Meet Raphael Habeeb | Producer/DJ/Composer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Raphael Habeeb and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Raphael, why did you pursue a creative career?
If I had to pin it down, I don’t think it was ever really a choice—it was just the only thing that made sense.

For me, creating is about building a vibe, capturing an energy, and putting pieces together to make something entirely new out of nothing. I want to use my creativity to build a universe that helps people dig deep within themselves and spark some sort of emotional connection. Every sound comes from a flow state or a “jam session”—it’s about expecting the unexpected and not really caring about what’s popular or trending. I just do what feels right.

It’s also about community. It’s one thing to create something in your own bubble, but it’s a completely different feeling when you share it with a crowd, connect with other creators who get the vision, and build a platform where everyone can push the culture forward together.

At the end of the day, I do it because I love the process, the precision, and the pure energy of bringing a concept into reality. It’s just who I am.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My art is cryptic. I’m excited about creating an experience that isn’t just about dancing and good vibes, but is also deeply engaging. I have Synesthesia—a neurological trait where my senses blend together—and for me, those senses are sound and sight. I see vivid imagery with certain sounds that I hear, and I want to give the listener a glimpse into that reality through my music. Everything in life isn’t high energy, and everything isn’t low; that’s life in a nutshell. I want to create songs that serve as the soundtrack to that entire spectrum of life.

Getting to where I am professionally was easy and difficult at the same time. The easy part was using mental focus to manifest the connections I felt I deserved; I never felt like these things were unattainable. Everything starts from a thought, and the rest follows.

That is also the biggest lesson I’ve learned along the way: Everything starts from a thought, but you can’t get caught up worrying about the outcomes—the who, what, when, or where. You have to live in the moment, make the absolute best out of that moment, and just have the confidence to know that it will happen.

The hard part? Actually staying in that moment. I’m human—my brain wanders, and my ego will try to tell me not to like an idea and just trash it. But talking myself into really not caring about the outside noise is what snaps me right back to my flow.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Honestly, they would probably be bored as hell because in reality, I don’t really go out like that. I’m a studio rat, so nine times out of ten, I’m just staying at the crib working on music. But for the sake of the question, if I actually had to map out a week to show them a good time, we’d hit the real local staples.

For food, we’re definitely keeping it simple and classic—hitting up Jim ‘N Nick’s or grabbing 10-piece lemon pepper hot wings from American Deli. You can’t visit without getting those.

If we’re hanging out or looking for music, we’d pull up to Whistle Post Tavern in Conyers to see some good friends of mine and catch a Digital Desperados event with the T.O.G fam. If the timing lines up on a Thursday, we’d head over to Alpharetta for Live After 5. On the weekend, if we wanted to catch a heavy bass show, we’d hit up Believe Music Hall, check out Wish to see what’s dropping, or just go catch a Braves game.

But like I said—most of the time, the real “itinerary” is just grinding in the studio.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Firstly, it’s my family. They are the foundation of everything.

Secondly, my Faith. That’s what keeps me grounded, focused, and moving forward through the entire journey.

And thirdly, the collective: T.O.G (The Other Guys). Shout out to Ped, Liggy Mane, Sporty-O, Rowdy Rancher, Crooked Passage, Primal Distortion, GEO, Niebo and the list goes on. When you’re trying to build a platform and push a vision, you need a crew that matches the energy, and these guys are it.

I also want to shout out the whole Atlanta EDM scene and the Atlanta music scene as a whole. There’s a distinct energy here, and it shapes so much of what we do. And honestly, a massive shout out to the countless musicians and mentors who inspire me and everyone who has taught me things along the way. I’m not trying to name-drop every single person, but if you’ve shared a piece of knowledge, a track, or an idea with me, you’re part of this story.

Website: https://www.TOGWORLDWIDE.COM

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lormemusic

Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/rJpaf2IsbFIum6zmT7