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House • Techno • Acid • Breaks • Project of @krunklive founder @sohailarora 🇮🇳
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GLASTONBURY 2025 😱

Proud to announce my debut as @rafikisounds
@glastofest 2025 🪁🪁🪁

I will play @shangrilaglasto as part of the @azaadistage 🛺 which aims to push rising South Asian Talent from across the 🌎

Cannot wait to share the stage with so many homies @kissnuka @baalti.mp3 @nadi_bpm @manaraaaaaaaaaaaa @seedhemaut @______suchi______ @bobbyfricton @rajirags ++ 🧯🧯🧯

Massive Bucket List 🏁

📷 @maitreya_sh
🧵 @theikatstory by @rafikisounds

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a year ago

Woohoo 🎉 Big 💕 to @mixmag for listing me as ‘The Top 25 Artists to Watch for in 2024’ globally alongside some incredible talent.

This year has been a big year for me as @rafikisounds. I released two eps on @weltdiscos & @krunkkulture including my debut release on vinyl + did an extensive European summer tour + was featured by @theblessedmadonna on @bbc6music + @ben___ufo dropped my tune ‘the source’ across summer & on @rinse.fm + debut @boilerroomtv set and features @djmagofficial @mixmag @mixmagasia @resident_advisor & many more. Hard work always pays off if done the right way and with the right intentions 🔊

Thanks to all who’ve supported me in the journey so far. Special s/o to @ox7gen @hennabrar @intersect9_ @joedelon @suessmedia for their constant support. It means a lot to me. Cannot wait to see what’s 2024 got planned for me 🤓

Read full list and article from link in bio 🚨 taken in Worldwide by @rafikisounds

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3 years ago

Some Rafiki / EZ Riser dates this October 👀

Next Up: @junagoa this Friday with @eclair__fifi for @krunklive @hotboxindia 🧯🧯🧯

And then playing some of my fav records this Saturday @idorubombay for my debut vinyl selectors set 🎵

Link up fam + Right Swipe for my Alter Ego 🔗

Art @chhavirathorr ✨ taken in India by @rafikisounds

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This week at JUNA!

Wed, 14th Oct | OFF SCRIPT returns to JUNA this Wednesday for its biweekly session with @sean.thapa 🥷

House, disco, funk and a few well-kept retro favourites make up the selection, with room to wander beyond the usual.

Starting outdoors over dinner and cocktails, the evening moves into the Sound Room for an extended set.

🫶🏻8PM onwards
🫶🏻Free entry

Thu, 15th Oct | This week, Curators brings @skyedotin to JUNA for an evening behind the decks.

Bangalore-based Tathagat found his way into electronic music after discovering Jackfruit, a dance party that left a lasting impression on his musical taste. Since then, he’s been shaping a sound of his own, moving between house, breaks and techno, with a little disco along the way.

✨Thursday night in good company. Join us from 8pm.

Fri, 16th Oct | KRUNK is back in the JUNA Sound Room for another edition of HOTBOX, this time bringing @eclair__fifi and @sohailarora together for a double bill.🧾

Eclair Fifi has long been associated with LuckyMe, moving between the worlds of music and visual art while building a reputation as a thoughtful and adventurous selector.

Rafiki has spent over 15 years developing his own sound and supporting the wider club community, both through his productions and his work with Krunk Kulture.

A meeting of two selectors with plenty of musical ground behind them.

🎫Tickets at the door.

Sat, 17th Oct | Night Train makes its way to JUNA this Saturday, as @peels.records brings its sound and cocktail culture to India for the first time, in collaboration with @arcadesocialclub 🌐

At the helm is Peels founder Fritz Yonathan, whose ear for music shapes the label’s wider world. He joins our JUNA Residents behind the decks, while Lucky and Refka take over the bar for the evening.

✨DJ sets, cocktails and a special Peels merchandise edit, all under one roof.✨

🎫Tickets at the door. by @rafikisounds

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3 days ago

GOA, WE’RE BACK! 🚀🔥

@krunklive’s HOTBOX (@hotboxindia) returns to @junagoa this Friday, 16th October!

