DJ TravellaTZ
With ease and passion, Hamadi Hassani aka DJ Travella conquers the opposite poles of today's electronic music. With his highly personal take on singeli, the most exciting music to emerge from Tanzania, the 25-year-old producer has already captivated those seeking futuristic, experimental, and challenging sounds. He has also captivated those who simply want to dance, laugh, and enjoy themselves.
DJ Travella began producing at the age of 15 from his trusty laptop loaded with FL Studio and a Bluetooth keyboard. From this, the alchemy emerges that has led him to become one of the most talked-about producers in East Africa, with a hype that continues to grow and is confirmed in each of his sets.
His style draws on the street energy of singeli, the most bombastic aspect of online culture, and his own drive to innovate. "Singeli is music to forget your problems, to feel good and happy, that's why it's fast and cheerful. This is our music; it's the music of the people and the music of the streets."
Thus, he creates moments that shake the mind and make the body scream, whether at his releases for Nyege Nyege, at parties in his hometown of Dar es Salaam alongside the sharpest local MCs, or on international stages as diverse as Primavera, Le Guess Who?, and MoMA in New York.
In Tanzania, he's already a celebrity, and around the world, he's a vital presence to confront us with the most vital energy. This is his debut in Mexico.
Who
Producer DJ Travella, originally from Tanzania.
Labels
Nyege Nyege
Company
This summer, DJ Travella debuted at MoMA PS1 in New York City alongside DJ Singray 313 and Natural Wonder Beauty Concept.
