Selects: Hito hands over 10 of her strongest techno selections

Her small stature and unassuming appearance might make it a surprise to find out that Japanese native Hito is an absolutely lethal techno selector. After building up a deep record collection and fine-tuning her DJ abilities, she moved to Berlin in 1999 and became fascinated with the emotional and dark sounds of techno - especially of the vinyl variety. Since, she's become adopted into Richie Hawtin's coveted ENTER. family and is also a Model 1 ambassador.

Hito is arriving in San Diego for CRSSD Festival on September 30 and October 1, but ahead of the show, she's brought 10 of her most favorite rotations for a sharp and complex playlist of techno weapons.

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Get into it below.

Julian Jeweil 'Rolling'

"I always begin with this track as it's so good to start the night with."

Drunken Kong 'Sky High'

"'Sky High' is from Japanese DJ duo Drunken Kong. It's groovy, high impact and has a super kick!"

Ellen Allien 'Not Alone'

"'Not Alone' is Super Techno, elegant and captures the sound of Berlin! I like Ellen's vocal too, very blurred and sensitive."

Ilario Aricante 'Virgo Storm'

"I have been playing this track for a long time, probably since it was released. It's an impressive techno train!"

Loco & Jam 'The Journey'

"This track is exclusively on vinyl! Such cool techno, from the groove to the break down! I'm into it!"

Adam Beyer vs Pig&Dan 'In Love'

"'In Love' has a big break vocal and makes us calm down for a moment... It's very poetic and strong, all at the same time."

Umek 'Shadow Tactics'

"Super sonic bass on 'Shadow Tactics'! I like heavy bass and a touch of drum 'n' bass impact! Very interesting track."

Jeff Mills 'The Hunted'

"I like to start and close my set with this track. You feel as if you are in a dream or an adventure, then you come back to yourself again... A perfect intro and outro."

Tale of Us 'Recordi'

"'Recordi' is a track from 'Endless'. I like sounds where you feel the energy and silence at the same time. Very poetic and nostalgic."

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