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Smokey, a trailblazer in India’s electronic and independent music scene, is a DJ, music producer, live act, educator, and social worker based in Mumbai. Her genre-defying sets have lit up stages at Sunburn, NH7 Weekender, Ziro Festival, and even the Wiz Khalifa concert—earning praise from global icons and inspiring a new wave of creators to carve their own sonic identity.
Imagine a world where every beat is a battle cry, every drop a declaration. In her talk, “The Sound of Reinvention,” DJ Smokey takes us behind the decks—into a life shaped by risk, rhythm, and relentless evolution. This isn’t just about music—it’s about finding your own frequency in a world that wants you to play safe. Smokey is a Mumbai-based DJ, music producer, electronic live act, and educator whose high-energy performances have taken her across India and around the globe, including Australia, Indonesia, Tanzania, Qatar, China, and Nepal. She has graced the stages of major festivals such as Bacardi NH7 Weekender, Sunburn Festival, Life In Color with Diplo, Ziro Festival, and India Bike Week, sharing line-ups with artists like Wiz Khalifa, Nucleya, Divine, and Ritviz.

Featured on BBC Asian Network, Rolling Stone India, Vh1 India, and Boxout FM, Smokey is also a faculty member at Audioqube Academy, where she trains the next generation of DJs and music producers. Known for her ability to blend underground bass sounds with dynamic stage presence, she continues to inspire audiences and students alike with her dedication to music and performance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx