We recently connected with Simo Kassabi and have shared our conversation below.
Simo, appreciate you making time for us and sharing your wisdom with the community. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others overcame obstacles can be helpful. One of those struggles is keeping creativity alive despite all the stresses, challenges and problems we might be dealing with. How do you keep your creativity alive?
For me, keeping my creativity alive is all about staying connected to the fundamentals and constantly challenging myself to refine them. I spend a lot of time going back to the basics—simple mixing, clean EQing, understanding how two tracks can breathe together without overcomplicating the transition. That simplicity actually keeps me inspired because it forces me to listen deeper and find beauty in the small details. I also love sharing that journey and knowledge with others on my Instagram and social platforms, where I break down tips, techniques, and the art of subtle mixing. Recently, I’ve even started posting clips showing how much a simple EQ move can change the whole vibe of a set.
On top of that, I believe inspiration doesn’t just come from music. It comes from the energy of the people around me, random interactions—like this one funny video I shared where someone in the background says hi and I totally missed it, but that moment reminds me how important it is to stay aware and connected. Those little life moments fuel my creativity just as much as the music itself.
At the end of the day, I keep my creativity alive by always being a student of the craft, staying humble, learning something new every day, and passing it forward to the community.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’m DJ Morocco, a house music and minimal house DJ originally from Morocco, now based in Los Angeles. My journey in music started with a deep passion for sound, rhythm, and the energy that music brings to people. Over time, that passion turned into a career where I get to share not only my sound but also my approach and philosophy toward DJing.
What excites me most about what I do is how I can shape a moment and tell a story through music. For me, it’s not about flashy tricks—it’s about creating a real, organic vibe by focusing on the fundamentals. I specialize in simple yet powerful mixing, clean transitions, and the art of EQing to make two tracks breathe together and feel like one continuous journey. I talk a lot about this on my Instagram and social platforms, where I share tips, techniques, and content to inspire other DJs and music lovers. I want people to see that you don’t need to overcomplicate things; the magic is in the small details.
Professionally, I’m focused on growing my brand and community, giving back to the culture by teaching what I’ve learned, and showing people that simplicity can still be powerful. I’m currently working on a new live mix series where I’ll be breaking down simple mixing and EQing techniques, and I’m planning a few shows and events to connect with the community face-to-face.
I also have an exciting event coming up — I’ll be performing at a festival on April 25th, which is a big step forward in my journey. It’s an amazing opportunity to bring my sound to a larger audience and share the energy I’ve been building over the years. I can’t wait to show what I’ve been working on and connect with the crowd in real life.
At the end of the day, everything I do—whether it’s performing, teaching, or sharing content—is about connection and storytelling. I want people to walk away from my sets and content feeling something real.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
1. Patience & Consistency – This industry is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. When I first started, I wanted to get good fast, but the real growth came when I slowed down, stayed consistent, and gave myself time to learn. For anyone starting out, my advice is: don’t rush the process. Show up every day, even when you’re not inspired, and put in the reps. Improvement comes quietly over time.
2. Understanding the Fundamentals – A lot of DJs get caught up in effects, crazy transitions, or showmanship—but what really separates a good DJ from a great one is their understanding of the basics: clean mixing, track selection, and EQ control. I spent years practicing how to simply blend two songs together well. If you can master the small things, you can do big things. So my advice is: focus on your basics. Learn how to make two tracks sound like one without relying on tricks.
3. Adaptability & Always Learning – Music, technology, and the scene itself are always evolving. I learned early on that you have to stay open-minded and be willing to learn new things, whether that’s new gear, new sounds, or new ways to connect with an audience. For anyone starting out: be a student forever. Watch other DJs, study live sets, break down what you like and don’t like. The moment you think you know everything is the moment you stop growing.
Most importantly, stay true to yourself. Develop your own sound and trust that if you keep showing up, learning, and staying humble, your time will come.
How would you spend the next decade if you somehow knew that it was your last?
If I knew I only had a decade left, I would spend it living fully, creating relentlessly, and loving deeply. I’d double down on my craft—not because of success or recognition, but because music has always been the way I connect with people and leave something behind. I’d want to spend that time building real memories, sharing my sound, teaching others what I’ve learned, and making sure that even after I’m gone, a part of me still lives on in the music and in the people I’ve touched.
Outside of music, I’d invest every moment into my relationships—my family, my loved ones, and the people who stood by me. I’d travel, experience as much of life as I could, and make sure that when my time is up, I can look back and say I didn’t hold anything back.
At the end of the day, whether we have 10 years left or 100, the goal is the same for me: leave something meaningful behind, whether it’s a mix, a moment, or the way I made people feel.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ffm.bio/djmoroccomusic
- Instagram: @djmoroccomusic
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@djmoroccoofficial_?si=beAxdx3984ISzfcj
- Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/Fwf7pBD4ESGkMDRG7
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