26/11/2025
Massuma is a London-born artist whose journey is powered by passion, reinvention, and raw talent. He started in the urban scene, first as a grime producer at age 12, then as a hip hop DJ known as Sam Savage, mastering his technique through years of intense work.
After hitting a ceiling in the urban world, he made a pivotal rebrand, emerging as Massuma to focus on his growing passion for house music.
Today, he is a boundary-pushing force in Afro House, celebrated for a soulful, worldly sound rooted in underground club culture. His breakout single, "Contesto," became an instant success, peaking at #2 on the Afro House charts and earning support from elite tastemakers like Adam Port, Rampa, &ME, and Alok.
With a wave of new music on the horizon and global bookings rolling in, Massuma is confidently stepping into his next chapter.
Q: Please introduce yourself
I’m Massuma, a London-based DJ and producer exploring the space between Afro house, melodic rhythm, and emotion. My sound is about connection, bringing different worlds together on the dancefloor and letting energy and feeling guide the journey. Everything I make comes from that idea of movement and emotion working hand in hand.
Q: One person you'd dream to have a coffee with?
I'm not sure about this one really there's just too many good choices. Maybe more of a group hang with some of my favorite musicians!
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
Teleportation. So I could play a sunrise set in Tulum, dinner in London, and still make it to bed on time.
Q: If you would have been given the chance to do a film score, what movie would you choose and why?
Something like ‘City of God’. It’s full of rhythm, culture, and chaos, everything that drives my music. I’d love to capture that kind of raw emotion through sound.
Q: Who has been the most influential in your music career? And why?
Probably my friends growing up. We were all into different sounds - Angolan, Latin, UK grime - and we’d share music constantly. That blend of cultures shaped how I listen and create.
Q: Tell us about your journey, what got you to where you are today?
It started with a second-hand keyboard and a cracked version of FL Studio when I was a kid. I was making grime beats at 12, DJing hip hop by my late teens, and eventually felt drawn back to house. I’ve always followed what feels real, and that’s what led to Contesto and everything that’s come after.
Q: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone just starting out their career in music?
Don’t chase trends. Build something that represents you. Authenticity lasts longer than hype.
Q: Can you recall a DJ set or performance of yours that remains unforgettable to you? Where did it take place, and what makes it stand out among all others?
I played a set in Lagos opening for Rampa, and it remains unforgettable. Opening for someone of Rampa’s calibre gave me a platform, but what makes it stand out is how the energy built from the first beat. By the midpoint of my set it felt like the room was realigned around rhythm and movement. That kind of reaction in Lagos - a city that breathes music - showed me that my sound wasn’t just traveling, it was landing.
Q: How has your music style evolved over the years?
It’s gone from raw and gritty to more melodic and layered. The energy from grime and hip hop is still there, but now it’s expressed in a deeper, more rhythmic way.
Q: If you were to venture into another music genre, which one would you choose and why?
Probably funk or soul. There’s a timeless groove in those sounds that I’ve always connected with.
Q: Could you name 3 tracks that got you into electronic music and why?
Definitely Confusion by Keine, Motions by Adriatique, and maybe Walk On by Inland Knights. I'll throw in a 4th for fun and say Eisbar by Graüzone.
Q: Can you recommend a hidden gem in your home country that would be perfect for a rave?
Alexandra Palace in London. It already has deep roots in the city’s music culture, so it feels like the perfect place for something unforgettable. There’s this mix of grandeur and grit, the old architecture gives it history, but once the lights go down and the bass kicks in, it transforms completely. You’ve got thousands of people moving together with the whole of London glowing behind them. It captures exactly what music culture is about for me: freedom, community, and that feeling of being part of something bigger than yourself, even just for one night.
Q: Could you tell us about your upcoming releases and plans for the year?
I have a new track Mermaid coming soon, that’s all I can say for now but there are some real exciting things in the works for the coming months.
Q: Can you share a fun fact about yourself that most of your listeners are probably unaware of?
I’m actually a huge Arsenal fan, I always try to catch the matches when I get the time.