Artist Roster > Joeski

Joeski is a central figure in the lineage of New York house music, with a career that spans over three decades of unbroken momentum. Emerging in 1991 as a founding member of the Chocolate Factory collective, he became a fixture of the city’s historic club circuit, holding court at legendary venues like Limelight, The Roxy, and Tunnel. His early work alongside icons like Danny Tenaglia and Louie Vega provided a masterclass in the "Save The Robots" afterhours ethos—a raw, marathon-style energy that continues to inform his identity as one of the genre’s most prolific producers. This foundation in the NYC underground didn't just shape his sound; it established him as a primary architect of the punchy, percussive style that would influence the global tech-house landscape.

In 2001, Joeski launched Maya Records, an imprint that served as a catalyst for the rhythmic, tribal-infused house sound that eventually swept the global charts. His studio output is staggering, with a discography that includes definitive releases on Defected, Desolat, and Crosstown Rebels, as well as heavy-hitting collaborative projects like HR+Ski with Harry Romero. On Republic Music, Joeski brings this same technical discipline and "analogue-first" philosophy, consistently proving that he is not just a veteran of the scene, but a vital innovator whose work remains a benchmark for the modern deep and tech-house movements. Whether he is headlining global festivals or delivering specialized cuts for the Republic family, his commitment to the raw spirit of the drum remains unparalleled.