Few people are doing it quite like CHEZA LUCINA right now. If you want to understand the true heartbeat of London’s contemporary underground, this is where you look.
For the first drop of our second SONIC Series this year, the London-based DJ, producer, and curator has blessed us with a set that feels like a sweat-slicked warehouse party. It’s deeply rooted, forward-thinking, and incredibly heavy on the global bass, blending Caribbean rhythms and UK underground energy.
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OPEN ON YOUTUBE ↗If you’ve spent any time in London's nightlife, you’ve probably felt CHEZA’s impact. They’re the brains co-founding Bumpah, co-directing Felt Sound System, and holding down residencies with Popola UK and Goldfat Music. But beyond the titles, CHEZA is a vital pillar for the community. Their whole ethos is built around consistently carving out spaces that champion Black and POC artists, uplifting niche genres, and making sure dancefloor liberation isn't just a buzzword, but a lived reality.
What makes CHEZA’s curation so special is the internet digging. They aren't just playing the hits; they’re hunting for the overlooked sounds and emerging artists that deserve the spotlight. Constantly searching for music that evokes feeling above all else, whether that's pure euphoria, grounding, joy, or a moment of reflection, every selection serves a distinct purpose.
The resulting mix is moving effortlessly between amapiano, soca, bouyon, dembow, jungle, garage, dubstep, juke, and funky house. At its heart is the signature Jungle x Soca fusion that has become synonymous with their name. Years ago, CHEZA noticed nobody was really blending the two, so they started experimenting. Today, that hybrid sound has evolved from a bedroom experiment into a defining artistic statement that continues to expand through new productions, remixes, and live performances.
This isn't a set designed just to be background noise for your day; CHEZA builds the energy. It starts with space to breathe, lets you settle into the groove, and then gradually cranks up the tempo and intensity until you're hit with explosive bursts of pure release. It mirrors the exact, cyclical rhythm of a perfect night out, designed not simply to entertain, but to connect people through movement, memory, and shared emotion.
They’ve already brought this energy to major stages like Glastonbury, Boomtown, Body Movements, We Out Here, and Latitude, alongside international slots across Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. Yet, no matter how big the crowd, CHEZA has this rare ability to make a massive festival stage feel as intimate as a basement session. With forthcoming releases, fresh dubplates, and an ever-evolving sound, this contribution to the series is just a vibe, full of rhythm, heritage, and community.
Artist: CHEZA LUCINA
MC: CHICKABOO
Production: STUDIO INTROE
Series: INTROE SONIC
Location: London, UK
TRACKLIST
- Mala – Victory (Dubkasm Remix)
- Kryssy – Mister Plata
- Egoless – Remix
- Lady Lava – No Horn
- NOGE – Back It Up
- MC Yoshi, Mauvais Djo & KokosVoice – Charger
- Pagwa – Budalagi
- MOLIY – Backie
- Shirley Temper – Solo Raving
- DJ Omega – Spellbound
- Pable & Jammin – Look at Bumper
- GEO – Bad Influence
- Kahn – Abattoir (Yazzus Remix)
- DJ Squarewave & Elvee – Scally Whispers
- Stink Waist
- Dash – Exodus
- Unknown Track
- Dash – I Know
- Natus – Do You Do the Do the Doo
- Unknown Track
- Counter Culture – The Time
- Aleywa – Sweating (Breakage Remix)
- Nylah Blackman – Only Bumpah (Cheza Lucina Remix)
- Unknown Track
- Cheza Lucina x Deco J x Joshy Beatz – Taking Blows
