Tekkman
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| Born | 1987-10-13 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| Other names | Tekkman |
| 💼 Occupation | DJ, Music Producer, Musical Artist, Entertainment Influencer |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.tekkmanmusic.com/ |
| https://www.instagram.com/tekkmanmusicofc/ | |
Early Life
Tekkman (born October 13, 1987, as Yariv George Shohat) is an American electronic music artist, DJ, and record producer. He is known for producing and performing Afro House, Latin House, and Tribal House music. Born in Los Angeles, California, he is currently based in Miami.
Yariv George Shohat was born on October 13, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He developed an interest in electronic music during his early years, influenced by global house music movements and rhythmic dance genres.
Details regarding his formal education have not been publicly disclosed.
Career
Tekkman began his professional involvement in electronic music in the early 2010s, focusing on house music subgenres characterized by percussion-driven arrangements and international rhythmic influences.
His music has been distributed through major digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Beatport, SoundCloud, and YouTube. He gained chart recognition on Beatport with the release “Tik Tok,” which reached the #1 position on the Beatport Top 100 Hype Afro House chart and ranked within the Top 5 on the Afro House chart. Another release, “Coco Loco,” also reached the Top 5 of the Beatport Afro House chart.
Tekkman’s productions are centered on Afro House and Latin House styles, incorporating tribal percussion elements and dance-oriented arrangements. He continues to release music and perform as a DJ.
Personal Life
George Y. Shohat, professionally known as TEKKMAN, is an American-Moroccan international DJ and electronic music producer based in Miami, emerging as one of the most dynamic forces in today’s global house music movement. With over a decade of experience behind the decks and in the studio, TEKKMAN has developed a powerful and recognizable signature sound a high-energy fusion of Afro House, Tribal House, Latin rhythms, Funky grooves, and Tech House precision.
Throughout his career, TEKKMAN’s catalog has included collaborations, remixes, and creative associations connected to some of electronic music’s most influential names, including Afrojack, Fedde Le Grand, Swedish House Mafia, Sultan + Ned Shepard, and Paul Oakenfold cementing his credibility within the global electronic music industry.
His music is released on respected international labels such as Make The Girls Dance, Cavo Paradiso Records, Spinnin’ Deep, Go Deeva, Vbora, Toolroom, Sacro Music, and Nervous Records earning consistent Beatport chart placements and widespread DJ support worldwide.
His breakout single “Coco Loco” on Make The Girls Dance surged into the Beatport Top 5 Afro House chart, signaling his arrival as a serious contender in the genre. He followed with “Tik Tok” on Cavo Paradiso Records, which reached #1 on Beatport’s Afro House Hype chart and Top 3 overall solidifying his reputation as a chart-dominating force in the new Afro House wave.
TEKKMAN’s productions have received support from global tastemakers including HUGEL, Diplo, Black Coffee, Carl Cox, Chris Lake, Francis Mercier, Roger Sanchez, Adam Port, and MoBlack reflecting the global reach, versatility, and cultural depth embedded in his sound.
In early 2026, TEKKMAN officially joined the Make The Girls Dance family as one of the label’s leading artists, launching a consecutive monthly release rollout that marks a defining new chapter in his career trajectory.
Standing at the forefront of the evolving Afro House movement, TEKKMAN blends cultural rhythm with peak-time energy, creating explosive dancefloor moments that resonate across continents. With chart-topping releases, elite industry backing, and a rapidly expanding international audience, he continues to shape the future of house music one powerful set at a time.
References
- Official Website – https://www.tekkmanmusic.com
- Spotify Artist Profile – https://open.spotify.com/artist/4amut0vklLIj9lY81yEHtj
- Beatport Artist Profile – https://www.beatport.com/artist/tekkman/111543
- Apple Music Artist Profile – https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tekkman/322197618
- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tekkmanmusicofc/
- YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@TekkmanMusicOfc
- SoundCloud – https://soundcloud.com/tekkmanmusicofc
