Paul Masterson

Paul Masterson

Paul Masterson is a Northern Irish DJ and record producer, originally hailing from Belfast and now based in London. Throughout his career, Masterson has achieved significant chart success, with 18 Top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart.

Production and Remix Work

His extensive production and remixing credits include work for prominent artists such as Kylie Minogue, Hed Kandi, and Armand Van Helden. Masterson also contributed to the international chart success of Amen! UK and the Euro dance group Candy Girls.

Collaborations and Musical Projects

Masterson has collaborated with notable artists including Boy George and Jeanie Tracy, resulting in successful tracks like "We Need Love," "Grateful," "Out of Fashion," and "Poverty."

Aliases and Notable Releases

A significant portion of Masterson's production work is released under the alias Hi-Gate, a collaboration with DJ and producer Judge Jules. His solo material is often released under the guise of Yomanda. The Hi-Gate project released their debut album, Split Personality, in 2003.

Recent Activities and Future Projects

Currently, Masterson is working with Southern Fried Records, having released two tracks under the 'Subway' banner. His single "Pullin' for Two" was co-written with Fat Boy Slim. He has also initiated the Yomtrax project with Barcelona-based DJ Frank Trax, releasing material through Boss Records.

The Yomanda track "Party Jumpin'," featuring vocals by Jeanie Tracy, was recently released in Japan by Quake Records, continuing the successful partnership in the region, following previous collaborations with DJ UTO. In 2006, Masterson has engaged in new collaborations with Jeanie Tracy and the PM Project, featuring Sharon Woolf. Additionally, he has been in the studio working on new material with Pete Burns, frontman of Dead Or Alive.