Vocals & lyrics: Cleveland P. Jones
Music & production: Ahmed Sirour

The first original song Cleveland P. Jones and I released back in 2011. We took a break from another song and while on that break, I came up with a melody (the hook) that I looped and played back for Cleveland, asking him if it inspired any ideas with him. He listened, hummed a bit, kept repeating the word "Sensitive", started writing, and 20 minutes later--viola! As for me, it took me the rest of the week to orchestrate the rest of what you heard (yes, I composed and played ALL the music you hear).

Later that year, Gilles Peterson would come across it, played it two weeks in a row, and later we get an email to have it licensed for his Brownswood Bubblers 7 compilation. 2011 introduced the larger world to a great talent in Mr. Jones, and what is probably my most consistent and best collaborator, who also is like my brother from another mother :) Proud of this dude and all that he's accomplished and still going to--honored to be a part of his musical journey.

Sensitive

DJ // founder @trwsnd

Ohlei is a sonic curator and storyteller, navigating the many lanes of house music with a sound deeply rooted in Black and Afro-diasporic rhythm. Her sound lives at the intersection of Afro-diasporic pulse and electronic rhythm, a fusion that is both grounded and expansive. While house music is a key part of her foundation, her sets and style go far beyond that. Her sound is always evolving, shaped by discovery and a deep respect for movement and culture.

Guided by feeling, rhythm, connection, and a wide-ranging ear, her sets flow effortlessly through Global Club, Soulful House, Afrohouse, Deep House, Afrotech, Amapiano, and Gqom, crafting experiences that transcend genres and are designed to resonate across borders. Known for her smooth transitions and intuitive mixing, Ohlei blends styles with ease, creating movement that feels seamless and deeply personal.

As the founder of TRWSND (Travel With Sound) and the party series Sounds In Motion, her mission is to unify the world through the universal languages of music, dance, and culture. 

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THE OFFICIAL SOUNDCLOUD ACCOUNT FOR AHMED SIROUR

Well, after having many tracks on Soundcloud, include various remixes that were up for years without any issue, SC started throwing strikes at me left and right, even with those I had proof I had permission to post, but they decided to take down my former page: (at)22music, inclusive of the thousands of wonderful followers who've joined me over the years.

So now I start back from the very beginning, the ground up, and hopefully many of you will find me again as well as newcomers who are hearing my work for the first time--and this time it will only be MY original work (or remixes that are verified)! lol Either way, I hope you take yet another journey again with me as I push the envelope with even more music, more positive vibrations, and more influences from around the world as I infuse my travels into my sounds...

Just here to listen to some great memories, and, listen to some great new music. To everyone out there, keep it going. Don't be afraid to experiment with new sound. Being an exception and expressing how you feel thru music is absolutly beautiful...