Some people you meet on the scene just radiate good energy – the kind that reminds you exactly why you do what you do. For me, that was Mas Fuego.
I first met the Mas Fuego trio through a mutual friend – MiddleGround (aka Scott Fouracre) – at his debut FOUND event in Northampton. They’d come up from London to play on the lineup and support Scott, and within minutes of meeting them I knew they were my kinda people. Their energy was infectious – genuine excitement not just for the music or the night, but for connecting with new people, talking shop, and celebrating underground culture in its truest form. They instantly reminded me why I started Fleckies in the first place.
So ahead of their next event, BUTTAH VII, happening this Saturday 15th November at a secret East London location (find me on the dancefloor, once I’ve found it!), I sat down with Mas Fuego to find out more about the collective, their journey, and what’s coming next.
“WE’RE ALL IN, EVERY TIME.”
Mas Fuego are made up of Greeso, Jamo, and Roddy – three London-based DJs and producers with a deep love for underground sounds.
“We’re a DJ collective from London with a passion for underground music and the underground scene as a whole,” they tell me. “We love raving – whether we’re playing or partying, we’re all in every time, and that translates to the music we play and the connection we have with the people that come to see us.”
And that connection really is the heartbeat of everything they do.
FROM SCHOOL FRIENDS TO THE DANCE FLOOR
The story of Mas Fuego started long before the decks.
“Grindr,” Roddy jokes when I ask how they met – before laughing it off. “Nah, just kidding. Greeso and I have known each other since school, and we met Jamo through SoundCloud.”
Roddy’s cousin was running a hip hop and R&B night called Love at First Vibe, and seeing the buzz around that inspired them to do something similar – but for their own corner of club culture.
“We wanted to create something for the tech house scene, so the collective was born,” they explain. “Now we’ve got BUTTAH, our own promotion, which has become one of London’s best underground parties and a platform for emerging artists and DJs to make a name for themselves.”
DIFFERENT ROOTS, ONE RHYTHM
Each member brings their own background and influences, which collide beautifully in their sound.
“Roddy’s from an Afro-Caribbean background, I’m from an Arab background, and Jamo’s from Kent – so we’ve all got different musical roots,” says Greeso. “Music is a huge part of Afro-Caribbean and Arabic traditions, and Jamo’s mum was a bit of a raver, so you could say it’s in the blood! Growing up in and around London, we were heavily influenced by jungle, grime, DnB, garage and house – and you can hear all of that in what we play and produce.”
That mix of culture, style and perspective is exactly what gives Mas Fuego their edge.
THE MAS FUEGO SOUND
Their sound is hard to box in – a deep, groove-led fusion of tech house, afro house, garage and minimal.
“Different ideas, upbringings and cultures allow us to create something unique and distinctly our own,” Jamo says. “I’ve got a lot of Romanian mates who introduced me to the Rominimal style, Roddy’s a garage fiend, and Greeso was into afro house before it was cool. We bring all those influences together to make filthy deep tech and tech house bangers.”
That chemistry has been built over years of producing together. “We’ve always had good chemistry, and we inspire and motivate each other to keep getting better,” they tell me.
THE BIG MOMENTS
They’ve played at some serious venues – KOKO, Ministry of Sound, and even Tantra Ibiza – but when I ask about their standout moment, there’s zero hesitation.
“There’s plenty of honourable mentions, but there’s only one answer – our first BUTTAH party,” they say in unison.
They threw that first event in a church in Central London after announcing it as a secret location. “It felt like a gamble at the time,” they admit, “but it went off without a hitch. It’s still one of our most talked about parties, and seeing what BUTTAH has become since then – no other moment can top it.”
THE BUTTAH BLUEPRINT
If you’ve been to a BUTTAH night, you’ll know the vibe is different. It’s underground in the purest sense – secret locations, surprise lineups, and an atmosphere that feels more like a movement than a party.
“Our manager and queen of the underground, Kadz, used to run her own promotion called Service and she numbered her parties, which was pretty cool – that’s why ours are numbered now,” they explain. “When she became our manager, we decided to merge the two brands and take it forward together.”
“We’re inspired by 90s rave culture – that energy, that freedom. Back then, raving was about people coming together from all walks of life, escaping reality for a few hours, not taking selfies or filming the DJ for clout. We wanted to bring that essence back.”
So at BUTTAH, there’s no VIP, no tables, no bottle girls – just the dance floor.
“We encourage DJs to mix with the crowd rather than stay in the green room. Everyone’s part of the same experience. That’s what makes BUTTAH special – you really feel part of something.”
ENERGY IN THE BOOTH, ENERGY IN THE CROWD
When it comes to performing, their chemistry is as unpredictable as it is electric.
“There are three of us and we never plan our sets,” they laugh. “So for two-thirds of it, we’ve got no idea what the others are going to play – which means we’re basically raving behind the decks too. The crowd can see that and feeds off the energy.”
And yes, they’re known for sharing their riders mid-set. “We see you going hard out there!” they grin. “If you’re partying, we’re partying.”
KEEPING IT REAL
But for all the fun and freedom, they’re also honest about the challenges of navigating the industry.
“The hardest thing to deal with is the lack of authenticity,” they say. “In the social media era, anyone can blag their way to the top without real skill. Promoters book DJs based on big follower counts or viral clips, thinking they’ll bring a crowd – when in reality, they couldn’t draw a crowd with a pack of crayons.”
They’re not bitter – just real. “It can be disheartening when you’re grafting and watching people get opportunities over you, but that’s life. You have to enjoy the struggle. We’ve learned not to take things personally and to do this purely for the love of the game – even if it doesn’t always love you back.”
WHAT’S NEXT
Mas Fuego are only just getting started. “We’ve got a release called These Moves coming out next year on a wicked label, and we’re sitting on tonnes of unreleased music,” they say.
There’s also talk of launching a BUTTAH label, to give a platform to other producers in the scene. “Helping other artists get their sound out means a lot to us. We’re buzzing for that next chapter.”
And of course, the next big event – BUTTAH VII – is right around the corner. “It’s happening this Saturday (15/11/25) at a secret East London location. If you’re reading this, grab a ticket and come see what the hype’s about.”
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“DO IT FOR THE LOVE.”
Before we wrap, I ask them what advice they’d give to anyone coming up in the scene.
“If you love it, don’t quit. Doesn’t matter if you’ve got one follower or one million – do it for the love, not the recognition. If you can’t get gigs, throw your own parties. If you can’t do it alone, find your people and build something together.
Support smaller promotions too – some of the best parties we’ve ever been to had less than 100 people. Bigger isn’t always better. It’s better to be a bigger part in a smaller machine and grow with it than be a cog in a big one that overlooks you.”
And that’s the Mas Fuego way – no egos, no gimmicks, just pure passion for the music and the movement.
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Event: BUTTAH VII – Secret East London, 15 Nov 2025
