Speedmaster's latest offering transcends genre norms, as DJ and producer Afem Syko blends acid synth textures, with trance charged techno energy
August 14th, 2026 - Berlin-based techno luminary Afem Syko unleashes his newest single “Break”, out on all streaming platforms today. This is the latest offering from Speedmaster Records, the faster, dancefloor focussed sub-label of TRIBE, the label and collective founded by Colombia-born, Berlin-based electronic music prodigy Funk Tribu.
Known for his magnetic stage presence and masterful DJing, Afem Syko has earned a devoted global following. Blending techno, drum and bass, and trance, he crafts a diverse soundscape that evokes deep emotion. Forthcoming single “Break” captures Afem Syko’s ability to blur the lines between genres, resulting in a club ready, high energy sound. Acid tinged synths are layered over a pulsating groove, with the “Break” vocal sample weaving through the production, adding a human element to the track.
Following the release of Funk Tribu’s very own “LIFE” EP on TRIBE earlier this month, alongside a host of singles on Speedmaster Records from the likes of DJ Gueslist, DJ Traytex and Frankie Elyse - the whole TRIBE universe is firmly on the rise. A collective focussed on community, platforming artists and their emotionally led club music, with a compelling visual language forming a key part of their creative world. The steady drumbeat of much-anticipated releases by fans is matched with immersive club events across Europe and beyond, taking over cities such as Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and more with “TRIBE Presents”.
Afem Syko has been on a strong run, recently collaborating with anonymous electronic artist The Rocketman. The DJ and producer has been showcasing his sound across leading festivals and clubs such as Unreal, RSO, Virage and E1, and will feature on the lineup at Funk Tribu’s “Day & Night” takeover at Knockdown Centre in New York this October.
One of electronic music’s most exciting collectives on the rise, TRIBE puts the dancefloor first, and its faster sub-label Speedmaster Records is no different. Their latest offering is another major addition to its releases, with Afem Syko’s acid infused club cut, masterfully blending gritty, nostalgic synths with driving 4x4 percussion, giving the track a distinctly techno leaning edge.
Following the release of Funk Tribu’s very own “LIFE” EP on TRIBE earlier this month, alongside a host of singles on Speedmaster Records from the likes of DJ Gueslist, DJ Traytex and Frankie Elyse - the whole TRIBE universe is firmly on the rise. A collective focussed on community, platforming artists and their emotionally led club music, with a compelling visual language forming a key part of their creative world. The steady drumbeat of much-anticipated releases by fans is matched with immersive club events across Europe and beyond, taking over cities such as Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and more with “TRIBE Presents”.
Afem Syko has been on a strong run, recently collaborating with anonymous electronic artist The Rocketman. The DJ and producer has been showcasing his sound across leading festivals and clubs such as Unreal, RSO, Virage and E1, and will feature on the lineup at Funk Tribu’s “Day & Night” takeover at Knockdown Centre in New York this October.
One of electronic music’s most exciting collectives on the rise, TRIBE puts the dancefloor first, and its faster sub-label Speedmaster Records is no different. Their latest offering is another major addition to its releases, with Afem Syko’s acid infused club cut, masterfully blending gritty, nostalgic synths with driving 4x4 percussion, giving the track a distinctly techno leaning edge.
Afem Syko - “Break” is out today on Speedmaster Records via all streaming platforms.
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Please find the press kit for Afem Syko here.
Please find the press kit for Afem Syko here.
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Isabela Ávila - funktribu@themediananny.nl
Isabela Ávila - funktribu@themediananny.nl
About Afem Syko
Afem Syko is a rising force in Berlin’s avant-garde techno scene, known for his emotionally charged sound and boundary-pushing productions. His debut EP on R Label Group marked his entry into the next generation of electronic artists. As a skilled DJ, he crafts intense, hypnotic sets that blur the line between genius and madness, captivating audiences worldwide. His music fuses techno, drum and bass, and trance, creating a dynamic interplay of euphoria and darkness. With upcoming releases on major labels, Afem Syko continues to evolve, shaping the future of electronic music.
Afem Syko is a rising force in Berlin’s avant-garde techno scene, known for his emotionally charged sound and boundary-pushing productions. His debut EP on R Label Group marked his entry into the next generation of electronic artists. As a skilled DJ, he crafts intense, hypnotic sets that blur the line between genius and madness, captivating audiences worldwide. His music fuses techno, drum and bass, and trance, creating a dynamic interplay of euphoria and darkness. With upcoming releases on major labels, Afem Syko continues to evolve, shaping the future of electronic music.
About Speedmaster Records
Speedmaster Records is a label founded due to the passion for fast, melodic old school and new school trance and techno music. The Berlin-based label creates a platform to connect people from around the world with the same vision. Founded in 2019, Speedmaster Records has grown into a distinctive home for forward-thinking artists within the trance and techno scene. The label’s catalogue features releases from artists including Funk Tribu, Edo, Linds, WATTO, Marzo, DJ Dings, Tim Rausch, DJ Guestlist, Hurts, Afem Syko, DJ Traytex, MATRAKK and BK.
Speedmaster Records is a label founded due to the passion for fast, melodic old school and new school trance and techno music. The Berlin-based label creates a platform to connect people from around the world with the same vision. Founded in 2019, Speedmaster Records has grown into a distinctive home for forward-thinking artists within the trance and techno scene. The label’s catalogue features releases from artists including Funk Tribu, Edo, Linds, WATTO, Marzo, DJ Dings, Tim Rausch, DJ Guestlist, Hurts, Afem Syko, DJ Traytex, MATRAKK and BK.
About TRIBE
Launched in 2025, TRIBE is a label and collective built around the idea of music as community. Functioning as a platform for emotionally led, identity-rooted club music with a visual language to match. Its first releases Azul, Hold On and releases with rising global voices such as Afem Syko, Linds and BK turned the project into something larger than a record label. When he returned home for two sold-out nights at Bogotá’s Coliseo MedPlus, over twenty thousand people filled the arena. Days earlier, the city council had honored him with the Nota de Estilo, recognising his contribution to Colombian culture through electronic music. It felt like the closing of one circle and the opening of another.
Launched in 2025, TRIBE is a label and collective built around the idea of music as community. Functioning as a platform for emotionally led, identity-rooted club music with a visual language to match. Its first releases Azul, Hold On and releases with rising global voices such as Afem Syko, Linds and BK turned the project into something larger than a record label. When he returned home for two sold-out nights at Bogotá’s Coliseo MedPlus, over twenty thousand people filled the arena. Days earlier, the city council had honored him with the Nota de Estilo, recognising his contribution to Colombian culture through electronic music. It felt like the closing of one circle and the opening of another.