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01:12:26

Select 221: Mixed by NEDZ

SceneNoise ·

2024/02/22

NEDZ, a Cairo-based open-format DJ, is known for his unique approach to mixing the sounds of her world. Having lived between New York and Los Angeles for a long period of time, NEDZ’s sound is heavily influenced by her multicultural upbringing, fusing hip-hop and RnB with African, Caribbean, Latin and Egyptian sounds, creating a soundscape of her own.On this Select 221, NEDZ is bringing you a meticulously-curated emotive set, centered around the Palestinian, Sudanese and Congolese causes. The hour

01:17:30

Select 220: Mixed by Snailee

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2024/02/21

Snailee, one of the finest selectors in the Tunisian underground scene, is known for blending storylines with classic and contemporary sleazy underground grooves. Snailee has played in famous clubs, parties and festivals, both in Tunisia and abroad, including BSMNT the Club, Desimana, Neverstill, Wabi and Fabrika Festival. For this episode of Select, Snailee created an exclusive set for us, featuring minimal tech house music from famous tracks like ‘Tagir’ by Pepe. This Select 220 set is Snailee’s

01:15:58

Select 219: Chiati (Live at Sandbox 2023)

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2024/02/15

Hailing from Cairo, Chiati has emerged as a multi-instrumentalist performer in the Middle East. His music seamlessly blends emotive house rhythms with pop vocals, showcasing his versatility both in the studio and on stage. His seraphic vocals intertwined with harmonious melodies, honed through years of mastering various instruments such as the guitar and keys, have earned him various gigs at venues like Shorelines, XCHANGE Cairo, Glasshouse, and Nacelle’s Sandbox, among others. Collaborating with

00:48:16

Select 218: Mixed by Sulisizer

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2024/02/15

Hailing from the heart of historic Cairo, Sulisizer is an Egyptian music producer known for his fusion of shaabi and contemporary electronic music. His unique musical style, heavily inspired by the rich Egyptian and Sufi cultures that surround him, reflects both the historical context and modernity of his point of view. Known for performing anonymously behind a cyberpunk mask and eye-catching attire, Sulisizer never fails to capture the attention of audiences. Earlier last week, the Egyptian

00:58:23

Select 217: Mixed by Farida Ghozzi

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2024/02/09

fffarida is a 25 year old Egyptian artist that started off her journey in Cairo. This started off by learning vinyls and then moved forward to playing digital across Cairo with lots of relevant local events. Taking a step forward fffarida has taken her music outside of Egypt and into the MENA region where she DJ-ed in Dubai and Saudi, and is working towards getting bigger. By starting production in parallel to DJing, since the beginning she has been going through all genres until learning to produce

01:00:08

Select 216: Mixed by tarek antabi

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2024/02/08

Riyadh-based tarek anTabi, one of Saudi Arabia’s pioneers in house music, has been on the decks since 1999. anTabi’s distinctive tunes have travelled from Beirut, Boston, and Dubai to Cairo, Miami, New York and more. For our 216th Select episode, anTabi will take you on an hour-long sonic experience with some laid-back minimal grooves that give off pool-side party vibes. The set features tracks ‘Tijuana Bats’ by Durosai & Taioh-San, and ‘Pockets' by DJ Sneak.

01:11:59

Select 214: Mixed by Nova Retra

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2024/01/31

Nova Retra, an Egyptian-Russian DJ, draws inspiration from her multicultural heritage, cultivating a distinctive identity that is both nostalgic and futuristic. Though the rising artist began her musical journey as a producer, her passion for classic dance records and vinyls led her to collect rare records from the 80s to the 00s, and ultimately into the world of vinyl DJing. She has since been creating music that re-envisions analog sounds in our digital age. In solidarity with Palestine, Nova

00:47:41

Select 215 Mixed by C/EL

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2024/01/31

After dedicating the last five years to perfecting her skills, C/EL has risen to prominence as a highly regarded figure in the electronic music scene of the Middle East. Her expertise as a DJ reflects her extensive musical background, allowing her to effortlessly fuse a diverse array of genres with a stylish finesse, guiding dancers on a captivating journey beyond the confines of the dancefloor. C/EL unveils her impeccable selection skills in an hour of pure dancing euphoria, skillfully navigating

01:03:22

Select 213 Mixed by KHALIL

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2024/01/27

Rising Egyptian artist Khalil has been making waves in Barcelona’s clubbing scene with his fusion of traditional Middle Eastern music and Afro-beats. Having mastered the art of blending organic, psychedelic vocal elements with contemporary rhythms and indigenous sounds, Khalil’s sets add an ethereal dimension to the dancefloor. He has recently launched his record label, Armaal, with an aim to bridge the cultural gaps by curating and showcasing diverse regional talents globally. For our 213th

00:03:34

Wish List by Koast (feat. 4LFA)

SceneNoise ·

2024/01/25