DJ Flex, hailing from the lively streets of Newark and carrying his Ghanaian heritage with pride, has been quietly working away at music scene. The artist, born Felix Erwiah, is not just a name on a tracklist but a storyteller who weaves the narratives of his life into his music. “Odo,” his latest offering, is less a single and more a sonic representation of his journey—a journey that traces back to his father’s after-hours gigs filming community events, where young Felix’s eyes opened to the power of music.
In the midst of Newark’s vibrant Ghanaian parties, Flex found his rhythm. The city’s pulsating energy became the backdrop to his childhood and later, the force behind his eclectic style. After experiencing the visceral connection between a DJ and the crowd, there was no looking back for him. His teenage years saw him experimenting with several different styles, landing gigs that stretched from the Northeast to Atlanta and even Germany. Yet, it was never just about the music; it was a grind that included college and odd jobs, a showcasing of his relentless work ethic.
The tapestry of Flex’s life is woven with threads of adversity, particularly poignant during the time he cared for his father after a stroke. This period refined his resilience, and the eventual loss to Covid in 2020 only strengthened his resolve to embrace music wholeheartedly as both his career and destiny.
DJ Flex’s global sound—a vibrant blend of Afrobeats, Jersey Club, and Baile Funk—bears the imprints of his upbringing and his father’s legacy. Now signed to Virgin Music Distribution / Ingrooves, he stands at the cusp of releasing an album that promises to be as multifaceted as his own story. With “Odo,” he’s extending an invitation to listeners to experience love as a universal language.
