“You’re About to Hear a Weird Record”: TOYZZ on 10 Tracks That Shaped His Sound

Truesoul

Apr 21, 2026

TOYZZ celebrates his Truesoul debut with the sounds that have inspired his artistry and production process.

Fast-rising Spanish artist TOYZZ is carving out a distinct lane with his bass-driven, genre-blending productions.

Following his recent Truesoul debut, This Beat, he shares 10 tracks that have played a key role in shaping his sound – from early childhood influences to the darker, club-focused records that define his style today.

At the end of the day, my sound is a mix of all of this: dark, aggressive, melodic, and unexpected. That’s where TOYZZ comes from. Together, these influences form the foundation of TOYZZ’s sound – a blend of dark textures, high-energy club dynamics and melodic depth that continues to evolve.

TOYZZ's two-tracker This Beat is out now via Truesoul. Get it on Beatport.

Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.

One of my earliest memories is being in the car with my dad. Every week he’d buy new records and play them while we were driving somewhere. I still remember the exact moment, even the spot on the road, when he said: “you’re about to hear a really weird record.” It was Demon Days by Gorillaz, and when “Feel Good Inc.” came on… it blew my mind. That laugh… it wasn’t an instrument, it wasn’t really a vocal either. Can you actually put a laugh in a song? I loved it.

Gesaffelstein - Destinations

Fast forward about 10 years. My friend Sam turned on his KRK monitors and said: “get ready.” What came next stayed on loop for years. It was “Destinations” by Gesaffelstein. I bought the album, and I still go back to it to this day. For me, it’s a masterpiece. The darker side of TOYZZ definitely comes from here.

Boys Noize - Cerebral

Following that same dark energy, but pushing it further: distorted 808 subkicks, raw intensity, almost like electronic heavy metal. That’s where “Cerebral” by Boys Noize comes in. Faster, harder, more aggressive.

Brodinski - Let the Beat Control Your Body (feat. Louisahhh)

Then there was Brodinski. Same universe, but with a stronger hip hop influence. His hypnotic techno-electro sound showed me that this style could also be more refined, more polished. “Let the Beat Control Your Body” was key for me.

Skrillex - Ragga Bomb

Then came chaos: Skrillex. He was the wild version of everything. Industrial sounds, like straight out of a Transformers movie. Pure energy. His album Recess completely blew my mind, especially “Ragga Bomb.” Those reggae vocals, the aggression… I wanted to make something like that.

Dog Blood - Next Order

My first contact with UK garage and British bassline also came from a Dog Blood live set at Monegros. Total mind explosion. When “Without You” came on… it opened a whole new world for me.

deadmau5 - Strobe

Then there’s the melodic side. For me, a true masterpiece. It showed me that electronic music can also be emotional.

Uffie, Pharrell Williams - Add SUV (Armand Van Helden Remix)

More groove-focused and direct - a proper club track that hits straight on the dance floor.

Pendulum - Tarantula

This track was my introduction to drum & bass - another door opening.