Face2Face: Chelina Manuhutu on Ibiza, Creative Control, and Staying True to Your Sound

Face2Face is an interview series spotlighting artists, labels, promoters, and key voices across the global electronic community. Each session goes beyond the headlines, unpacking creative process, cultural impact, industry realities, and the ideas shaping dance music’s future.

In this edition of Face2Face, Beatport's Tech House and Dance / Pop curator Amanda Abouzeid sits down with Chelina Manuhutu, the Ibiza-based DJ, producer, and Fresh Phatty Records founder whose sharp, percussive club sound and unmistakable streetwear-rooted style have made her a standout presence across the global house circuit.

Throughout their conversation, Manuhutu reflects on growing up near Amsterdam, finding inspiration in the Dutch electronic scene, and building her path from local house parties and birthday events to international club stages. She also dives into the launch of Fresh Phatty, her self-release platform built around creative freedom, fat basslines, and hand-sketched artwork from her brother.

The conversation also gets into the less glossy side of the grind: constant touring, Ibiza’s all-consuming summer vortex, natural networking, and the importance of trusting your intuition instead of twisting your sound to fit outside expectations.

Watch the full interview below:

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