Berlin’s Khadija arrives on REK’D with the ‘Dunya I’ EP on 23rd January 2026. The Rafiki founder unveils the first chapter of a three-part series for Radio Slave’s 2024-launched imprint, opening with deep House cut ‘Dreaming’, a mysterious, low-slung groover woven with lush pads, choral harmonies, and tripped-out alien clicks that lend a subtle sense of foreboding to its otherwise dreamlike flow. ‘Soul Clap’ is up next, stretching to an impressive eleven minutes, and hypnotising with a looping vocal over a steady, stripped-back rhythm, channelling gospel energy and deep emotion into a meditative, feel-good House cut.
“Dunya I is the first chapter of a trilogy and a deeply personal heart project born in my kitchen in Berlin in August 2025. Created during a period of family crises, personal challenges, and intense reflection, every sound was guided solely by my heart. Dunya explores life, faith, resilience, and emotion – my personal testimony of finding strength, hope, and connection even in the most difficult times.” – Khadija
Khadija is a Berlin-based music producer, DJ, and creative director whose deep and soulful House sound is shaped by her Eritrean heritage. A resident at Heideglühen and founder of the Rafiki artist collective, she has appeared at venues such as RobertJohnson, Tresor, and FusionFestival, while her collaboration with Detroit’s StaceyHotwaxxHale on MovementMusicRecords earned playlist support from Keinemusik, who also hosted her for a guest radio show.
Matt Edwards launched REK’D in October 2024 to release no-nonsense house music without the limitations of parent label Rekids. It has since become a home for dancefloor-focused EPs from artists including Avision, Ketiov& Edvvin, Uncertain, Rocco Rodamaal, JamesCurd, Denney, and more.
Khadija ‘Dunya I’ releases via REK’D 23rd January 2026
Tracklist
01 Dreaming
02 Soul Clap
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