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rooléh
“I want to make music that still feels fresh ten years from now”
Over the past few years, Amsterdam has become a breeding ground for producers who push house music into fresh and unexpected territories.
Among the most promising of this new wave is Rooléh, a young artist whose tracks balance hypnotic groove with warm, sample-rich textures that feel equal parts body and memory. With a new release on Solid Grooves and growing support from names like Dennis Cruz and the No Art crew, his sound is finding resonance on both primary stages and underground dance floors alike.
But behind the momentum is a story that challenges the illusion of overnight success. Rooléh’s path has been methodical, shaped by weekly studio discipline, formative mentorships, and a deep understanding of how music is experienced, not just heard. His early love for hip-hop, techno, and cinematic storytelling now informs a distinctive loop-based approach, where samples from around the world are transformed into something that feels both timeless and contemporary.
As his career moves from the bedroom to the big room, Rooléh remains grounded. Whether producing or DJing, he’s less interested in chasing trends than in building sonic spaces where tension, release, and emotion unfold naturally. In this exclusive conversation with Mixmag NL, we dive into the creative process, pivotal lessons, and personal philosophies of one of Amsterdam’s most intriguing new voices.
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AUTHOR: SERGIO NIÑO PHOTOGRAPHY: YVETTE DE WIT
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