Unapologetic and unstoppable, Nicole Moudaber sets her own pace

From promoting the first-ever international DJs in Beirut to running one of techno’s most globally resonant imprints, Nicole Moudaber has carved a singular path through electronic music, rooted in grit, instinct, and cultural multiplicity. Born in Nigeria to Lebanese parents and later relocating to London, Moudaber’s journey across continents isn’t just a personal biography; it’s the essence of her sound. Drawing from the polyrhythmic pulses of Afrobeat, the emotive textures of Middle Eastern music, and the industrial intensity of European techno, her sonic identity is a bold hybrid that reflects her upbringing as much as her defiant spirit. Whether it’s through her MOOD Records label, her widely syndicated In The MOOD radio show, or her genre-fluid sets on the world’s biggest stages, she continues to reimagine what it means to be both an artist and an advocate in a male-dominated industry.

Nicole Moudaber’s music is a reflection of her journey, a sonic framework woven from the rhythms of her Nigerian childhood, the emotional depth of her Lebanese roots, and the gritty pulse of London’s club culture. Her sets, whether in sweaty warehouses or massive festival stages like Tomorrowland, are known for their tension and spontaneity, steered by a sharp instinct for reading the room and shifting direction in real time.

In this intimate conversation, she speaks with raw candour about the emotional weight behind her breakthrough album ‘Believe’, her formative years amidst Lebanon’s post-war turbulence, and the spontaneous decisions that have shaped her most unforgettable performances. We dive into her commitment to uplifting Middle Eastern talent, her fierce stance on gender equality in the scene, and her ongoing mission to use music as a vehicle for social change. As she teases upcoming collaborations with the likes of Armin van Buuren and Jamie Jones, and reveals the launch of a new tech-house-focused label Mood Collective, it’s clear that Nicole Moudaber’s creative momentum shows no signs of slowing.

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