In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Zen Selekta, a DJ and producer whose fusion of spirituality, intention, and raw energy has defined her signature ceremonial bass sound. From Atlanta roots to festival stages, Zen Selekta shares how meditation, breathwork, and self-reflection shape her creative process and keep her grounded on and off stage. She opens up about transforming anxiety into presence, turning music into medicine, and drawing inspiration from thinkers like Joe Dispenza, who teaches the power of embodying what you want before it manifests.

We also explore her path through the music industry, building community in Atlanta’s bass scene, learning the value of a great agent, and navigating professionalism behind the decks. Zen Zelekta reflects on mentorship, creative faith, and the lessons learned from Pretty Lights’ comeback shows, while offering perspective on what it means to thrive as a woman in a male-dominated space. This episode is a reminder that the most powerful artists move both body and spirit.

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Chapters
00:00 Cold open — hair talk, Lord Farquaad & the fly saga
01:15 Intro — who is Zen Selekta beyond the decks
03:40 Early inspirations & first concert (Sting at Chastain)
05:19 Big Fam memories, flamenco playlists & olive oil debates
06:35 Meditation, breathwork & finding stillness
09:45 Overcoming anxiety through creative practice
14:20 The moment meditation changed everything
16:20 Mindset, manifestation & embodying belief
19:56 Joe Dispenza teachings & quantum creation
23:06 Shadow work, journaling & personal evolution
24:13 From UKF to Atlanta — discovering purpose in music
27:23 Breaking in, early promoters & first agent
30:23 Industry lessons — community, professionalism & touring
33:42 The ATL “ho!” chant and Atlanta’s live energy
37:30 Staying out of drama & building healthy scenes
39:55 Sci-fi love, Dune aesthetics & creative imagination
48:16 Music as language — dance as worship
49:12 Ceremonial bass & the healing power of presence
52:16 Stage energy, flow state & connecting with the crowd
57:37 Women in music — normalization over tokenization
1:04:45 Pretty Lights comeback & artistic renewal
1:06:44 Mentorship, family & creative faith
1:09:57 Outro — gratitude, links & closing thoughts

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Zen Selekta — From Meditation to Mainstage: Healing, Manifestation & the Energy of ATL

From Lahore to Amritsar, Delhi to Dhaka — our stories move through rhythm and memory.

“Roots Run Deep” is a bilingual English–Punjabi jungle track celebrating South Asian unity and pride — Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi; Muslim, Sikh, Hindu — one heartbeat across borders. A reminder that no matter how far we go, our roots still hold us steady.
Built on fast breakbeats, deep sub-bass, and conscious vocals, it’s a sound that carries generations, migration, and movement in every drop.

This is jungle reborn through South Asian soul — proud, poetic, and unstoppable. 🌍

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Music & Lyrics: Hafeez Akram
Vocals powered by AI
Genre: Jungle / Drum & Bass / South Asian Fusion
Languages: English + Punjabi

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Roots Run Deep

“DON’T STOP” is a totally criminal Drum and Bass track — dark, raw, and full of underground energy.
With heavy basslines and razor-sharp breaks, it dives deep into the gritty atmosphere of warehouse raves where the beat speaks louder than words.

Built to ignite the floor and keep the pulse running high, DON’T STOP is pure instinct — no limits, no rest.

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Don’t Stop ( Original Mix)

An anthem for the ones who never dance alone.
This is a vow to every soul that feels alive under the lights, the ones who lift each other, move together, and become something more.
We are sound. We are light.
We are the Rave Oath.

Rave Oath

Enter the Void… Don’t Look Back marks the beginning of the descent. Heavy bass, shadow-driven atmospheres, and a clear message: once you cross the threshold, there’s no return.
Let the beat pull you into the dark, lose yourself in the void, and feel the pulse take control.
🖤 Step in… and let the music decide the rest.

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Growing up hits different when the crew drifts out of reach.
This one’s about going from everything to nothing, and how the memories still shape who you are.
The nights, the chaos, the people you don’t speak to anymore — all of it lives on in ways you can’t shake.
Still in My Bones is me holding onto the parts of life that built me, even after time moved us apart.

Still In My Bones

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Glitch In The Night (MetalStep WIP)

I wanna see you out.
An after-dark pull into movement and noise, where nights blur and distance disappears.
This one is about staying when you should leave, following the pressure instead of fighting it, and losing yourself right where everything feels too loud and too close at the same time.
No big moments. No soft exits. Just the feeling of being drawn deeper when you already know you shouldn’t.
If you’re still here, you’re already inside.

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A deep descent into an alternate club dimension ‘The Upside of Down’ blends retro synth tension with modern tech-house energy, bringing a surreal, otherworldly vibe. A shadowy groove for the ones who adventure into the night.

The Upside of Down

I was born in Cádiz, Spain, and I love exploring the boundaries of techno and electronic music with hypnotic sounds and deep atmospheres.

I'm passionate about new technologies and enjoy experimenting with artificial intelligence and synthesis. With each production, I try to fuse human creativity and technology to create unique sonic portals.

What makes me happiest is opening SoundCloud and seeing that I have a new follower; it's what motivates me to keep going. If you've read this far, please join me on this exploration and become part of a vibrant community where innovation is the driving force.

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DJ-Pope is a Gen-X Musician & producer blending tech house, EDM, reggae, and unfiltered storytelling. Maine-born. Jamaica-inspired. Powered by caffeine, chaos, and an unreasonable amount of 808.

Back from London after some promo work! Welcome aboard the Vibe-Train 🚂. I’m DJ-Pope out here creating wild and fun Festival & Party Music, Bippity Boppin’, at the House of Haiku in the Chemical Carnival, Wild & Feral, dropping house music, electronic beats, and DJ mixes since the 80s. My tracks blend tech house, deep house, dance vibes, and club energy for anyone who loves to move. If you vibe with my tracks, drop a comment, hit the like button, and subscribe for more weekly releases.
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