Select 329: Mixed Delrady
May 08, 2025
This week on Select, we have one of Cairo's freshest young producers and selectors, Delrady, known for his innovative approach to tech-house, blending groovy house with classic funk, disco and blues, as well as hip-hop and rap.
Since his emergence in the region's electronic scene, Delrady has already released five EPs, such as 'Big Big Dreams' EP on Gawdat's DancIN' label, along with numerous singles and remixes, which have gained widespread recognition from leading DJs and producers across the globe. One of his tracks, 'Keeping Working', was played at Burning Man earlier last year.
For his select set, he treats us to a taste of his infectious tech-house mixes, spinning in iconic rap tunes such as Central Cee's 'Doja', and Drake & Lil Baby's 'Yes Indeed', along with some of his original productions such as 'Big Big Dreams'. Listen to the full set below:
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