A&R @groundidmusic

Resident DJ: @kenyanights & @muzeclub

Radio Show DJ / Presenter For @hoxtonfm

Contact & Promos: l.a.dave.official@gmail.com

Bookings: riz@kenya-nights.com

L.A. DAVE has been putting Nairobi on the Map for over fifteen years with a forward thinking mix of Minimal Techno and Afro House. He’s lived in London, California and Tanzania where he was exposed to many different music scenes and sounds, helping him build a foundation and an idea of what he wanted to do in Kenya.

Dave is also the A&R of Groundid Music. Groundid Music started off as a streetwear boutique created by his good friend Moria in Long Beach, California. Unfortunately, the boutique closed down in 2008, but Dave wanted to continue spreading what Groundid stood for. “The meaning of Groundid,” Dave says, “is to be down to earth and to stay true. This was always the ethos behind Groundid and what it stood for.”

The significance his label has, is that it truly stands for something and he tries to translate that message directly to the music he puts out, the way he operates and the label’s overall image. Although for him, his main focus is to develop new and emerging talent looking to release music on a strong platform. Dave wanted to discover new talent and push the talent where the artists would seamlessly integrate into the already thriving and established production and release realm and so far he's successfully been able to achieve this. 

Realizing that no promoters were consistently pushing a truly underground rhetoric, which focused on educating a crowd in an intimate setting, Dave co-founded Temple Nairobi, a party which for the past 7 years has been a key building block in developing the more serious side of electronic music in the Kenyan capital, inviting artists such as Oliver Deutschmann and Per Hammar to showcase their sounds. Temple focuses on an techno and house sound. Temple is held at Shelter in Westlands, Nairobi, a perfect rooftop location for their sonic ventures and endeavors. Temple's continued mission Dave states "is to create a party that’s all about the music and the people coming together."

Dave has also built very strong relationships in the music industry being the Resident DJ and Operations Manager at 'Kenya Nights' as well as a Resident DJ at MUZE Club and has played in Kenya alongside the likes of: Black Coffee, THEMBA, Prince Kaybee, Enoo Napa, Caiiro, Argento Dust, Kususa, Desiree, Mobi Dixon, DJ Merlon, Shimza, Major Lazer, Da Capo, Culoe De Song, DJEFF, Hyenah, Pablo Fierro, Esa, Auntie Flo, Mr Raoul K, Archie Hamilton, Subb-An, Nick Curly, Jeremy Olander, Rodriguez Jr., Marco Bailey, Stephan Bodzin, Guy J, Kid Fonque, Oscar Mbo and many many more.

Dave is also a vinyl enthusiast who collects regularly. "Digging and finding that sound you were looking for is very rewarding. Being able to include something you have spent ages looking for is special and in this way my sets are more unique and distinctive.” He prides himself on being able to introduce new sounds to new people in Nairobi through constant digging. “East Africa’s scene is thriving with a vibrant nightlife encapsulating a vast array of sounds,” he says.

“Years ago you had the majority of fans listening to what they knew and what the radio played,” Dave continues. “Today, Kenyans have stepped out of their comfort zones and into a new dimension they feel a part of."

- Pulse Radio Feature.

TEFO
"A modern live music creator"

🇧🇷 Com mais de 20 anos de experiência de pista, utilizando controladores MIDI, sintetizadores digitais e com um raro talento, Stéfano atravessa a linha que separa o DJ do produtor musical durante o show, atuando como um compositor ao vivo, que utiliza remixes e mashups autorais, muitas vezes feitos na hora.

TÉFO não está confinado a apenas um gênero musical. Isso lhe permite transitar pelas excentricidades da música contemporânea, unindo música étnica, eletrônica, vocais clássicos e tendências pouco conhecidas, resultando em um som incomum e original.

Utilizando um setup diferenciado e único no Brasil, com várias controladoras MIDI e racks de efeitos, o DJ e produtor brasileiro, de Balneário Camboriú (SC), já passou por Green Valley, Warung, Dreams, Ibiza e Space.

Já obteve múltiplos plays e suporte de artistas como Stan Kolev (Outta Limits Records), Ricky Ryan (Sick Watona), K-NO (Pacha Bariloche), Wonderland Avenue (Ministry of Sound), Ravin (Buddha Bar).

Mais infos, links e podcast em: https://linktr.ee/tefo_music

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🇺🇸 With over 20 years of dance floor experience, using MIDI controllers, digital synthesizers, and a rare talent, Stéfano crosses the line between DJ and music producer during his performances, acting as a live composer who creates and performs original remixes and mashups, often on the spot.

TÉFO is not confined to a single musical genre. This freedom allows him to explore the eccentricities of contemporary music, blending ethnic sounds, electronic elements, classical vocals, and obscure trends to create a unique and original sound.

Using a distinctive setup, one of a kind in Brazil, featuring multiple MIDI controllers and effect racks, the Brazilian DJ and producer from Balneário Camboriú (SC) has performed at Green Valley, Warung, Dreams, Ibiza, and Space.

He has received multiple plays and support from artists such as Stan Kolev (Outta Limits Records), Ricky Ryan (Sick Watona), K-NO (Pacha Bariloche), Wonderland Avenue (Ministry of Sound), and Ravin (Buddha Bar).

Shappaman is an all rounded Nairobi born and based artist with core foundations in Hip hop, R&B. The rapper / singer is a former member of Kenyan super group Camp Mulla & as a solo act aims to surpass the past achievements of the group. Shappa takes pride in his diversity/ eclectic taste in music, his love for entertainment and performing arts. At just 25 years old, Shappaman has an impressive resume of 11 years as a recording artist inclusive of 8 years as a performing artist in the local and international scene.  
Shappa’s style has evolved from being a sole Hip Hop act to adding more R&B and Afro fusion elements to his sound.  Shappa has released two solo E.P’s , Wild Life on tape and Love Wild; in 2015 & 2016 respectively. The two part project was only the beginning of his vision as Shappa’s been releasing new singles with local and international counterparts.

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After a 6 year hiatus, I figured it's time to get back.
I'm Jeet. I used to be a DJ and underground music producer.
I'm currently the Head of Production @ Radio44, Kenya and the Presenter on The Drive-Thru.
For those who don't know me, I'm a survivor of a grizzly road accident that rendered my right arm incapacitated.
I learned music production on an old HP laptop while I spent over a year in bed recovering.
I had to take a break from music as life caught on to me. 
Suffice to say, it's great to be back!

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