Inside SXM Festival: Adassiya, From Soul Singer to Global DJ

What does it really feel like to play SXM Festival? And how do you go from soul singer to global DJ performing around the world? Welcome to Loud&Unfiltered: Inside SXM Festival — the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one of the world’s most unique electronic music festivals, set in the heart of the Caribbean. If you are looking to understand DJ culture, festival life, and how artists build their sound in electronic music, this episode gives you a real, unfiltered perspective from the artists living it. In this episode, we sit down with Adassiya, a French DJ, producer and former singer, who shares her journey from growing up between Paris and Algeria to performing at global festivals like SXM. She opens up about how she transitioned from soul, R&B and gospel into electronic music, how her cultural influences shape her sound, and why emotion, love and connection sit at the heart of everything she creates. We also explore what makes SXM Festival so special — from sunrise sets on the beach to the global community of music lovers who travel to the island each year. Adassiya breaks down how she prepares for sets, reads a crowd, and blends live vocals into her DJ performances — something rarely seen in dance music. Subscribe to Loud&Unfiltered for more unfiltered conversations with music industry leaders, innovators, and cultural entrepreneurs and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxpr/ Key Moments: 00:00 – Episode Trailer: Adassiya 00:33 – Podcast Intro & SXM Festival Overview (Caribbean, Saint Martin) 01:06 – SXM Festival Atmosphere & Global Dance Community 01:25 – Introducing Adassiya at SXM Festival 02:35 – Adassiya’s Background: Paris, Algeria & Cultural Influences 04:07 – From Soul Singer to DJ: Transition to Electronic Music 07:09 – Musical Influences & Singing While DJing (Unique Live Sets) 09:35 – Describing Her Sound: Tribal, Groovy & Melodic House 11:01 – Festivals vs Clubs & SXM Crowd Energy (Love & Happiness) 13:09 – Favourite Places to Play: Tulum & Magical Mountain Venue in Greece 15:09 – Producing Music & Running Her Label ‘Mektoub’ 17:45 – Dream Collaborations & Emotion-Driven Music 19:14 – Upcoming Gigs & Future Plans (Ibiza / Hi Ibiza Mentions) 20:08 – SXM Festival in One Word & Final Festival Tips