AYLA DJ: Who is Gabi, the Brazilian producer who conquered the Beatport Afro House Top 10
AYLA is the musical project of Gabi, a Brazilian DJ and producer who has become one of the fastest-rising names in the global electronic scene. Featuring a sophisticated, emotional, and 100% dancefloor-oriented sonic identity, AYLA moves fluidly between Afro House, Melodic Techno, Indie Dance, and House.
Who is AYLA? Gabi's Biography
AYLA is the artistic alias of Gabi, an artist inspired by the nightlife atmosphere and the energy generated by electronic music gatherings. From the very beginning, her vision was clear: not to be a single-genre DJ, but to build an authentic and immersive artistic signature.
Her sound is characterized by deep grooves, African percussion, melodic synthesizers, and a futuristic visual aesthetic that makes her stand out in every DJ booth. It is music made for dancing, but also for feeling.
Career and Clubs: From D-Edge to Berlin
AYLA's career features a national and international growth curve that is quite unusual for such a young artist.
In Brazil, she has played in the temples of electronic music:
- D-Edge (São Paulo): Latin America's most respected underground club.
- Green Valley (Camboriú): Voted Best Club in the World twice by DJ Mag.
- Cercle Moments Brazil and Audi Events: Premium curated events.
In addition to clubs, she has made her mark at major festivals and events such as Só Track Boa, UNVLD, Heineken Village during the São Paulo Formula 1 Grand Prix, and Réveillon Carneiros.
International Career:
- Ritter Butzke, Berlin (Germany): One of the key clubs in the techno capital.
- Snowzone Festival, Switzerland
- Les Deux Alpes, France and Bariloche, Argentina: Where she made her European debut in 2025.
- In November 2025, she debuts at the Mundo Psicodélico Festival at Komplexo Tempo.
This expansion explains why her music is now published by Warner Chappell Music.
Discography and Beatport Hits
AYLA is not just a DJ; she is a producer with tangible results on global charts.
2024 - The debut that put her on the map:
Her first original release, "To Move On" (Original Mix) [Zatar Music], via the benchmark German Afro House label. The track, at 125 BPM, reached the Beatport World Afro House Top 10.
The leap to Melodic Techno:
Right after that, she conquered the Melodic Techno Hype Chart World Top 3 with her track "The Fifth Element".
2025 - Consolidation:
She re-entered the charts with "Samba", in collaboration with the French duo Loulou Players, blending Brazilian roots with international groove.
Ayla now boasts +625k monthly listeners and +43k followers, with support from artists such as Claptone, Phonique, AYYBO, &ME, Adam K, and Cloonee.
What is a live AYLA show like?
The AYLA experience is audiovisual. According to her official Technical and Hospitality Rider, which we analyzed, her show demands festival standards:
Mandatory Technical Rider: 3 linked Pioneer CDJ 3000s + 1 Pioneer DJM900 or DJM V10 mixer. No other brands accepted. Subwoofer for monitoring, 2 monitors, 2 CO2 JET and Silver Jet units, and a VJ with her own custom videos if an LED screen is available.
This demonstrates the professional level at which she already operates, managed by her booking agency Allexya (+55 11 94531-2572).
Frequently Asked Questions about AYLA DJ
What is AYLA DJ's real name?
Her name is Gabi. AYLA is her musical art project.
What kind of music does AYLA play?
Afro House as her primary foundation, along with Melodic Techno, Indie Dance, and House. Her sound is sophisticated, emotional, and built for the dancefloor.
What was her first hit song?
"To Move On" in 2024 via Zatar Music, which reached the Beatport Top 10.
Where can I listen to AYLA?
On Anticlub as Ayla, Beatport as Ayla (BR), Spotify, SoundCloud, and Instagram @aylamusic.
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