For some this Valentine’s Day was a day they will never forget, while for others it was a bit more toned down this year. Personally, this holiday was nothing but another Tuesday for me, however I still wanted to choose a Valentine. After a lot of thought I finally decided on someone who probably will never even know he was chosen to be my Valentine, but still is well-deserving of the title. This artist is an up and coming DJ based out of London, UK and will soon be taking the spot of every listener’s Valentine. With his combination of hip-hop and electronic beats, Joshua Brennan, better known as Oshi, is this year’s top pick for my Valentine and someone you should definitely have on your musical radar.
From opening smaller shows with Anna Lunoe to playing for hundreds of people at Holy Ship, Joshua Brennan is starting to make his impact on many music lovers, including me. Fortunately for this music lover, I was able to experience this impact first hand at Hard Summer 2016. While still playing original beats, Josh threw down well-known remixes like his own of Kali Uchis’ song “Ridin Round” . But not only does Oshi have the perfect medium between well-known mixes and personal original beats, his stage presence is so exuberant it is hard not to focus on the big head of hair bobbing left to right. With dance moves correlating perfectly with the drops, Josh makes you never want to stop dancing along with him, creating a party within the show. He makes his music come to life with dance moves, facial expressions, and occasional screams of excitement. Hearing his music through headphones does no justice with a personality like this. If given the opportunity to see this adorable man play, take it before it is too late. At the rate he is going, Oshi will be a sold out in minutes performer by the end of this festival season.
With hair as big as his personality, Joshua Brennan is one DJ that is rapidly climbing up the totem pole. Just being 18 years old, there is a lot in store for his future in music. Though every song produced by him is a hit, my favorites are; “Don’t Leave (Oshi Remix)” by the Snakehips, “Need U Back” by Oshi, and “Heal You (Oshi Redo)” featuring Jamal Woon and Courtney Bennett. Take some time to explore Oshi; his sound, story, and events. This is a DJ who is bound to steal your heart, whether with his music or his personality. Oshi; before every other basshead, rap god, and music connoisseur asks, would you be my Valentine?
