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prachtig gebaar van je, dit raakt me oprecht! x

Such an amazing mixtape for travelling! I don't know any of you but this brings tears to my eyes. Nobody should go so early and just the thought of losing my girlfriend like that is terrifying! My condolences man ♡

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."

Read more: http://ra.co/podcast/825

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Recording of Passion DEEZ's set at Lente Kabinet Festival 2022.

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My Hör set in Berlin last week :)

Watch: https://hoer.live/oh-annie-oh-hor-sep-8-2023/

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Lila - 08 November 2023

DJ Kwamzy - 26 November 2023

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Today me and Margot would have celebrated her 24th birthday - but sadly this day also marks we have been going on for 8 months without her. For the occasion, I felt it was the right time to do what (I believe) I do best: select music. This is a mixtape (not mix, as I barely do any actual mixing) that consists of extremely varied and personal compositions that have a deep link with the relationship we had. Stuff that we listened to together, music that was played on the funeral ceremony and newer tracks that just ‘spoke’ to me in the right way. I haven’t spent as much time on the continuity and mixing details as I usually do (usually it takes weeks) because I feared that would be too painful. All of these tracks have helped me to cope with my loss in one way or another. I have found that playing out music is the closest thing possible to being connected with her. I can still see her smile when I listen to these songs. It’s in this way I’d like to remember her voice, her eyes and her kindness. Feel free to have a listen - to take a peek into the world we shared, and hopefully you can appreciate your loved ones in the same way we loved each other. Happy birthday liefje, I’m proud of you.

< About the artwork: Finnish sketch artists Jarno Kettunen made this portrait of Margot at the Chanel Christmas Event last year. I’ve had it framed and since last week it hangs beautifully in our apartment >

Tracklist:
1. How To Dress Well - Suicide Dreams 1 (Orchestral Version)
2. DJ Lostboi - D Major XO Life
3. Kllo - Backwater
4. Croatian Amor - Finding People
5. Dark0 - Sweet Boy Tears
6. DJ Lostboi - If I Should Die
7. Djrum - Showreel Pt. 1
8. Burial - Shell Of Light
9. Swan Lingo - Luv Is Tru
10. Mark-Henning Sargent - Ursa Major
11. Drake - Blem
12. DJ Lostboi - Join Me (Raw)
13. rAHHH - Ends
14. Wizkid - Come Closer (Instrumental)
15. Swimful - Dove
16. Palmistry - Comeragh Mountains
17. Orlando - The Tide That Moves Me
18. Bibio - Capel Celyn
19. Loom - Forever
20. The Range - New Lots (Rework)
21. John Beltran - Anticipation
22. Triad God - Babe Don’t Go
23. Palmistry - Neoprene
24. Mount Kimbie - Adriatic
25. John Beltran - Sweet Soul
26. Four Tet - She Just Likes To Fight
27. Hi-Tek - Come Get It (Tekstrumental)
28. Bibio - You Won’t Remember (Session)
29. Portable ft Lcio - Surrender
30. Taragana Pyjarama - Ariel
31. Baths - Lev
32. Visionist - Made In Hope
33. CFCF - Ring
34. How To Dress Well - Suicide Dream 2 (Orchestral Version)

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Happy Birthday Margot 2017

That's my real name tho. Pronounced the french way. More on Mixcloud ✌️

Happy Birthday Margot 2017

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