DJ Joshua announces his track list for Velvety Elements 306.

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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 spanned 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 the title track Nobody Waiting For Me 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 reflects the enduring character of house music.

Velvety Elements 306 opens with a strong Deep House direction as F_K You and Opposites establish a smooth, groove-led tone. Want Your Love and Kick Da Flow introduce a subtle shift between deeper textures and classic House rhythm, while My Own Thing and Nouvelle Vie reinforce the warm and flowing character of the early section.

The middle of the set continues with Move to Create and Jazz, maintaining a balance between House groove and deeper melodic layers. The Soul Clap edit of What You Want introduces a UK Garage influence, adding rhythmic variation while keeping the laid-back club feel intact.

A darker and more atmospheric shift arrives with Spoken Words, where Raw and Dub Techno textures bring depth and contrast to the mix. This moment adds a more stripped-back and hypnotic dimension before returning to smoother territory.

The closing stretch moves through Cascada and Land of Oz, blending Deep House warmth with Minimal and Deep Tech precision. Episode 306 maintains a consistent groove throughout, delivering a refined selection of Deep House and House with subtle shifts into garage and techno textures to round out the session.

Tune in to his live radio broadcast on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, between 6 and 8 p.m. Indochina Time (ICT). If you can't catch it then, you have the opportunity to listen to a replay on Friday from 6 to 8 a.m. (ICT).

Velvety Elements 306 by DJ Joshua.

Nenad J. - F_K You (Original Mix) [Piston Recordings]

Kevin Yost - Opposites (Original Mix) [TSOY]

Manuel Kane - Want Your Love (Original Mix) [Large Music]

DJ Sneak - Kick Da Flow (Original Mix) [Frappé]

Franck Roger - My Own Thing (Original Mix) [Real Tone Records]

Hendt - Nouvelle Vie (Original Mix) [Groovebom Records]

Intr0beatz - Move to Create (Original Mix) [Groovence]

Gunnter - Jazz (Original Mix) [Rutilance Recordings]

Industry Standard - What You Want (Soul Clap Deep Edit) [Nice 'N' Ripe]

Nico Cassou - Spoken Words (Original Mix) [Crossfade Sounds]

Alejandro Mosso - Cascada (Original Mix) [SATYA]