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The Spotlight

From Zanzibar to Now: The Soul of DJ Sodé

OTR SPOTLIGHT: DJ SODÉ This DJ Sodé spotlight takes you from her Newark roots to her residency at AbusiaRadio. Born and raised in Newark, NJ, DJ Sodé grew up in a house where music wasn’t just background noise—it was the heartbeat of home. From the smooth jazz sounds of CD 101.9 to old school love songs on repeat, music shaped her world early. But it was her brother, DJ SteveBass, […]

todayJune 5, 2025 4

ABUSIA BACKTRACK

Chapter 1: The Sound That Built Us

Abusia Backtrack Chapter One: The Sound That Built Us Before the algorithms, before the club charts and curated playlists, there was something raw and real: a beat, a basement, a body in motion. This is where house music was born—not in boardrooms or press releases, but in sweat, spirit, and soul. Abusia Backtrack is our love letter to the culture that raised us. It’s a preservation project, an educational journey, […]

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Abusia Radio Specials

Emancipation Sessions 2025: House Is Freedom

Emancipation Sessions 2025: House Is Freedom On June 19, 1865, freedom arrived two and a half years late. But when it came, it rang loud. At Abusia Radio, we honor that moment—not with silence, but with sound. Emancipation Sessions is our annual Juneteenth audio tribute. It’s not a party. It’s a liberation ritual set to a 4/4 beat. Since 2022, this event has brought together soulful, Afrocentric, and deep house […]

todayJune 1, 2025 3

Abusia Radio Specials

ABUSIAANNIVERSARY 2024 on MIXCLOUD.COM

Miss any DJ’s this weekend? Starting this Friday September 27th, join us in celebrating 4 soulful years of AbusiaRadio, your go-to internet radio station for soulful house, deep house, afro-house, and underground dance music. This special Mixcloud series features 32 exclusive DJ mixes from our all-star lineup during the AbusiaAnniversary 2024 All-Star DJ Marathon. Each mix showcases the finest in house music, from deep and groovy beats to afro-inspired rhythms, […]

todaySeptember 27, 2024 25

Tech News

The Cult of Rotary Mixers

There are more rotaries on the market than ever before, and many top DJs swear by them. So what, if anything, makes them special? Stephen Titmus investigates. When Joe Claussell DJs he'll often seem overcome by the music he's playing. He'll lean downwards before snapping violently upright. His elbows will start to flail. He'll shake his head and contort his features like a musician in the throes of a breathtaking […]

todayAugust 8, 2024 58

Tech News

An Introduction To Mixing with DJ Isolators

WHAT IS AN ISOLATOR? In basic terms, an isolator is a high quality, standalone DJ EQ with large knobs that’s attached to the master out. In contrast to traditional EQs, they are generally not used for the purposes of mixing, but instead to shape the sound and add color to your set. Isolators also feature wider frequency ranges, smoother pots, high quality amplification circuits, and much more gain per band […]

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Dancer Articles

Kapela Marna: Dancer, Choreographer, Dance pedagogue, Coach

French dancer Kapela is a member of the world famous Serial Stepperz and Wanted Posse and specialises in Toprock and House Dance. Kapela started Breaking In 1999 and his unique musicality meant that he was noticed during toprock and footwork battles at big events such as Street Star in Sweden and the Black Sea Contest in Russia. In 2004 he joined the International Dance Academy (IDA) and during his 3 […]

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House Venues

Introducing The REP Music Cafe

"We're thrilled to bring The REP Music Cafe to life and create a space where people can come together to enjoy great music, art, and community," said Brooklyn Terry. "Our goal is to not only serve delicious coffee and provide top-notch entertainment but also to foster a sense of belonging and creativity within the vibrant Brooklyn community." Brooklyn's vibrant cultural scene is about to get even richer with the grand […]

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Dancer Articles

Meet House music dancer: Brooklyn Terry

  Terry was born and raised in Brooklyn NYC. Growing and living with the childhood stages and the golden era of hip hop at his doorstep he took in all of the sights and sounds and vibes. At the early age of 15 He began clubbing and giving back to the culture through Dance. He became one of the most well known dancers in the clubs during the Golden era […]

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