AUDIO SOUL PROJECT

Mazi Namvar, known mostly as Audio Soul Project, has been part of Chicago's house music scene since the mid-90s. He started producing and DJing in 1994, and since then, his sound has taken shape through countless records, remixes, late nights, and dancefloors around the world. As Audio Soul Project, Mazi has released a wide range of music, from deep house and disco-inspired grooves to more stripped-back or experimental cuts. His albums Community (2002) and Hip Shake Heartache (2011) both show his knack for blending live elements with drum machines, analog gear, and chopped-up samples. His process is hands-on, driven by instinct, curiosity, and years of knowing what works in a room. Beyond making music, Mazi has spent decades DJing across clubs big and small, from Chicago to Europe and beyond. His sets are built on energy, flow, and a deep respect for the craft of mixing records. He's also helped shape the scene behind the scenes. Through labels like Gourmet Recordings and Afterhours, Mazi has supported up-and-coming artists and put out music that might not have found a home anywhere else. Lately, his work has found a new wave of momentum with fresh releases on Fresh Meat Records, Guesthouse Recordings, and Brique Rouge. Tracks like Satisfaction, Love Dub, and My Desire (with Ron Carroll) carry forward the raw, soulful vibe at the heart of house and garage. Mazi's not here for nostalgia. He's exploring, still pushing, still finding new angles on a sound he never left. He's a lifer - part producer, part label head, part mentor - and always in service of the music.