Josh Wink shares the story behind his genre-defining classic, ‘Higher State Of Consciousness’.
Released in 1995 via Strictly Rhythm, this acid-dipped breakbeat techno scorcher from Philadelphia rave pioneer Josh Wink made a splash across the Atlantic in the UK, peaking at No. 8 in the charts.
After an original mix appeared on a compilation in 1994, the ‘Tweekin’ Acid Funk Mix’ we know and love unexpectedly took off the following year after being released as a single.
A hit in both the underground rave scene and in clubs across the globe, Wink recalls producing ‘Higher State Of Consciousness’ in his bedroom studio, using two TB-303s he purchased for $75 each. Remembering how the track was originally rejected by the label, Wink reflects on how its ultimate release changed his life forever, and how, 30 years later, it’s as beloved a dancefloor slammer as it’s ever been.
Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world’s favourite dance tracks, told by the people that made them.
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A HUGE track! Share your memories below 👇
Yes I’m in the video from Tribal gathering
Aged almost 55..and this track turns me into a wobbly mess still!
I thought that was the Tribal Gathering in the video. I was there in 95. Wild times
@daren42 so was I!Happy times!
Can someone please tell the guy the name of the track is ‘higher STATE of consciousness’ not ‘STATES’ geez so annoying
I swear, the original song title was “Higher States of Consciousness”, not “state”. There’s a mandela effect that happened, at least in my reality! I just wrote this before hearing him say now that the title does have “states” in it instead of “state” but the title really changed..
loved this for the first thousand times I heard it
much prefer Josh wink’s other work, he has released an amazing body of work, when a banana was a banana is underground house music excellence
Winx is much more than acid and laugh tracks
1 word – Immaculate. Thank you for ALL the memories..
Odd how he gets the name of his own song wrong
4:35 Two 303’s for $150??? That was a steal even back then. They cost over $2,000 now. 😭
I played hackie sac with him at Natural Rhythm at the campground!!