TOXIMAMI: I Own My Baddie Energy — and I Make It Known

We caught up with TOXIMAMI about all things music ahead of this weekend’s HARD CANDY performance at XXL in Manchester.

TOXIMAMI is a Berlin based DJ, vocalist and songwriter. Her recent releases on Urban Universal and Nervous Records showcase the groovy techno, hard house and catchy vocals she plays in her sets too. A key artist of the Teletech events around the world, she is also one part of DJ Duo HARD CANDY alongside DJ Cringey.

You describe your visual identity as bold, feminine and expressive. Can you tell us how you express this and why it’s important to you?

I’m a baddie and I let people know. Being confident and feminine doesn’t mean you have to fit a single image – you can be bold, playful, and hardworking all at once. Expressing myself honestly is what feels real to me. Part of that is creating a space where everyone feels welcome to show up as they are, without needing to fit a label or meet expectations.

Ahead of your HARD CANDY performance at XXL in Manchester, we watched your recent HOR Berlin stream. What can we expect from this weekend’s set? How do you prepare for your shows and your track selections?

Before a show, I spend time digging for tracks that match the energy I want to bring, but I always leave room to experiment. I often include tracks I’ve never played before and see how they work in the set – it keeps things exciting for me and for the crowd. Of course, there are also tracks I love to play again and again because they just work and bring so much fun. I like to switch things up depending on the party and the vibe – It’s all about feeling the energy and keeping the set alive. It’s never perfect, but that’s what I like about it.

Your last solo release was on Nervous Records and followed by HARD CANDY’s collab with Odymel for ‘Fitness’. What’s next for you for the rest of 2025 release wise? Do you have any labels that are your targets for releases?

I don’t have anything specific planned right now. I’m working on a lot of music, but it needs to feel right before I release it. I want to find the right homes for my projects — they mean a lot to me, and I don’t want to just throw them out.

How do you explain your music style to someone who has never heard you?

I blend a lot of styles — like club, hard groove, hard house, Latin core & trancey techno. It’s sexy, bouncy, raw, and real. It’s whatever I’m feeling in the moment. I love switching things up depending on the vibe! I love that trancey, shaky vibe that makes you move your booty no matter what.

Finally, you’ve been part of the Teletech brand for a while, and will be playing their XXL Manchester event this weekend. What do you think the special recipe is for the success of the brand and their events?

Teletech has such a family feel. The backstage, the crowd — everyone is connected. The warehouse parties are huge and wild, but they also keep the club events where everything feels more intimate. That mix is what makes it special.