Tasteful Techno: An Interview with Fatima Hajji

Fatima Hajji

Let's Talk About Hard Techno

Spain

United States

Desna

spanish techno

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.

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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.

Fatima Hajji w. Desna & Guests

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