Mixes (DJ Set)

Recording of Simo Cell's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2021.

Dekmantel Selectors 2021 was a much needed musical reunion. After the preceding period of stillness, the catharsis and pure joy of finally being together again has been overwhelming. In the words of Simo Cell: "It's 7pm, and I have 5 missed calls on my phone: 'We're expecting massive rain tonight and we will have to close your stage earlier, is it okay for you to play earlier?' No time to stress and to think about it. I left my place and started my set straight away. From a few people to a packed dancefloor, I built up slowly from 90bpm to 160bpm (you know the drill). Pretty happy about the progression of the set and the rise in intensity. In the end, the crowd turned into a mosh pit on XXXtentacion and I had the best time behind the decks. It's good when things sometimes happen spontaneously like that. And it didn't rain after all."

Simo Cell at Dekmantel Selectors 2021

Nantes-based DJ, producer an Livity Sound affiliate @simocell jumps from bass-heavy club beats and breaks into rap, trap and back again in his hyperactive On Cue mix

A producer of singular bass-driven beats, Simo Cell turned the darkest days of the lockdown to his advantage and worked on a stellar new mini- album. He tells DJ Mag how the enforced break from DJing has changed his perspective, and how he’s bringing through a new wave of talent in his hometown

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/cue-simo-cell

On Cue: Simo Cell

Surprise ! The tape is sold out, here is the mix 4 free. Props to Skee Mask for joining, you're the MF G !

Tracklist : https://temet.net/tape1/
Info : https://temet.bandcamp.com

2x45min taken from a 7h B2B mix, recorded live at Trempo (Nantes) in April 2019.  Covering all poles between New Beat, electro, Manc punk and darkroom EBM sleaze in the first half, and fully twysting out between ghetto tech, breakbeat hardcore, footwork, and gnashing acid tekkers on the rushing 2nd part - including a killer haul of juke-juiced flips of classic ‘80s synth-pop.

Text by Boomkat

Skee Mask B2B Simo Cell - TemeTape1 (Full Mixtape)

He might hail from France but @simocell has always worn his love for UK music on his sleeve. It is no wonder then that his intricate broken beats, bass heavy grooves and halftime techno has come on vital labels like Livity Sound and The Trilogy Tapes. He is a frequent collaborator too, with everyone from Peter van Hoesen to Hodge, but his own signature sound design always stands out. The TEMƎT Music head's Selectors set from 2021 remains one of the most impressive multi-genre showcases we have heard and this week the Paris-based DJ repeats that trick once more. 

Over the course of 100 minutes, Simo Cell goes deep into everything he has always been about: heavy rhythms designed to move the body, heady synth designs that are intricate yet powerful, and a masterful control of energy and flow which means he can lock in a dance floor whether firing out high-speed juke or teasing with slow and supple dub. It's a whirlwind ride that will awaken every fibre of your being.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 422 - Simo Cell

@simocell
https://www.instagram.com/simocellmusic/
@simocell
https://www.instagram.com/simocellmusic/
@simocell
https://www.instagram.com/simocellmusic/

TTT BANDCAMP

Simo Cell – TTT Mixtape

"I've heard things you wouldn't believe," in the words of Blade Runner, this set equals a concert piece in which conductor Simo doesn't miss a beat in a dark, celestial, breath-holding selection. 
Mixing maestro, this set is an artistic compilation to be carried through time. Those who were there know. Those who couldn't be there, can listen back to this mix and relive a momento in Simo's legacy.

Simo Cell - Climate Of Fear - June '23

Simon Aussel is known for a particularly wild DJing style and leftfield bassy bangers, and it's his curious and playful approach to clubland that's won him loyal fans over the years. Whether photographing drink tokens from gigs or creating an 8-bit version of his debut album on a Game Boy cartridge, he seems to approach every endeavour with childlike joy and wonder—rare qualities in an industry that can leave so many jaded.

The Nantes-born, Paris-based artist's love of club culture, digging and world-building has set him on a blazing path in club music. He's released an exceptionally wide range of music, including a Memphis rap tape for Trilogy Tapes, dubstep-trap-jazz hybrids with Egyptian singer Abdullah Miniawy and deadly hard drum for Livity Sound. His mixes, meanwhile, are fast becoming DJ lore thanks to his knack for connecting seemingly opposed genres like new wave and fast techno. Look no further than his now-infamous Dekmantel Selectors set from 2021 or a marathon back-to-back with Skee Mask in 2022. 

As the French DJ gets more comfortable with story-telling, he's getting more personal and focusing on deeper, slower sounds. That's evident on this RA Podcast—six months in the works—which incorporates woozy downtempo, weighty dub and bleepy beats. Of course, in the chaotic middle section there's plenty of huge basslines, plus old-school electro, acidic techno and even a bouncy edit of the Montell Jordan classic "This Is How We Do It." Showcasing his quirks, influences and growth, this is Simo Cell in prime time.

@simocell

Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/934

RA podcast

RA.934 Simo Cell

Recording from a special night at Ankali for the Dekmantel party 2 weeks ago, it’s one of the best clubs in Europe for me, truly a place for pure creative expression.

From House to Techno to Ghetto Tech to more minimal and tribal and dub stuff. Lately, I feel like I’m getting deeper into my sound and storytelling as a dj. I’m also getting better at playing with 3 decks, and I got back into vinyl. It changes everything, the music feels physical again. I'll try to share things more spontaneously like this one in the future, thanks for your constant support.

