DJ Ahmed Spins goes from sending out demos under fake names to lighting up the stage at Coachella
Ahmed was also one of only a few up-and-coming DJs invited to play the opening party of Ibiza's new hyper club, [UNVRS], cementing his reputation as one of the most exciting new rising stars in house music.
1
Ahmed is a fresh up-and-coming DJ
Now, fresh from those huge sets and ahead of his set at London's Junction 2 on July 25, he teams up with French-Moroccan rising star Ankhoï on 'Mood' -a sun-soaked, funk-tinged anthem featuring Caroline Byrne (Gorgon City, Ferreck Dawn) and live guitar from Neyl. Out now on DHB Records and premiered at the Giza pyramids, 'Mood' is full of warmth, groove, and radiant energy.
We caught up with Ahmed this week and he's curated an exclusive playlist that mirrors that feeling, featuring his new track alongside high-vibe cuts from Ankhoï, Jazzy, Carlita, Cameron Jack, Audiojack, Dennis Cruz, Midland, and ANOTR.
It's a go-to summer soundtrack, whether you're poolside, on a road trip chasing the sun or setting the tone for a long night ahead.
Ahmed Spins, Ankhoï (ft. Caroline Byrne & Neyl) - Mood
My new track - it's the feel-good summer song you needed to brighten your day! The uplifting melodies and warm grooves will instantly put a smile on your face.
Jazzy, Ankhoï - Closer To The Floor
The perfect road trip song that sets the tone for any adventure. There's something about the bassline and vocals that makes every drive feel cinematic.
Carlita, Andre Zimmer - Raf
Most read in Music
This one gets everyone's hands raised on the dance floor and is made by my close friend Carla, which makes it even more special. It's a perfect example of her unique style and artistry.
Cameron Jack - Red Light
This track is such a good grove. Play this in my sets a lot and it always gets the crowd dancing and good vibes going.
Audiojack - 90s Dreamin'
An instant mood uplifter that brings a rush of good energy every time. It channels the nostalgia of classic house with a modern twist that feels both fresh and familiar.
Dennis Cruz - Fabulous
My favorite club track because it never fails to light up the room. The driving percussion and infectious hooks create an atmosphere that's impossible to ignore.
Midland - Final Credits
It's a universal tune that will last for generations thanks to its timeless vibe. It's a track you can play in almost any setting and trust it will hit the mark.
ANOTR - Falling Feels Like Flying (ft. Kabusa Oriental Choir)
Read more on the Irish Sun
he track that changed my life and continues to inspire everything I do! It reminds me why I fell in love with producing music in the first place.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Irish Times
2 hours ago
- Irish Times
Electric Picnic 2025: Inhaler, Jazzy and David Gray among 11 more acts added to line-up
Inhaler , Jazzy and Noel and Mike Hogan are among the 11 new acts joining the line-up for this year's Electric Picnic festival. Irish alternative rock band Inhaler, whose frontman is Elijah Hewson , will return to the Electric Picnic stage after performing there in 2023. English singer-songwriter David Gray will play in the legend's slot on Sunday night. Gray is best known for his hit songs Babylon and This Year's Love. Noel and Mike Hogan of The Cranberries are reuniting for the first time since Dolores O'Riordan 's death in 2018 to perform some of the band's most popular songs. They will be joined by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and a special mystery guest. READ MORE American disco band Nile Rodgers & Chic are returning, having made regular appearances at the festival since 2009. Irish rock band The Saw Doctors will continue their 40th year anniversary tour with a set at the music festival– the band was formed in 1986 in Tuam, Co Galway . Dublin-based dance-pop singer-songwriter Jazzy will return for her third year. Last year she overtook Enya and Sinéad O'Connor to become the most popular Irish female artist on Spotify . King Kong Company, the dance band formed while its members were still students at the Waterford Institute of Technology, are also set to return to the festival. Dublin band The Coronas join the line-up too after playing inGlastonbury last month. Electric Picnic 2024: The Wolfe Tones play the Main Stage, in front of a huge crowd, on Sunday afternoon. Photograph: Electric Picnic Tipperary duo The 2 Johnnies will perform and fellow Munster podcasters PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey , who make up the podcast I'm Grand Mam, will record a live episode in the Electric Arena. Irish DJ Mark McCabehas said his set will include a mixture of dance classics and new songs, with a special surprise performance. These acts join headliners Chappell Roan , Hozier , Sam Fender , Fatboy Slim , Kings of Leon and Becky Hill. The festival will also see performances from Conan Gray, Kneecap, Suki Waterhouse, The Kooks and Confidence Man. Electric Picnic returns to its usual end-of-summer slot this year, from August 29th-31st. Last year was the largest in the festival's history as capacity grew from 70,000 in 2023 to 75,000 in 2024. [ Inside Ireland's music festival industry: 'You can haemorrhage money very quickly' Opens in new window ] Organisers said 80,000 people will attend the 600-acre Stradbally Estate in Co Laois for the festival this summer.
