Show Notes
Mohamed Maks, known as Maks since childhood, was born in London in 1988 to Egyptian immigrant parents. While at school, he developed a passion for drums and percussion, influenced by his cultural roots, though he didn’t initially see himself as a musician. In the early 2000s, he began collecting music and became active in the local scene, performing at youth events like Bigga Fish and appearing on pirate radio station Passion FM. Growing up around garage and jungle music heavily shaped his early sound and direction.
After 25 years in London, Maks returned to the Middle East, where he established himself as a key figure in the regional electronic scene. Known for pioneering minimal and microhouse in the region, he has introduced and collaborated with international artists. His career accelerated in 2023 with appearances at multiple Sunwaves festival editions and respected global venues. He also recently launched his label, Deserted, with its debut release planned for winter 2024.
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