Hot Picks: Ragie Ban Blends São Paulo Grit with Global Club Heat
- Tony Allen
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
For this edition of Hot Picks, we’re spotlighting Ragie Ban – a São Paulo-based DJ and producer making serious moves in house and techno.
His sound sits somewhere between the sweaty intensity of a basement rave and the sharp focus of a peak-time main stage set. Tracks like ‘Time After Time’ on Nervous Records and ‘Soul Clap’ on Variety Music show his knack for groove-led production, with support from Diplo, Kyle Watson and Claude VonStroke.
With fresh music dropping this month – including ‘Toxic’ with Chris Lake and a remix of Davide Squillace’s ‘Let’s Go Deep’ – Ragie’s momentum is only growing. He’s pulled together a playlist full of club-ready weapons that reflect what’s shaping his sets right now.
Ragie Ban, Chris Lake – Toxic
This one started as a sketch I sent to Chris, and it just clicked. We spent months fine-tuning it, and seeing it hit #1 on Beatport was surreal - feels like a proper milestone.
Ragie Ban, Carvalho – Dangerous
Carvalho and I wanted to make something that felt like a late-night drive - moody but still groovy. It’s got that hypnotic energy that keeps people locked in.
Kidoo – Hora de Joc
Kidoo’s got this stripped-back, punchy style that I love. “Hora de Joc” is all about hypnotic rhythms and low-slung bass - it’s a head-down, hands-up kind of track.
Nocapz – AAAAaaaa
This track is pure minimal house with a carefree spirit. Wonky synths, crisp samples - it’s got that nostalgic tech house vibe that hits just right.
Sterium – Tic Toc
“Tic Toc” has this quirky, off-kilter groove that stands out. It’s playful but still keeps the dancefloor moving.
Beltran – Dancing Queen
Beltran flipped a classic into a festival-ready tech house banger. Catchy vocals and an addictive groove. It’s a crowd favorite every time.
BRN – TDB
“TDB” is a standout track, especially in the second drop with that attention-grabbing synth — the kind of thing the dancefloor loves.
Gaiser – Some Slip
A minimal techno classic - rolling beats with percolating synth lines and sci-fi effects. It’s a groove that pulls you in and doesn’t let go.
Ragie Ban’s picks are as direct as his DJ sets – rhythmic, percussive and packed with energy.
Keep your ears open for ‘Toxic’ with Chris Lake and his spin on ‘Let’s Go Deep’ – both landing this month and built for the floor.
Hit play, dive into his selections, and stay locked on Ragie’s next moves.
Ragie Ban
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