At the heart of this year’s Nexus Lounge ADE Edition edition at the KEF Space, we sat down with rising star Fortella. Known for her vibrant sounds and deep emotional connection with her audience, Fortella is redefining the electronic dance music (EDM) landscape.
In an industry dominated by men, Fortella, born in the UK and currently amassing over 1.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, represents a new era of artists who are “more connected to their highs than lows.” Sitting down at the KEF Space, the DJ shared her love for Amsterdam, her inspirations, and her unique journey in the EDM scene.
Fortella’s passion for music is palpable. “For me, music is my life. Like, it’s really important. It shapes my moods, and it really brings me up,” she expressed during the interview. Her commitment to making her audience feel alive extends to every set she performs, leaving them “on a high” after each show.
Raised above a bustling nightclub in London, Fortella’s path to becoming a DJ was influenced by her surroundings and by live performances from artists like Hannah Wants. Her mission: to make people dance and share the experience that initially captivated her.
Fortella highlighted her evolving sound and hinted at exciting new projects. She describes this sonic shift as “an encapsulation of me as a person.” With a daring spirit and boundless energy, she continues to push boundaries, mixing various sub-genres of house music and experimenting with new electronic elements.
Raised above a bustling nightclub in London, Fortella’s path to becoming a DJ was influenced by her surroundings and by live performances from artists like Hannah Wants. Her mission: to make people dance and share the experience that initially captivated her.
Fortella highlighted her evolving sound and hinted at exciting new projects. She describes this sonic shift as “an encapsulation of me as a person.” With a daring spirit and boundless energy, she continues to push boundaries, mixing various sub-genres of house music and experimenting with new electronic elements.
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