Josh Wink
Josh Wink (* 20th April 1970 as Joshua Winkelman ) is an American techno - DJ , musician , record producer , label owner and remixer . He pioneered the American rave scene in the early 1990s and released several international hits including "Don't Laugh" (as Winx), "I'm Ready" (as Size 9) and "Higher State of Consciousness".
Life
Josh Wink, originally from Philadelphia , began DJing in his hometown house clubs in 1987 . In 1990 he released the single “Tribal Confusion” on Strictly Rhythm with King Britt under the project name E-Culture , followed by the maxis single “Strong Song” on his own house label Happy Trax. His starting reputation as a DJ meant that he soon started DJing in New York City . Around 1992 Wink worked mainly as a remixer for various labels , but musically developed increasingly in the direction of techno and acid house . In 1994 he founded the music label Ovum Records together with King Britt .
In the mid-1990s, numerous of his own publications appeared. In 1995 Wink achieved international success with “Don't Laugh”. The title with the distinctive laugh sample is considered one of the greatest hits in the acid house genre. He also caused a stir with the minimal production "Higher State Of Consciousness". Since numerous labels wanted the exclusive rights to Josh Winks productions, he appeared on different labels under slightly different pseudonyms : "Winx", "Wink", "Winc", "Winks" etc.
Discography
Studio albums
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| 1996 | Left Above the Clouds | - | - | - |
UK43 (2 weeks) UK |
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First published: September 1996
Winx |
more publishments
- 1998: Wink - Herehear
- 2003: Wink - 20 to 20
- 2009: Josh Wink - When a Banana Was Just a Banana
- 2010: Josh Wink - When a Banana Was Just a Banana Remixed & Peeled
Singles
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| 1995 | Don't Laugh Left Above the Clouds |
DE26 (12 weeks) DE |
AT26 (2 weeks) AT |
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UK38 (2 weeks) UK |
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First published: April 1995
Winx |
| Don't Laugh But Lick It single track |
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CH50 (1 week) CH |
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First published: July 1995
Winx with 20 fingers |
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| Higher State Of Consciousness single track |
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UK8th  (16 weeks)UK |
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First published: September 1995
Wink |
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| 1996 | Hypnotic ' Left Above The Clouds |
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UK35 (2 weeks) UK |
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First published: February 1996
Winx |
| Higher State Of Consciousness '96 Remixes Left Above the Clouds |
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UK7 (11 weeks) UK |
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First published: July 1996
Wink |
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| 1998 | Simple Man Herehear |
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UK77 (1 week) UK |
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First published: July 1998
Wink |
| 2000 | How's Your Evening So Far single track |
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UK23 (3 weeks) UK |
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First published: July 2000
Wink with Lil 'Louis |
| 2002 | Superfreak (freak) 20 to 20 |
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UK98 (1 week) UK |
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First published: June 2002
Wink |
More singles
- 1995: Size 9 - I'm Ready
- 1997: Wink - Are You There
- 2004: Wink, Freeland & Middleton - Rise Above
- 2004: Wink - 516 Acid
- 2008: Wink - Stay Out All Night
Web links
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Wink, Josh |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Winkelman, Joshua (full name); Winx (stage name); Wink (stage name); Winc (stage name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American techno DJ, record producer, and techno artist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 20, 1970 |