EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 1H 8M
#374 MAQman
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Rooted in a foundational background as a keyboardist and heavily shaped by classic Black music traditions, Swiss-born producer and selector MAQman has spent nearly three decades refining a highly instrumental approach to electronic music. Since launching his DJ career in 1998, he has prioritized an organic aesthetic that seamlessly integrates jazz, funk, and disco sensibilities into a sophisticated club framework, avoiding transient trends in favor of timeless arrangement structures. A pivotal 2019 tour of South Africa marked a profound shift in his artistic trajectory, embedding the rich, emotive dynamics of the region's electronic movement into his creative core. Now operating out of Saigon, Vietnam, he remains dedicated to preserving the acoustic authenticity of his sound through active collaboration with live session musicians. This deep commitment to musicianship extends directly to his global roles as a resident for the celebrated GOGO Music radio show, a contributor to Soul Jazz Funksters, and a core co-curator of Saigon's premier after-party series, The Breakfast Club. For his exclusive MUSICUNEED debut, MAQman translates this expansive timeline of international experience into a meticulously paced performance. This session serves as a definitive, high-fidelity exploration centered strictly on the Deep House genre, seamlessly blending selections from benchmark imprints such as Selville Records, GOGO Music, Salted Music, and Deep House South Africa Records. It is a mix defined by complex musical choices, warm instrumentation, and a steady, elegant groove built for seasoned listeners of the global underground. Follow & Support: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/maqman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MAQman_Music Hearthis.at: https://hearthis.at/maqman Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/MAQman
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Rooted in a foundational background as a keyboardist and heavily shaped by classic Black music traditions, Swiss-born producer and selector MAQman has spent nearly three decades refining a highly instrumental approach to electronic music. Since launching his DJ career in 1998, he has prioritized an organic aesthetic that seamlessly integrates jazz, funk, and disco sensibilities into a sophisticated club framework, avoiding transient trends in favor of timeless arrangement structures. A pivotal 2019 tour of South Africa marked a profound shift in his artistic trajectory, embedding the rich, emotive dynamics of the region's electronic movement into his creative core. Now operating out of Saigon, Vietnam, he remains dedicated to preserving the acoustic authenticity of his sound through active collaboration with live session musicians. This deep commitment to musicianship extends directly to his global roles as a resident for the celebrated GOGO Music radio show, a contributor to Soul Jazz Funksters, and a core co-curator of Saigon's premier after-party series, The Breakfast Club. For his exclusive MUSICUNEED debut, MAQman translates this expansive timeline of international experience into a meticulously paced performance. This session serves as a definitive, high-fidelity exploration centered strictly on the Deep House genre, seamlessly blending selections from benchmark imprints such as Selville Records, GOGO Music, Salted Music, and Deep House South Africa Records. It is a mix defined by complex musical choices, warm instrumentation, and a steady, elegant groove built for seasoned listeners of the global underground. Follow & Support: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/maqman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MAQman_Music Hearthis.at: https://hearthis.at/maqman Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/MAQman
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