DJ Joshua announces his track list for Velvety Elements 304.

Mar 3
3 min read

Portuguese DJ and producer Joshua standing in Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia, wearing a leather jacket, a colour image.

Scientific Sound Asia presents a new edition of Velvety Elements, hosted by Portuguese DJ and producer Joshua. In line with the station’s focus on underground culture, the series explores house music shaped by soul, groove and emotional depth, connecting artists and listeners across Asia and internationally through carefully curated radio programming.

Based in Évora, Portugal, Joshua has been immersed in electronic music culture since the 1990s. His long-standing relationship with vinyl, cassettes, CDs and digital formats reflects decades of commitment to underground sound and DJ culture, developed through years of collecting, studying and performing.

Although his musical journey has moved through techno, drum and bass and chillout, house music has consistently remained central to his artistic identity. During quieter periods for Portugal’s underground movement, Joshua helped maintain its energy by organising events and working closely with fellow DJs and producers to support a strong and resilient creative network.

After stepping away from music to focus on family life, he returned with renewed direction through Floating Beats, a series recognised for its melodic and forward-thinking approach. Velvety Elements followed as a complementary project, dedicated to deeper, warmer and more soulful interpretations of house music.

Working under multiple aliases including K Joshua, Joshua Marian, Joshua Fernand and Joshua Onairam, he continues to explore different creative dimensions. Each name represents a distinct aspect of his sound, from groove-led minimal structures to emotionally centred melodic work.

In 2024, Joshua launched JFLM Recordings, a label established to release his own productions while supporting underground artists committed to musical integrity and depth. The imprint has since developed into a platform for his evolving studio output and collaborative projects.

Under the Joshua Marian alias, the 2024 Nobody Waiting For Me EP on Back to the Beat featured an organ-driven title track alongside I Love You, both grounded in classic house foundations. Subsequent releases such as Just Love and Chance With Soul further expanded this direction, blending rhythmic drive with subtle melodic detail.

In 2025, his K Joshua single Light of Faith presented a more introspective tone, combining deep house rhythms with melodic phrasing that balances reflection and forward movement. Through Velvety Elements, Joshua continues to articulate his musical identity, with each episode unfolding as a fluid and carefully shaped journey that respects the enduring character of house music.

Velvety Elements 304 opens with a warm House foundation as Hold On and Random set a steady groove. Byron the Aquarius brings a classic swing with A New Life, while Strings For Life shifts the tone further into refined Deep House territory with smooth chords and understated rhythm.

The middle section settles into a deeper flow. His track I'm Not a New Kid adds a personal touch to the selection, followed by The Vision, which reintroduces a firm House pulse. Dat's Right and Need To Forget maintain a rolling Deep House structure built around groove and subtle melodic layering.

As the set progresses, Drowning in Your Love provides a soulful lift, balancing instrumental warmth with rhythmic drive. Reach continues the House momentum, drawing on classic vocal sampling and stripped-back percussion.

The final stretch leans into rich Deep House textures. Kevin Yost’s Here We Go in the Mo'Cream remix blends fluid basslines with crisp drums, while Lost In The Weekend closes the episode with a smooth, late-night finish. Episode 304 stays consistent in tone, delivering a cohesive Deep House and House session shaped around groove and warmth.

Tune in to his live radio show on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. Indochina Time (ICT). If you miss it, catch the replay on Friday from 6 to 8 a.m. (ICT).

Velvety Elements 304 by DJ Joshua.

Intr0beatz - Hold On (Original Mix) [Groovence]

Jovonn - Random (Jovonn’s Comon Remix) [Nu Groove Records]

Byron the Aquarius - A New Life (Original Mix) [Hard Times Records]

Franck Roger - Strings For Life (Original Version) [Real Tone Records]

Joshua Marian - I'm Not a New Kid (Original Mix) [Agua Salada Records]

Eddie Leader - The Vision (Original Mix) [Chiwax]

DJ Steaw - Dat's Right (Original Mix) [Rutilance Recordings]

Manuel Kane - Need To Forget (Original Mix) [Large Music]

Soul Clap feat. Shaun J Wright - Drowning in Your Love (Extended Instrumental) [Freerange Records]

Lil’ Mo' Yin Yang - Reach (Little More Mix) [Strictly Rhythm]

Kevin Yost - Here We Go (Mo'Cream Remix) [I Records]