Feels Right

Shaka Lion wobbles uniquely when he performs. It couldn’t be otherwise, seeing as his selections are made from the most tropical recordings through to electronics that have more “ginga”. If the DJ is truly responsible for taking the audience on a journey, then the itineraries that Shaka Lion traces are always dotted with classic references, often in edits or contemporary remixes, which naturally complement his latest releases. His imagination has no limits, being able to create a set that mixes funk carioca, hip hop, among others derived from bass music, with the greatest of ease. In the Shaka Lion’ repertoire there have been performances in São Paulo, Curitiba, Paris, and in some of the most prestigious clubs of Lisbon and Porto alongside names like Sango, Total Freedom, Tommy Genesis, Branko and Emicida. Although he came from Brazil, the DJ has made Lisbon his home, the city that is increasingly a melting pot of influences from the whole world - the ideal place for a head that does not stop mixing.

Chamos is a slang term for friends, a name that perfectly fits this Dutch DJ and producer collective. Even though all three have completely different backgrounds and cultures, one was born in the Iraqi part of Kurdistan and fled to the Netherlands, and the other two were already raised there; their paths crossed at some point because of one common interest: music. They soon found out that because they are different, they complement each other and pass on the music through different cultures. When it all comes together, CHAMOS comes to life.

CHAMOS' sound showcases their versatile tastes, blending house, hip-hop, and bass music with worldwide influences such as afrobeat, dancehall, baile funk, and dabke. Through their dynamic and energetic DJ sets full of interaction, they aim to connect and involve as many people as possible to make everyone feel like one of the "CHAMOS."

After spinning the decks for quite a while, the collective started releasing club edits on Soundcloud in 2018. DJs worldwide quickly supported these, and the streaming numbers skyrocketed. This led to many bookings at home and abroad.

Besides edits for the club, CHAMOS also values making original music. They released their first tracks on the UNITY Compilation of the Amsterdam-based label Studio Koto and their debut single "Dousman." This was followed in 2021 by a release with FS Green called "Donna" and the club track "Sobe" featuring Dave Nunes. After the success of "Sobe," CHAMOS released a new collaboration with Dave Nunes in 2022 called Energy (Ay Ay Ay).

In 2023, CHAMOS is attracting attention on social media. A video clip from their club night 'Feels Right' in which they tease their new edit of "I'm a Boss," is rewarded with a repost and comment from Meek Mill himself, asking who these DJs are. And it doesn't stop there. The CHAMOS edit of Nina Sky's "Move Ya Body" goes viral and is used in over half a million videos from artists, influencers, and sports clubs. On July 28, it resulted in an official remix of this legendary classic.

2024 starts off on a good note with an official remix for compatriot Benny Sings, setting a positive mood for the rest of the year.