With a fresh take on his artistic expression, Tommy Chikara delivers a hybrid approach to music and creativity. After years of performing under his previous alias and experimenting with different styles, he has now crafted his recipe. Blending electronic breakbeats, tribal house, minimal and dub into a captivating journey of music. Drawing inspiration from the historical club scene of Amsterdam, fueled by a continuous focus on personal development while widely extending his interests in ambient sounds and textures.
Born and raised in Amstelveen, Valentijn Griffioen has always been an embodiment of positivity. Resonating with positive energy and radiating enthusiasm on those around him. At the age of 16, he began to discover the realms of music more thoroughly. Engaging in the production of music and attending the rich festival culture of the Netherlands. Developing a fascination for music and the elusive aspects of it. That it can be translated into infinite forms.
At the home where he grew up music was always played, developing his diverse musical taste. The genres varied, including Lounge, Jazz, Indie, and Rock. Exploring the sounds of with large pop artists and bands such as Queen and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Further drawing musical inspiration from CD compilations of Buddha Bar and Cafe Del Mar. With an early fondness for Eastern sounds, non-European music, and the culture behind it. Forming his enthusiastic, curious and open-minded personality.
