The name Toi Doi conceals Gilles Coia, a musician from the suburbs of Paris. He emerged from the French underground scene in April 1997. Discovered by Goa Gil, who supported his early work, and got him signed to Avatar.
His studio is located in a wing of a former hunting lodge on an old aristocratic estate outside Paris. The surrounding forests and wildlife serve as an ongoing source of inspiration, reflected in the distinctive character of his music.
Although his musical background includes ballet and jazz, Gilles chose to work within electronic music, ranging from trance and ambient to elements of trip hop. Over the years, Toi Doi has focused on experimentation with sound design and production techniques, developing a personal and recognizable style.
The debut album Technologic was mastered at Astral Projection Studios by Lior Perlmutter, with the exception of "Up Days," which was engendered and mastered by Gary Hones in Toronto.