This week, one of our own gets the spotlight she deserves.
SEVEN label artist Katy de Jesus is the latest guest on Kassette Weißensee, the laid-back DJ interview series from Berlin’s Hinterhaus magazine. In the new feature, Katy joins host Christoph Faust for an intimate lakeside chat that’s as soulful and warm as one of her DJ sets.
Set against the tranquil backdrop of Strandbad Weißensee, the conversation takes in everything from her multicultural upbringing in Luxembourg to her late but heartfelt entry into the world of electronic music. Katy’s story is a refreshing reminder that there’s no single path to finding your voice as a DJ—and no deadline for discovering your place on the dance floor.
The full interview is now live on Hinterhaus.berlin, accompanied by a full transcript for anyone who’d rather read than listen. If you’ve ever wondered how Katy found her sound, what drives her behind the decks, or how she balances her artistic ambitions with everyday life, this feature is for you.
Katy’s Story: Late Bloomer, Deep Roots
Born in Luxembourg to Portuguese parents, Katy grew up speaking several languages and moving between cultural worlds. That sense of fluid identity shows up clearly in her music: playful yet grounded, rhythmic but emotionally rich, with traces of Afro-Latin energy woven into her selections.
While her DJ career only kicked off in her thirties, she quickly caught ears across Berlin’s underground with sets that favour feeling over formula. She speaks in the interview about discovering electronic music for the first time in her mid-20s—and how it cracked something open in her. “I was maybe 25 the first time I got to experience it in a proper way,” she says. “Before that, it wasn’t part of my world at all.”
Her journey into DJing wasn’t mapped out or polished. Instead, it came through community—playing at small parties, learning from friends, and trusting her intuition. That process, she admits, hasn’t always been smooth. “I’m very late to the game,” she tells Christoph. “But I also know my story is valid.”
Sobriety, Balance and the Realities of Nightlife
One of the most powerful parts of the interview comes when Katy talks about navigating Berlin’s nightlife while staying sober. She’s refreshingly honest about the social pressure that comes with being in club environments, especially as someone who doesn’t fit into the usual “DJ persona” you might expect.
“There’s still this idea that you have to be partying all the time to be part of the scene. But I just want to do my thing and go home.”
Her perspective is thoughtful, measured and deeply relatable to anyone trying to find their balance in a world that doesn’t always reward it.
The full conversation is full of these kinds of grounded insights—about mental health, authenticity, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep showing up in a scene that can sometimes feel overwhelming.
A SEVEN Artist Through and Through
Here at SEVEN, we’re proud to work with artists who don’t just play music, but who live and breathe it with depth and integrity. Katy de Jesus is exactly that kind of artist. Her sets—whether at Berlin’s smallest clubs or bigger international nights—carry the same careful attention and emotional honesty that she shares in this interview.
From her curatorial instincts to her natural warmth behind the decks, Katy brings something special to every space she plays. And if you’ve seen her at a SEVEN event, you’ll already know: her sound may be subtle, but her presence is unforgettable.
Read the Full Interview on Hinterhaus
The full Hinterhaus feature is live now and well worth a read (or listen). Whether you’re a fan of Katy already or just discovering her work, this interview offers a rare window into the mind and heart of a DJ who’s carving her own path, on her own terms.
📖 Read it here: Dancing Between Worlds: A Conversation with Katy de Jesus
From reflections on identity and sobriety to stories of growing up between cultures, it’s a conversation that goes well beyond the decks—and one that reminds us how powerful music can be when it comes from an honest place.
We’re proud to call Katy part of the SEVEN family. Go give this one a read—you’ll come away feeling inspired.