SAMA

- 'Maximalist trying to fit in to a Minimalist world.' - SAMA (様): Japanese honorific. SAMA is a DJ and producer from Utrecht, The Netherlands. SAMA's productions and sets have a signature dark, driving groove, where storytelling always takes centre-stage. Music riddled with small intricacies, a heavy focus on sounddesign and an infinitely perfectionist mindset; a Maximalist approach to a Minimalist sound, if you will. SAMA's music is a regular for many of the mainstay names in the scene, including Richie Hawtin, Freddy K, Rødhåd, Rene Wise, Marrøn, Cleric, Setaoc Mass and more. Next to having played numerous gigs at festivals and events around Europe, SAMA is also a BASIS resident as of 2024.