Chamos is a slang term for friends, a name that perfectly fits this Dutch DJ and producer collective. Despite their completely different backgrounds and cultures—one was born in the Iraqi part of Kurdistan and fled to the Netherlands, while the other two were raised there—their paths crossed due to one common interest: music. They soon discovered that their differences complemented each other, allowing them to pass on music through various cultures. When it all comes together, CHAMOS comes to life.
CHAMOS’ sound showcases their versatile tastes, moving from Middle Eastern club edits to bass music, and from house to Brazilian Funk. Through their dynamic and energetic DJ sets full of interaction, they aim to connect and involve as many people as possible to make everyone feel like one of the “CHAMOS.”
After spinning the decks for a while, the collective started releasing their own club edits on SoundCloud in 2018. DJs worldwide quickly supported these edits, and the streaming numbers skyrocketed. This led to numerous bookings both at home and abroad.
Besides creating edits for the club, CHAMOS also values making original music. In 2020 they released theirtheir debut single “Dousman” on the Amsterdam-based label Studio Koto. This was followed in 2021 by a release with FS Green called “Donna” and the club track “Sobe” featuring Dave Nunes. After the success of “Sobe,” CHAMOS released a new collaboration with Dave Nunes in 2022 called “Energy (Ay Ay Ay).”
In 2023, CHAMOS began attracting attention on social media. A video clip from their club night ‘Feels Right,’ in which they teased their new edit of “I’m a Boss,” was rewarded with a repost and comment from Meek Mill himself, asking who these DJs are. And it didn’t stop there. The CHAMOS edit of Nina Sky’s “Move Ya Body” went viral and was used in over half a million videos from artists, influencers, and sports clubs. On July 28, it resulted in an official remix of this legendary classic.
In 2024, CHAMOS is diving deeper into their roots, bridging two worlds by focusing not on the differences but on the similarities between them. Launching their new project “From Erbil to Amsterdam,” they embark on a musical journey from the Middle East (Erbil) to Europe (Amsterdam). As part of this, a club EP is expected in the fall of this year.