Robotaki
Introduction
Preston Anthony Chin (born February 22, 1997), better known by his stage name Robotaki, is a Canadian DJ and producer, based in Montreal, Quebec.
Early life
Based in Montreal, Chin has a Master's degree in genetics, from McGill University. Born in Toronto, Chin began using the stage name Robotaki, a derivation from the grilled Japanese food robatayaki.
Career
In 2013, he self-released the song "It's Still About You" featuring Chicago-based group Hey Champ. In 2015, Robotaki remixed Strange Talk's "Painted in Gold". In 2016, he produced an official remix of The Chainsmokers' single "Closer". It was described by Billboard as their "favorite interpretation" with a sophisticated synth update of the song.
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. 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. He released remixes of Porter Robinson and Madeon's "Shelter", Kaskade's "Whatever", Goldroom's "Lying To You" and Mansionair's "Speak Easy". In July 2017, he collaborated with Manilla Killa for the single "I Want You". Robotaki's second collaboration with vocalist Claire Ridgely "Monkey Bars", was released via Majestic Casual Recordings. An instrumental remix of Chilly Gonzales' "You Can Dance" was released by Robotaki.
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| "Ghostboy" | 2016 |
| "Right Time" | |
| "Automaton" | 2017 |
| "Monkey Bars" | |
| "I Want You" | |
| "Drunk" |
Remixes
- Apparat Organ Quartet – "123 Forever"
- AWOLNATION – "I’m On Fire"
- Ben Ivory – "Better Love"
- Chilly Gonzales – "You Can Dance"
- Daft Punk – "Derezzed"
- DJ Shadow featuring Little Dragon – "Scale It Back"
- Empire of the Sun – "Walking On A Dream"
- Filous – "How Hard I Try"
- Gigamesh – "History"
- Goldroom – "Lying To You"
- Housse De Racket – "Roman"
- Kaskade – "Whatever"
- Kylie Minogue – "All The Lovers"
- Mansionair – "Speak Easy"
- Mattanoll – "Clearness"
- Miami Horror – "Real Slow"
- Miguel – "Do You"
- Mix Chopin – "Bonne Nuit"
- MNDR – "Feed Me Diamonds"
- Pat Lok – "Needy"
- Penguin Prison – "Fair Warning"
- Phoenix – "Fences"
- Phoenix – "1901"
- Phoenix – "Entertainment"
- Phoenix – "Trying To Be Cool"
- Popular Computer – "Lointain"
- Porter Robinson and Madeon – "Shelter"
- Ryuichi Sakamoto – "Mill Theme"
- Scott Pilgrim and the World – "Fight!"
- Shinichi Osawa featuring Tommie Sunshine – "Love Will Guide You"
- Strange Talk – "Painted In Gold"
- The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey – "Closer"
- The Hood Internet – "It's Still About Falling" (Remix; with HAIM)
- The M Machine – "A King Alone"
- Tyler Touché featuring Jason Gaffner – "Act Of God"
- Van She – "Idea of Happiness"