Josh Wink

Josh Wink
Josh Wink performing live, 13 May 2007.
Background information
Birth name	Joshua Winkelman
Also known as	Accent, The Crusher, Dinky Dog, Size 9, Wink, Winx
Born	(1970-04-20) April 20, 1970 (age 46)
Origin	Philadelphia, United States
Genres	Big beat, electronica, acid house, drum and bass
Occupation(s)	DJ Producer Label owner
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Ovum Recordings
Associated acts	E-Culture, Jack Jones, Elite Music Management
Website	Josh Wink.com & Elite Music Management

Josh Winkelman (born April 20, 1970), better known by his stage name Josh Wink, is an electronic music DJ, label owner, producer, remixer, and artist. He is a native of Philadelphia, United States. A pioneering DJ in the American rave scene during the early 1990s, Wink was the most prominent exponent of the tribal forms of techno and house in the U.S. In 1995, he released several hits, including "Don't Laugh" (as Winx), "I'm Ready" (as Size 9) (which hit number one on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart), and "Higher State of Consciousness," which topped the dance charts in Europe. He has had many club hits such as "How's Your Evening So Far?" (samples Lil Louis's 'French Kiss') and "Superfreak (Freak)" and has also gained a lot of attention for his remixes of FC Kahuna, Paul Oakenfold, Moby, Towa Tei, Ladytron and Depeche Mode, among others.

As a youth, Wink studied the piano for three years and took clarinet lessons as a teenager. His interest in DJing began as a 13-year-old, when he became apprentice to a friend, a radio station and mobile DJ in Philadelphia. It was at this time that Wink also became a vegetarian, following in the footsteps of his mother and brother. As a teen, he quickly gained familiarity with DJing equipment and taught himself how to mix beats in 1986. By 1988, Wink had met fellow DJ King Britt, and the two began creating original tracks together. 1988 was also professionally significant for Wink in that he turned eighteen, and was then able to work as a DJ in nightclubs.