By: Yomna Walid&nbsp;
Being part of a DJ duo may appear challenging but collaborating with someone who shares the same creative vision while offering different strengths can create a distinctive musical balance. That is the approach taken by Karim Attallah and May Adam when they launched their duo project, Paar Muzik. One comes from a dance background with a strong connection to rhythm and movement, while the other draws inspiration from electronic music and nightlife culture.
Listeners can tune in at 10:00pm today for DJ of the Week on NileFM, where Paar Muzik will present a dynamic set blending different musical influences and styles.
NileFM speaks to Paar Muzik about how the idea of forming a DJ duo first emerged, the challenges they have faced, and what lies ahead for the project.
Who are you away from the music? Tell us about your lives and the experiences that shaped your journey into DJing. Away from music, we&rsquo;re both inspired by people, culture, travel, and everyday experiences. One of us comes from a dance background, deeply connected to rhythm, movement, and performance, while the other was more influenced by electronic music, nightlife culture, and discovering sounds from around the world. Music was always present in our lives, and DJing became a natural way to express ourselves creatively and connect with people. Production also became a huge part of our journey early on. Spending time in the studio and building music together became the real connection behind the scenes and helped shape our identity as artists.
<a href="https://ibb.co/LhY093FR"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/PzFr1dLj/1.png" alt="1" border="0" /></a> How did the idea of forming a DJ duo come about, and what made you decide to turn it into a shared project? It developed naturally through spending time together around music, exchanging ideas, and discovering how aligned we were creatively. From the beginning, we shared the same mindset and a common passion for music, energy, and creating experiences for people. As we spent more time playing and producing together, we decided to officially launch the brand and turn it into a serious shared project with its own identity and direction. As a duo, how do your different musical backgrounds or perspectives influence your sound and creativity together? Our differences are one of our biggest strengths. One of us leans more toward Afro rhythms, emotion, and performance energy through dance, while the other is drawn to tech-house grooves, structure, and high-energy transitions. That balance helps us create sets that feel both emotional and energetic. Our sound today is heavily inspired by Afro-melodic elements, blending percussion, deep atmospheres, and hypnotic grooves in a way that feels immersive and powerful on the dancefloor. You are known for immersive sets that sit at the crossroads of Afro-house and tech-house. How would you describe your signature sound, and how do you balance both styles in your sets? We&rsquo;d describe our sound as rhythmic, emotional, and atmospheric. Afro-house brings warmth and storytelling, while tech-house adds movement and energy. We also take inspiration from melodic house to create a deeper emotional journey within our sets. The balance comes from reading the crowd and understanding when to build emotion versus when to push intensity. What have been the biggest challenges you have faced as a DJ duo so far? One of the biggest challenges is maintaining a shared vision while still respecting each other&rsquo;s individuality. Being a duo requires constant communication, creatively and professionally. At the same time, the electronic music scene moves very fast, so we always try to stay connected to what&rsquo;s happening globally. Attending events like IMS Dubai helped us grow our network, build industry connections, and stay updated with the latest trends and sounds shaping the scene. How do you usually make creative decisions when preparing a set or planning a performance? Preparation is very collaborative for us. We spend a lot of time sharing music, testing ideas, and discussing the atmosphere we want to create. Usually, it starts with a feeling rather than a strict tracklist. A lot of our inspiration also comes from production and experimenting in the studio with Afro melodic sounds and emotional progressions. When you don&rsquo;t fully agree on a track or musical direction during a set, how do you handle it in the moment? Trust plays a huge role. During a set, there&rsquo;s no time for long discussions, so we rely on instinct and experience. Usually, if one of us strongly feels a direction, the other supports it, and we adjust naturally together. Over time, we&rsquo;ve learned how to understand each other&rsquo;s energy without needing to say much.&nbsp;
How does it feel to be featured as &ldquo;DJ of the Week&rdquo; on NileFM? Was this recognition expected, or did it come as a surprise? It honestly felt amazing. It was a very motivating moment for us because we&rsquo;ve always focused more on the music and the experience rather than recognition itself. Being featured by NileFM definitely encouraged us to keep pushing our sound further.
<a href="https://ibb.co/8DNtXvK5"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/MDZQ9w2V/2.png" alt="2" border="0" /></a> What is the most memorable or meaningful comment you have received from fans throughout your career? The comments that stay with us most are when people say our music made them truly feel something. For us, a real connection is always more important than just making people dance. What upcoming projects, releases, or performances can your audience look forward to? We&rsquo;re currently focusing heavily on production and developing original music that reflects our identity more clearly. We have exciting upcoming scheduled releases blending Afro-house and melodic house with deeper electronic textures, alongside exciting collaborations and performances to be announced soon.
<a href="https://ibb.co/6cmfk9ns"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/PsNfdXmC/3.png" alt="3" border="0" /></a> Photo Credit: Paar Muzik&rsquo;s official page

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