South London producer and DJ Ixyala joins the ADM show on The Beat London with a guest mix that marks a clear turning point in his artistic evolution.

Formerly known as DJ Dris, Ixyala represents a shift from high-energy club functionality toward a deeper, more textured Afrohouse and Afrotech sound built on rhythm and atmosphere.

Broadcasting on 11 February, the mix introduces listeners to an artist rebuilding his identity around a dialogue between tradition and experimentation. Tribal percussion sits alongside sleek electronic textures, creating a sound palette that connects African rhythmic heritage with contemporary underground dance culture. Rather than chasing festival peaks, Ixyala’s approach focuses on groove architecture: layered drums, patient builds, and trance inducing repetition designed for communal dancefloor moments.

The ADM guest mix offers an extended glimpse into how Ixyala curates that vision in real time. For The Beat London audience, it’s both an reintroduction to a familiar figure and an entry point into a sound that prioritizes depth, and movement on the dancefloor.

Don’t forget, whilst still evey Weds, The ADM Show with Ekitisound is now at 7pm.