Jori Hulkkonen
Turbo Recordings
Born in Kemi in Northern Finland, Jori Hulkonnen was bred on a diet of quirky Finnish pop (anyone who has witnessed a Eurovision Song Contest will empathize with him) and early '80s electronic music. In '89, after hearing "Sueño Latino" by Manuel Gottsching (of Ash Ra Tempel), Hulkonnen decided to set up his own studio (it's amazing how many people cite that record as a prime motivating force to start producing). Four years later he formed his own imprint, Lumi, with Ari Ruokamo and Jukka Hautamdki. After a bunch of successful releases, Hulkonnen began releasing on other European labels, initially Hybrid and Trainspotter's Nightmare, both owned by Stockholm techno sensation Cari Lekebusch. A year later, he cemented his position as a leading European producer of Detroit-style house with his debut album for F Communications, Selkasaari Tracks.
In addition to playing numerous live gigs and DJ spots, Hulkonnen has produced warming tech-funk for labels such as Djupt, EC Records, Keys Of Life, Pan, Placktown Sounds, and Brique Rouge. He has also been known to record as Zyntherius (with Turbo's Tiga), Jii Hoo, and Eternal Boyman. In '97, Hulkonnen produced a pair of albums, the delightfully deep Love You Forever (produced as Bobby Forester for Plumphouse) and the tougher Finland: 0 points (for Trainspotter's Nightmare). A year later, Hulkonnen produced his second album for F Communications, The Spirits Inside Me, which paved the way for (probably) his most celebrated album to date, '00's When No One Is Watching, We Are Invisible. Now living in Helsinki, Hulkonnen maintains a residency at Kerma and two national radio shows. Released in '00 on Montreal's Turbo, Helsinki Mix Sessions is a divine collection of deep and vocal house mixed with a masterful touch.
Luke Magnuson
last updated:
10/15/02
Helsinki Mix Sessions
FututoyshopTell MeYour Love Won't Let Me Wait (Jori Mix)Summer Daze 99I Know A PlaceFunky People (Freestyle Man Mix)Atlantic ForestThe BecomingFrom West To SouthThe Latin ThingComing 2 Get U (Original Mix)GranadaSumthin'I Think I'm Losing You2 Mora I Will Luv YaRestless CinderellaSolen Stiger
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