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One of Dubai's best loved imports and one of the few truly international DJs, Nelson AKA DJ Afroboogie steps in the Infusion DJ Booth. With two decades' successful DJing behind him, Afroboogie has played locations including WMC, London and Moscow for brands including Pacha and Ministry of Sound.
An acclaimed producer, his tracks have received support from Danny Tenanglia, Steve Lawler and Deep Dish. We know him best as the DJ from the infamous Dubai-based Circus events that showcase his special brand of wonky house.
What's playing on your IPod at the moment?
I usually only have my latest Beatport purchases on my phone so I can listen to them a few times but to be honest, I don't often use it. I prefer listening at home or on the car stereo.
What do you do on your day off?
We watch a lot of DVDs, we are always buying movies as soon as they come out on reduced price unless of course it's a major movie then we go buy it immediately.
If you could travel through time, where would you go and why?
I'd go back to my youthful years where there wasn't a worry in the world. I'd also take that opportunity to change some things that I could use to improve the future.
What do you love/hate seeing on the dancefloor?
I hate seeing pretentious idiots more concerned about who is there, what is being worn or those ordering big bottles of champagne just to show off.
I love seeing people getting down and having fun.
Biggest career achievement to date?
I consider every music release I have to be an achievement, esspecially after the recent Defected release, but I also feel that I have too many more of those yet to accomplish.
Wanna share a crazy clubbing experience with us?
I think the most crazy clubbing experiences I've had would not be allowed to be published here...it would involve some illegal activities.
Which acts would you like to see in Dubai?
Chemical Brothers, Echo & the Bunnymen, Blue Man Group & Depeche Mode (saw them in London recently and would dig to see them again).
Much obliged to the Boogie Man. You can catch him playing out in Dubai on a regular basis, with his next shows at Nova on Feb 19th and WMC on March 22nd. Also visit afroboogie.com |