Smokingroove

Smokingroove Est. 1997. You know who i am. His journey stands as a testament to the profound impact of an unrelenting love for music.

Monsafe, better known as Smokingroove, is a seasoned electronic music artist, radio show host, and DJ with an illustrious and ever-evolving career spanning more than two decades. Emerging from London's vibrant Pirate radio scene in the mid-'90s, Smokingroove swiftly carved a niche for himself by curating an enticing blend of Chicago House and New York Garage underground music. Renowned for his uns

hakable passion for music and unwavering dedication to the craft, Smokingroove has emerged as a driving force in introducing his unique brand of electronic music to a global audience. Having relocated to Dubai in 2011, Smokingroove quickly established himself as a prominent figure in the region's music scene, known for his marathon DJ sets that span a diverse range of musical genres. In 2023, he continues to evolve, demonstrating his mastery of the ever-changing electronic music landscape. With a discography that encompasses House, Techno, and an array of subgenres, he consistently delivers innovative concepts and immersive soundscapes that resonate deeply with his dedicated fan base. His presence remains omnipresent on international stages and within the studio, continually drawing inspiration from the past while shaping the future of electronic music. His finely honed DJ sets and dynamic productions continue to fuel audiences, solidifying his status as a luminary in the dance music world. Smokingroove's most recent release, "Babe," is a testament to his ability to breathe new life into classic sounds. Reviving the beloved Deep House Tech vibe from a decade ago, he artfully employs classic analog studio hardware to craft a melodic and contemporary update to the sound, proving that his creative journey is as vibrant and influential as ever. The weekly radio show is currently syndicated to over 40 radio stations around the world with a weekly listenership in over 60 countries and sees the duo going back to their roots, making people dance around the world to their own flavour of what’s hot in the underground House music scene.

01/06/2026

What were you doing in 2009? 🤔

Back in 2009 I was well into my career as a DJ and a record producer as Smokingroove, and I had a few releases under my belt on a few record labels, including my own, .

I dropped the ‘So Ghetto EP’ online and had some very good responses from the House Music community.

it was a good couple of years for the underground house music producer crew and I made a lot of friends during that time.

These three tracks helped to cement my career as a DJ and as a producer in the house music world.

I’m still proud of this release.

More?

25/05/2026

What were you doing in 2008? 🤔

My 2008 music release called ‘The Homegrown EP’ went out on my record label illuminati recordings and was met with a lot of international DJs playing the tracks.

It really opened my eyes to the fact that there are people out there who like the music that I make and any other artists should be willing to put themselves out there because someone somewhere will like the music that they make.

This wasn’t my first EP and it definitely wasn’t my last, but I thought I’d start out with this release for this series of videos.

More next week

PS: Should i do more of these? 🤔

2010, almost a year before i finally moved to Dubai permanently.Sitting with  in Discovery Gardens, and planning the yea...
19/05/2026

2010, almost a year before i finally moved to Dubai permanently.

Sitting with in Discovery Gardens, and planning the year’s DJ gigs & releases on our record labels.

I still have that white Macbook too.

An old pic of me & someone i didn’t really know at the time,   - I still don’t really know his music, but he was a nice ...
15/05/2026

An old pic of me & someone i didn’t really know at the time, - I still don’t really know his music, but he was a nice guy when we met.

I ended up playing a couple of DJ sets for him.

The Iceman is coming.

The one place I Feel comfortable and at ease will always be behind the decks. Since 1997, this has been the one place i ...
14/05/2026

The one place I Feel comfortable and at ease will always be behind the decks. Since 1997, this has been the one place i have grown, expanded my music knowledge, and sharpened my DJ skills.

It’s become part of who i am as a person, and something i not only excel at, but something i love doing very much.

11/05/2026

My next music release for 2026 comes out next month, and it’s a bit of a return to that 4am dark dance floor feeling. When the DJ drops this one, jaws flex just a little bit more, and the mood gets highlighted.

Made for the underground.

06/05/2026

Just found a couple of thousand unanswered messages in my inbox here on FB.

Apologies to all involved. 😐

05/05/2026

Thursdays have become a ritual at .boi with me playing some of the Hip-Hop & New Jack Swing music that influenced me when i was growing up.

It’s like a Yo! MTV raps flashback..

We stay true to the concept, and you can expect to hear some bits that you might not have heard since the 90s.

Also, the food is pretty amazing.

My clothing label, Dresscøde, is back with a new 'Season V3' line of nightlife & festival-inspired apparel. It's been an...
12/02/2026

My clothing label, Dresscøde, is back with a new 'Season V3' line of nightlife & festival-inspired apparel.

It's been an outlet for me to be able to get some of the ideas out of my head and into reality, while also letting me design clothes that I want to wear.

While it's been nice wearing other people's designs over the years, I love the idea of me wearing things that came out of my imagination, onto my canvas and then out to the world.

It also blows my mind when I get messages from people around the world wearing something that started in my thoughts.

Much more to come, I hope you see something in there that you also connect with.

PS: The one in this pic is called 'BTC Graff 26', and is inspired by my love of crypto and graffiti.

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Burj Khalifa
Dubai
DXB

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