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Nicole Moudaber Techno

Casting Dark Dancefloor Spells, Nicole Moudaber is a Techno Force

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Her voice is unmistakable and her presence is undeniable: Nicole Moudaber is a mood. Techno DJ and producer Nicole Moudaber has a way of keeping crowds entranced the moment she steps to the decks. Her hypnotic grooves and spellbinding mixing are enough to lose you in her magical world. All are welcomed to her dancefloor. She is one of the most hardworking electronic music artists and passionately followed by all who get in the mood with Nicole Moudaber. Her influence stretches beyond the dancefloor. An event promoter, label founder, radio host, philanthropist, and fashion icon. These are a few of the titles you’ll find listed under Modaber’s resume. Moudaber is a techno force and a boss in her own right who has been pushing boundaries in the world of dance music for nearly 15 years.

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Five Things to Learn From Olympic Athletes

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You might be wondering why an electronic music publication is writing about the Olympics. Turns out there’s actually more than meets the eye when it comes to sports and the music industry. Both are demanding careers in their own right involving endurance–physically and mentally. They require strength of the mind, body and even spirit. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics saw athletes stepping up and prioritizing mental health. In a year where wellness has been at the forefront of conversations, artists have also opened up about the struggles they face in the music industry. For example, Michael Bibi shared a video last spring about coping with his mental health challenges, “Anxiety. I suffer from it, itā€™s a daily battle, which I fight almost every day, mental health is REAL & itā€™s a continuous daily work.” You don’t have to be an Olympian to feel the pressures of society or of always being “on.” Here are five things to learn from Olympic athletes.

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Sama’ Abdulhadi, a Techno Rebel With a Cause

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Bearing the title as Palestineā€™s first female DJ, anyone who speaks with Sama’ Abdulhadi would agree techno rebel might be a more fitting crown. ā€œPalestine or music, thatā€™s my knowledge in life,ā€ says the DJ and producer. Sama’ Abdulhadi is a techno rebel with a cause. Abdulhadi has become a face of the emerging electronic music and experimental techno scene in the Middle East. However, while the rest of the world is just starting to hear about her, sheā€™s been dedicating her life to music for the last 15 plus years. Read more

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Kobe Bryant, An Inspiration Beyond Basketball

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Kobe Bryant was an inspiration to the world, and his influence stretches beyond the basketball court. His nickname, “Black Mamba,” came from his desire to create a different persona on and off the court. His alter ego was a way to separate business from personal.Ā  “Mamba Mentality” has become a lifestyle influencing people around the world from business to entertainment. Bryant’s mantra championed playing without fear, mastering your craft, and striving to be the best version of you. The five pillars of the Mamba Mentality mirror the 6AM’s principles of the electronic music industry. Kobe Bryant remains an inspiration because he fully embraced the words he spoke. His words were his truths. As the world celebrates his legacy one year after his unfortunate and untimely passing, here are some Mamba quotes to live by as you go through your life journey. Read more

ā€œIf It Was Easy, Everyone Would Do It,ā€ Josh Sturges Gives Music His All

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Sometimes good things take their time, and staying committed is half the battle. Mastering a skill or trade requires time and dedication; however, the process itself can also sometimes wear peopleā€™s patience out. Many become frustrated and exit early before reaching their goals, but for LA-based artist,Ā JoshĀ SturgesĀ staying his course just means heā€™s doing something right. Not only a DJ and producer but label owner too, he shares important steps he took to flip the switch from an amateur way of thinking to a bulletproof mindset needed on the quest to go pro.

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