Members: Matan Kadosh & Aviram Saharai
Origin: Afula, Israel
Genres: Psychedelic Trance, Electronica, Electronic Rock
Years Active: 2001–present (as Sesto Sento until 2013;
Vini Vici from 2013)
Labels: Iboga Records, Black Hole Recordings, A State of Trance
Associated Acts: Armin van Buuren, Hilight Tribe, W&W, Infected Mushroom
Early Journey
- Began as Sesto Sento (2001–2013), a trio formed in high school.
- Transitioned to Vini Vici in 2013 after Itai Spector left the group.
- Released debut album Future Classics in November 2013, establishing their psytrance identity.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough Tracks: The Tribe, Free Tibet, Great Spirit (with Armin van Buuren & Hilight Tribe).
- Festival Presence: Regular performers at Tomorrowland, Ultra, Dreamstate, and Transmission.
- DJ Mag Ranking: Entered Top 100 DJs in 2017; ranked #27 in 2024.
- Recent Releases: Spiritum (2024, with Maddix & Shibui), Rave Mozart (with W&W).
Signature Sound
- Hypnotic rhythms with tribal and ethnic influences.
- High‑energy psytrance drops designed for massive festival crowds.
- Hybrid experimentation, blending psytrance with techno, classical, and EDM elements.
Recognition
- Credited with popularizing psytrance globally, making it a festival staple.
- Supported by leading DJs including Armin van Buuren and W&W.
- Their slogan: “Life is a Remix – Life is a Tribe.”
Legacy and Outlook
Vini Vici’s legacy lies in their role as trailblazers of modern psytrance, bridging underground roots with mainstream EDM. Looking ahead, they continue to experiment with hybrid sounds, ensuring psytrance evolves while retaining its tribal essence.