Adam K & Soha

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Adam K & Soha
Origin Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Years active2007—2013, 2016—present
MembersAdam Kershen
Soha Radjpoust
Website djadamk.com (Adam K)

Adam K & Soha are a Canadian DJ and music production duo comprising Adam Kershen and Soha Radjpoust. They are based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and specialize in progressive house music.

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The duo has released a number of singles including "Twilight" on Adam K's label Hotbox Digital Music as well as numerous remixes for other artists including Kaskade, Benny Benassi, Tomcraft, and U2. [1]

Biography

History

Adam K. & Soha first met in junior high school and began jamming together and playing music in local bands. Adam began working with studio equipment and discovered a talent for creating electronic music. Soha trained on multiple instruments and pursued composing and writing his own songs and music. Soha graduated from Humber College's Jazz Music program specializing in piano.

The duo teamed up in 2006 to begin working on original progressive house tracks. Their 2007 release "Twilight" became their most successful single to date. [2] The single peaked at #2 on the Beatport Top 100 chart and being named an "Essential New Tune" by BBC Radio 1's Pete Tong. [3] A nomination for Best Progressive House Artist followed at the 2009 Beatport Music Awards [4] as did a period of prolific remix work for some of the world's top artists including "4 AM" - Kaskade, [5] "Come Fly Away" - Benny Benassi, [6] "Loneliness" - Tomcraft, [7] "From The Speaker" - Mark Knight. [8] More singles followed including "Long Distance", [9] "Questions EP", [10] "Save Us Now EP" [11] and "Circadian Rhythm". [12]

In 2013 the duo took a break from collaborating and took time to pursue their own sounds and ideas. They reunited in 2016 after seeing the positive reaction to re-posts of some of their past work on various social media outlets. [13]

Musical style and influences

Much of the group's work is in the style of melodic progressive house, and their influences in electronic music include BT, Daft Punk, and Tiesto. Adam is an accomplished studio engineer and played drums in several local bands during high school. He has worked with many local and international artists in a wide variety of musical genres. Soha has been playing professionally since age 15 and is a seasoned musician in the genres of jazz, blues, funk, soul and rock. He is well-versed in traditional Persian instruments and he acknowledges his heritage as a key influence on his melodies and songwriting.

Members

Discography

Extended plays

YearTitleRelease details
2009Questions [14]
  • Released: April 15, 2009
  • Label: Toolroom
  • Format: Digital
2010Save Us Now [15]
  • Released: March 10, 2010
  • Label: Hotbox Digital
  • Format: Digital

Singles

YearTitleLabel
2007Forced EntryHotbox Digital [16]
2007I Like RhythmHotbox Digital [17]
2007Come To Me / TwilightHotbox Digital [18]
2007TwilightRebirth [19]
2008Long DistanceDrop It(Fektive) [20]
2008From The Speaker
(with Mark Knight)		Toolroom [21]
2011Circadian RhythmRadj Music [22]
2013Lost In OrbitHotbox Digital [23]
2015XperienceSelf-released [24]
2018Twilight (Ten Years Of)Hotbox Digital [25]
2020Sleepwalkers
(featuring Denny White)		Hotbox Digital [26]

Remixes

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  37. ↑ "Adam K, Soha, Virtual Vault, Robbie Rivera, BT New Releases: Rose Of Jericho Part 2 on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  38. ↑ "Mischa Daniels, Adam K, Soha, Michael Woods, Chicane, Natasha Bedingfield New Releases: Bruised Water on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  39. ↑ "Boys Noize, Herve, Gabriel & Dresden, Kissy Sell Out, Evol Intent, The Teenagers, Ferry Corsten, Bimbo Jones, Adam Freeland, Nadastrom, Hi-Deaf, CLASSIXX, BT, Starkillers, Adam K, Soha, Shiny Toy Guns New Releases: Girls Le Disko (The Remixes) - Bonus Track Version on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
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