Biography
Philou Louzolo

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Philou Louzolo is a Dutch DJ and producer with West African roots. From this heritage, he draws rhythm and influence, shaping a forward-thinking sound with house and tech at its core, enriched by melodic and afro house. Forever pushing boundaries, Philou fuses genres with futuristic elements, creating a space where cultures, communities, and sounds converge. Since 2016, he has been celebrated as a pioneer in building these bridges.

Over time, he has grown into one of the scene’s leading figures. The first Dutch artist of his genre to sell out major venues in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, he cemented his legacy with marathon headline sets, 10 hours in 2025 and an unprecedented 15 hours in 2026 at Thuishaven Amsterdam, moments that marked new milestones for his artistry.

His breakthrough came in 2017, opening doors to iconic stages from Berghain to Tomorrowland, Fabric, No Art, E1, Awakenings, Loveland, Nuits Sonores, DGTL, Lowlands, Dekmantel, Best Kept Secret, Down The Rabbit Hole and beyond. His journey has taken him across Europe, Africa and the Americas, amplified by the support of Black Coffee, whose Rotterdam headline show he opened in 2024. Along the way, his music has earned admiration from artists such as Dixon, Solomun, Honey Dijon, Laurent Garnier, Jamie Jones, Francis Mercier, Damian Lazarus, TSHA and many more.

In 2019, Philou launched Wokoundou, a label born as a vessel for his vision. It became the home for his debut album in 2022, a work that earned a nomination for Best Album of the Year by 3voor12 and recognition from DJ Mag and BBC Radio 1 as one to watch. With a catalogue of EPs and releases on respected labels such as DGTL, MoBlack, Cacao and Secret Teachings, his music continues to ripple outward, shaping the global house scene.

Beyond music production, Philou curates experiences that reflect his artistic vision. At Lofi, he launched Symfora, a club night where musical storytelling, cultural connection and forward-thinking curation come together. Since 2022, he has also hosted his own Philou Louzolo & Friends day-to-night sessions at Thuishaven. Across venues like Club Shelter, The Loft, Lofi and Thuishaven, he has invited acts such as Shimza, Blond:ish, Damian Lazarus, HoneyLuv, Floyd Lavine, Black Motion, Cincity, Jaden Thompson, Jamiie, Amémé, Culoe de Song, Samm & Ajna, TSHA and many more.

Philou’s journey is one of heritage and innovation, resilience and imagination. His story unfolds through music that is constantly evolving: futuristic, boundary-breaking and unafraid to look ahead.