The original "Rythme Plat" (which literally translates to "Flat Beat" in French) was a nod to Oizo’s 1999 breakthrough. It featured the signature "thick wobbly basslines" and "stripped-back, well-swung percussion" that defined Quentin Dupieux’s career. Critics noted its hypnotic, almost bossa-nova-style woodblock rhythm and air-raid siren samples—a vibe described as "wickedly wonky". The Remix: Iimori’s Signature Chaos
Masayoshi Iimori blasts off with searing bass house single, 'Flow' The original "Rythme Plat" (which literally translates to
Mr. Oizo Meets Masayoshi Iimori: A Sonic Explosion When French electronic legend released his Rythme Plat EP in 2019 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic "Flat Beat," he didn't just look backward; he invited some of the most subversive names in bass music to push his "idiosyncratic sound" even further. Among those reinterpreting the master of wonky techno is Japanese producer Masayoshi Iimori , whose remix of the title track "Rythme Plat" is a textbook example of high-octane genre-bending. The Original: A Minimalist Masterpiece The Original: A Minimalist Masterpiece Masayoshi Iimori, a
Masayoshi Iimori, a Tokyo-based producer signed to and a frequent contributor to Trekkie Trax , is known for a "subversive style of bass music" that blends elements of electro, trap, and hardcore techno. and hardcore techno.