DJ Haram

DJ Haram
Birth nameZubeyda Muzeyyen
BornCalifornia, United States
OriginNew Jersey, United States
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
Years active2015–present
LabelsHyperdub
Member of700 Bliss

Zubeyda Muzeyyen, better known by her stage name DJ Haram, is an American DJ and record producer.[1] She is a member of 700 Bliss, along with Moor Mother.[2] Her debut solo studio album, Beside Myself, was released in 2025.[3]

Biography

Zubeyda Muzeyyen was born in California.[4] She is of Syrian and Circassian descent.[5] She grew up in New Jersey.[6] In 2012, she moved to Philadelphia.[4] She is based in New York.[7]

She is a member of 700 Bliss, along with Moor Mother.[8] The duo released the Spa 700 EP in 2018.[9] The duo's debut studio album, Nothing to Declare, was released in 2022.[10]

As a solo artist, she released her debut solo EP, Mixed Berries, in 2019.[11] In that year, she also released the Grace EP through Hyperdub.[12] She then self-released the Era EP in 2021.[13] In 2023, she released the Handplay EP through Hyperdub.[14]

In 2025, she released her debut solo studio album, Beside Myself, through Hyperdub.[15] It received universal acclaim from critics.[16]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • Spa 700 (with Moor Mother, as 700 Bliss; Halcyon Veil/Don Giovanni Records, 2018)
  • Mixed Berries (self-released, 2019)
  • Grace (Hyperdub, 2019)
  • Era (self-released, 2021)
  • Handplay (Hyperdub, 2023)

Production

References

  1. ^ Wei, Whitney (July 2, 2019). "Certified: DJ Haram's Musical, Spiritual Journey to "Grace"". Bandcamp Daily. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  2. ^ Murray, Robin (May 7, 2025). "DJ Haram Announces Debut Album 'Beside Myself'". Clash. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  3. ^ Eede, Christian (May 13, 2025). "DJ Haram Details Debut Album for Hyperdub, 'Beside Myself'". The Quietus. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Gallerneaux, Kristen (June 28, 2018). "Ring The Alarm: DJ Haram Interviewed". The Quietus. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  5. ^ Sacher, Andrew (July 18, 2025). "Notable Releases of the Week (7/18)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  6. ^ Dorris, Jesse (June 3, 2025). "Fuck Those Allies: An Interview with DJ Haram". The Quietus. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  7. ^ Breihan, Tom (May 7, 2025). "DJ Haram Announces Debut Album Beside Myself Feat. Armand Hammer, Moor Mother, & Bbymutha". Stereogum. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  8. ^ Darville, Jordan (March 17, 2022). "Moor Mother and DJ Haram announce debut 700 Bliss album Nothing to Declare". The Fader. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  9. ^ Peters, Taylor (February 23, 2018). "Moor Mother & DJ Haram collaborate as 700 Bliss, drop EP co-released by Halcyon Veil and Don Giovanni". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  10. ^ Lawson, Michael (May 20, 2022). "700 Bliss discuss their debut album Nothing To Declare". The Skinny. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  11. ^ Lopez, Izzy (April 24, 2019). "DJ Haram fuses bounce and Middle Eastern dance music in new EP Mixed Berries". WXPN. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  12. ^ Helfand, Raphael (October 31, 2023). "DJ Haram announces Handplay EP, shares title track". The Fader. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  13. ^ Cetin, Marissa (October 31, 2023). "DJ Haram announces 'Handplay' EP on Hyperdub, shares single: Listen". DJ Mag. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  14. ^ Lindert, Hattie (October 31, 2023). "DJ Haram Announces Handplay EP, Shares New Song: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  15. ^ Green, Walden (May 7, 2025). "DJ Haram Announces Debut Album, Shares New Song "Voyeur": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  16. ^ "Beside Myself by DJ Haram". Metacritic. Retrieved July 27, 2025.

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