Adame DJ has become one of the leading figures in a new generation of Brazilian electronic music, forging a sound through experimentation while maintaining the rhythms that inspired him. Hailing from Espírito Santo, the producer and DJ has created a style that blends Brazilian funk with techno, trance, acid, bass music and Afrobeats, offering music that feels constantly in motion. Every set and production embraces unpredictability, placing Adame at the apex of a movement that continues to take Brazilian Popular Electronic Music onto the global stage.
That adventurous spirit has carried him well beyond Brazil and as a regular presence during the European summer, Adame has brought his sonic flair to dancefloors in London, Paris, Madrid, Porto, Lisbon and Berlin across two tours, with more international appearances on the horizon. At home, he’s established himself from north to south of Brazil, performing at major events including Submundo 808 Festival, where he played to an audience of more than 10,000 people. Alongside growing commercial success, his work has also attracted critical recognition, including a Spotify Brasil editorial nomination for Song of the Year in 2025.
His catalogue reflects an artist with an extraordinary vision and the talent to bring it to life, with tracks such as his remix of PinkPantheress’s “Stars” with DJ Caio Prince and “Conflito” both clocking over a million streams each while his collaboration with d.silvestre, “A Sacanagem Começou,” was recognised as one of the standout releases of 2025. His growing profile has also attracted the attention of internationally respected figures within electronic music with German producer Boys Noize signing Adame to his label, where the Brazilian artist now releases new material.
Beyond his solo career, Adame remains committed to developing the wider scene as one of the founders of the underground collective Humildes, a collaborative platform dedicated to introducing emerging artists through a series of expansive projects exploring the breadth of Brazilian Popular Electronic Music. Now, Adame brings that journey to a significant moment with Músicas para Ouvir no After, an ambitious full-length outing that concludes the ROLÊ trilogy, released via the ONES and ZEROS imprint. Across fourteen tracks, the album constructs the imagined soundtrack to an afterparty, following both the physical and psychological shifts that accompany a night stretching into the early hours.
The opening track, “INTRO,” establishes the album’s setting, combining Beat Fino from Espírito Santo with acid techno synths while vocal samples place listeners directly inside an afterparty in Cachoeiro do Itapemirim. That atmosphere flows naturally into “Bucetada Melódica,” where acid textures collide with Batidão Carioca vibes as vocals from MC Vuk, Saci and GW introduce an environment driven by desire and uninhibited energy.
As the record progresses, the journey becomes increasingly intense; “Faz minha mente” explores renewed energy through glitched production and relentless rhythms, while “Ter pensamentos tipo” strips Brazilian funk down to its bare essentials, creating a cybernetic landscape that reflects mental disorientation. “Ecstasy Effect” takes this progression further still, surrounding distorted vocals from MC Magrinho and MC Rafa 22 with metallic berimbaus and saturated 808s to create a feeling of collective trance.
The release shifts again with “Rebolando Lentinho,” where sunrise begins to emerge without diminishing the night’s momentum. Organic percussion briefly softens the album’s otherwise synthetic aesthetic before funk and trance elements fuse into kaleidoscopic abstraction. One of the album’s emphatic moments arrives with “Acido,” Adame’s collaboration with Boys Noize. Bringing together the funk stylings of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo with Berlin’s club culture, the track represents a meeting point between distinct electronic worlds while amplifying the album’s wide themes of movement and shared experience.
Tracks including “Destrava,” “After,” “Monta no pau” and “Encaixa” continue dismantling conventional structures through rapidly shifting rhythms, hard techno, jungle influences and breakbeat passages. The closing track, “Toma Toma,” delivers the album’s final statement through a gabber-driven finale infused with Macumbinha Carioca elements. Even as the production maintains its intensity, the synths gradually recede beneath the vocals, suggesting exhaustion slowly replacing exhilaration before one final burst of energy closes the record.
We caught up with Adame DJ to find out more about his musical journey so far, his new album Músicas para Ouvir no After and what he’s got lined up for the future. Check out our interview with Adame DJ below.
Hey Adame DJ, how’s things?
I’m doing well, thank God! I’m really excited and looking forward to the next few days.
What’s your earliest memory of making music?
I’ve been producing new things, discovering new paths, sounds, and textures. I’m loving exploring old-school High-Tech Minimal, like what Boris Brejcha used to do in his early albums.
Which artists do you draw most inspiration from?
Tame Impala, Randomer, Gorillaz, and The Chemical Brothers. They are actually my main inspirations, but I also like to listen to underground styles like glitchcore and weird sounds, haha.
How else do you find inspiration for your music?
I don’t know if “inspiration” is the right word for me, but I strongly believe in what free will can provide us. We have to feel free to do what we want without fear of judgment. That gives me the foundation to explore sounds and elements, making music just for the pleasure of producing it, rather than trying to fit into a specific label.
What do you love about your local music scene?
I love that we are always evolving. Funk is always reinventing and adapting itself, and I also love the sheer amount of genres and subgenres in Brazilian electronic music; we have so many musical layers and contexts. In every state of Brazil, there is a specific style of funk and an extremely rich culture behind the music.
What would you say is the perfect setting for listeners to enjoy your sound?
I believe there are two ideal scenarios. The first one is in nightclubs: since my sound is quite dry and somewhat simple, it always hits right because the environment itself helps with the reverberation. The second scenario is at home or in open spaces during the day. In these places, you are usually not in a party mood, so it really helps to give that energy boost we need to get things done with a good disposition. In both scenarios, my intention is to lift people up and make them forget their problems.
How has your own style and sound evolved since you started out?
I started producing without much direction back in 2013. I was a kid and just wanted to understand how FL Studio worked; I thought it was some kind of game, haha. At that time, I could only find videos of people teaching trap, so I started producing trap with funk vocals. From there, I discovered an incredible world of experimental music. My interest was always to make something more upbeat, so I moved to afrobeat and made several tracks until 2018. After that, I already had a good understanding of what I was doing and felt more confident to produce what I always wanted.
Who would be your dream artist to collaborate with?
Kevin Parker, please notice me!
How did you find making your new album ‘Músicas para Ouvir no After’?
I never sit down and decide to “make an album,” because producing single tracks unpretentiously has always worked better for me. This project was no different, but somehow the tracks talk to each other because they were all made at after-parties or emerged from the after-parties of life. I spent years working on these songs, going through several versions until they became what they are today.
What message did you want to get across with this release?
We have to seize the opportunities that life gives us, and have the courage and vision necessary to embrace all the good things that cross our path.
How do you feel this album fits within the ROLÊ trilogy?
“Rolê” means party in Portuguese, and the “After” is the last stage of that party. This album fits as the final chapter of a project with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Because of that, the sound is vibing with a chaotic energy, haha, but everything is connected.
What artist have you been listening to most recently?
DJ Yan do Flamengo, Delazari, Kenya20hz, Marcelinho MeteBala, and DJ LETTS. They are insane!
What’s the main thing you want people to get out of listening to your music?
A feeling of freedom and pure energy
What’s been your favourite live performance so far?
Boys Noize of course. His sets are crazy
Who would be 3 artists to headline your dream festival? And where would it be?
Boys Noize, Kenya20hz, and DJ Paranoia. And it would definitely be in Cachoeiro.
Do you have any advice for a new artist wanting to follow your footsteps?
Always seek knowledge and learn new skills. Our minds are our number one tool to make our dreams come true.
Finally, what do you have lined up next?
I’ll keep producing. Right now, I’m exploring a more ethereal vibe and searching for out-of-the-box sounds.
Listen to Músicas para Ouvir no After below
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