Makadsi

Beats, Techno, House, Ballroom creator, Beyoncé collaborator.

Andrew Makadsi is a DJ, producer, and creative director originating from Zahle, Lebanon, and based in Brooklyn, New York. His dynamic sets blend house, techno, acid, and ballroom, often incorporating Arabic influences into cross-genre selections. Makadsi played a key role in producing Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' album and served as Creative Director for its accompanying world tour [1, 2, 4, 5]. He is the co-founder and resident of the New York City event series 'Function,' which launched a mix series in February 2026 [2, 3]. In 2024, he debuted at international venues and festivals including Ibiza's Palmarama, Glastonbury, Berlin's Pornceptual, and Barcelona's NITSA [2]. His sound navigates diverse sonic terrains, earning him the moniker "rave activator" from New York's BASEMENT [2, 5].