyn, Timo Maas, Yousef, Lewis Boardman, Graeme Park, James Barton & Andy Mac, K-Klass (Paul & Russ DJ Set) Plus Live: K-Klass PA ...
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Saturday 28th August 2004 (9 Years Ago) - Creamfields 2004
Chemical Brothers, Paul Oakenfold, Paul Van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Sasha, Sander Kleinenberg, Gabriel & Dresden, Erick Morillo, Seb Fontaine, Harry "Choo Choo" Romero, Darren Emerson, Yousef, Tim Deluxe (Live)...
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Yousef in 2003...
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Saturday 23rd August 2003 (10 Years Ago) - Creamfields 2003
Massive Attack, Paul Oakenfold, Nick Warren, UNKLE Sounds, Stanton Warriors, Gus Gus, Mint Royale, Judge Jules, Seb Fontaine, Dave Pearce, Mauro Picotto, Ronnie Herel, Tiësto, Paul Van Dyk, Fergie,...
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Yousef in 2002...
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Saturday 12th October 2002 (11 Years Ago) - Cream 10th Birthday (Part 1) @ Nation
Fatboy Slim, Seb Fontaine, Dj Montana, Yousef, Tall Paul, Nick Warren, Jon Carter, Paul Bleasdale, Andy Carroll, Matthew Roberts, Live Percussion: Mav
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Saturday 24th August 2002 (11 Years Ago) - Creamfields 2002
Faithless, Underworld, Bob Jeffries, Dirty Vegas, Mis-Teeq, Moony, 2 Many DJs, Audio Bullys, Dave Clarke, Grandmaster Flash, James Holroyd, Jon Carter, Justin Robertson, Layo & Bushwacka, Richie Ha...
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Yousef in 2001...
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Saturday 25th August 2001 (12 Years Ago) - Creamfields 2001
Paul Oakenfold, Seb Fontaine, Pete Tong, John Digweed, Timo Maas, Tiësto, Oliver Lieb, Hernan Cattaneo, Christopher Lawrence, Armin Van Buuren, Paul Bleasdale, Sonique (DJ set), Scott Bond, John Ke...
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Yousef in 2000...
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Saturday 14th October 2000 (13 Years Ago) - Cream 8th Birthday @ Nation
Paul Oakenfold, Seb Fontaine, Pete Tong, Judge Jules, Tall Paul, Scott Bond, John Kelly, Timo Maas, Nick Warren, Steve Lawler, Yousef, Paul Bleasdale, Hernan Cattaneo, Percussion: Mav
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Saturday 26th August 2000 (13 Years Ago) - Creamfields 2000
All Saints, Basement Jaxx, Death In Vegas, Moloko, Groove Armada, Artful Dodger, Lo-Fidelity Allstars, Paul Oakenfold, Pete Tong, Sasha, Paul Van Dyk, Seb Fontaine, Judge Jules, John Digweed, Dave ...
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