1 of the six original tracks on soukmelange Vol5 selected by Lost Desert

Akira - Close To Itajai (Snippet)

​🎶​ Souksonic | Mooizo

Akira Salehin, known professionally as Akira, is a DJ and producer hailing from Antwerp, Belgium. Born in 1987, he developed a passion for music at a young age, influenced by both classical and house genres. This early interest evolved into a dynamic career spanning over two decades, during which he has continually refined his unique sound. At 17, Akira began working at the USA Import Record store in Antwerp, immersing himself in the vinyl culture. His dedication led to a residency at the legendary Café d'Anvers, a pivotal venue in his early career. Over the years, Akira has performed internationally, with notable appearances in UK, Norway, Finland, The Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Thailand and events such as ADE, Tomorrowland and The Gardens of Babylon.
Akira's music is characterised by a seamless blend of electronic and organic elements, creating a storytelling journey that captivates listeners and keeps them moving. His commitment to crafting the perfect groove and flow continues to define his contributions to the electronic music scene. Underground house music in all its shapes and forms.
In 2021, Akira released his debut track "Close To Itajai" on Souksonic, a label curated by Lost Desert. He followed this with a remix of Matias Fittpaldi's "Alas" in 2022. A collaboration with Hermanez was released on the Mooizo label in 2024, reflecting his ongoing evolution as an artist. Akira is diligently working on new music in his home studio, with some very exciting releases planned for the near future.

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Passionate about music since childhood, he embarked on a journey of musical exploration that spanned over a decade of dedicated study. At the tender age of 17, he made the bold decision to depart from his theological studies, following his heart’s calling to pursue a career as a DJ. Together with his comrades Mano and Kurtiss Kromm, he laid the foundations for a burgeoning house music scene in his hometown of Husi, Romania, nurturing emerging talents like BOg, Bross, and Major Ross.

Venturing forth to Bucharest, he played a pivotal role in the rise of the Deep House Bucharest party brand, a visionary project dedicated to the ethereal realms of deep house music. Along his journey, he graced the decks alongside luminaries such as Nick Warren, Danny Howells, Guy J, Mihai Popoviciu, Pablo Bolivar, Lost Desert, Eelke Kleijn, Soundopamine and Roy Rosenfeldt to name a few.

With two decades of experience marked by the pulsating rhythms of tribal, progressive, minimal house, organic deep house, electro, techno and a lot more genres, he now proudly stands liberated from the confines of genre.