Program Description
Presenting Selections No. 6 with London based DJ and producer, Mia Koden. An intentional listening session exploring the history of Dub and Dubstep. “From Dub to Dubstep” explores essential records and the connection points of Jamaican reggae through time and the lens of two of its most innovative sub-genres.
About Mia Koden
Mia, aka Sancha Ndeko (she/her), is a South London-based South Sudanese and British music producer and DJ. Initially growing up in Ghana and Nigeria soundtracked by her parents' lively stash of music from across the African continent and beyond, her formative years back in the UK had frequent soundsystem pilgrimages to spaces where roots reggae, drum & bass and dubstep could be heard. At some point during her London university days, two rusty Technics 1210’s arrived. Ndeko has since been creating and championing underground electronic music whilst building an arsenal of records traversing many sonic corners of the world.
2023 first saw a heads-approved debut self-release ‘Hot Take / I Did’ followed by an EP for underground heroes Ilian Tape, both dipping into a familiar palette from her foundational Sicaria Sound days and their penchant for forward-thinking 140BPM but with a fresh injection of 2-step, steppas dub and other electronic realms. The arrival of her 2nd 100% productions mix ‘Made By Mia Koden Vol. 2’ and its accompanying community-choice voted EPs ‘34U’ + ‘34U.2’ in 2024 built more momentum for Ndeko as a forward thinking producer and to be selected as Resident Advisor’s Breakthrough Artist of the year and nominated for Breakthrough Producer by DJ Mag.
Carrying the ethos of creating and selecting forward thinking sounds that honour the foundations of sound system culture, expect music with bass-weight, groove and some heartfelt, unpredictable moments that hit you at the right frequencies.
The Listening Experience
This program is part of Mono Space’s intentional listening series, a seated, focused format centered around the OJAS hi-fi sound system. Sessions last 60 to 90 minutes, with 30 minutes of open listening before and after. Up to 50 guests gather in a shared setting to experience curated recordings, guided by a host who offers context and reflections as the music unfolds. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Phones and cameras are set aside to support attention and presence. Details about visiting the space, accessibility, and ticketing can be found in the FAQs.
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