TuneLab
Coco Kahi
Nairobi | The Mist Presents
Nothing quite tests a DJ’s mettle like bridging global sounds with jungle’s breakneck pace, and Coco Kahi’s set for The Mist Presents in Nairobi is a masterclass in fluid, cross-continental drum & bass. We’re in a packed, humid room where the air vibrates with anticipation. The vibe is electric, a celebration of rhythm where African influences weave seamlessly into the D&B fabric.
Clocking an average of 160 BPM and modulating between keys like 8B and 12A, Kahi’s mixing is fast and fearless. The energy profile is high across lows, mids, and highs, creating a dense, immersive wall of sound. Transitions are often swift cuts or double-drops, maintaining a relentless forward momentum that never feels chaotic, just urgent.
Crate-digging highlights are plentiful: REALM & Kensaye’s 'Bum Bum Riddim' sets a percussive, global tone, while Tinashe’s 'Nasty (Match My Peak Remix)' is a slick, vocal-led weapon. Kyle Edwards & Flyy TheProducer’s 'Shake Body' injects pure dancehall energy, and Davi Lemos DJ’s 'Bongo - Baile Funk Remix' is a genius fusion moment. The journey begins with the tribal swing of 'Bum Bum Riddim', escalates through the peak-time frenzy of Fuzz’s 'Act Up', and lands on the futuristic clash of Ahadadream’s 'TAKA (PEEKABOO Remix)' as the closing track, a perfect encapsulation of the set’s borderless ethos.