Inspired by the late 90s club scene, TAOQ is an electronic music producer with a passion for house, deep house and tech house music. Short for “The Ambassador of Quan,” TAOQ’s moniker represents his personal mantra; an embrace of “Quan,” the ultimate fusion of peace, love, music and money. It’s a fitting name for an artist whose journey into production has been defined by relentless drive, aiming to craft immersive beat-driven sounds that distil the energy of the dance music’s golden era.
TAOQ’s connection to the style started on the dancefloors of iconic clubs, where his love for electronic music ignited his creative spark. As a bedroom DJ for years, he spent countless hours developing his talents before the isolation of lockdown provided the perfect moment to shift into serious music production. Taking inspiration from leading dance music artists like Gorgon City, John Summit, Martin Ikin and Sonny Fodera, TAOQ draws on a diverse pool of influences to forge his own unique sound.
Balancing his production pursuits with a full-time job and family life, his journey has been steady yet challenging. Through it all, his vision of reaching a million Spotify streams drives him forward, transforming passion into purpose. Since debuting his first track in December 2023, TAOQ has been steadily growing his discography, showcasing his infectious style and keen sense for rhythm. H
is latest release, “Dirty Funk,” perfectly showcases TAOQ’s ability to capture dance music’s hypnotic energy. With its thumping bassline, rhythmic groove and infectious vocal hook declaring “that dirty funk,” the track is an invigorating dance anthem. Drawing heavy inspiration from Martin Ikin’s hit “Headnoise (Get Hype),” TAOQ has aimed to present that same pulse but with his unique flair, creating a sound that bridges classic and modern house elements.
The journey to completing “Dirty Funk” was a labor of love; originally crafted six months ago, the track went through a series of reworks following feedback from friends and family, who urged TAOQ to refine the sound further. With a critical ear and an eye on the dancefloor, TAOQ returned to the studio, tweaking each aspect of the track until he achieved the bold intensity he envisioned. T
he result is a powerful and upbeat track brimming with deep bass rumbles and snapping beats cut with lively vocal samples. The perfect display of TAOQ’s creativity and slick sound design panache, “Dirty Funk” serves up an epic dance music experience that’s sure to win over fans around the world.
Listen to Dirty Funk below
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