DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Mehdi Naami is one half of Beatkozina – a dynamic electronic/world music duo blending the vibrant sounds of London and Marrakech. The other half is Gregory Jouandon (jazz drummer, pianist, producer). The Beatkozina project bridges deep electronic grooves with global rhythmic traditions.

Drawing from Afro-rooted rhythms, North African influences, jazz, and Afro-Latin textures, Beatkozina forges a distinctive sound—where minimalism meets tribal energy. Their music flows between Afro House, deep electronic, and percussive world music, shaped by intricate Moroccan rhythms and sophisticated musicality.

Their releases on acclaimed labels like Compost Records, Nulu, and The Djoon Experience have gained support from heavyweights such as Louie Vega, Osunlade, Jimpster, St Germain, and DJ Spen. Their track “Crossing Paths” (with Cee ElAssaad) hit #3 on the Deep House Traxsource Top 100, cementing their rising status in the global scene.

Beatkozina performs as a duo (live/DJ hybrid sets) however at our festival, Mehdi will be playing solo, as he does when holding residency at House of Groove by Rehab London.

Personnel

  • Mehdi Naami

DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Mehdi Naami is one half of Beatkozina – a dynamic electronic/world music duo blending the vibrant sounds of London and Marrakech. The other half is Gregory Jouandon (jazz drummer, pianist, producer). The Beatkozina project bridges deep electronic grooves with global rhythmic traditions.

Drawing from Afro-rooted rhythms, North African influences, jazz, and Afro-Latin textures, Beatkozina forges a distinctive sound—where minimalism meets tribal energy. Their music flows between Afro House, deep electronic, and percussive world music, shaped by intricate Moroccan rhythms and sophisticated musicality.

Their releases on acclaimed labels like Compost Records, Nulu, and The Djoon Experience have gained support from heavyweights such as Louie Vega, Osunlade, Jimpster, St Germain, and DJ Spen. Their track “Crossing Paths” (with Cee ElAssaad) hit #3 on the Deep House Traxsource Top 100, cementing their rising status in the global scene.

Beatkozina performs as a duo (live/DJ hybrid sets) however at our festival, Mehdi will be playing solo, as he does when holding residency at House of Groove by Rehab London.

Personnel

  • Mehdi Naami