Taking over the decks: ECLAIR FIFI (@eclair__fifi) alongside RAFIKI (@rafikisounds) 🚀

Eclair Fifi, aka Clair Stirling, is a Scottish DJ, producer, and visual artist known for her eclectic sound and genre-defying sets. Seamlessly blending Italo, Latin freestyle, electro, hip-hop, and house, she brings a distinctive energy and versatility to the dance floor. With appearances at renowned venues and festivals worldwide, alongside shows on NTS Radio and Kiosk Radio, she has built a dedicated following through her adventurous selections and deep musical knowledge. Her work as a visual artist and illustrator further shapes her unique creative identity, making her a standout presence across music and art.

Rafiki, the creative alter ego of Sohail Arora, is a Mumbai-based DJ, producer, curator, and the visionary force behind Krunk, with over 17 years of shaping India’s underground music scene. Blending acid, breaks, house, and techno, his distinctive sound bridges straight and broken beats, drawing inspiration from global electronic music while reflecting his Indian roots. His releases on acclaimed labels such as Welt Discos and Permanent Vacation, alongside support from Pitchfork, BBC Radio 6, Resident Advisor, and Mixmag, have cemented his reputation as an innovative force in electronic music. A Mixmag Artist to Watch, Rafiki has performed at leading festivals and venues across the globe, continuing to push boundaries through his productions, collaborations, and dynamic sets.

📍 @junagoa, Goa
🗓️ Friday, 16th October
⏰ 9 PM onwards taken in JUNA by @rafikisounds

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4 days ago

BEHIND THE BAR · VOL. 46
This Saturday, the 17th of October, we’re handing over the decks to Rafiki for a vinyl-only set.
See you at the bar.
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[ dj set, vinyl only, cocktails and mixology, bars of bombay, mumbai nightlife ] by @rafikisounds

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4 days ago

🚨 SHILLONG, TONIGHT🚨

KRUNK HAUS Shillong debut! 🔥

KRUNK x Episode (@episode_shg07) present RAFIKI (@rafikisounds) alongside BILLIE (@billie_rengsi) at @eveningclubshillong

📍 The Evening Club, Shillong
📅 9th October, Friday
⏰ 9 PM onwards
☎️ Reservations: 76280 55517

🎟️ Tickets exclusively on OnlyBees (@onlybees.in) taken in The Evening Club, Shillong by @rafikisounds

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7 days ago

RAFIKI ON TOUR ⚡

Catch @rafikisounds on the road this weekend!!

25 Sept, Fri | REDLINE DJs | @aurodelhi, Delhi

26 Sept, Sat | @luvhertz.in x @thehamexperience | @dirty.jungle, Delhi

27 Sept, Sun | @notinmyhouze | Jacksons Warehouse, Jaipur

Get your tickets and pull up. 🎟️ taken in India by @rafikisounds

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22 days ago

First time Redline DJs playing in Delhi for the first-ever Krunk x Future Funk. AND for the first time all five are making their Future Funk debut.

A whole lotta firsts in one night.

Capital city touchdown on September 25th:

@in.dreamstates
@ox7gen
@rafikisounds (Sohail Arora)
@tarqeeb
@zokhuma

Need we say more?

Early arrival strongly encouraged.

🎟️ Tickets are live on District. Secure your spot via link in bio.

📍 Auro, Delhi taken in Auro Kitchen & Bar by @rafikisounds

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a month ago

Rafiki (@rafikisounds) Sept & Oct Dates🧯🧯

See ya in a city near you 🍹🍹🍹

Right swipe for detailed info 🔗🔗🔗 taken in India by @rafikisounds

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a month ago

KRUNK HAUS x DOOR NO. 4 ⚡️⚡️

NASHIK, we are back with another edition of KRUNK HAUS at @doorno4.nashik on 19th September! 🧨
On the decks:

RAFIKI (@rafikisounds)
MR. GREY (@mr_grey_india)

Get tickets at door! 🎫

🗓️ 19th September, Saturday
📍 @doorno4.nashik
⏱️ 9 pm by @rafikisounds

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🚨MUMBAI, 18 SEPTEMBER 🚨

KRUNK HAUS is back!!⚡️⚡️

This Friday, catch RAFIKI (@rafikisounds) alongside KAMARI (@kamari.sound) at @bonobobandra with visuals by MISS KOTTON (@miss.kotton)

📍 Bonobo, Bandra
🗓 Friday, 18 September
⏰ 9 PM onwards

Tickets at the door. 🎫 taken in Bonobo - Bar.Love.Food. by @rafikisounds

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