Moksi – Diego Stijnen, Leaves Duo to Start Solo Project SUMMUM 

Moksi, the popular electronic music duo from the Netherlands, have announced their split after eight years of making music together. Diego Stijnen, one of the members of the group, revealed that he is leaving Moksi to pursue a solo career as a producer and MC under the name SUMMUM.

Stijnen shared the news on social media, thanking his fans and his former partner Samir Ait Moh for their support and friendship. He also assured them that Ait Moh will continue the Moksi project as a solo act, and that he has a new album coming out soon on Barong Family, the label founded by Yellow Claw.

“With a heavy heart I have decided that it’s time for me to leave Moksi,” Stijnen wrote. “I’m ready to spread my wings as a solo MC and producer. I have loved every minute of this journey with Samir and I’m proud of what we have achieved together. He is not only my colleague, but also my brother and best friend. I wish him all the best with Moksi and I know he will keep making amazing music for you guys.

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Stijnen also introduced his new solo project, SUMMUM, which he described as a reflection of his passion for house, minimal, and electro music. He released his first track as SUMMUM, called “A2”, on SoundCloud, where he also shared some details about his background and experience in the EDM scene.

“Diego has been active in the music industry for over 15 years,” the SoundCloud bio reads. “His shows and works with EDM royalty including Hardwell, Martin Garrix, and Afrojack have cemented his status as a veteran in the world of electronic music. Diego also released a few dozen tracks as part of the Moksi duo, collaborating with top artists such as DJ Snake and Yellow Claw.”

“But now, with the birth of SUMMUM, Diego is embarking on a new musical journey. With more than 15 years of experience and his everlasting love for house, minimal, and electro, Diego is bringing his passion to life through the sound of SUMMUM.”

You can listen to SUMMUM’s debut track “A2” and follow him on Instagram and SoundCloud to stay updated on his solo career.

About Diego Stijnen

Diego Stijnen is a Dutch DJ and producer who was formerly part of the electronic music duo Moksi. He started his musical career as a drummer in a punk rock band before switching to electronic music. He met Samir Ait Moh in 2015 and formed Moksi, which became known for their energetic and eclectic style of bass house music. They released several EPs and singles on Barong Family, as well as their debut album The Return of House Music in 2019. They also collaborated with DJ Snake, Yellow Claw, Chocolate Puma, Hardwell, and many others. In 2023, Stijnen announced his departure from Moksi and launched his solo project SUMMUM, which showcases his love for house, minimal, and electro music.

About Moksi

Diego and Sam have been close friends for over a decade, but it wasn’t until four years ago that they embarked on their musical journey together. Despite growing up in neighboring cities, their paths didn’t truly cross until Sam found himself DJing on top of a food truck at Solar Festival in Diego’s hometown of Roermond. Unfortunately, the crowd seemed more interested in devouring pizza than getting into the music, leaving Sam in need of assistance. It was at that moment, as Diego walked by, that their collaboration was born. From that day forward, they discovered a shared passion for performing together, realizing that music has always been a unifying force in their lives—or perhaps we should say, a force as strong as food itself.