Tracklist available on IG : https://www.instagram.com/p/DHtG-0aoyMJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Simo Cell (dj set) @ Dekmantel in Ankali - 2025

Here is my dj set recorded at Freerotation 2017. I played on the first night of the festival in room 2. I can’t remember the last time i was that nervous... Freerotation means a lot to me !!

The first 15minutes were a bit difficult, but the vibe was super nice and after a few tracks, the magic happened. The vibe at freero is so cool, I had a lot of fun :) The crowd noise was recorded and i edited the file in order to avoid background noises. I edited the second transition of the mix too as i had a problem with my recorder. Everything else is recorded straight off the desk with no edits.

Massive thanks to Steevio and Suzybee for inviting me, and thanks to alex downey for recording my set. Big up Onyx aka Oxyd who took the picture.

As usual, don’t hesitate to ask for IDs.

Simo Cell (dj set) @ Freerotation 2017

full mix in good quality here : http://bit.ly/2BQ59TW

It's hard to describe what happens at Atonal Festival... I played an unexpected 6 hours set at Ohm, in front of one of the best crowds i've ever played to. 

It was the perfect opportunity to take some risks and to build a set that travels through genres and tempos. I spent most of the time increasing the bpm and got to play every genre i'm into : techno, bass, jungle, dubstep, electro, dancehall, house, ebm, downtempo... I started at 125bpm, and rose the tempo till 160 bpm, which is the double of 80bpm. So i continued from 80bpm, to 100 and went back to 125bpm again(a 360° mix in other words!). The crowd noise was recorded too.

Big Up to Nathalie from the Atonal crew who played B2B with me for the last 40minutes, thanks to all the dancers who came, you were so connected to the music ! And of course, thanks to Paulo, Laurens, and the Atonal Festival crew for the trust <3. It was sooooooo goooood.

As usual, don't hesitate to ask for IDs.

Simo Cell (dj set) @ Atonal Festival 2017

The scene took place in Paris at la Machine du Moulin Rouge for Rinse France's birthday in february. We played early but the dancefloor was already completely packed.

It was the first time we played together. Few days before playing, we were wondering how to prepare the set, but we both agreed to play Freestyle and see what happens. The set is very spontaneous and full of tempo shifts, something that we both like a lot ! We should do it again in the future as it was so much fun !

TRACKLIST !!!

Beneath - Texers
Chevel - The Call
Shamos - Westdown Road
NKC - No Drama
Coco Bryce- More Massiv
Emo Kid Featuring Fawell - Enkwarini 
Rozzma - Sheyala
DJ Pete - Latifah (Dub Cut)
Neinzer - Horus
Chevel - Data Recovery
Trap Door & Simon Divine - Bones
M.E.S.H. - Damaged Merc (Fraxinus Remix)
Para One - Sigmund Bootleg
Mumdance & Logos - FFS
Florentino - Mamasota
RYKT - Thousands (DJ Tool)
Simo Cell - Uranium
PRR! PRR! Battle Break Vol.2 - Poison (No Worries Club Edit)
Lurka - BR Greaze
Caspa Productions - Iron Claw Riddim (Instrumental)
Shabba Ranks - Ting A Ling
Mr. Vegas - Self Respect- Mr Vegas
Rozzma - Baby
KAMIXLO - plxcity
Dmx Krew - Ragga Clash
LIL CRACK - Tactical Violence (Endgame Remix)
Dj Vague- Freakout (Simo Cell screwed short edit)
Low Jack - Hats & Cash
DJ Missdevana - Chakra
Kelman Duran - Dale Dembow
Missy Elliot & Timbaland - Pass That Dutch (Instrumental) 
Tzusing - 得意先生
Peder Mannerfelt - Acid Drop
PAdrix - Abertura da Roda
Hindzy D - Shrapnel
Boner M - Fakmii
Addison Groove - Allaby
Unit Moebius Anonymous - SD23 A
Drexciya - Black Sea (Aqualung Version)
Female - Looking Through the Eyes of Love
Recycler - Tarzan Goes To The Moon
Mr. Dé - Y2K Bug
Ramadanman - Tempest
Shackleton - Majestic Visions
Sonic Infusion - Magnifica (Break-Beat-Mix)

Low Jack b2b Simo Cell @ La Machine Du Moulin Rouge (Rinse France 4th B-Day)

Livity Sound alum Simo Cell turns in a surprising blend of rhythmic oddities and bass-heavy club destroyers.

For more info and tracklist head here: https://www.factmag.com/2018/12/12/simo-cell-livity-sound-fact-mix/

FACT Mixes

FACT mix 684 - Simo Cell (Dec '18)

This podcast presents rising talent Simo Cell B2B French old master Zadig – two french voices that have started their electronic music career at quite different moments. Join them on a four hour trip (recorded live at Horoom) and see them united in their passion for music with a gentle smirk and deep groove.
@zadig-construct_re-form
@simocell

BASSIANI PODCAST SERIES

Bassiani invites Zadig b2b Simo Cell / Podcast #57

The don Simo Cell is one of Paris' most beloved DJs–– here's why.

Simo Cell | Boiler Room x Dekmantel Festival 2019

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(TemeT, Livity Sound / Brothers From Different Mothers )

Booking : 
France: gb@nightshift-agency.com
Worldwide: emile@omni-artists.net

Management : souleiman@b-o-l-t.com

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