OneDown is a driving force in Kenya’s electronic music scene. Founder of Aduma Records and Adumapresents, OneDown has played alongside global names like Black Coffee and Shimza, with releases on top Afro house labels. Through his new imprint A-DU-MA-THING, he’s shining a light on Kenyan electronic talent worldwide. “Golden Sun” is his new track, out now on My Other Side of the Moon.

Who and who inspired you to become a DJ?
It was really no one in particular, it was just the strong urge to want to share the music I had collected over years that was considered weird where I grew up.

Which kind of music did you listen when teenager?
My teenage years were mostly dominated by the music on the radio which was dancehall, genge & some kwaito/EDM like once a week.

And now?
Now I listen to alot of the sounds falling under the electronic music spectrum, mostly Afro house & Afro Tech, deephouse & melodic House. Sometimes to unplug liquid drum & bass & ambient electronic sounds.

Which platform do you use to listen to music?
Mostly I listen on Apple Music but also on YouTube & soundcloud for the bootlegs & underground sounds.

Why is Africa becoming so important in the electronic music scene?
The diversity of cultures, people & languages in the African continent is immense. There are lots of stories to be told, emotions to be expressed, sounds & instruments to be tapped in. And even then, there’s still modern Africa to be explored. Lastly and most importantly, Africans have never been more self aware & thus they are now tuned & loving on their own sounds & artists which is in return drawing the attention of the rest of the world.

Your favourite djs and producers.
Djs: Tinlicker, MGM Kenya, Lemon & Herb, Vanco, Caiiro, Braines DJs.
Producers: Shona SA, Fahlberg, Zulu Mageba, Joseph Ray, Marsh, KNVL, WhoMadeWho.

Your favourite clubs and festivals.
Clubs: Masshouse, Muze, Alchemist in Nairobi; also liked Saints in Joburg. Festivals: Anjunadeep Open Air, Soundscapes Zanzibar, Group Therapy Weekender, Anjunadeep Explorations (Albania)

The most important record in your box?
That would be Big Nyagz, Nes Mburu: “Hakuna Kulala (no sleeping)”. It represents what’s happening in my life right now, lol.

Your all times favourite track?
Shona SA, DJ Fresh feat Audius: “Mukuru”.

How to send you promos?
adumakenya@gmail.com

Your favourites food, actor, football team, tv series.
Food: Nyama Choma; actor: Seth Macfarlane; football: I am a disgruntled Man United fan; tv series: Family Guy.

Your hobbies?
I like walks, runs, cooking & making music.

Your upcoming projects and label?
I have a new banger on the way titled “Golden Sun” which is a collaboration with the cousins duo KUZO(KE). The tune drops Friday 13th June 2025 on the Mozambiquan Label My Other Side of the Moon. A lot more music is lined up under my labels Aduma Records & A-DU-MA-THING.

Why did you select My Other Side of The Moon for your upcoming release?
I have worked with them before on another track titled Othaya feat. Sofiya Nzau and I liked the effort they put into having a track heard far & wide.

Your lifelong dream?
To help make mega global electronic music superstars from Kenya & East Africa.