AUX 88 is an electro group from Detroit Michigan, United States. Globally recognized as the pioneers of the electro genre. AUX 88 is composed of Tom Tom (Tommy Hamilton) and BJ - William (POSATRONIX) Smith (BJ). The group was originally formed as "RX-7" in 1985. The group also formed another project known as Sight Beyond Sight, before forming AUX88 in 1993 which at the time included Keith Tucker and Anthony Horton. In 1995, Tucker and Horton went solo and Hamilton continued as Aux88 together with William "BJ" Smith. After Smith left, Aux88 became Hamilton's solo project. AUX88‘s final line-up is now consists solely of the group's final two member duo, Tommy Hamilton and William Bj Smith (TOMTOM AND POSATRONIX) Aux88 released a string of singles, primarily on 430 West and Direct Beat Records releasing some of their most iconic records to date including Direct Drive, My Auxmind, I Need to Freak, Shake it, Play it Loud, just to name a few. Their debut album Bass Magnetic came out in 1993 and was followed by Is It Man or Machine? in 1996, followed by Hamilton's solo project, Xeo-Genetic (1998), which won for Detroit Music Awards' Best Artist and Best Recording. In 1999 Aux88 released a CD in the Electro Boogie series of mixed albums. In 2005 Aux88 released their self-titled third album Aux88, and would later release Black Tokyo and Mad Scientist. Known for their Live Show and strong production pace, AUX88 has cemented their place in history for their contributions to Techno and Electro both in Detroit and across the globe. AUX 88 is now moving into the next chapter of their journey focusing on new talent, artist mentorship, community outreach and education, and ushering in the next generation of Detroit Artist. AUX88 launched their New Record Label imprint appropriately called "ELECTROSTATIC". The Future is hear.
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