Rampa, one of the frontmen of influential music collective Keinemusik, rang in the New Year to a massively sold-out crowd at RED Studios Hollywood on Tuesday night, Dec. 31.
Though RED Studios is a dark warehouse-like space at night, Rampa played under a large mirrored logo with spotlights shining through, mimicking the warm sun rays many would associate with a Keinemusik set. The shimmering lights, melodic beats, and adoring fans in silky head scarves transformed this night in Hollywood to more of a sunset set in Ibiza. The intoxicating three and a half hour set stayed true to Keinemusik’s good vibration sound, with infectious Afro House beats keeping the crowd on their feet and grooving along until the early hours of the morning.
Rampa performs at RED Studios on New Year’s Eve (Caroline Chang @carochangcreative)
Rampa, with his signature baseball cap and casual skater-like style, commanded the crowd masterfully while party-goers danced both behind him on stage and around the massive floor area below. As the clock struck midnight, supporting artist ANASTAZJA and Rampa came together and cued up a fun mix of “Find Your Love” by Drake. Confetti fell from the ceiling, creating a euphoric atmosphere felt throughout the massive room as audience members celebrated the turning of the year, welcoming 2025. Keeping the absolutely electric energy going, Rampa quickly cued up Keinemusik hit “Thandaza” as the crowd danced in the new year.
Keinemusik, which directly translates to “no music” in German, is a music-creator collective founded in Berlin consisting of primary members Rampa, &ME and Adam Port. The group has spent the past decade building their movement from the ground up — stripping house and techno back to its simple roots and reshaping it with their own unique spin.
Frequently leaning on the phrase “less is more” to describe his style and pulling inspiration from hip hop and drum-driven Afrobeats, Rampa’s contribution to Keinemusik has helped the collective gain global recognition and a cult-like following. Keinemusik has created their own lane in the scene, reimagining not only sound, but also the atmosphere of live electronic events and what it means to be an artist and a DJ in the space. The Keinemusik project is undeniably one of the dominant forces behind the rapid rise of Afro House music worldwide we’ve seen in recent years.
Rampa’s New Year’s Eve celebration comes to us from heavy-hitting, event production company, Framework. They’re one of the most prominent electronic music event producers in the Los Angeles area, responsible for venues Sound Nightclub and Spotlight LA. Framework is known for creating one-of-a-kind experiences with world-class house and techno artists in SoCal and beyond. Both Keinemusik and Framework’s rise to prominence over the past decade have been attributed to persistence and being fearless in doing something different.
With Keinemusik’s strong following and revolutionary reputation, and Framework’s relentless commitment to building community and creating impact in underground electronic music, this event blossomed into the perfect pairing for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration.
All above photos by Caroline Chang @carochangcreative