Elyse Raphael

I’ve wanted to DJ since I was a teenager, but for one reason or another, I held myself back, cliche I know! Music has always been around me. My dad managed a band in the 80s, and I grew up with my mum blasting Choice FM and Kiss 100 in the car. Instead of watching TV after school, I’d sit at the computer digging for music on Napster and Limewire (only 90’s kids will know the pain of this!) then in my late teens I was in nightclubs and if I was sober enough, I’d always be analysing the DJ! That blend of R&B and house is what shaped my sound as a DJ. DJing was actually one of the courses I studied at university and as part of the final exam I had to do an all vinyl set; timeless soulful house tunes that I’d still play out now. I got the top marks in my class 🤓 at least I was good at something even if it wasn’t exactly academic! But my boyfriend at the time was a DJ, and I didn’t want it to look like I was copying him, so I didn’t pursue it any further, which seems a bit mad looking back. Fast forward to my 30th birthday and I thought - If I don’t do it now, it’s never going to happen. And I’m not one who lives life wondering “what if?” so I bought a controller and started practicing at home. I did a few little house parties here and there and gradually built my confidence up enough to play out. Do I wish I pursued it 15 years ago? Yes! But better late than never, and if you know me well, you’ll know that motto suits me down to a T!

Happy birthday baby bear 🐻💕

Ski trip with the lads ⛷️

Tonight we welcome ELYSE RAPHAEL to Lights Low Radio. Despite primarily being a Soulful House DJ, Elyse has a deep knowledge and love for R&B and Neo Soul. Her unique selections make for a truly pleasurable listening experience for her audiences. Join her tonight for episode 1 of the Slow Jam Sessions from 8pm on lightslowradio.com or via the MyTuner / GetMeRadio apps

@flamingoclubsoho

Really looking forward to be playing a 3 hour set at a brand new and unique wellness event in Bury st Edmunds on November 15th. If you’re in to wellness, yoga, holistic healing, breathwork and the like, and you want to get involved, drop me a message and I’ll send you the ticket link. Thanks to @rory.sasse for the invite, I think this is going to be really special and I’m excited to be part of it ✨ #EssenceOfLife #EssenceOfLifeEvent #WellnessEvent #HealingFestival #HolisticHealthn #GoodVibes #MusicIsHealing

Inspirational weekend with @chosenfewdjs @househeadldn A few weeks back 🫶🏼🎶

I miss you Leo. I’d give the world to have you asleep on me like this again 🥺💙

Tomorrow! Balstock let’s gooo 🙌🏼💃🏻 Set time 2pm-3pm ✌🏽✨ #balstockfestival

This year marks 20 years of Balstock festival and I’m excited to be a part of the line up alongside some amazing DJs. I’ll be playing in the car park stage on Sunday 14th Sept 🎧✌🏽💃🏻 Thanks to @pariscesvette for the call up 🙌🏼

Loving my summer residency at @coldharbourfarmshop What a stunning place to watch the sunset with a cocktail🍸🌅 Catch me playing again tomorow Friday 1st August with @yamtt600 🪩💃🏻🌙 #soulfulhouse #devon #soulpowerradio #sunset #femaledj #chilledhouse

Still buzzing from our set at the BBE! Had the best time going back to back with my bestie @bellaoconnor__ and it was such an honour to get behind the decks at the legendary @the_bbe_store Thanks to everyone on the dancefloor it means a lot 🙏🏽 Massive shout out to my @househeadldn family as always 💙🧡 and also to the DJs who played throughout the day, everyone absolutely smashed it 🔥