Extra.ie
3 hours ago
- Extra.ie
Friends pay tribute to 'truly special' Irish fashion designer found dead on Hamptons yacht
Tributes have been pouring in for an Irish fashion designer who was found dead on a yacht in the Hamptons region of New York. East Hampton Town Police confirmed that Martha Nolan-O'Slattara, 33, was found dead on a yacht at the Montauk Yacht Club in East Hampton. Ms Nolan-O'Slattara, originally from Carlow, was a fashion designer who moved to the USA when she was 26. Pic: Martha Nolan/TikTok She had founded East x East fashion brand, and had just launched a pop-up shop in Montauk last month. Dylan Grace, who owns a number of hip clubbing venues in New York and is understood to be a close friend of the Carlow native, took to social media to pay tribute. He wrote: 'We dreamed big together, laughed harder than anyone else could understand, and built so much from nothing. I'm truly blessed and grateful to have had you in my life. Pic: Martha Nolan/TikTok 'Love you so much Mar. Fly high girl.' Irish-born businessman Dylan Grace owns a number of hangouts stateside, including Long Island's hippest new socialite venue, Chelsea Living Room. In a previous interview, Martha credited Dylan with helping her fund and grow her fledgling fashion firm, saying he was her 'best friend'. Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra. Pic: TikTok Paying tribute, another person wrote: 'No words! Sorry for your loss. She was so sweet and nice to everyone she encountered. Rest in peace, beautiful Martha.' Another person commented: 'We love you so much Martha. Devastating doesn't even describe it. God bless you,' while a third added: 'She was truly a special human. No one will ever replace her.'
RTÉ News
4 hours ago
- RTÉ News
Ed Sheeran: 'It was school and Ireland in my childhood'
Ed Sheeran has spoken about his Irish heritage and his frequent visits to Ireland when he was growing up, saying it was "school and Ireland in my childhood". Ahead of his impromptu appearance at the 2025 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town on Tuesday night, the chart-topper sat down with 2fm host Tracy Clifford for a wide-ranging interview in which he chatted about his Irish roots, new music and love of Westlife and Jedward. The 34-year-old singer-songwriter complimented the "vibey" energy in The Sky and The Ground pub on Wexford's South Main Street, where he performed some original songs and trad tunes with Irish bands Amble, Beoga, Aaron Rowe and BIIRD, who he said are "stars - they radiate great energy." In a pre-recorded interview for The Tracy Clifford Show on 2fm, Sheeran spoke about spending huge amounts of time in Ireland during his formative years. "I mean, it was summers, winters, autumns and springs," he said. "We came here every single break we got from school, we were here. It was kind of school and Ireland in my childhood which was quite nice, actually. "Then growing up and then travelling the world and experiencing different countries and cultures, having been so rooted here in my childhood. We never really did beach holidays, I mean, look at me. I don't think my family wanted to sit on beaches and get fried to a crisp!" The Yorkshire-born music star, who has a large Irish family, including his Belfast-born father, also addressed the backlash he received in some quarters when he said that he identified "culturally as Irish". "I feel like people are a bit like 'gatekeepey' sometimes," Sheeran explained. "I think it comes from Americans that are 1/16th Irish... I do understand it. "But also - no one can tell me what my childhood was, or what the culture that I grew up with, or the music I grew up with, or the humour I grew up with, or the movies I grew up... I grew up with it, therefore, it's part of me. "Therefore, I feel like it's part of my culture and how can someone else tell me what is or isn't how I feel?" The Shape of You singled out some tastes and smells that were synonymous with Ireland for him when he was growing up. "Tayto [crisps] really and my grandmother had so many grandkids she bought a deep fat fryer, so she did proper chips," he said. "And burning peat smell, because they had a fireplace, so those would be my childhood smells and tastes. Oh and a lot of stew, my uncle, that's all he cooks - big stews." Recently, Sheeran was playing a homecoming gig in Ipswich when he brought Irish boyband Westlife out for a rendition of one of their hit tracks. He said of the experience: "I was playing my hometown and I wanted to do something special for my hometown shows and I feel like Flying Without Wings, it's just a songbook song now, it's a classic. "Everyone loves Westlife so it was a big honour to get to sing on stage with them. I also don't feel like enough pop stars give Westlife their flowers because pop is still this sort of dirty word from the 90s, early 2000s. "You need to give flowers to people that have achieved great things and Westlife have achieved incredible things and we should celebrate them." Sheeran has a lot of love for another iconic Irish act - none other than Jedward. He said: "I love Jedward. I first met them I was in Toronto, 2012, driving through the streets and I just see these two quiffs and I was like 'Is that Jedward?' And I just put them in the car, never met them before, and I just said 'Come with me'.
