Born and raised in South London, Fiyahdred has been on a journey. Formerly known as Bamz, their journey began at the age of six when they started beatboxing before moving onto music production at the age of 10. Growing up surrounded by music, with their parents and brother introducing them to music varying across hip hop, R&B, garage, reggae and lovers rock to name a few, it's no surprise that they ended up on this creative path. In 2011, Fiyahdred left school to pursue music production under the Bamz moniker where they self-released consistently and successfully, growing a strong fanbase with the UK funky community and beyond. However, this consistently led to burn out and a two-year hiatus where Fiyahdred fell out of love with music. It was during this period where the name change to Fiyahdred took place and things started to align. Not only a creative decision but a personal one, Fiyahdred stepped into this new chapter feeling inspired and passionate about music again. Solidifying the next chapter, Scratcha DVA linked Fiyahdred with Hyperdub who released their first EP under the new moniker and with that strong support from the get go, everything clicked into place. Since that moment, Fiyahdred has played a notable back-to-back set with fellow Hyperdub affiliate Ikonika for Boiler Room's takeover at KOKO with additional gig highlights including fabric and We Out Here last summer. 

What feels like just the beginning for the Fiyahdred project, we caught up with the dynamic producer to chat about what that name change meant for them, slowing down, relationship with social media, mentorships and their approach to their upcoming all night long tour. 

Read our interview here:  https://www.untitled909.com/the-lowdown-fiyahdred/

@fiyahdred

Tracklist:
Karen Nyame KG - Taboo (DJ IC Afro Remix)
King Fela - Yehla Moya (feat. Omagugu) [Da Capo & Nduduzo Makhathini Remix]	Shea Burke - Lonely Travels (Original Mix)
Dean Lyon - Gusto Riddim
Tekniq - Librah
Hardsoul - Self Religion (Believe In Me) [Hardsoul Reconstruction] [feat. Fierce Ruling Diva]
DJ Gregory & Gregor Salto - Vem Rebola (Acid Dub Mix)
Makossa, Megablast & OMFO - BUGDUB
Green Velvet - Flash (Jamie Jones Remix)
Da Capo - Umbovukazi
LR Groove - Clap Back
Ossie - SS
Arnaud D - I'm Africa feat. Mj White (No Age Combo Essential Instrumental)
Jazztronik - Samurai
D'Moov - For the Love of You (feat. Nicole Henry & Frankie Feliciano) [Frankie Feliciano Ricanstruction Vocal Mix]
Ralf GUM - Complicated (Raw Artistic Soul Dub)
Nick Curly - Underground (Dennis Ferrer Remix)

Untitled 909 Podcast 151: Fiyahdred

this is my friend noel, aka alejandro marenco.
from the dancefloor to the record store, our friendship came to be through music. 

we both share the same love and appreciation for all those swung sounds heavy in bass and percussion. working at the same record shop, we would freak out about records; more often than not we are by the speaker at the same parties; we've shared the booth together; and each set of noel's i have seen has been absolutely the vibe. one of my favorite chicago DJs, to be honest, so i'm excited to share this mix of his with you. 

if you're noel's friend, he will big you up. and that's what raving is really all about. he truly supports the endeavours of his friends whether it's sharing mixes, showing up at the party, or spreading the word about his friends' achievements.

this friendship mix is literally all tracks made by his friends ~ some of them mutual so i’m over here like look at this! 🥹 

noel says: "Friendship to me is…being your authentic self around one another without fear of judgement. It's a connection based on mutual trust, support, respect, and understanding. It's holding space for each other through all of life's twists and turns."

i am grateful to have such a friend (with very killer taste in music nonetheless)!

@alejandro_mrnco

tracklist - https://www.instagram.com/p/CqqQtouOhWe/

Leesh & Friends - Alejandro Marenco

MNR with Sadaf.

http://www.instagram.com/djharam

DJ Haram’s Monday Night Raw with Sadaf @ The Lot Radio 04-17-2023

https://www.nts.live/shows/adab/episodes/adab-22nd-april-2023

Heaven is in You w/ ADAB 210423

This month in the guest mix - https://soundcloud.com/user-219228556

UK-based cultural practitioner working as a multi medium visual artist, producer, DJ, creates a mesmerizing and multi layered journey of reinvented hyper pop flavours in their performances that closely reflects in their productions which cut a unique and sharp line between the likes of Little Nobody, Arca & Shygirl. Their first release is out now via the Club Paint Series with two twisted and mutated club tools.

Banoffee Pies Records Mix Series

Banana'Cast 48

Club Paint V.4

Banana'Cast 48 ➤ Nahi Mitti

House, Detroit, Chicago, NYC, London 

http://www.instagram.com/koreatownacid

Korea Town Acid @ The Lot Radio 05-15-2023

Newtype Flash returns with resident Sheepshead inviting the bass-tinged tour-de-force that is Sister Zo for a back-to-back session, fresh off an incredible run of sets in Detroit.

https://www.instagram.com/sister_zo
https://www.instagram.com/sheepshead__

Newtype Flash with Sister Zo and Sheepshead @ The Lot Radio 06-04-2023

https://www.nts.live/shows/dreamcast/episodes/dreamcast-22nd-july-2023

Dreamcastmoe w/ Sami 210723

An extra week of summer beach vibes courtesy of Boo Lean with guest Ayesha

A SOUND PLACE: Rockaway with Boo Lean and Ayesha @ The Lot Radio 09-10-2023

Rinse FM Podcast

CLASICO with ELEANOR & Nick Boyd (Sorry Records) - 23 October 2023

A stripped-back, heavy-hitting rework of the classic "White Noise", this garage remix flips the original into a bassline-driven weapon. Skippy percussion, warping subs, and sharp vocal chops keep the energy raw and relentless — pure heat, one for the headz

DJ Haram’s Monday Night Raw with Sadaf @ The Lot Radio 04-17-2023

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