Abu Ashley may have started making a name for himself in dance halls and dives here in NYC, but he has since moved on to DJ all over the world, eventually settling into the thriving house and techno scene in Berlin. A native of Port Said, Egypt, Ashley brings cultural pride and intrigue through his music, culminating in dexterous, nostalgic tracks that some have dubbed “habibi house.” Whatever you want to call it, one thing is certain — Ashley has a keen ear and a penchant for generating boundless carefree energy.
Recently, we had the chance to ask the dance-inducing maestro what fuels his vibes. From shawarma to Curious George, check out Ashley’s eclectic mix of go-tos below.
1. Berghain is where you find me every sunday
Abu Ashley has a remix coming out next month on Voxnox Records in Germany and you can catch him playing at Vent in Cairo and the German embassy in Egypt next month.