Massuma links with Nahawa Doumbia on “Sikasso”

London-based DJ and producer Massuma has been making a significant impression in the global house scene with a sound that feels equally accessible and forward-thinking. Blending Afro, deep and melodic house stylings, his music shakes with slick basslines and infectious grooves that reflect both his heritage and his hard-earned journey through the underground. From small bar sets and self-promoted student parties to co-signs from world-class tastemakers, Massuma’s rise has been built on persistence, talent and an unshakable love for music.

His story begins long before the global acclaim; born and raised in London, Massuma first found his footing in music at just twelve years old, producing grime instrumentals on Fruity Loops and sharing them with friends the next day. What started as an after-school passion soon turned into a lifelong pursuit and by the time he reached university, he was throwing his own events, DJing out of necessity when he couldn’t find anyone else to take the decks. Those early sets at small bars, community halls, and even South Asian weddings built up his technical skills and deep understanding of rhythm and crowd connection.

Under his early alias Sam Savage, he became a respected figure in the UK’s hip hop scene, studying the legends Jazzy Jeff, Premier and the pioneers who shaped the art of DJing. But as the hip hop circuit began to stagnate, Massuma found himself craving something new. “I had hit the ceiling,” he reflected. “There was no higher to go in the urban music world of DJing.” That moment sparked his rebrand as Massuma and his debut single “Contesto’ arrived as an emphatic artistic statement, peaking at #2 on the Afro house charts and earning support from the likes of Black Coffee, Rampa, &ME and Shimza.

Now, with momentum building and global stages calling, Massuma unveils his latest release with his new single titled “Sikasso,” released via the influential MoBlack Records imprint. The track, featuring the legendary Malian singer Nahawa Doumbia, brings together worlds both sonically and spiritually. Named after Nahawa’s hometown in southern Mali, “Sikasso” is a musical dialogue between tradition and innovation, with her stunning vocal elements floating through mesmeric percussion and warm Afro house rhythms.

Flowing the the shimmer of jangly instrumental tones, bright vocalisations ring out above warm piano chords and the building bubble of synths as the energy surges towards the drop. Gliding with deep bass energy and shuffling rhythms, the track rolls with danceable grooves and euphoric aesthetic to craft an engrossing Afro house soundscape that’s absorbing, melodic and truly hypnotic all at once. It’s a track that’s both informed by the past yet wired for the future, showcasing Massuma’s unique ability to craft music that connects across border and genres.

Commenting on the single, Massuma shares, “Working on this track was deeply inspiring. Nahawa’s voice carries the spirit of Mali, and I wanted the production to let that shine through. Sikasso is a celebration of heritage, connection, and rhythm.” With over two million streams on “Contesto” and an ever-growing international following, Massuma is enjoying a breakout year. As he continues to shine with his well-received studio releases, he’s sure to go from strength to strength as an artist on the rise.

Listen to Sikasso below

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