In an oversaturated musical marketplace, it takes a special kind of artist to stand out from the crowd. For multi-talented DJ and producer Ben Aboulafia, forging a name for himself in the music industry has taken a great deal of innovation and initiative, but it’s a challenge that Aboulafia has risen to meet at every turn.
With the release of his new album, “The Day We Met,” on May 31, 2024, Ben Aboulafia looks to take the next step in his journey toward becoming one of the defining musical artists of his generation. Blending uniquely melodic depth with an energetic and often kinetic techno percussive pulse, Ben Aboulafia has spent years honing in on a sound that is entirely his own.
A Rhythm All His Own
Born and raised in Tel Aviv, Ben Aboulafia has not only brought a diverse set of both classical and modern influences to his musical work but also pushed the perceived boundaries of the house music genre to find bold new sounds. This original creative approach and body of work led directly to the bona fide success of Aboulafia’s latest single, “Best DJ in the World.” The ubiquitous dance track has found great success both on Spotify and in the algorithmically-driven sphere of social media among a young audience, signaling Aboulafia’s gift to recontextualize more classical influences into a package that interests a younger age group.
With regards to this success, Aboulafia says, “Art reflects and challenges society; it’s a mirror and a critic. It provides comfort, evokes emotions, and starts conversations, making it indispensable, especially in today’s rapidly changing world.”
Emotion and Melody
When asked about what inspired him to seek out a career in the music industry in the first place, Ben Aboulafia says, “The transformative power of music and the ability to connect with people on an emotional level.” The DJ and producer sees the art form as both a means of creative expression for himself and as a way to unite people and audiences around the world.
From a bedroom in Tel Aviv, Abouliafia has created music that has emotionally resonated with audiences globally, and he’s only looking to expand his reach even further. In the immediate future, Aboulafia has plans to both start his own record label and to take his music to international festival stages across the globe, with the goal being to reach entirely new swaths of audiences in the process.
Building a Better Future
With his new album, “The Day We Met,” Ben Aboulafia manages to capitalize on the momentum and success of “Best DJ in the World” and delve into new sonic textures and experimentations, all while further honing his uniquely emotional and melodic approach to the genre. His commitment to crafting innovative tracks that resonate emotionally with audiences, paired with a rigorous dedication, has served to make the artist’s “Best DJ in the World” track something of a self-fulfilling prophecy, as “The Day We Met” looks to only push Aboulafia’s success further into the stratosphere.