Real name: Yogi Patel

DJ / Promoter / Producer YOGI has been a brand curator in Toronto's Dance Music Community for the past 3 decades now. His journey started as a member of the highly respected DJ collective: Groove Institute. Their mission: to educate and entertain the people with the MUSIC that they loved. Over the years, YOGI has shared the stage with some of the industry's finest like Tony Allen, Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti, Timmy Regisford, Louie Vega, Joe Claussell, Osunlade, Colonel Abrams, Jellybean Benitez, Robert Owens, Inner City, Byron Stingily, Adeva, Blaze, Jazzanova, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Tortured Soul, Black Motion ... On any given night, Yogi's dj set showcases his love for global rhythms and Solid Garage music! He has also appeared at WMC, Mi Casa Su Casa, BPM Festival, Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival, The Tribe Tambor Boat Cruise, Sankofa Soul & The Chosen Few Picnic.

Yogi also heads United Soul, an event promotions company responsible for the launch of Solid Garage (25+ yrs strong), Do You Love House?, SA Deep & Brighter Days party brands. He has brought some the worlds top dance parties to Toronto: Paradise Garage Tribute, Dance Ritual, ANBAHP, Crossroads, Therapy, Tribe, Tambor, Bang The Drum, Yoruba Dance Sessions, Ancestral, Funkbox NYC & The Chosen Few DJs.

On the production tip, Yogi and his brother, D'Pac have had great success under their Artist moniker: The Soul Immigrants. Together, they have celebrated releases on KMS Records, Serious Grooves, Crash Records, i!Records and DNH Records.