Tasteful Techno: An Interview with Fatima Hajji

Fatima Hajji

Let's Talk About Hard Techno

Spain

spanish techno

United States

Desna

Arcannos

Dalton Taylor

On September 7th, the Chocolate Factory will welcome techno superstar Fatima Hajji! Known worldwide as a techno queen, Fatima, of Moroccan and Spanish descent, embodies the spirit of a strong woman who persistently plays the largest festivals and produces the highest quality of techno for true connoisseurs.

Fatima Hajji is a name that resonates across the techno sphere. Her recent performances at high-profile festivals, gigs, and parties underscore her dynamic presence in the global techno scene. She has taken stages by storm at events such as Amnesia Ibiza, Duro Festival, Beyond Festival, FCKNYE Festival, Extrema Noir, Fabrik Madrid, Rotterdam Rave, and Soundwaves. By sharing line-ups with techno heavyweights like 999999999, Charlie Sparks, Nico Moreno, Alignment, and Sara Landry, Fatima stands tall among the giants of the genre.

Reaching close to nine million playlists and consistently charting at the top with her hits like "Violines," "Ykn," "Mother Earth," and many others, plus making the cover of MixMag Netherlands and Vicious Magazine, Fatima Hajji has firmly established herself as a powerhouse and an influential figure in the dark and gritty world of techno.

A Trip of Life

From the get-go, Fatima Hajji was never just a bystander in the world of music. By the age of 12, she was already in the mix, literally, blending radio hits into her own tape compilations, laying the foundation for a destiny intertwined with beats. By 16, she was on a quest, diving deep into the art of vinyl mixing—a move that signaled her commitment to the art. And then, at 18, Fatima made the leap from her hometown Salamanca to the pulsating heart of Madrid, hungry to master music production.

 joining as support for this gritty techno party. DESNA is an artist who's redefining what it means to be a true creator in the music industry. She has played internationally at festivals like Time Warp and EDC, and most notably in Tbilisi, Georgia, where she’s cultivated a solid fanbase by performing at GEM Festival and Freedom Music, each time bringing the infectious energy she’s come to be known for.

During the pandemic, DESNA took her music to new heights by incorporating healing frequencies inspired by her late stepfather, infusing her tracks with a deeper purpose. This approach led to the creation of her own record label, '

,' where she continues to be limitless with her tasteful sound.

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Also on deck is Dalton Taylor, a rising name in the techno scene with standout releases on 

 have made a mark, charting high on Beatport and earning recognition from industry giants like 

. Dalton has played ARC Music Festival, multiple Will Clarke parties, and a 

, and Stacey Pullen. Known for his dark, stirring sound, the New York-based artist is one to watch.

Warming things up with a heavy-hitting opener is 

, an exciting techno duo based in New York, with releases on Avenue Recordings and Techno Brooklyn Records. They recently played support for 

, setting the perfect tone for what’s sure to be a stellar night.

Ignition -ARCANOS - Techno brooklyn Records (Original Mix) by ARCANNOS

The Chocolate Factory, with its unique character of being a chocolate-making factory by day, transforms into the perfect venue for this techno event. By night, it becomes a dark, enveloping space with bumping speakers and a rich dance floor vibe, creating an ideal environment for a hard techno artist.

Don’t miss out on an epic proper hard techno party like this!

The Chocolate Factory

Fatima Hajji w. Desna & Guests

hard techno

acid techno

techno

tekno

ØTTA

Øtta (Hotties) & Guests

classic progressive house

garage house

tribal house

Danny Tenaglia

disco house

LEFTI

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Danny Tenaglia presents Boo Yourself

soulful house

Coco & Breezy

Lincoln Jesser

REFUGE

Coco & Breezy with Lincoln Jesser

house

lo-fi house

rally house

Prunk

Kellie Allen

tech house

MADVILLA

m.O.N.R.O.E.

Kiyoshi909

Jayside

Armii1n

organic house

Lauren Ritter

Bea Trinidad

H0L0

PIV Records w. Prunk + Kellie Allen, Madvilla, & More

trance

progressive trance

Cosmic Gate

deep house

melodic house

Sinca

Derya Zor

progressive house

big room

4YÛ

The Roof of Superior Ingredients

Cosmic Gate w. Sinca & Guests

dutch house

Shermanology

RAYZIR

Dennis Free

D'Eaupe

Shermanology Presents D'EAUPE

italian techno

Adiel

electronica

german house

german techno

microhouse

minimal tech house

minimal techno

Âme

french techno

minimal dub

Anetha

ChaseWest

Chlär

deep disco house

italian electronica

melodic techno

DJ Tennis

float house

Red Axes

DVS1

circuit

dutch tech house

Franky Rizardo

Indira Paganotto

Julya Karma

dark techno

deep euro house

raw techno

Klangkuenstler

Kyruh

Novah

Rose Kourts

Silvie Loto

frankfurt electronic

Sven Väth

VTSS

Brunello

Time Warp

Duggal Greenhouse

Time Warp NYC 2026

uk tech house

Joshwa

99 Scott

Joshwa *Open To Close*

PNK Records Showcase

Space 92

Charles D

Medina

Space92 & Guests

Linska

Linska & Guests

bass house

J. Worra

latin house

Marco Tropeano

Slaycey

J. Worra [Extended Set] w. Marco Tropeano

Oden & Fatzo

Oden & Fatzo LIVE

fidget house

Kyle Watson

Kyle Watson & Guests

Mason Collective

Shahar

afro house

Calussa

MVSON

Mason Collective, Calussa, Shahar

deep deep house

Pablo Fierro

Luna Mar

KASSIN

ASMOT

Unveiled

Pablo Fierro w. Luna Mar, ASMOT, & KASSIN

Cam Stockman

Tommy Phillips

Doubleheader

DOUBLEHEADER: Tommy Phillips x Cam Stockman

GRAVEDGR

GRAVEDGR & Guests

Patrick Topping

Patrick Topping Open-To-Close

stutter house

Twin Diplomacy

Twin Diplomacy & Guests

Omar+

Knockdown Center

OMAR+

Fatima Hajji w. Desna & Guests

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