For our twenty forth episode of Secta Sessions we are hosting James Smyth, an Auckland-born, Beirut-raised + Berlin-based techno producer and DJ. Dedicated to perfecting production techniques, sound design, and the nuances of mixing, he's draws inspiration from his Lebanese roots and infuses his music with the vibrant essence of Middle Eastern rhythms. With a hypnotic allure and a touch of mystique, James's compositions captivate listeners, inviting them to lose themselves through evocative sounds. 

In this set, James delivers a driving hypnotic set, energetic and dynamic. Enjoy this high quality mix by James Smyth :)

Secta Sessions 024 - James Smyth

OBSCURE Sounds that keeps on giving 
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Producer/Dj

Producer/Dj

I draw inspiration from my Lebanese roots, blending the vibrant essence of Middle Eastern rhythms into both my productions and DJ sets. Whether in the studio or behind the decks, I aim to create hypnotic, high energy experiences that keep the dancefloor moving. With pulsating beats, intricate sound design, and a touch of mystique, I invite listeners to lose themselves in the music.

Secta is a collective-led Dubai based event + record label. We cultivate a new meaningful alternative scene and aim to bridge the gap between regions, merging talents and musical backgrounds.

More music, less ego #musicfirst 🥷

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🧿 AZADÎ is a Danish-Kurdish emerging DJ and producer forging a sound where raw, hypnotic, tribal, and old-school techno collide - instinct-led, rhythm-first, and rooted in emotion.
 Her first love was house - in the broadest sense, unconcerned with subgenres and guided by whatever feels right in the moment - and that percussive, rhythm-driven approach runs through all her music.

 Her sets unfold like rituals: loopy, layered journeys that slip between genres and dig beneath the surface - always guided by intuition, not expectation. Through raw rhythm, she channels her Kurdish roots so memory becomes motion, tradition hits deep with every beat, and ancestry is reborn.

Since starting her DJ journey in late 2022, AZADÎ has moved through key corners of the underground - clubs and festivals in Copenhagen and Malmö - while choosing to keep an underground profile, favoring depth over visibility and presence over performance. For her, the music speaks, not the spotlight. You’ll never know when - or where - she pops up; on a few occasions, she’ll even turn up with one of her rare house sets to revisit her first love.

A 6 months break from the spotlight in late 2024 gave her space to reflect on the role she wants to play. Now, in 2025, she’s stepping back into DJing and exploring music production for the first time - channeling a fierce, original spirit into her own tracks. After only three months of producing, she had her first release (MZRRECORDS BERLIN) and multiple unreleased tracks on her SoundCloud. 

For AZADÎ, the direction has always been: Raw over perfect. Personal over polished. Real over rules.


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