Egyptian DJ and producer Omar Baset has opened up about his rise in electronic music, describing a journey shaped by persistence, experimentation and a clear artistic vision.
Speaking on "Let&rsquo;s Dance with Nancy" on NileFM, Baset reflected on how a childhood habit of listening to the station has come full circle, with him now appearing as a guest.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a pleasure&hellip; I&rsquo;ve always been listening to it since a young age,&rdquo; he said.
Where It All Began
Baset&rsquo;s relationship with music started around 2010, when he became immersed in EDM and trance.
A key turning point came in 2014 after discovering French DJ Quentin Mosimann, whose multi-instrument performances left a lasting impression.
&ldquo;This guy was insane. He&rsquo;s doing everything.&rdquo;
Inspired, Baset began experimenting with music production alongside a friend, marking the beginning of his career.
YouTube, night shifts and persistence
In the early years, Baset taught himself production techniques using YouTube, describing it as essential to his development.
At the same time, he was working in a call centre, often producing music during breaks.
His first major breakthrough came in 2017, when the label Stay Yoki responded to one of his demo submissions after repeated attempts.
&ldquo;I felt this is the first achievement I have ever did in my life.&rdquo;
A distinct, dance-driven sound
Baset describes his music as &ldquo;playful&rdquo;, centred on groove and accessibility rather than intensity.
He says his aim is to provide listeners with a sense of relief.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m trying to deliver&hellip; making people feel a little bit relieved.&rdquo;
A staple in his sets is the track &ldquo;Stephanie&rdquo; (Victor remix), which he says consistently resonates with audiences.
Inside the production process
Baset emphasised the importance of not forcing creativity, describing music-making as a fluid process.
&ldquo;If you&rsquo;re forcing the creative process, you&rsquo;re going to lose the identity.&rdquo;
He often starts with rhythm or vocals, allowing the rest of the track to develop organically. When facing creative blocks, he prefers to step away and return later with a fresh perspective.
The making of &ldquo;Sierra&rdquo;
One of his notable releases, &ldquo;Sierra&rdquo;, created with collaborator RG, took more than a year to complete.
Baset said the extended timeline was largely due to post-production refinements, as both artists worked to perfect the final version.
&ldquo;You need to think about it in your own mind.&rdquo;
A Defining Moment At The Pyramids
Among his career highlights, Baset pointed to a performance at the Animus Quantum Genesis event near the Giza Pyramids.
Playing to a crowd of up to 20,000 people, he described the experience as emotional.
&ldquo;I had goosebumps&hellip; I was going to cry.&rdquo;
With the pyramids forming the backdrop, Baset said the moment was difficult to process.
&ldquo;I was flying actually.&rdquo;
Full circle
From a young listener of NileFM to a featured guest, Baset&rsquo;s story reflects steady growth within the global electronic music scene.
His journey, he suggests, is defined less by sudden breakthroughs and more by consistency, patience and staying true to his sound.
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