July 18 with good words and frequencies with: Elinel & Ece Özel

Elinel

Elinel grew up in an urban environment in the heart of Prishtina. His music career began in 2009 as part of the group Abstract, a collective of young artists experimenting with hip-hop and urban poetry in post-war Kosovo. His work is identified by an introspective style, poetic expression, and deep social critique. Elinel is one of the few artists who has developed his career entirely independently, without associating with major labels or commercial management. He is considered an elite figure in Albanian hip-hop, often compared to artists like Eminem for his rhyme flow and lyrical mastery. He emphasizes personal reflection, social critique, and the power of words, staying away from the commercialization of the music scene.

Ece Özel

When you come from a place where everything collides in the worst and the best way, confusion comes with a price - it's either a bigger confusion or a huge relief.
Istanbul based DJ Ece Özel’s approach towards selection, pullulates from this exact notion.
Growing up in the city’s vibrant punk scene and being acquainted with electronic music afterwards, surely had some effects on her style. Expect to be carried away with transitions between styles, tempo, rhythm and mood when she’s behind the decks.
Whether it’s a mixtape or a dancefloor, Ece Özel’s mystifying, unpredictable and always fresh sounds blossom into distinctive, dark but somehow shiny journeys.