By: Yomna Walid&nbsp;
Mohamed Ahmed returns to the Nile FM decks, marking his fourth appearance as DJ of the Week and bringing once again his distinctive sound and bold musical vision to the airwaves.
Balancing a full-time career in engineering with a passion for DJing, Mohamed has carved out a space where emotional depth, melodic energy, and narrative-driven sets collide. Listeners can expect a performance that is as unpredictable as it is immersive.
Tonight at 10:00 PM, he will take over the Nile FM decks once more, promising a journey full of surprises and musical storytelling. In an exclusive interview, Nile FM sat down with Mohamed to explore his journey behind the turntables, his enduring relationship with the station, and the challenges of navigating two demanding careers.
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Let&rsquo;s begin at the start. For listeners discovering you for the first time, who is Mohamed away from the decks, and how would you describe yourself as an artist?
Away from the decks, I&rsquo;m a curious person who&rsquo;s always been deeply connected to music. As an artist, I&rsquo;d describe myself as someone who focuses on emotional energy and storytelling through music. My style blends melodic depth with uplifting drive. Melodies play a big role in my tracks because they help me tell stories through music and create journeys people can genuinely feel and connect with.
When did your journey into DJing begin, and can you recall the moment you realized it was becoming more than just a hobby?
My journey into DJing began after I listened to a Year Mix in 2013 as I remember for the first time. I was fascinated by how all these different tracks blended together so smoothly, and I became curious about the craft behind it how transitions work, how energy flows, and how a story is built through music. That curiosity pushed me to start learning more about mixing, with the help and guidance of a few close friends who were already in the scene.
The moment I realized it was more than a hobby was when people I didn&rsquo;t personally know began connecting with my music, sharing how it made them feel. That was when I understood this was something I wanted to commit to on a deeper level.
What was it about DJing that truly drew you in? Was there a particular sound, experience, or artist that sparked that connection?
What drew me in was the emotional side of DJing. There&rsquo;s something magical about controlling the flow of energy on the stage, building tension, releasing emotion, and seeing people respond to the vibe in real time. That hits different; it&rsquo;s a language without words.
I&rsquo;ve always been deeply connected to melodic trance music, and I love introducing it to the crowd and seeing how much they enjoy experiencing it live.
Particular artist? I&rsquo;d say Armin van Buuren played a huge role in inspiring me. I grew up watching him shape the trance scene for decades and host unforgettable events around the world. He definitely sparked something in me and motivated me to start DJing.
How did you come to define your musical identity? Did your style develop organically over time, or was it shaped by specific influences and experiences?&nbsp;
My style developed very organically. Over time, through listening, experimenting, and playing different sets, my identity slowly became clearer. Of course, experiences and certain moments shaped it, but I never forced a specific direction it naturally found its way.&nbsp;
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You&rsquo;ve been named NileFM&rsquo;s DJ of the Week. What does this recognition represent for you at this point in your career?
This is actually my fourth time being named Nile FM&rsquo;s DJ of the Week, and it remains a very meaningful milestone for me every single time.
I grew up listening to NileFM I still remember studying for my high school exams with the station playing in my ears all the way. It has always been a part of my daily life and my early connection to music.
So having my music and sets featured on the same radio station I grew up listening to carries a very special meaning. It feels both nostalgic and motivating, a reminder of how far my journey has come, and an encouragement to keep pushing forward and evolving as an artist.
Every creative journey comes with its challenges. What have been some of the biggest obstacles you&rsquo;ve faced, and how have they shaped you as a DJ?
One of the biggest challenges I&rsquo;ve faced throughout my journey has been balancing my full-time career as an engineer with my passion for DJing.
Engineering is a demanding field and requires a lot of time, focus, and responsibility, and that naturally made it difficult at times to fully commit to music the way I wished to. DJing has always been more of a passion than a profession for me, so finding the right balance between both worlds wasn&rsquo;t always easy.
But this challenge shaped me in a positive way. It taught me discipline, patience, and how to manage my time more intentionally. It also made me value every opportunity I get in music even more because whenever I step behind the decks, I know I&rsquo;m doing it out of pure love for the craft.
Is there a set you particularly enjoy performing? What makes it special to you, and is there a story or moment linked to it that still resonates?&nbsp;
Yes, one of the sets that will always stay special to me was a performance I played in Hurghada.
What made it memorable is that everything happened very spontaneously. The opportunity came suddenly, and I wasn&rsquo;t fully prepared for it in advance, but once I started playing, everything just flowed naturally. The set turned out great, the energy felt right, and the crowd was truly enjoying the music.
It was one of those moments where you feel completely connected to the people and the atmosphere around you. We shared a really beautiful time together, and that experience still resonates with me today.
When you&rsquo;re building a set, how much is planned, and how much is guided by the energy of the crowd in the moment?
I usually prepare a general direction and musical story beforehand, key transitions, mood progression, and certain tracks I know will anchor the set. But a big part of it remains flexible and guided by the crowd&rsquo;s energy. Reading the room is essential. Sometimes the moment calls for more intensity, sometimes for deeper emotion, and that spontaneity is what keeps every set unique.
Where do you find inspiration today? Whether through music, personal experiences, or other artists, what continues to fuel your creativity?
For me Inspiration comes from many places. Music itself, life experiences, emotions, travel, conversations, and mostly quiet reflective moments.
I&rsquo;m also inspired by other artists who push creative boundaries, as well as by the support from listeners and communities who connect with my tracks and sets. That connection continues to fuel my creativity.
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Finally, what advice would you give to aspiring DJs who are just starting out and hope one day to be featured as DJ of the Week on Nile FM?
My biggest advice to upcoming DJs is: have your own style.
Nowadays, a lot of music can sound very similar, so your sound is what makes you stand out. Don&rsquo;t just follow trends, build a musical identity that truly reflects who you are. Work on improving your mixes, your transitions, and your track selections, because quality always finds its way to the right ears.
And most importantly, be patient. Great things don&rsquo;t happen overnight unless you&rsquo;re really lucky, in which case please tell me your secret
NileFM has always been very friendly and supportive toward upcoming talents, so keep working, keep improving, and one day your moment will come.
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