Empress Naima’s strictly vinyl selections are solid and bass-heavy, yet sweet and conscious.

Empress started on Kfm radio back in 2004, and has been involved with several local radio stations since. She has played at festivals such as Prana, Sundaise and Splore as well as many sound system dances and community events.

Empress is passionate about supporting artists and is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the music scene.

You can catch her every second Wednesday on Base FM’s Peace & Dub show and on the Jafa Mafia Sound System.

Empress says 'Big up the NiceUp crew for keeping Aotearoa Reggae whanau untied and massive thanks for the invitation. I have selected a mix of some of my fave artists that I have enjoyed sharing and promoting in the last few years. Blessings!'

More info: https://www.facebook.com/Empress-Naima-1588915888006630

Empress Naima Mix for NiceUp

NiceUp promotes reggae and bass culture in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We run the crucial Kiwi reggae portal NiceUp.org.nz and promote loads of gigs and events.

Born and raised in West Yorkshire U.K.  I was introduced to reggea soundsytem music by the mighty iration steppas. 

Currently based in Aotearoa Nz. I am committed to playing my part, stoking the fire of the original rebel sound. Soundsytem reggae music, culture, its message and story. 

Dive Deep was a name I was given by a crew on the wild west coast, descriptive of my approach to life, my inner and outer world in relation to Reggea music. 

From skanka’ to selecta’ it is a joy and a pleasure to do jah work.

One of the founding members of Third Eye Hi-Fi.

Originally from Romford,East London UK way,now living in Christchurch New Zealand since 1994.
Played numerous clubs,parties etc and radio in both countries.
Been mixing since 1982 starting with Electro and early Rap and moving through Acid House in 1988 and all forms of dance sounds.Jungle and Drum and Bass has always been a big part of my mixing but loving getting back towards my House music/Disco roots.
I presented a live 2 hour show on Saturday nights 10.00 -12.00 AM GMT "House Proud" on www.openhouseradio.co.uk playing a full spectrum of new and classic Deep/Tech  as well as hosting the Jungle show "Metrobeatz"   on Christchurch RDU  98.5FM  frequently over the past 26 yrs.

Currently doing a monthly 2hr  Jungle show on www.dropfm.com and mixing just for fun at home .

Big respect to all clubbers,ravers,punters and listeners for support over the years.


All mixes done using Technics 1200 with original vinyl or Serato Scratch Live

Please feel free to leave any comments here or on my Facebook page

Much love and best wishes to all.
D`erb

Empress Naima Mix for NiceUp

NiceUp Crew