True to their sound and roots, both
@williamdjoko and
@quenummusic are profoundly shaped by their multicultural backgrounds that reflect in their latest release ‘Step After Step’.
Djoko grew up with an Ukrainian mother and a Cameroonian father, while Quenum was raised by a Guadeloupean mother and a Benin father.
Diverse musical landscapes, such as jazz, afro-beat, pop, rock, hip-hop, and funk, immersed them in music from their early days in an ultimately powerful way.
“These weren’t just genres; they were part of our daily lives. They shaped how we understand rhythm, groove, harmony and storytelling.”
‘Step After Step’ gives a glimpse of the diverse influences that compile their emotional language.
1. Djoko, Open Podium high school (2001)
2. Quenum, the years when he used to dance before becoming a DJ & producer
3. “These weren’t just genres; they were part of our daily lives. They shaped how we understand rhythm, groove, harmony and storytelling.”
4. Quenum, sporty chic in one of the clubs where he had a residency
5. Djoko; the first DJ setup in (2003)
6. Djoko; Jason and the Argonauts Live @ TWSTd DJ Cafe Amsterdam (2005)
7. Djoko, lipsyncing Michael Jackson (1995)
8. Quenum, 90s records digging
9. Quenum, home set up in London (1995)
