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Arthi - 12 January 2022

The first weekend of February was a big one for Ahad Elley, AKA Ahadadream. On the Friday, he was featured in Vogue India alongside other South Asian artists and crews currently lighting up UK dance music. 24 hours later, he launched a residency at London club Colour Factory, playing to a packed crowd who, during a brief power cut, chanted his name like adoring teenagers. 

To outsiders, this might feel like a story of overnight success, but Elley has been grafting away for years: DJing, producing, running a label (More Time), throwing parties (No ID) and, perhaps most importantly of all, co-founding the first edition of London festival Dialled In, which launched last September. As well as showcasing a wealth of South Asian talent, the event fostered a new community of ravers who, in Elley's words, "felt seen in a club space for the first time."

When he was younger, Elley shied away from centering his Pakistani heritage in his music. Today, it's a huge part of his identity, from the events he runs and the music he makes to the tunes he plays. But, as <i>RA</i> 825 shows, his DJ sets also go way beyond South Asia and London, spanning gqom, Egyptian percussion, Portuguese Afro house and classic Peverelist. This is Elley at peak time, the kind of thing you might hear at his next Colour Factory gig. "The idea was just to include tracks that bring me joy and make me move," he said. "I hope they do the same for you."

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Next up on the fabric podcast series: 005 delivers a very special back-to-back session featuring Ahadadream and Champion; a flavour of what to expect when the More Time label co-boss and the Formula Records founder link up for FABRICLIVE on 5th August: https://ra.co/events/1548577

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Ahad Elley, aka Ahadadream, has had an impact on the party-starting circuit since lockdown that's been well recognised, but his impact stretches long before then; Ahadadream formed More Time Records with Sam Interface in 2017, and has his fingers in several pies and projects. As co-founder of South Asian music-focused festival Dialled In, which launched last September, and mastermind behind No ID party which has welcomes the likes of Naina, Nabihah Iqbal and Jyoty to staple London venues, Ahad has played a key party in championing and paying forward the sounds and talent of South Asian DJs who are electrifying UK dance music.

With a tour in the works, the British-Pakistani DJ and producer has been shutting things down at festivals and venues across the globe this summer, with notable sets including a recent B2B with Daytimers’ Yung Singh at Glastonbury’s famous Silver Hayes area. His sound is aptly club-ready, often referencing his South Asian roots, whilst emphasising his love of drums, percussive hits and an energy that is distinctly London-rooted. The sounds of which decorate recent EP release Homecoming. Met with warm acclaim, The Guardian dubbed it as “the stuff of ravey dreams.” And we’re dreaming of raving with Ahad very soon.

Champion is one of east London’s finest bass and beatsmiths. His tracks have featured on numerous iconic past FABRICLIVE mixes (Four Tet & Champion – ‘Flip Side’ on FABRICLIVE 89: Hannah Wants, ‘Gunshot’ on FABRICLIVE: 88 Flava D, and Champion - ‘Cannon (Dismantle's VIP)’ on FABRICLIVE 86: My Nu Leng), so it feels right to be welcoming him back fabric for a Friday night. 

Since breaking through with a debut EP in 2011, Champion has been a formidable name in the UK bass scene. In a way, this pairing symbolises the legacy of old school fabric, and the new generation coming together. Ahadadream and Champion’s mix for us taps into some serious rave-ready sounds, reflecting the dazzling rhythmic rapport of these two. We can’t wait to see it in action.

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Kerfew Radio / Kerfew Collective feat. Mowgli - 26.05.23

Cutting edge East African club sounds from Kampala's finest party starter.

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WE BACK & WE BOUNCIN'

Tracklist ⬇️⬇️⬇️

LR Groove  - War Cry (feat. Toya Delazey)
Giggs - Talking the Hardest (DJ Kwamzy Amapiano Remix)
Ronnie Loko - Bare With Me Riddim
Ultra Nate - Love's The Only Drug (Adam Rios Shelter Mix - Bok's Dub)
DJ Polo & NKC - Lab Rat
Fraxinus - Torsion
Circuit 900 - Resurface
Julio Bashmore - Bubblin
Kaval - Impreza
Raz & Afla - This Cycle (Kalbata Remix)
Oliver Night - Heart
Leonce - Entropic
OSSX - Dont Linger
Jorja Smith - Little Things
Leonce - Banana Runtz
Strict Face - Jelly Redback
Karizma - Darqness (Bok's Dub)
INVT & Logan_olm - WE INSIDE (CULEBRA VIP)
Akala - Roll With Us (DXP Remix Instrumental)
The Martinez Brothers & Tokischa - Kilo (Nick León Remix)

MIX 001 - WE BACK

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DJ Polo - 18 June 2023

Tracklist : 

Amaarae - Princess Going Digital
BIAB & SHURY - em santa
SACCI - COJELO
Donovan Guerero - SO MI TIC
Puri, Kilate Tesla & Architrackz - POP
Gage & Gold Up - Deeper
Ans & Mii Guel - Calamity Riddim
Toya Delazy, Tash LC & Ahad - QOBA
Zagazillions - Busy Body
Soul Faya - Squeezy Twerk It
FKA twigs - papi bones (feat. Shygirl)
Schlachthofbronx & Warrior Q - Dickie Riddim
DJ Kawest, ROYALTY & Maureen - Pon Di Thing
Deejay Florentino - Buzz
Yung Felix, Poke & Dopebwoy - Loco
Aidonia - Dat Eazy [Style A Style Riddim]
Bryte & Le Motel - Amanda
DJ Lycox - DEIXA O MEU BEST VIVER
Jowaa - Banku Dade
BAMBII - TWITCH (SWING TING REMIX)
A-Star - Spintex Road (feat. Medikal)
Vanyfox - Kitana
BADSISTA - Machooka
Ahadadream - Peak
Rcan & SonicNoise - Whoop!
Missy Elliott - Lose Control (feat. Ciara & Fatman Scoop)
SACCI - FLIPATA
Talal Mezher - Putaria Riddim
Princess Nokia - I LIKE HIM (Lorkestra edit)
Nick V. - Blended Anthem
Jerrih - Stefflon
Blck Mamba - Rudeboy Ting
Nicki Minaj - Boss Ass Bitch (Crux Pistols edit)
IKONITOS - POLICE AFRO DJ EMS (B3B - FUCK LE 17 EDIT)
LEYO, FS Green & Jengi - Fade (Bootleg)
PEDRO - Toques (feat. DKVPZ)
PEDRO - Rapazes
FlyBoyFu, Cookiee Kawaii & Juice Boy - 4DaGram (feat. Tricks) [Remix]
Tyler, the Creator - WUSYANAME (FS Green Edit)

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Naomi Clément - 03 Juillet 2023

"Fear of a Brown Planet takes it’s name from the Kalyanji & Anandji track of the same name released on ‘Bombay the Hard Way: Guns, Cars & Sitars,’ a release put together in 1998 by DJ Dan the Automator, in which these tracks were remixed (of sorts) and largely served as the famous Bollywood production duo’s foray into a western audience.

Asian Underground today is a term, that to me defines South Asian artists operating outside the mainstream, who represent the diaspora in a society within which we have had to assimilate and an industry where we are under represented. Some may see it as a term of oppression, others may wear it proudly.

I’ve chosen to pay homage to Asian Underground, primarily through dance music from the 80s to the present day, trying as much as possible to maintain generational and gender balance. "

Mera Bhai - Fear Of A Brown Planet

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