Massuma’s music sits in that sweet spot between rhythm and emotion. You can hear the roots of grime and hip hop in the way his tracks move, but there’s a new depth to the sound, into something more reflective, more spacious.
As Afro house continues to grow across Europe, he’s one of the artists pushing things forward with a sound that feels honest and instinctive. We spoke to him about studio habits, the shift from hype to mood, and why real connection matters more than big-name support.
Your sound feels very rhythmic but also emotional, is this balance something you think about when producing, or it just comes from feeling?
It’s mostly feeling. I start with rhythm because that’s what moves me first, but I always try to make sure there’s emotion underneath. The best tracks hit both your body and your head, so I just follow what feels honest in that moment.
How do you feel when music is spreading not from radio or DJs, but from Instagram videos?
It’s crazy to see. Before, you needed radio or big DJs to break a record, but now one clip can take it everywhere. I actually love it, because it’s the crowd deciding what connects. That kind of organic energy can’t be planned.
You come from hip hop, grime, these scenes where the energy is very direct. Now you make music more hypnotic. How did this change happen inside you?
I think it’s just growth. Back then it was all about energy and attitude, now it’s about depth and space. I still carry that same intensity, but it comes through differently. It’s less about hype, more about mood.
We see more and more Afro house on European stages, also here in Germany. Do you feel this is just a trend or part of something deeper growing?
It feels deeper. Afro house has been building for a while, and now people are really connecting with its rhythm and emotion. It’s not a trend, it’s a shift. The energy feels global now, not limited by borders.
In Berlin, many artists speak about long studio nights and slow process. How is your rhythm for working: fast and in flow, or more technical?
Mostly fast and in flow. I like to catch ideas while they’re fresh. If I overthink it, I lose the feeling. The technical part comes later, once the emotion’s already there.
You already had support from big names, but how important is community for you, not just co-signs, but real connection with other producers or DJs?
Community is everything. Co-signs are great, but what really matters is having people around you who understand the journey. Real connection keeps you grounded and pushes you to grow.
When you play your own tracks in a set, are you nervous, proud, or both? And do you change them after you hear how they work on the floor?
Always both. There’s a mix of excitement and nerves before I drop something new. The crowd’s reaction tells me everything. Sometimes I’ll tweak a track after seeing how people move to it, it’s part of the process.
For the next steps… more music, maybe live show, maybe label? What do you dream to build, not only in career, but also for yourself as artist?
I want to build something lasting. More music, more collaborations, maybe a label one day. But most of all, I want to create a space where people feel connected through the music. That’s the goal for me.
