DJ Raiz

Origin

Salvador, BA

Years Active

2004

Genres

sound system, reggae, afrobeat, brazilian funk, afrohouse, amapiano, samba-reggae

Instruments

turntables, sampler

Biography

DJ Raiz, stage name of Raíz, is a DJ and music producer from Bahia, recognized as one of the pioneers of Sound System culture in Brazil. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he stands out as the selector for Ministereo Público Sound System and for his musical productions, which have yielded collaborations with artists such as Russo Passapusso, Luedji Luna, Larissa Luz, and Àtooxxá. His work extends beyond Brazilian borders, with performances in cities like Porto, Brighton, and London.

His discography includes remixes for artists such as BaianaSystem and Lucy Alves, as well as tracks featured on the soundtrack of the series "Casa da Avó." DJ Raiz's sound is marked by the fusion of rhythms from the African diaspora, including reggae, Bahia's afro blocks, Nigerian new afrobeats, British funk, and elements of Brazilian music such as samba-reggae and repique, alongside forays into afrohouse and amapiano.

DJ Raiz plays a fundamental role in the Brazilian music scene, especially in Bahia, boosting Sound System culture and collaborating with a new generation of artists. His ability to move across different genres and his constant pursuit of new sounds solidify him as an important and influential figure in the country's contemporary music.

Discography

• Música É Uhuru (DUB) (2022)
• Ubuntu Riddim (2026)