being played by me. You can find “Gaba” as the ope- ning of many of my recent sets, and I’m so proud when that track’s drop comes, and the people scream so loud – that’s the best award ever.”
LIFE IN THE ELECTRONIC SCENE: A SYMPHONY OF ENERGY
In the realm of Hard Techno, Hajji orchestrates a harmonious blend of relentless beats and uplifting melodies. Reflecting on the acclaim of “A Trip of Life,” she paints a vivid picture of her sets—where energy surges from peaks to “breath valleys.” The upcoming album, dedicated to natural hormones like Oxytocin, promises a cascade of positive feelings, aligning with Hajji’s mission to elevate the dancefloor experience.
“What I’m doing is Hard Techno but always trying to combine it with fresh melodies. I like to “squeeze” the dance floor but also love to give the people time to breathe, recover, and smile. I think the energy must be moving from high peaks to “breath valleys” just to keep the maximum hype and have the crowd realize how much fun they’re having, and happiness they’re expe- riencing while dancing.”
“My new album is dedicated to the natural hormones that our brain produces like Oxytocin, Dopamine, and Serotonin, among others; those chemicals that give us the ability to experience happiness, love, empathy… So the names are just what I’m trying to produce with the sounds and the effect they have on the people dancing to them. Big energy and positive feelings.”
EVOLUTIONARY VISION OF THE TECHNO SCENE: FROM UNDERGROUND TO GLOBAL
In her two-decade tenure, Hajji witnessed the electro- nic and Techno scenes undergo a gigantic shift. From underground posters to global social media exposure, the transformation has been profound. Yet, she cheri- shes the roots, reminiscing about the times when DJs were recognized by their sound rather than their faces. As a revolution pioneer, Hajji embraces the genre’s global permanence.
“Before the social networks, party advertisements were just posters on walls, and the parties used to be smaller and darker than they are now. The scene was genuinely underground, partygoers weren’t necessarily societal role models… but the energy was there, propelling the movement forward and attracting new enthusiasts every week, gradually but relentlessly.
The DJs were recognized by their name or even by their sound but definitely not by their faces. Also, the circuit was so restricted to a group of pioneer DJs, new faces emerged slowly and rarely.”
“When social networks appeared everything changed. Exposure skyrocketed, accelerating the scene’s growth, introducing new names and fostering self-awareness within the community.
I lived this revolution as an upcoming DJ. I could showcase my work not just to the locals but to my entire country and eventually to the global audience through platforms like Myspace and YouTube.”
“Now the scene is truly global. New DJs emerge daily, and everything moves swiftly, sometimes almost too fast. However, the silver lining is that this phenomenon is here to stay, similar to other massive musical gen- res like Pop or Rock. Electronic Music has solidified its place as a global cultural force and it seems it’s here to stay.”
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