Dance TV DJ Mix 668 – Shadi Megallaa ( Dubai, U.A.E.) Tracklist
Dance TV is proud to present Dance TV DJ Mix #668 with Egyptian-born DJ, producer, and tastemaker Shadi Megallaa, whose journey from New York and the UK to Dubai has established him as a key figure in the city’s electronic music culture. A longtime underground devotee and respected community builder, he is the force behind Ark To Ashes and founder of The Flip Side Dubai record shop — both reflecting his commitment to musical integrity and his mission to make house deep again. Drawing from a broad spectrum of house, techno, and beyond, Shadi delivers immersive, groove-led soundscapes shaped by refined taste, deep knowledge, and decades of dedication to the craft. Enjoy this dope mix!
Egyptian-born DJ, producer, and tastemaker Shadi Megallaa is a true underground lifer whose journey through electronic music has taken him from New York and the UK to Dubai, where he has become a pivotal figure in shaping the city’s evolving dance music culture. With decades of dedication behind him, Megallaa embodies the ethos of the underground — a friend to many, an enemy of none, and an artist driven by an enduring mission to make house deep again.
As the founder of Ark To Ashes record label and the driving force behind The Flip Side record shop — now a cornerstone for vinyl collectors and discerning selectors in the region — his influence extends far beyond the DJ booth. Both platforms reflect his unwavering commitment to nurturing community, preserving musical integrity, and supporting forward-thinking artists.
Rooted in the foundations of house, techno, and adjacent sonic territories, Shadi draws on a wealth of experience, diverse taste, and a finely tuned ear to craft productions and DJ sets that resonate with depth and purpose. His sound is immersive yet precise — layered with groove, subtle emotion, and understated power — capturing the essence of a culture he has long helped cultivate while continuing to push it forward.
1) BRS – Bouncing (Imperial Dub Recordings)
2) Orphies – Love The Flute (Maurice Fulton Remix) (Realtime Records)
3) Shadi Megallaa – G-Dub (Ark To Ashes)
4) PLO Man – TX-ii [Tiny Bubbles] (Acting Press)
5) Callisto – Bongette (Guidance Recordings)
6) E’MIJ – Love Is A Place (JC’s Love Dub) (Ultra Records)
7) The Delinquents – The Future (Swag Records)
8) Chris Gray – Forage The Courage (What Could Be) (Saft)
9) Wamdue Kids – Echoes & Instruments (Guidance Recordings)
10) Grant Me Utterance (Chris Gray’s Deep Pain Vocal) (Deep4Life)
11) Shadi Megallaa – Microgravity (Ark To Ashes)