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12 days 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 @sohailarora

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3 days ago

@sohailarora aka EZ Riser Smashed stages locally & internationally from @boomtownfairofficial x IVY Lab x Goa Sunsplash x Keep Hush x Dnbindia to name a few, he is here with us today to showcase his latest sounds to make you move.

Dont miss out on this one, See Y’all there! taken in Arambol, Goa, India by @sohailarora

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4 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 @sohailarora

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5 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 @sohailarora

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5 days ago

ARAMBOL MASSIVE, WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE.

Some bookings just make sense.

After all this time, we’re finally bringing the bossman of @krunklive , @sohailarora a.k.a EZ Riser, to our little corner of Arambol.

Sohail Arora has been pushing bass music in India for well over a decade, from the early days of Bay Beat Collective to building KRUNK into one of the country’s most important independent bass platforms.

Under the EZ Riser alias, expect jungle, drum & bass, dubstep, breaks, global bass and some serious low-end pressure.

And holding it down alongside him:

@sanyas_i
Reggae, dub, dancehall and Caribbean sounds, with that unmistakable blend of roots, bass and Indian flavour.

@padrino.selecta
Bringing another flavour into the mix and keeping the dancefloor moving from the early hours.

But It has never been just about the lineup.

The Arambol massive keeps getting bigger, and we’re building the space around it too.

A freshly curated market by @prifest_peoples_market
New decor.
More little corners to explore.
Fun activities being installed.

More reasons to come early and stay late.
And, as always, a community that keeps showing up and making this thing what it is.

So come wander in, grab something from the market, meet someone new, get involved in whatever madness we’ve installed this week and eventually find yourself somewhere in front of the speakers.

13TH OCTOBER | TUESDAY
7PM ONWARDS
@twice_in_nature_arambol

REGGAE • DUB • DANCEHALL • DNB

Come early. Stay late.
Skankfloor is waiting for Y’all!

#arambol #arambolgoa #arambolbeach taken in Arambol, Goa, India by @sohailarora

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10 days ago

💨 HOTBOX INDIA TOUR 💨

Next up at @hotboxindia: ECLAIR FIFI (@eclair__fifi), The Scottish DJ, producer and visual artist who has built a broad and versatile repertoire across dance and club music.

Catch @eclair__fifi live in your city:
16 Oct, Fri: @junagoa GOA
17 Oct, Sat: @doorno4.nashik NASHIK
23 Oct, Fri: @bonobobandra MUM
24 Oct, Sat: @middleroomblr BLR

Eclair Fifi, whose real name is Clair Stirling, is a Scottish DJ, producer and visual artist celebrated for her unique blend of musical styles. With her deep understanding of genres such as Italo, Latin freestyle, electro, hip hop and house, she brings versatility and energy to her DJ performances.

She has graced numerous renowned venues and festivals, and radio shows on NTS Radio, Kiosk Radio and more. Her lively sets and diverse music choices have garnered her a dedicated fanbase.

Additionally, Eclair Fifi hosts a weekly show on NTS Radio, showcasing her wide-ranging musical expertise. Her work as a visual artist and illustrator has also contributed to her distinctive style which enhances her music and live shows.

This one’s going to be unreal! Don’t miss out! ❌ taken in India by @sohailarora

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12 days ago

🚨 SHILLONG, 9th OCTOBER 🚨

KRUNK HAUS is making its Shillong debut! 🔥

KRUNK (@krunklive ) x Episode present RAFIKI (@rafikisounds ) alongside BILLIE (@billie_rengsi ) at The Evening Club on Friday, Oct 9 🪩

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

🎟️ Tickets exclusively on OnlyBees (@onlybees.in )
Super Early Bird & Early Bird tickets are live! grab yours before they’re gone.

Artwork by @_krishnasinghal taken in The Evening Club, Shillong by @sohailarora

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14 days ago

One with @kitchhhhhh

#reunion #jaipur taken in Jackson's Warehouse by @sohailarora

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20 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 @sohailarora

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23 days ago

This Friday w/ @rafikisounds at @aurodelhi.

Two decades deep in the game, @krunklive bossman Rafiki has played a major role in shaping India’s underground sound as a label head, curator, selector and producer.

He joins the Redline DJs this Friday, bringing together some of the country’s most distinct selectors for a night built around their individual sounds and chemistry behind the decks.

🎟️ Tickets link in bio.

Picture Credits: @tmphotograph
Video Credits: @amar.gera taken in Auro Kitchen & Bar by @sohailarora

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23 days ago

🌵Luv Hertz X @thehamexperience

Catch @sohailarora At @dirty.jungle on 26th Sept,DEL

Rafiki, aka Sohail Arora, is a Mumbai-based artist, producer, selector and the founder of Krunk.

With over 15 years in music, his sound moves through acid, breaks, house and techno, with a particular love for the space between straight and broken beats.

His releases have landed on labels like Permanent Vacation, Magma Records and Krunk Kulture, with support from Pitchfork, BBC Radio 6, Ben UFO and The Blessed Madonna.

Over the years, Rafiki has played across India, Europe and Asia, including festivals like Glastonbury, Gottwood and Outlook Origins, as well as shows across the UK, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland and France.
📣📢🪭🌵🚀🧨

Hoping to see you guys on 26th! This one is surely not be missed a well curated scene and a line up which is rare to be seen in Delhi!

🔗RSVP LINK IN BIO.
BY INVITE AND RSVP ONLY!

Keep the vibes warm and the dancefloor LIT! 🔥🧨♨️

#electronicmusic #GATHERING #MUSICFORTHESOUL
See you guys on the 26th by @sohailarora

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