Beyond The Beat: Ayomide Omonira (DJ A-Tech)

“I am an alumnus of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), I did my service year (NYSC) in Radio Kwara (Radio Station), I have performed in different states in Nigeria, sometimes I create my sound on a live set, and I am currently doing my master’s in computer science in the UK and also trying to keep the craft alive,” he said. He is a favourite, as he combines advanced hip-hop, afrobeat, and percussion in his distinctive style. Inspired by music legends like Fela, 2face, DBanj, Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Olamide, Davido and the like, he is a DJ par excellence.

He is a talented Disk Jockey who understands music and has worked with musicians, entertainers, and hypemen to create his sounds. He has mixtapes like Big Tunez (freestyle), Spirit of Sound and so on available for download/streaming online.

The mood-building techniques used in DJ A-Tech sets are superb. He chooses obscure songs that have a mesmerising flow rather than relying on well-known hits. What makes DJ A-Tech unique is his ability to transition seamlessly between ambient soundscapes, minimal techno, and mid-tempo music, even as an Afrobeat DJ.

DJ A-Tech’s mixing is flawless, showing a thorough comprehension of the set's flow and the songs he's employing. He frequently does smooth blends, allowing two recordings to naturally blend over some minutes and incorporating the percussion into it. He has a keen sense of beatmatching and EQing, and his transitions are almost unpredictable. Everything feels real, unplanned, and unrehearsed here; pre-recorded sets are used at a minimum. His technical skill is demonstrated by his ability to change tempos or moods without startling the listener.

DJ A-Tech engages his audience in a nuanced yet impactful way. By carefully pacing, he establishes trust with the audience without having to yell directions or wave her hands. DJ A- Tech and his audience have a mutual understanding that they are travelling together. He has a keen sense of the room and knows when to ramp up the intensity, when to retreat into ambient, relaxed periods and when to hit the drums.

DJ A-Tech is among the spontaneous DJs available for people who value complexity and depth. His sets transport the listener via moody, reflective soundscapes that are novel and painstakingly constructed. Making an experience that people remember is more important to him and those seeking more creativity and spontaneity may find his performances exceptional. DJ A-Tech is a solid performer.

By Kanayo Nwabuwa

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