AWAKENINGS ADE 2024
OCT 16 - 20, AMSTERDAM
Rising up out of Brazil’s hotbed of formidable talent, Mochakk (AKA Pedro Maia) embodies a level of passion and drive that has placed him in a league of his own. His insatiable hunger for know ledge means he has a broad palette to draw from, channelling his deep well of influences into his vibrant creative output. As anyone who has witnessed him in action will attest, Pedro wears his heart on his sleeve, often expressing his honest love for music in an endearingly physical manner. His skills as a selector have led to bookings at globally renowned clubs, including a residency at the iconic DC-10, while his productions encapsulate his diverse sonic identity. A natural born entertainer, who regularly devours music, history and cultural information by the truckload, Mochakk is a unique artist whose energy and enthusiasm are contagious.
Mochakk’s achievements in 2023 alone demonstrate how influential and respected he has become,with his online fanbase growing to over 3.5 million followers across his socials. He sold out a 5,000-capacity show for leading broadcaster Cercle at the Plaza de España in Seville (the set has almost 4million views), played over 160 shows in 29 countries, and joined the family at DC-10 as a resident.On that note, Mochakk also released the huge single ‘Jealous’ with Circoloco Records, alongside hiskiller remixes of Groove Armada’s ‘Superstylin’’ and Diplo’s ‘Express Yourself’. 2023 also saw thelaunch of his Tricks And Tracks event series, merging his love of skateboarding with electronicmusicfor a unique party. Elsewhere, his Mochakk Calling events have sold out at every worldwide locationso far. At the end of 2023 he was named by both Amazon Music and Spotify Mint as Artist to Watch in2024, wrapping up a hugely successful 2023 with the promise of an even bigger year ahead...