Beatportal Weekly — 9th November 2025
This week on Beatportal, Wax Motif steps up for The Beatportal Residency with a month-long takeover, Mathame and JONØS unveil a stunning collaboration, and Mala joins forces with Magugu for a Deep Medi classic in the making. Plus, Roxe lands his debut on Black Book Records, and Eddie Craig opens the doors to his Amsterdam studio. Here’s what’s shaping the global dance scene right now.
🎧 Wax Motif Takes Over The Beatportal Residency
Wax Motif launches his Beatportal Residency with a deep dive into his unique approach to house music — blending basslines, hooks, and club energy like few others can.
👉 Read the full feature: The Beatportal Residency: Wax Motif
🌌 Mathame, JONØS, and Son of Son Deliver “Meet Me”
Italian duo Mathame join forces with JONØS and Son of Son on Meet Me, a breathtaking cut that fuses cinematic synthwork with emotional depth — perfectly capturing Mathame’s signature blend of melancholy and euphoria.
👉 Read more: Mathame, JONØS, and Son of Son Deliver Striking Single “Meet Me”
🔥 Mala & Magugu Unite on Deep Medi Musik
Dubstep pioneer Mala teams up with Nigerian artist Magugu for Militant Don, a powerful track that blends weighty sub-bass with politically charged lyricism. A reminder that sound system culture remains as vital and global as ever.
👉 Read more: Mala & Magugu on Deep Medi Musik
🎶 Roxe Makes His Bold Debut on Black Book Records
Roxe arrives on Chris Lake’s Black Book Records with You Do Change — a fierce, groove-driven cut that channels the label’s signature blend of energy and sophistication. A debut that firmly plants Roxe on the global map.
👉 Read more: Roxe Debuts on Black Book Records
🎚️ Inside the Studio with Eddie Craig and Midnight in Amsterdam
We head inside the studio with UK garage veteran Eddie Craig and Midnight in Amsterdam as they break down the making of Don’t Get Shook. From vocal layering to groove design, they reveal how they crafted this irresistible club weapon.
👉 Read more: Inside the Studio: Eddie Craig & Midnight in Amsterdam
